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Anne from Clones, Co Monaghan studied year 1 and year 2 Beauty Therapy at Cavan Institute. "I started studying Beauty Therapy in Cavan Institute September 2013 and finished in May 2015. I graduated with qualifications in FETAC/QQI, which is an Irish qualification and also in CIDESCO, ITEC and CIBTAC which are recognised worldwide. I also had the opportunity to gain extra certificates throughout my time there, which is important in an industry that is constantly changing and growing. The Beauty Therapy course is made up of a variety of modules, which are a mix of practical and theory classes. What I loved most about my time at Cavan Institute was working closely with the lecturers who were all so helpful and passionate about giving us the best possible education. After leaving Cavan Institute, I began working in ESPA at Powerscourt Hotel in Wicklow, which is one of the leading spas in Ireland. It has won many awards over the years including Best European Spa in the World Luxury Spa Awards last year. I recently found out I won Employee of the Year 2016, which has been one of my proudest moments. I believe that my time at Cavan Institute really prepared me for working in such a highly regarded spa, and helped me develop my professional skills which were key in winning this award". Anne McKenna Beauty Therapy Year 1 Anne McKenna Beauty Therapy Year 1 Student testimonials Previous Next

Conor from Kells, Co Meath attended St Ciaran s Community School, Kells. When I completed my Leaving Cert, An Garda Síochána was not recruiting. I attended Cavan Institute for two years studying Security Studies and Security Operations and Administrations. Completing both courses helped me build a strong foundation that assisted me in joining An Garda Síochána. The classes I attended at Cavan Institute prepared me for what was to come while training in Templemore. Currently I am a Trainee Garda and I am nearly finished phase one of my training. I could not have got this far without the help and guidance I received from the Security Studies team at Cavan Institute.' Conor Finegan Private Security and Policing Studies Conor Finegan Private Security and Policing Studies Student testimonials Previous Next

Caroline from Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford attended Ardscoil Phadraig, Granard. Caroline enrolled on the Level 5 Reception and Frontline Office Management course at Cavan Institute in September 2016. "After leaving school, I gained a place on the Office Administration course at Cavan Institute. I found the teachers helpful and friendly and the assignments were presented in an easy to follow way. Part of the course is Work Experience. I got a placement at Kiernan Milling in Granard. I really enjoyed the opportunity to put the skills I learned on the Office Administration course into practice and I now work there in the Sales Office." Caroline Kilbride Reception and Frontline Office Management Caroline Kilbride Reception and Frontline Office Management Student testimonials Previous Next

