Listing 430 Further Education and PLC Courses in Ireland

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Further Education and PLC Courses in Ireland

Further Education and PLC  Courses in Ireland

Further Education, QQI level 5 and 6 major award courses, otherwise known as Post Leaving Cert or PLC courses are offered by a wide range of state run and private institutes. Some of these courses are offered through online learning, while most are offered through the traditional classroom setting. Below is a list of subjects which categorise PLC and further education courses. Click on your area of interest below to find courses in each category.

PLC and Further Education Courses

Arts and Humanities
Built Environment
Business | Accounting
Childcare
Crafts
Education
Electronics
Engineering
Environmental
Financial
Fitness and Health
Hair and Beauty
Health and Safety
Horticulture | Landscaping
Hotel | Catering
IT Training | Computing
Languages
Legal
Literature | Journalism
Management
Manufacturing
Marketing and PR
Mechanical
Media | Art | Design
Medical | Healthcare
Music | Sound Engineering
Personal Development
Philosophy | Religion
Psychology
Science
Secretarial | Admin
Security
Social Studies
Style | Fashion
Travel | Tourism

PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ and offer a valid and valuable route into the workforce whilst also offering the option to continue with further study or proceed on to third level.

GP Practice Assistant

This course aims to prepare students to support GPs to expand their practice by assisting […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

TBC

Culinary Arts and Professional Cookery Level 5

This one year culinary course provides students with the necessary practical skills and theoretical knowledge […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Furniture Design and Manufacture Level 5

This course offers students a unique opportunity to develop the essential skills to design and […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Pre-University Construction/Furniture Studies

Our one-year course in Pre-University Construction/Furniture Studies provides students with the essential hands-on skills, technical knowledge and an […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

TBC

Pre-Apprenticeship Hairdressing 5M3351

This one-year course will prepare students to work in the hairdressing and haircare industries. This […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

3D Animation – with Portfolio Preparation (3DANIM – 5M5048)

Course Duration One Year Full-time Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Creative Media The […]

Stillorgan College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Pre-University Business with Accounting Level 5

This one year level 5 course provides an excellent foundation for students wishing to advance […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Digital Entrepreneurship and E-Business (EBUS – 5M0828)

Course Duration One Year – Mornings Only Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in E-Business […]

Stillorgan College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Certificate in Retail and Merchandising

On this QQI Level 5 course in Retail and Merchandising students will learn the fundamentals […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Beauty, Massage & Electrotherapy

This ITEC beauty therapy course focuses on developing the relevant specialist and professional skills for […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC

Louth

Continuous Intake

Advanced Health and Social Studies

This QQI Level 6 award equips the learner with the necessary knowledge, skills and competence […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Louth

Governance of organisations – ILM Unit Certificate

COURSE CONTENT The course has 3 sections: 1      Understanding the role and responsibilities […]

Griffin College

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Nationwide

Continuous Intake

Software Development – Level 5 QQI Award

Duration: This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May. […]

Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Start Date: 15/09/2025

Computer Programming – Networks for Small Business

Rathmines College offer a one-year fulltime QQI Level 5 course in: Networks for Small Business […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Early Learning and Care Level 5

This is a one-year childcare course designed to provide students with the knowledge, practical skills […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Agriculture Studies (New 2023)

This agriculture studies course develops a range of technical skills and knowledge, including land use, […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education

ADVANCED CERTIFICATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION (6M2007) * This Level 6 course is […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Meath

TBC

Professional Make Up and Hairstyling

This Professional Makeup and Hair Styling course from Drogheda Institute is aimed at students who […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC

Louth

Pre-University Law Level 5

This course is certified by QQI. Assessment is based on a combination of work submitted during […]

Blackrock Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC

Dublin

Accounting Technician Apprenticeship

WHAT IS ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN APPRENTICESHIP? The Accounting Technician Apprenticeship is a two-year, work-based learning programme […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Journalism & Digital Communications (JOURN – 5M2464)

Course Duration One Year Full-time Leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award in Journalism With technology […]

Stillorgan College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Pre-University Agricultural Science 5M3807

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 WHAT IS PRE-UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE? This […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Animation (ANIM – 5M5048)

This is a one year full-time course which leads to NFQ Level 5 QQI Award […]

Stillorgan College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Pharmacy Assistant Course

This level 5 pharmacy assistant course offers a solid foundation to begin your career as […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth