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Cavan Institute delivers excellence in further education with recognised programmes that support progression to employment or higher education. Mission Statement Our Vision We aim to become a leading hub for further education and training, offering a wide range of integrated programmes that meet the evolving needs of learners, the community, and regional industry. Our Mission Our mission is to deliver high-quality, vocationally focused further education and training that equips learners with the skills and confidence needed for life, work, and further study Our Values We are committed to being Connected, Inclusive, Responsive, Innovative, and Supportive, values that guide our work and shape the learner experience at Cavan Institute. 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s Canine First Responder — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Canine First Responder Apply Now COURSE FULL If you would like to be informed when the online application system opens again for enrolment for this course next term, then click Notify Me below Notify Me Course Duration 4 weeks Start Date & Time 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview The Canine First Responder course will be of relevance to anyone who owns a dog, works or volunteers in a dog shelter, dog grooming facility or veterinary clinic. It provides the opportunity to carry out realistic CPR practice on a canine mannequin. The instructor is a qualified trainer and behaviour consultant with extensive knowledge of communicating with dogs, which is an important element of the course content. Following completion of this course, you may wish to avail of the opportunity to achieve certification from the recognised awarding body in this specialist area. The instructor can provide you with details about the cost of such certification and the steps to achieve it. Course Content Course Content Content covered includes: Scene Assessment and Barrier use Primary Assessment CPR and Rescue Breathing Choking Control of serious bleeding Shock Management Spinal Injury Management Injury Assessment Illness Assessment Splinting for Fractures and Dislocations Bandaging Minor Wounds Emergency Evacuation to Advanced Medical Treatment Burns, Poisoning, Hypothermia/Hyperthermia and More Apply Now Express Your Interest Previous Course Next Course 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

"Work experience was a key benefit of the course and I found it very beneficial. It allowed us to put into practice everything we had been learning in college. I also got a chance to travel to France with the Erasmus programme. I found the lecturers very inspiring and always there to help whenever you needed them". Aaron Conlon - Cavan Aaron Conlon Professional Cookery Aaron Conlon Professional Cookery Student testimonials Previous Next

This prospectus outlines one- & two-year courses and degrees with partner Institutes, including course content, progression routes, and career options. CI Prospectus Director's Foreword This prospectus provides a guide to the one- and two-year courses on offer at Cavan Institute, as well as degree courses offered in partnership with Institutes of Technology. Each page provides details on the course content and curriculum, as well as progression and career opportunities. You’ll also find details on the range of services and supports we provide to students to help them make the most of their time with us. Cavan Institute was founded in 1985 and since then it’s grown to become one of the largest further education and training colleges in the country. With a focus on your achievement, academic and otherwise, our student-centred approach results in higher than average completion and certification rates (approx. 85% each year). Over half of all our graduates (51%) go on to study for higher certificates, diplomas and degrees at Colleges of Further Education, Institutes of Technology and Universities in Ireland and the UK. A further 41% go directly into employment upon completion of their studies with us. Indeed, we’ve been informed that our graduates who progress to Institutes of Technology and Universities demonstrate higher engagement with the curriculum, are better able for continuous assessment at third level and attain excellent completion rates. Our graduates are highly sought-after as employees, as they qualify with awards relevant to specific industry sectors. So, a year or two spent pursuing a course at Cavan Institute is an ideal platform from which to progress to higher education or employment. I hope you find a course or several that appeal to you and I encourage you to visit our campus on one of our Open Days in summer, autumn and spring. A warm welcome, and a world of knowledge and skills await you. Download Cavan Institute Prospectus 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. Carpentry Techniques QQI Level 5 Course Code FN Major Award Code 5M5010 Apply Now About This Course Learn essential carpentry skills while building a sustainable future. This hands-on course focuses on modern wood construction with a strong emphasis on NZEB (Nearly Zero Energy Building) standards. You'll gain practical experience in energy-efficient building techniques, from airtight construction to sustainable material use. The course also introduces furniture making, giving you the foundational skills to design and craft custom wood pieces, blending functionality with craftsmanship. Graduate will be ready to join the construction industry or explore furniture making, equipped with the skills to create high-performance, sustainable structures and products. Modules Course Content Architectural Drawing Computer Aided Draughting (2D) Design Skills Combined Materials Furniture Making Wood Fabrication Work Experience Team Working Mathematics Progression Furniture Design, Making & Technology - ATU Connemara Furniture Making & Architectural Woodworking - ATU Connemara Furniture Design and Manufacture Advanced Wood & Sustainable - ATU Connemara Education (Design, Graphics and Construction) - ATU Connemara Bachelor of Education in Graphics and Construction Technology - University of Limerick Building Technology - ATU Sligo Furniture Design - TUD Product Design - TUD Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements. Course Fees At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone's reach. That's why all our courses have a single, affordable fee of just €200 in total. No hidden costs, no complex fee structures. Just straightforward, accessible learning to help you achieve your goals. We're proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that sets us apart from other colleges with high fees. Do you have a Medical Card? Your medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, resulting in a reduced fee of €150. Overview Content Progression Requirements Fees Previous Course Next Course Shay Broadhead Sustainable Energy and Construction Technology It’s really helped me throughout my education and helped me find out what I want to do for a career. My first year awarded me a level 5 and my second a level 6. It has really helped me get my foot in the door of the career I want to pursue. 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

"I chose to study Hairdressing at Cavan Institute because I always wanted to be a hairdresser. It's amazing to have a qualification not just to be a hairdresser in this country but also in other countries. The teachers and students are amazing. They will give you everything." Gabriele Ciskauskaite - Cavan. Gabriele Ciskauskaite Hairdressing Gabriele Ciskauskaite Hairdressing Student testimonials Previous Next

Meet Ciara Harkin From Granard, Co Longford, who studied sports therapy and physiotherapy assistant with us and then progressed to Teesside University to complete her BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy. "My decision to attend Cavan Institute and complete a course in Sports Therapy & Physiotherapy Assistant was one of the best decisions I made. My interest in sports, sports injuries, caring, treating, maintaining and rehabilitating made this course ideal for me. After two years and successfully achieving the full 6 qualifications that are offered during this time in ITEC and FETAC/QQI exams, I applied to Teeside University to continue my studies and gain access to my BSc (hons) Degree in Physiotherapy. I was accepted into Teesside University based on all my previous experience and all my results from Cavan Institute. Cavan Institute really prepared me for higher education study e.g completing assignments, meeting deadlines & the anatomy and physiology from Cavan Institute was a huge help for University too. It was great to have a base of knowledge before starting over there . Universities are inclined to take on students that have previous experience and knowledge and I feel the Sports Therapy & Physiotherapy assistant course in Cavan Institute was ideal for me to achieve my dream career." Ciara Harkin Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Studies Year 1 Ciara Harkin Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Studies Year 1 Student testimonials Previous Next

James from Clones, Co Monaghan attended Largy College, Clones and progressed to Cavan Institute to study QQI Level 5 Computer Games Design. "My name is James Brady. I am a Games Design graduate from Cavan Institute 2010. Padraig Cahill was my tutor. I am now a professional games artist working for Rockstar Games of 'Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, Max Payne' fame. I have also worked at Creative Assembly 'Total War: Warhammer' along with being featured in two 3D Artist Magazines and has world wide games press online for some game art which I created. Since the age of 15, I knew that I wanted to have a life-long career making video games. When I graduated from secondary school, I saw Cavan Institute as the foundation or stepping stone towards making that dream come true. The support I received from the tutors helped steer me in the correct career direction. The course content taught was so relevant and appropriate. Cavan Institute created an environment which allowed not only breathing space for personal development and growth but also provided immense support in pushing one towards their end goal. Years down the line and I am now a video games artist at Rockstar Games." James Brady Computer Games Design James Brady Computer Games Design Student testimonials Previous Next

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Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Theatre Performance QQI Level 5 Course Code TP Major Award Code 5M5163 Apply Now About This Course As part of their studies, students will get the opportunity to perform publicly in a professional theatre. They will also experience the audition preparation process as well as build a performer portfolio to bring with them into the performing arts industry. The practical nature of the course allows students to develop their craft while enhancing their confidence and acting technique. The course in Theatre Performance deals with all general areas of drama, including devised and scripted performance. Theatre performance is an obvious first choice for those intending to pursue a career in the theatre as well as being of enormous benefit to students looking at a career in drama facilitation or dramatherapy. Modules Course Content Acting Skills and Techniques Event Production Theatre Performance Skills Performance Craft Theatre Studies Technical Skills for Theatre Team Working Work Experience Word Processing Progression . Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements. Course Fees At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone's reach. That's why all our courses have a single, affordable fee of just €200 in total. No hidden costs, no complex fee structures. Just straightforward, accessible learning to help you achieve your goals. We're proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that sets us apart from other colleges with high fees. Do you have a Medical Card? Your medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, resulting in a reduced fee of €150. Overview Content Progression Requirements Fees Previous Course Next Course Caoimhe Garvey Theatre Performance My QQI points from Cavan Institute got me into NUI Galway. 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

Paul from Cootehill, Co Cavan attended Beech Hill College, Monaghan. "I came to Cavan Institute in September 2016 to do the Nursing Studies course with the intention of trying to get to adult nursing in Dublin. I had left school at 15 without any education. After only two months at Cavan Institute I discovered it was possible to study adult nursing in the UK. I then applied for some universities in London and also in Dublin. With the results I gained at Cavan institute I was offered two universities in London and also Trinity College Dublin. I am 100 percent certain I would not be at London South Bank University today without having attended Cavan Institute last year. I am at present half way through my first year and doing my placements at one of the bigger hospitals in the centre of London. Doing the nursing studies course was the perfect stepping stone for my first year at London South Bank University. The first year at university is very similar to the year I had at Cavan Institute. I found all the Cavan Institute lecturers in the nursing studies course very helpful and they work tirelessly to help students gain places at different universities. This varies from helping with personal statements or advice on nursing matters as all the lecturers at Cavan Institute are fully experienced nurses with different nursing backgrounds. The nursing studies course is designed perfectly in all modules to help the nursing student progress to the next academic level. Also while at Cavan institute I was chairperson of the students committee. I found this a great way of meeting other students studying in other disciplines. Once again, I am very grateful to everyone at Cavan Institute for giving me the opportunity that I have now in front of me in the UK and my future career as a nurse." Paul McArdle Nursing Studies Paul McArdle Nursing Studies Student testimonials Previous Next

Mark McDermott from Killygarry, Cavan began his Engineering Technology studies with us in September 2022. After successfully completing his QQI Level 5 award with 8 distinctions, Mark secured a round zero offer on 3 August 2023 for a level 8 degree in Mechanical Engineering at TUD. Mark secured a sports scholarship while studying at Cavan Institute. "Before going to Cavan Institute I was unaware of the opportunities that were available to me. I had thoughts of entering an Engineering course but was unsure if it was right for me. Cavan Institute had Level 5 Engineering Technology course that I really liked the sound of. My plan was to do a one-year course and gain my qualification. Cavan Institute provided me with a great insight into the engineering world. In my year of study on this course, many topics were covered to help confirm my interest in engineering. I had various modules throughout the year that helped me gain confidence and knowledge in engineering subjects I had not studied previously. Previously I had no experience of the engineering workshop processes module. It was a great introduction to using new tools and technologies. My favourite module was Auto-Cad (Computer Aided Draughting 2D) as it was great to learn a new software from scratch, I know it will be very useful to me in my future studies and work. There are great work experience opportunities. I spent 10 days at ATA Group Cavan. I found working in a successful company was a great help in understanding how qualified engineers work from day to day. In my year at Cavan Institute, I played football. I was delighted to have the opportunity to play for another team and compete against other colleges and universities in Ireland. I was fortunate to gain a sports scholarship. I also must give a big thanks to all my tutors. They were more than helpful throughout my year. They were very understanding and supportive. They made sure each assignment was completed to a very high standard. I had great support from the Career Guidance team. Aoife Ward helped me become aware of the many opportunities of progression there was from this Engineering Technology course." Best of luck with your future studies and career! Mark McDermott Engineering Technology Mark McDermott Engineering Technology Student testimonials Previous Next