Cavan Institute’s website content is for informational use only. While care is taken, the Institute accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. Privacy and Disclaimer Disclaimer The contents of Cavan Institute's web pages are provided as an information guide only. They are intended to enhance public access to information about the Cavan Institute. While every effort is made in preparing material for publication, no responsibility is accepted by or on behalf of Cavan Institute for any errors, omissions or misleading statements on these pages or any site to which these pages connect. Although every effort is made to ensure the reliability of listed sites, this cannot be taken as an endorsement of these sites. Cavan Institute reserves the right to revise, amend or delete courses, fees and other details published on this website without giving prior notice. Privacy Policy Cavan Institute is committed to protecting your privacy. Cavan Institute does collect data on visits to this website for statistical purposes. We record such information as time and duration of visit, and pages accessed. We use this information to analyse website traffic flows and usability. Cavan Institute is not responsible for the privacy practices of any sites linked from this website. Data Protection More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Hairdressing Apprenticeship City and Guilds Course Code YF Major Award Code Apply Now About This Course The apprentice will gain an internationally recognised qualification, Level 6 major Award on the National Framework of Qualifications and continue to earn whilst they learn with an employer of their choice, enrich their work immediately as they acquire new skills and enhance their employment prospects and career opportunities. This three-year program equips Apprentices with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to perform effectively as professional Hairdressers. It begins with a 2-week five-day structured induction in college and then continues with 1-day per week in college. The remaining days per week are spent with an approved employer of your choice, working whilst gaining on-the-job skills. Assessment is completed in both college and the workplace. First-year apprentices attend college each Tuesday; second-year apprentices attend college each Wednesday, and third-year apprentices attend college each Monday. All college days are held at Cavan Institute. A career in Hairdressing is a global profession that can take you anywhere. No course fees apply to this programme, the SOLAS approved employer pays the apprentice to attend college One day per week. Uniforms and Hairdressing Kits are also free to the apprentice. On successful completion of the Hairdressing Apprenticeship the newly qualified Hairdresser will receive a QQI Level 6 Major Award- Advanced Certificate Hairdressing Modules Course Content Year 1 Stage 1 Induction Health & Safety Client Consultation Shampooing, Conditioning and Treatment Styling and Finishing 1 Salon Reception and ICT Skills Year 2 Stage 2 Customer Services and Retail Styling and Finishing 2 Colour 2 Cutting 2 Team Dynamics and Leadership Career In Action Year 3 Stage 3 Perming and Neutralising Cutting 3 Colour 3 Styling and Finishing 3 Capstone Module Progression Entry Requirements QQI level 4 Major Award on the QQI National Framework of Qualification or recognised equivalent (For Example Leaving Certificate) or two years full-time experience working within a Hair Salon. CEFRL B2+ Level of English (Where English is not a first language). Non-Standard Entry In a case where an applicant doesn’t meet the educational requirements specified above, they must satisfactorily complete an informative panel interview facilitated by the Programme Manager. Advanced Entry: applicants who hold a Level 5 qualification in Hairdressing or have relevant experiential learning can apply for advanced entry into year 2 of this apprenticeship. Course Fees n/a Overview Content Progression Requirements Fees Previous Course Next Course Student Name Course Add paragraph text. Click “Edit Text” to update the font, size and more. To change and reuse text themes, go to Site Styles. Go Go More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Cavan Institute is committed to digital accessibility and strives to ensure equal access to information and services for all users. Accessibility Statement Accessibility Statement for Cavan Institute Last Updated: 01/01/2025 Cavan Institute is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are actively working to enhance the user experience for all individuals, regardless of ability, and to ensure that our website is accessible and inclusive for all. This accessibility statement applies to the website: https://www.cavaninstitute.ie 1. Commitment to Accessibility Cavan Institute is dedicated to creating an accessible digital environment in line with the European Accessibility Act , the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) , and the EU Web Accessibility Directive . We believe that accessibility is essential in delivering quality education and services to our diverse community of students, staff, and stakeholders. 2. Compliance Status This website is fully compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA and EN 301 549 V3.2.1 . 3. Description of the Service and Accessibility Measures Our website, https://www.cavaninstitute.ie , provides information about our full-time and part-time courses, student supports, admissions process, and campus life at Cavan Institute. To ensure accessibility, the following features are in place: Clear Navigation: Consistent page layout, semantic headings, and easy-to-use menus. Keyboard Functionality: All interactive components can be accessed using only a keyboard. Text Alternatives: All informative images contain descriptive alt text. Responsive Design: The site is optimised for mobile, tablet, and desktop access. Zoom and Resizing: Text can be enlarged up to 200% without breaking layout or content. Colour Contrast: Text and interface elements meet contrast ratio requirements. Readable Language: Information is presented in plain, accessible English. Accessible Forms: Forms include clear labels, instructions, and real-time feedback on errors. Screen Reader Compatibility: Compatible with assistive technologies such as NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver. HTML and ARIA Support: Semantic HTML and ARIA roles improve compatibility with screen readers and navigation aids. 4. Preparation of this Accessibility Statement This statement was prepared on 01/01/25. The method used to prepare this statement was: Human Testing External third-party audit conducted by SiteImprove This statement was last reviewed on 01/01/25. 5. Non-Accessible Content As of the most recent review, there are no known areas of the site that are not accessible. 5.1 Disproportionate Burden Cavan Institute currently has no content areas where accessibility compliance has been excluded due to a disproportionate burden. 5.2 Content not within the scope of the applicable legislation Some content may be outside the scope of current accessibility legislation, such as: Archived PDF files published before June 28, 2025 Embedded third-party platforms such as YouTube or Google Maps Certain multimedia content created before the accessibility requirements came into effect 5.3 Limitations and Alternatives There are currently no known limitations. If any are discovered, we are committed to providing accessible alternatives on request. 6. Ongoing Efforts to Maintain Accessibility Cavan Institute is committed to continual improvement in digital accessibility through: Regular Audits and Testing Staff Training in Accessibility Best Practices Incorporation of Accessibility in All Web Projects Actively Seeking and Responding to Feedback Monitoring Updates to Relevant Accessibility Standards 7. Feedback and Contact Information We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of Cavan Institute’s website. Please contact us if you experience any barriers or require content in an alternative format: Email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie Phone: +353 49 433 2633 Postal Address: Cathedral Road, Cavan, H12 E426, Ireland We aim to respond to accessibility enquiries within 5 business days. The person responsible for accessibility at Cavan Institute is the Digital Communications Coordinator. More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Cavan Institute offers a range of support services to help you succeed. Explore career guidance, counseling, chaplaincy, peer mentoring, and more. Student Support Services Guidance Department Welcome to the Career Guidance Department in Cavan Institute. We offer a comprehensive Career Guidance Service to all full-time registered students throughout the academic year.   We provide a service that is student-focused, professional and informative where students will be assisted with all aspects of career planning and the transition from further to higher education and/ or to the world of work.   Our team will help you to make informed decisions about your career choices through a variety of Career Workshops, Career Talks and Guest Speakers from Industry and Higher Education Institutes. We also facilitate job search skills, CV preparation and interview techniques in preparation for the working world.  To make an appointment with your Guidance Counsellor please contact us below: Email: guidance@cavaninstitute.ie Location - Block B, B005 and B207 How can the Career Guidance Service help you? Drop-In Sessions are available for quick queries without an appointment Individual Appointments can be scheduled with your Guidance Counsellor for career-related or counselling issues Careers Workshops on a variety of topics running throughout the academic year CAO, UCAS & Eunicas application support Mature Student support and progression opportunities Information on Finance/ Funding options including SUSI grant Guest speakers from Universities, Technological Universities, and Industry Job search skills including CV preparation and interview techniques Free and confidential counselling and referral service available to all full-time students Sonia Hoey guidance@cavaninstitute.ie Sonia is the dedicated Guidance Counsellor for students on our Business & Humanities courses. She provides personalised support, helping students navigate their academic journey, manage any challenges, and plan for future career or education opportunities. Aoife Ward guidance@cavaninstitute.ie Aoife is the dedicated Guidance Counsellor for students in our Creative Practices, Computing & Engineering courses, as well as Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing, and Science programmes. She provides tailored guidance and support, helping students with academic choices, personal development, and progression planning. Health Centre Health Centre - Dr Tom Prior Farnham Medical Practice: 049 436 1700 Location: Farnham Medical Practice Primary Care Centre, Connolly Street, Cavan How much does it cost to see the doctor? The service is free to students who hold a valid medical card. The card must be shown to the doctor in order to avail of the service for free. Students without a valid medical card can avail of reduced rates of €25 per visit. Students must present a valid Cavan Institute student ID card to the medical centre team when availing of the services on offer. Out-of-Hours Medical Care The Northeast Doctor-On-Call (NEDOC) service provides an experienced local doctor outside normal surgery hours, between 6.00pm and 8.00am from Monday to Friday and 24 hours a day during weekends and bank holidays. Should you need to contact a GP outside normal surgery hours: CALLSAVE 1850 777 911 College Care College Care is a joint initiative by Cavan Institute and An Garda Síochana which is aimed at assisting students and staff of Cavan Institute in all matters relating to the role and work of An Garda Síochana. Members of An Garda Síochána will visit the Institute at various times during the academic year. Counselling Services Cavan Institute provides a person-centred counselling service, focusing on the psychological needs of our students. The service offers a supportive, non-judgemental, confidential service on a one-to-one basis in a safe space where students can explore and resolve issues that are causing pain and discomfort in their lives. This counselling service which is freely available to each student via a referral from a Cavan Institute Guidance Counsellor. Alternatively, off-site free and confidential counselling supports are available to students by contacting the Family Resource Centres in Cavan and Monaghan More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Hear directly from Cavan Institute students about their experiences and successes. Discover why they chose Cavan Institute. STUDENT TESTIMONIALS Paula Zaboroveca - Pre University Accounting and Finance To anyone considering studying at Cavan Institute, I would highly recommend it. Testimonial Fiona Sexton - Beauty Therapy It was a very busy course. I chose this course as it offered a wide variety of qualifications. I enjoyed this course as the teachers were very supportive and I made loads of lovely friends from the course. The course offers work experience which is amazing to see what the real world looks like. Testimonial Lance Santillan - Fashion Design Styling This experience has truly been one of a kind. It has been one of the most beneficial choices I made as it's allowed me a head start going into further studying. I have learned so many skills and techniques. It was a great course. Testimonial Monika Cerekaviciute - Childcare with Special Needs Assisting There was no doubt in my mind about choosing to enrol in Cavan Institute after seeing the successes my friends have reached in their careers by attending this college. Testimonial Aisling Gilsenan - Administration and IT for Business Year 2 It has really helped me mature. I had a great time in Cavan Institute and would highly recommend a PLC course. Testimonial Melanie Moran Flood - Sport and Fitness with Personal Training I progressed from Cavan Institute to the University of College Cork and now work as a full-time P.E and History teacher. After completing the two years in Cavan I had so many certificates like personal training, lifeguarding etc which gives me the opportunity to travel and work elsewhere, Testimonial Dimitry Germanov - Creative Digital Media There was a great opportunity from Cavan Institute for the Creative Digital Media students to also do an Adobe Certification, which is internationally recognised.There was a great opportunity from Cavan Institute for the Creative Digital Media students to also do an Adobe Certification, which is internationally recognised. Testimonial Abigail Brennan - Office Administration and Technology The course has more than met my expectations and has been enjoyable, rewarding and confidence boosting. The teachers are all, without exception, enthusiastic, encouraging, helpful, supportive and positive. Testimonial Dylan Hickey - Music and Sound Production Throughout my two years there I learned everything I could possibly need to go to higher education or even to join the world of work. Testimonial Niamh McGuinness - Creative Digital Media The thing I liked the most was we had our own Mac lab to do work when we needed it. We had access to really great software and professional equipment. When I came out of my course I immediately got an internship and everything I used in college I now use in my job which was really beneficial. Testimonial Read More Watch More More from Cavan Institute Courses All Courses Apply Online Start Here Supports Support Services FAQs Get Answers Contact Us If you have any questions, please get in touch. You can apply online through our website. We have an FAQ page, and course fees are easily accessible. First name* Last name* Email* Phone Message* I consent to Cavan Institute contacting me for the purpose of responding to my enquiry. Submit

