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Post-Leaving Certificate Courses in Dublin

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Portobello Institute Ireland:
Portobello Institute, located in Dublin Ireland, is a private college offering intensive post-leaving certificate training to students of all ages. All courses have been designed to meet the demands of wide and expanding industries where employment is ensured for successful graduate.

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To achieve education in an easy and enjoyable method within a comfortable environment where personal development is assured through good interaction between Principal tutors and students”.

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Each course is appointed a course coordinator who is there to guide and support you through the course. Co-ordinators are available at an allocated time on a weekly basis. Confidentiality & discretion are ensured and you are invited to avail of their professional experience & guidance.

Courses / Programs:

Beauty Therapy Courses
* Beauty Therapy Course ITEC
* Complementary Therapies course
* ITEC Beauty Specialist Certificate Course
* ITEC Beauty Specialist Diploma Course
* Beauty & Retail Make Up Studies

Creative Studies - Fashion, Make Up Artistry, Interior Design Courses
* Fashion Buying and Merchandising
* Make-Up Artistry
* Fashion Design
* Pattern Construction

Montessori Teaching Courses
* Montessori Teaching (Yr1) Age Range 3-6 Yrs
* Advanced Supervision in Childcare
* Child Development

Sports Therapy Courses

* ITEC Sports Therapy Course
* NCEF Exercise and Health Fitness Instructor
* Sports and Recreation
* ISSA Personal Trainer Course
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- ACCA Course
Address: 43 Lower Dominick St, Dublin, Ireland
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Childcare / Healthcare Career Information
Courses / Programs
Would you like to start a new career in the rewarding field of childcare or early childhood education? There are a wide variety of job opportunities in Ireland within this field, including preschool teacher, creche or daycare worker, special needs assistant or child-minder in your own home, among many others. There is also plenty of scope for career progression. You can start your career with very little experience and study for a qualification whilst you are working. You could also climb the career ladder by gaining higher qualifications and becoming a supervisor or manager/ coordinator.

The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national body for further education and training in Ireland. They offer a wide range of childcare courses through recognised educational institutions or training centres across Ireland. In addition, FETAC allows individuals the opportunity to gain recognition for education and training in the workplace or in the community.

A job that involves working with children is challenging but extremely rewarding. You will have the enjoyment of working with children, and the satisfaction of being involved in a child's physical, intellectual, social and emotional development.
FETAC Childcare Courses:

- Early Childhood Education & Care Support (Level 4 / 5 / 6)
- Caring for Children 0-6 years (Level 5)
- Working in Childcare (Level 5)
- Advanced Certificate in Childcare Supervision (Level 6)
- Child Development (Level 6)
- Special Needs Assisting (Level 5 / Level 6)
- Teaching Assistant Skills (Level 6)
- Social & Legal issues in Childcare (Level 6)
- Early Childhood Curriculum (Level 6)
- Supervision in Childcare (Level 6)
- Child Psychology (Level 6)
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Phoenix Safety
Courses / Programs
Phoenix Safety, based in Dublin and Cork, is one of Ireland's leading Health & Safety training and consultancy companies. We provide a wide range of health, safety, and environmental training and consultancy services across a broad range of industries and sectors. Started in Cork by our Technical Director Mr Paul Tierney in 1999 we have grown continuously year on year since then and now operate throughout Ireland from our offices in Dublin and Cork. Phoenix Safety’s original and innovative approach to training continues to set the benchmark for other companies to follow.

Phoenix Safety is registered with FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) to offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications. We are accredited by FAS (Irelands national training and employment authority) and our forklift training is approved by RTITB (the largest lift truck training accrediting body in the UK and Ireland). Phoenix Safety are also members of NISO (National Irish Safety Organisation).
Health, Safety, & Environmental Training Courses:

