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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advanced Fashion Industry Practice

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508. This Advanced Fashion Industry Practice course […]

Sallynoggin College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC

Dublin

Start Date: 08/09/2025

Art and Design with Portfolio 5M1985

This course had 100% progression in both 2021 and 2022. CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Art […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Pre-University Computing with Cyber Security (New 2023)

Pre-University Computing students gain a blend of skills that is essential in supporting, developing and […]

O Fiaich Institute of FET

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Social Studies including Psychology

This course offers a broad introduction to the area of Social Studies including Psychology and […]

Sallynoggin College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Start Date: 08/09/2025

Construction Pre-Apprenticeship (Construction Technology)

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

Animal Care Assistant 5M2768

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Animal Care 5M2768 • Canine First Aid WHAT IS ANIMAL CARE? […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Advanced Exercise and Sports Performance

This is a level 6 QQI and NCEF accredited one year fitness course designed to […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Advanced Animal Science 6M5153

CERTIFICATION • Level 6 in Animal Science 6M5153 WHAT IS ADVANCED ANIMAL SCIENCE? If you […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 6 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Building Construction Pre-Apprenticeship Level 5

This one year course provides the knowledge and practical skills to work in the rapidly […]

Drogheda Institute of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Louth

Certificate in Pre-University Arts and Social Sciences

This QQI Level 5 course will prepare learners to study in the field of the […]

Rathmines College

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

TBC

Criminology, Psychology with Law 5M4468

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Community Health Services 5M4468 WHAT IS CRIMINOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY? This one-year […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC

Meath

Continuous Intake

Pre University Forensic Science 5M3807

Pre-University Forensic Science Applied Science Laboratory Techniques 5M3807 This one-year course will introduce students to […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Applied Psychology with Criminology 5M4468

WHAT IS APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY? This one-year course is designed for those who have an interest […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Criminology including Legal Studies

The Criminology including Legal Studies course provides students with a broad introduction to the criminal […]

Sallynoggin College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Dublin

Start Date: 08/09/2025

Security Studies and Criminology 5M2110

CERTIFICATION • Level 5 Security Studies Multiple qualifications through this course • First Aid • […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC, Level 5 QQI

Meath

Continuous Intake

Higher National Diploma in Film Production

CERTIFICATION • Year One: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certifi cate in Creative Media Production (Film) […]

Dunboyne College of Further Education

Further Education and PLC

Meath

Continuous Intake