Anita from Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan completed the one year Diploma in Complementary Therapy course at Cavan Institute in May 2017. "I met with the staff of Cavan Institute at the open day, following this up with telephone calls and some serious soul searching before I enrolled on the Complementary Therapies course in September 2016. Holistics, mental health and stress management are areas I have always been fascinated with and here was my opportunity to learn more in a structured environment and gain a recognised qualification. As a professional who worked for 20 plus years in accounting and finance roles this was a complete diversion and major decision to return to full time education. The course was intensive, more than I envisaged, because it followed both QQI/FETAC and ITEC (internationally recognised) programmes. As a class we were exposed to an all round experience from running an onsite clinic to practical case studies, presentations, diet planning, developing creams and lotions, marketing and design and 2 weeks work experience but through hard work and the support of highly trained and passionate tutors and amazing classmates I completed the course in May 2017. It has been my personal journey and was right for me at that moment. Who knows what the future holds but I am thrilled to be awarded ITEC Diplomas in Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Holistic Massage and Indian Head Massage along with QQI/FETAC Certificate in Community Health Services all at distinction level. I put in 100% effort and enjoyed the whole experience as a mature student, a big thank you Cavan Institute." Anita Maguire Complementary Therapies Anita Maguire Complementary Therapies Student testimonials Previous Next