- Management
- Employees
- Manual Handling
- Chemical
- Construction
- Fire
- Forklift
- Employee assistance training
- First aid
- Machinery
- Office
- Food
Pitman Training Cork
Courses / Programs
With an extensive training provider network throughout Ireland, Pitman Training offer top quality computer training courses, secretarial training courses and IT skills training to individuals and organisations. The training courses we provide range from touch typing to our prestigious Legal, Medical, Accounts and Secretarial Diplomas. The Pitman Training name has been synonymous with quality training for generations, and, in Cork we are proud to continue this tradition of excellence by offering training to private individuals, SMEs and the corporate sector. The Further Education Training and Awards Council (FETAC) have approved and accredited all Pitman Training Centres in Ireland to provide FETAC Awards. Many Pitman Training Centres are also FAS approved and our FETAC accreditation means we offer programmes leading to FETAC awards in the National Framework of Qualifications.
We offer a range of diploma programs including the following areas: Advanced Accounts, Business IT, ECDL Studies, Legal Secretary, Medical Secretary, Office Skills, Executive PA, Microsoft Office Plus, Foundation in Finance among others. We also offer over 50 individual IT and Office Skills courses in areas such as Typing & Shorthand training, Computerized Accounts,Bookkeeping, Microsoft Office and many more...
National College Of Ireland, Dublin
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National College of Ireland (NCI) is located in the heart of Dublin City. The college has three schools; The School of Business, the School of Computing and the School of Community Studies. We provide accredited third-level courses in our specialist areas of accountancy, finance, business, human resource management, computing and community studies. Full and part-time courses in these areas are offered at different levels, from certificate to diploma, degree and postgraduate level.

NCI has been to the forefront of innovation in learning for over 50 years, transforming education in a way that is both simple and extraordinary. Our state-of-the-art campus in Dublin's International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) provides the hub for an innovative and unique programme of work in academic development, teaching and research. Through our campus in the IFSC, our network of 30 off-campus centres, on-site educational hubs within industry and our online programme, we in NCI are committed to enabling learners to avail of leading edge education. NCI's courses are accredited by HETAC/FETAC and qualify for relevant grants, free fees (full-time programmes / courses) and tax relief.
Accredited Full-Time & Part-Time Courses at different levels, from certificate to diploma, degree and postgraduate level, in Business, Management, Human Resource Management, Accounting, Financial Services, Technology, Computing, Humanities and related fields. Also Online & Flexible Learning Courses.
Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC)
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Dublin International Foundation College (DIFC) offers university preparation undergraduate and graduate foundation courses as a pathway to top universities in Ireland and the UK. We are located on the South Circular Road in Dublin, just a 15 minute walk from the city centre. There are currently 5,000 students on campus, studying on a full & part-time basis.

Since 1999, we have placed more than 800 international students in our partner universities in Ireland and the UK. DIFC has been appointed by the university consortium NCUK as their exclusive delivery centre in Ireland for NCUK foundation courses.

Our complete package includes English courses, assistance with study visas, secure on-campus accommodation - and a guaranteed place at an Irish or UK university, upon successful completion of the NCUK foundation course.

During our foundation courses, students participate in the NCUK/DIFC university placement system. Designed to make university entrance easy for international students, it provides one-to-one counselling and advice, along with a coordinated application procedure. Upon successful graduation, there is guaranteed placement into NCUK partner universities in Ireland and the UK.
University preparation & foundation courses (university pathways):

- NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY): Prepares international students for university entrance at undergraduate level

- NCUK Graduate Diploma: Foundation course prepares students for university entrance at postgraduate level

- IFY - Science/Health Studies (Medical Route)

- Academic/Pre-Foundation English: General English courses designed to prepare you for our NCUK foundation courses, as well as IELTS & ETAPP exam preparation
Cork College of Commerce
Courses / Programs
Cork College of Commerce, located on the banks of the River Lee in Cork, Ireland, is the largest Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) college in Ireland offering day and evening certificate and diploma courses in Computers, Business, Beauty, Languages, Health Studies and more. The majority of our courses are linked with established professional Institutes and our students take examinations set by these Institutes. These external examinations, and qualifications guarantee the standards of our courses and help develop the skills to make the most of your future career. Awarding bodies include: FETAC, Tui na, CIBTAC, ITEC, ICM, JEB and ECDL.
Certificate and Diploma courses in career fields such as:
- Repeat for honours and Adult Leaving Certificate Department
- Office Administration
- Computer Courses
- Applied Languages, Tourism and Courses for International Students
- Business Studies
- Complementary Therapy
- Health Studies, Childcare and Montessori
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