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Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Youthwork Traineeship QQI Level 6 Course Code YC Major Award Code 6M3674 Apply Now About This Course This course enables learners to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work within a variety of youth work sectors. Learners gain additional skills and knowledge in response to the changing youth work environment and develop and maintain relationships with young people so that they can reach their full potential. Learners are supported and supervised to implement and deliver programmes to young people that adhere to the key community development principles of participation, empowerment and collective decision making. This traineeship works with many youth services in Cavan and Monaghan, where trainees secure their work placements and gain invaluable, practical experience. Additional Information: Individuals will initially complete 5 days per week at the Cavan Institute. When placement has been arranged, appropriate training and Garda Vetting is complete, trainees will then start their work experience (usually at Halloween). Individuals will source their own placement, so it is important to have thought about the type of community/youth work that they would like to do. There are no course fees, and individuals may also be eligible for a range of financial supports, including a training allowance, travel and meal allowances.  Please contact the CMETB recruitment office for an application form and further information on 049 4353924 or email training@cmetb.ie or apply via Fetch.ie link. CMETB Traineeship Programmes are co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union. Modules Course Content Community Development Practice Community Development Theory Group Work Theory and Practice Understanding Youth Work Conflict Management Supervisory Skills Community Addiction Studies Communications Work Experience Progression BA Health and Social Care (Monaghan Institute in conjunction with ATU Donegal) BA Community Youth Work (Dundalk IT) BA Community and Youth Development (TUD Blanchardstown) BA Social Care Practice (TUS Athlone) BSocSC Community and Youth Work (Maynooth University) BA Child, Youth and Family: Policy and Practice (University of Galway) BA Social Care Practice (ATU Sligo) BSocSc Sociology and Social Policy (UCD) Entry Requirements Be 16+ Have achieved Leaving Cert/ QQI Level 5 or equivalent Or as a mature student have relevant work experience Have a genuine interest in working with youth in the community Applications are welcome from those in employment wishing to upskill or reskill Please note that all applicants will be subject to Garda Vetting Course Fees This course is fully funded, and there are additional allowances for individuals participating in the course, including Training & Meal Allowances, Travel or Accommodation Allowances and Access to the National Childcare Scheme. To find out more, contact Michelle on 0494353924 or email michelletilson@cmetb.ie . CMETB Traineeship Programmes are co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Union. Overview Content Progression Requirements Fees Previous Course Next Course 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

Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. BSc in General Science QQI Level 7 Course Code GS Major Award Code Apply Now About This Course This is the starting point for a successful and varied career in science. In year one, all the science subjects are taught (biology, physics and chemistry) as well as mathematics, information technology and learning to learn. Students will visit ATU - Sligo several times during this first year to become familiar with the campus and science programmes, meet students, access supports and do experiments. One of the first-year subjects taken by students at Cavan Institute will be an online introduction to the science programmes available to them from second year at ATU - Sligo. Modules Course Content Year 1 (at Cavan Institute): Biology Physics Chemistry Mathematics Information Technology Learning to Learn Medical Biotechnology Progression Progression to 2nd year ATU - Sligo. Entry Requirements Leaving certificate candidates, please refer to the ATU - Sligo website for entry requirements. Students who have achieved a QQI level 5 award are also eligible to apply. QQI applicants should check with ATU - Sligo to ensure that they present with the appropriate modules. 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 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s Creative Hairstyling and Upstyling — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Creative Hairstyling and Upstyling 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 This course will be in the format of demonstrations and hands-on workshops delivered in Cavan Institute's hairdressing training salon. We will start from the beginning with the consultation as this is the key to understanding what the client wants and what will suit her. The next step is to learn the essentials of how to put up hair, build a style with balance and structure, choose the perfect upstyle and start the foundation section right, through to finishing the fronts. You will need to bring along a full tool kit that you would use for upstyling, e.g., tail comb, up-styling brush, paddle brush, bobby pins, curling wand/iron, bobbins. Please bring along any hair jewellery or pieces you would like to incorporate into your updo. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content This four-week introductory course will cover the following areas: Consultation advice and tips Foundation building and the importance of this Product knowledge Techniques and methods to starting your style Tips, tricks and secrets in upstyling, including hiding hair and clips. Skills to create a range of upstyles Plaiting, various types Blowdrying to smooth the cuticle in preparing the hair How to grip and secure the hair and how to hide the clips Types of backcombing available, covers all types of hair Messy and set buns Occasional upstyles, using your preparation to transform and create a number of quick and easy styles that clients love Low or high chic styles Apply Now 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s Introduction to Interior Design — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Introduction to Interior Design 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 8 Weeks Start Date & Time 10 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €135 Course Overview Unleash your creative side and begin an inspiring journey to transform interior spaces. Over this eight-week, practical course, you will design your very own mood board, and learn about the psychology of colour and principles of spatial design. The experienced tutor will guide you through an introductory Interior Design course tailored to the Cavan residential design market. Whether you're just starting out and eager to embark on your design journey, or you're looking to elevate your existing skills, you will gain the knowledge and expertise to design beautiful, functional spaces that leave a lasting impact. Each student will be encouraged to consider colour, tones, space, texture, lighting and accessories to create their own unique mood board. The course fee excludes the cost of materials. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content Week-by week, you will cover the following topics: Elements and principles of design that are used to create harmonious interiors. Making design decisions, based on the desired function, style and mood of the space. Spatial planning to suit the intended function of the space. Selecting the best lighting for a room and the importance of ambient lighting. Psychology of colour and how to use it as a pivotal design tool. Decorative textiles and fabrics and their technical properties. Visual communication of your design concept through Mood Board creation. Positioning beautiful objects into perfectly planned and well thought-out spaces. Apply Now 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s Sight Reading for Singers and Musicians — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Sight Reading for Singers and Musicians 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 4 March 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Wednesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €80 Course Overview Introducing “Sight-Reading for Singers and Musicians ”, an introductory course in how to read and perform written music. Open to anyone with an interest in singing or performing, who would like to be able to read music accurately, this course will help you develop sight-reading skills that you can apply directly to a choral repertoire or your own instrument, as well as strengthen your rhythmic and melodic decoding skills. It will help you to build confidence in the accuracy of your pitch and the fluency of your rhythm. Taught by a skilled music tutor, this course is delivered in a relaxed, supportive environment. Each session blends theory with practical application. You don’t need to be a member of a choir to take part or even a skilled musician! Please note that this course is delivered at Cavan Institute's Dublin Road Campus on Wednesday evenings. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content Here is a rough programme outline of the content of the course, week-by-week: Week 1: Foundations of Sight-Reading Focus: Understanding notation and rhythm basics in a singing context. Learning Outcome: Students can identify notes and rhythms and apply them to short vocal phrases. Week 2: Pitch Accuracy & Interval Training Focus: Building confidence in melodic reading and tonal relationships. Learning Outcome: Students can sight-sing simple melodies with accurate pitch and recognise intervals. Week 3: Rhythm Complexity & Multi-Part Singing Focus: Handling syncopation, dotted rhythms and singing in harmony. Learning Outcome: Students can maintain rhythm and pitch while singing in harmony. Week 4: Putting It All Together – Real Choral Scores Focus: Applying sight-reading to actual choir repertoire. Learning Outcome: Students can approach new music with confidence and accuracy. Apply Now 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

Explore Cavan Institute’s Canva for GAA Club Communication Officers — flexible, practical evening learning options designed to upskill, progress your career, or learn something new. Canva for GAA Club Communication Officers 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 6 Weeks Start Date & Time 24 February 2026 at 18:30:00 Weekly on Tuesday Hours per week 2.5 Price €105 Course Overview This six-week Canva Course is designed specifically for GAA Communication Officers who want to elevate their club or county’s online presence with professional, engaging and consistent social media content. Throughout the programme, participants will learn how to plan, design and publish eye-catching graphics, videos and promotional materials tailored to GAA communications. Using both the free version of Canva and the enhanced capabilities of Canva Pro, Communication Officers will explore best-practice layouts, branding tools, templates and time-saving design features. By the end of the course, attendees will have the skills and confidence to create high-quality content for match promotions, community updates, player highlights, fundraising campaigns and more, ensuring their club’s story is communicated clearly, creatively and effectively across all social media platforms. Course Content Express Your Interest Course Content Week 1 – Introduction to Canva & GAA Branding Basics Overview of Canva Free vs Canva Pro features Setting up your workspace Understanding GAA brand identity: colours, logos, typography Designing simple graphics using templates Week 2 – Social Media Content Essentials Best practices for Facebook, Instagram, X, TikTok and Club Website visuals Creating consistent styles with Brand Kits (Pro feature) Designing match-day graphics, fixtures and result posts Week 3 – Storytelling Through Visual Design Creating player profiles, team line-ups and highlight posts Using photos effectively: cropping, filters, backgrounds and overlays Incorporating club history, community stories and sponsor messages Week 4 – Video Content & Motion Graphics Introduction to Canva video tools Designing short promotional videos for games, events and campaigns Using animations, transitions and audio Export formats and platform-specific tips Week 5 – Campaigns & Advanced Pro Tools Designing full themed campaigns: fundraisers, membership drives, festivals Using Magic Studio AI tools (Pro): resizing, background remover, Magic Design Batch-creating content and using scheduling tools Week 6 – Final Project & Publishing Strategy Creating a complete social media content pack for your club Review and refinement of designs Developing a simple content calendar Tips for sustaining consistent, high-quality communication Apply Now 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

Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Healthcare Security Officer QQI Level 5 Course Code SH Major Award Code 5M2110 Apply Now About This Course This course enables the student to develop the skills required to carry out a security function in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, nursing home, clinic or primary care centre. The role of security officer in a healthcare setting merges the skills of a conventional security officer with specific additional skills that would be essential to work in a healthcare setting. As well as a structured programme of induction at St. James Hospital this course features work experience at the hospital as well as on the job training in new generation technologies by SAR Security. Modules Course Content Guarding Skills Infection Prevention and Control Safety and Health at Work Work Experience Retail Security Care Skills Legal Practice and Procedure Security Industry Procedures Elder Abuse Patient Moving and Handling Conflict Resolution Communications Occupational First Aid Progression Applied Policing Studies (Garda College Templemore) - University of Limerick Digital Forensics & Cyber Security - TUD Law - ATU Donegal Economics, Politics & Law - DCU Forensic Science & Analysis - ATU Galway/Mayo 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 Conor Finegan Private Security and Policing Studies Completing both courses helped me build a strong foundation that assisted me in joining An Garda Síochána. 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

Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Health Services Supervisory Management QQI Level 6 Course Code Major Award Code 6M4978 Apply Now About This Course This course in Health Services Supervisory Management will allow you to develop your supervisory management skills in order to improve the health of patients/clients in your care and improve the effectiveness of the organisation for which you work. Modules Course Content Communications Gerontology Health Promotion Palliative Care Work Experience Conflict Management Groupwork Theory and Practice Person-Centred Planning Supervisory Management Progression . Entry Requirements QQI Level 5 Award in a related discipline such as Healthcare Support, Nursing, Community and Health Services or Health Service Skills. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement but can demonstrate industry experience. 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 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

Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Tourism with Business QQI Level 6 Course Code TM Major Award Code 6M5012 Apply Now About This Course This Tourism with Business (Year 2) course provides learners with the skills and competencies to pursue a range of employment opportunities in the travel, tourism and hospitality industries. Learners will also have an opportunity to participate in the Erasmus+ programme. Modules Course Content Airport Passenger Services Global Distribution Systems Tourism Policy and Practice Choice of French, German or Spanish ab initio Customer Service Business Management Word Processing Work Experience Communications Progression Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to apply for a broad range of Level 8 degree programmes in Irish universities through the Higher Education Links Scheme. What follows here are examples of some of these progression routes: International Tourism Management - ATU Galway/Mayo Event Management - DKIT Bachelor of Arts - Maynooth University Tourism & Event Management - ATU Sligo Tourism & Digital Marketing - TUD Entry Requirements QQI level 5 award in Tourism with Business (or equivalent). Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement but can demonstrate industry experience. 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 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

Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Private Security and Policing Studies QQI Level 5 Course Code SS Major Award Code 5M2110 Apply Now About This Course This course provides students with an introduction to the different sectors within the security industry in Ireland. Throughout their period of training, students complete work placements with recognised security companies at music concerts, sporting events and other public events. This Private Security and Policing Studies course is of particular relevance to students who are interested in a career in An Garda Siochana, the Defence Forces, the Prison Service or in the Emergency Services. This course involves a focus on the academic skills and personal qualities required for a career in the security sector. Modules Course Content Communications Criminology Retail Security Word Processing Guarding Skills Customer Service Safety and Health at Work Criminal Law and Security Procedures Occupational First Aid Security Industry Procedures Work Experience Progression Applied Policing Studies (Garda College Templemore) - University of Limerick Digital Forensics & Cyber Security - TUD Law - ATU Donegal Economics, Politics & Law - DCU Forensic Science & Analysis - ATU Galway/Mayo 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 Conor Finegan Private Security and Policing Studies Completing both courses helped me build a strong foundation that assisted me in joining An Garda Síochána. 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

Discover Cavan Institute’s wide range of courses offering practical skills, recognised qualifications, and pathways to higher education or careers. Renewable Energy Technology and Control Systems QQI Level 5 Course Code RE Major Award Code 5M2061 Apply Now About This Course Renewable energy (RE) has seen rapid development in the last five years worldwide, especially in the area of wind turbines and small scale domestic systems. This Renewable Energy Technology and Control Systems (Year 1) course will enable students to develop an understanding of sustainability issues and renewable energy systems, to examine the role of microprocessor control in industry, and to design and build a control system which requires a number of inputs and outputs. Students will develop knowledge, skills and competence in areas such as solar photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal and domestic wind turbine system specification and control systems used in industry. Modules Course Content Renewable Energy Systems Communications Control Systems Mathematics Safety and Health at Work Engineering Workshop Processes Computer Aided Draughting (2D) Electronics Work Experience Progression Automation Engineering - TUD Mechanical Engineering - ATU Galway/Mayo Computer Engineering & Engineering Science - University of Greenwich, London Mechatronic Systems - ATU Sligo Mechanical Engineering - University of Galway 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 Mark McDermott Engineering Technology 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. 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