Welcome to Carlow Institute of Further Education.
Carlow Institute of Further Education offers students the opportunity to work towards qualifications, while enjoying the ambience and liveliness of Carlow as one of the major college towns in Ireland.
This Institute has a long and very successful tradition of providing Further Education in the region. Whether you intend to develop new interests or are planning a career, Further Education will shape your future.
We encourage students to develop to their full potential. Through study, projects and experience of work in your area we hope to foster in each student self-confidence and ability to further life choices.
As part of the NQAI framework Further Education is now an important link for students to access third level. Our courses also lead directly into the world of work. If you would like more information please contact the relevant course Co-ordinators or come to our Information Day or visit our website – www.carlowife.ie
Arts, Crafts and Media
Level 5
Art, Craft, Design – Portfolio Preparation
Fashion Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Media Production & Photography
Multimedia Production & Digital Movie
Performing Arts
Theatre Performance
Level 6
Multimedia & Web Development
Multimedia
Agriculture, Science and Computing
Level 5
Gardening and Landscape
Information Technology
Animal Care & Veterinary Assistant
Teachers Diploma in IT
Level 6
Animal Science
Business and Administration
Level 5
Business Administration with Legal Studies
Business Studies – Secretarial
Marketing
Office Administration & Reception Studies
Office Technology Retraining
Retail Studies
Legal Studies
Level 6
Business Practice
Construction and Built Environment/ Engineering and Manufacturing
Level 5
Architectural Technology & Design
Construction / Engineering Technology
Furniture Making & Design
Level 6
Architectural Technology and Design
Education, Health and Welfare
Repeat Leaving Certificate
Level 5
The Years Ahead – Active Retirement
Third Level Link Programme
Childcare
Nursing Studies / Health Science
Physiology and Sports Injuries Management
Applied Social Studies
Level 6
Beauty Therapy
Advanced Beauty Therapy
Childcare Supervisor / Special Needs
Holistic Health Studies
Services
Level 5
Hairdressing
Make-up Artist & Nail Technician
Security Operations & Administration
Level 6
Security Operations & Administration
Tourism, Hospitality and Sports
Level 5
Travel &Tourism
Sport & Recreation
Level 6
Advanced Certificate in Travel &Tourism
Sport and Recreation
Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2000-2006.