Niamh is from Ballyjamesduff, Co Cavan. She attended St Clare's College, Ballyjamesduff. Niamh studied year 1 and year 2 of the Creative Digital Media course at Cavan Institute. Niamh committed fully to her studies and engaged with every event and task assigned during her time at Cavan Institute. Niamh is deferring her college degree in Multimedia in DCU as she takes up a Junior Designer role at Opus Web Design at Cavan Digital Hub. No doubt Niamh's excellent design skills and knowledge will be well utilised. Niamh told us that "Cavan Institute is such a good stepping stone to getting what you want to do in life. I was inexperienced after my Leaving Cert and was super disappointed with my results, but going to Cavan Institute has helped me so much in doing what I want to do with my life. I’ve had the opportunity to go work in Finland through Léargas and Erasmus+ and attended an Adobe Design competition in London. Before COVID-19 hit, I had an opportunity to do an Internship in America for a year. However, I got my dream job out of Cavan Institute which I am in right now. The tutors in CI are really kind and understanding. A PLC is definitely worth doing if you don’t know where to go from Leaving Cert." Niamh McGuinness Creative Digital Media Year 1 Niamh McGuinness Creative Digital Media Year 1 Student testimonials Previous Next

Jessica Halley Early Learning and Care with Special Needs Assisting Jessica Halley Early Learning and Care with Special Needs Assisting Student testimonials Previous Next

Michelle Dyland is originally from Dublin and moved to Cavan over 11 years ago. She was always interested in getting an accounting qualification so she decided to undertake the two year Accounting Technician (ATI) course in Cavan Institute. In May 2013 Michelle passed all her subjects with distinctions. Michelle started work almost immediately with the Radisson Blu Farnham Estate Hotel as a Payroll/Purchase Clerk. In January 2016 Michelle was promoted to Assistant Financial Controller and is really enjoying her new role. Michelle Dyland Accounting Technician Year 1 Michelle Dyland Accounting Technician Year 1 Student testimonials Previous Next