Awarding Body : Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is a state agency established by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012.
Their functions include those previously carried out by these bodies:
- Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
- Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
- Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB)
- National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)
Qualifications, Standards, Awards, Recognition
Firstly, QQI is responsible for maintaining the ten-level National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). They are also an awarding body and set standards for awards they make in the NFQ.
Furthermore, the agency validates education and training programmes. They make extensive awards in the further education and training sector including in the Education and Training Boards.
They also make awards in higher education. These are mainly to students attending private colleges and educational institutions. Universities and Institutes of Technology generally make their own awards.
QQI also provide advice on recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland and on the recognition of Irish qualifications abroad.
Quality Assurance
In addition, QQI review the effectiveness of quality assurance in further and higher education and training providers in Ireland. This includes the Universities, Institutes of Technology, Education and Training Boards. It also includes providers in the private further and higher education and training sectors (availing of QQI awards).
IEM
Another function of QQI is to authorise the use of an International Education Mark (IEM) for providers.
This is awarded to providers of education and training (including English language training) who have demonstrated compliance with a statutory code of practice in the provision of education and training to international students.
Colleges that run QQI courses in Ireland
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Sports Psychology – (QQI Level 6)
Distance Learning, Sport Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis QQI Level 6 Sports Psychology 6N4665 programme is designed to assist learners in understanding the psychological aspects of sport. It aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to understand and help change the behaviours of athletes in order to improve […]
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Sports Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Assistant
Classroom Based, Sport & Leisure Management Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathStudents who undertake this one-year course in Pre- Physiotherapy studies will gain an understanding of the principles and practices of rehabilitation and an insight into how to assess and treat clients whose movement is restricted by illness, injury, disability or […]
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Sports, Recreation & Exercise – QQI Level 5 Major Award
Distance Learning, Sport & Leisure Management Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis one year part time QQI Level 5 Major Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise is a broad Sports and Leisure course that will enable students to demonstrate and apply a range of skills and knowledge in a variety of […]
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Supervision in Early Childhood Care QQI Level 6 (Online & CLASS BASED )
Online Learning, Childcare Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Supervision in Early Childhood Care programme is suitable for individuals who wish to be able to lead, motivate and support a team in a childcare setting. in addition individuals will devise strategies for working in partnership with parents/carers and […]
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Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Management Skills Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis programme is ideal for those looking to acquire the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to work in a range of industry sectors independently in a supervisory capacity.
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Supervisory Management (QQI Level 6) (Class Based)
Classroom Based, Management Skills Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis Supervisory Management programme is ideal for those looking to acquire the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to work in a range of industry sectors independently in a supervisory capacity.
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Supervisory Management Course (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Personal Management Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis QQI Supervisory Management course, equips existing Team Leaders and Supervisors (and those considering a career in managing people) with skills to lead and supervise teams successfully. Students will learn how to: (1) analyse situations and make decisions, (2) develop quality customer […]
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Supply Chain Logistics QQI LEVEL 5
Supply Chain Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis programme is designed to provide individuals with the knowledge, skills and competence in the principals and practice of supply chain logistics to work independently and under supervision within national, international and global trading environments. NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses […]
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Taxation (QQI Level 6) Online
Classroom Based, Business & Finance Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis programme is suitable for individuals wishing to acquire the skills and knowledge needed for taxation practices and principles. It will enable participants to work in an administrative capacity in the taxation process working independently or as a supervisor overseeing […]
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Telescopic Handler / Telporter Training Courses Ireland (CSCS)
Construction Safety Course by O’Reilly Training - WicklowOReilly Training Ltd CSCS Safety Training course for experienced operators to demonstrate their competence through skills, knowledge and attitude in the Safe Use of the Telescopic Handler or Teleporter for telescopic handler, teleporter, telehandler, cscs teleporter. The plant training and […]
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Theatre Studies and Performance
Classroom Based, The Performing Arts Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathThis course will facilitate students to appreciate and learn the skills of Theatre performance, including acting, directing, stage design and production. Through a combination of lectures, workshops and practical exercises students will develop an array of skills. Students will acquire […]
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Tourism and Airline Studies
Classroom Based, Tourism & Hospitality Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathThis one-year course is designed to prepare students for all aspects of the growing airline and travel industry in Ireland. This course provides students with the necessary skills to take up employment in the tourism industry or in the travel […]
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Tourism and Business with Event Management
Classroom Based, Tourism & Hospitality Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathThis one-year course is an ideal entry level course for those interested in developing skills to work in the growing tourism sector in Ireland. This tourism programme has been designed to enable students to gain a broad understanding of the […]
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Tourism and Travel (Advanced one year full-time course) – Sallynoggin College
Classroom Based, Tourism & Hospitality Course by Sallynoggin College of Further Education - Sallynoggin, Co. DublinSallynoggin CFE offer this one year full-time course in Travel and Tourism. The advanced Travel and Tourism Industry Training course will expand your knowledge and skills in both the Travel and Tourism industry and offers the opportunity to advance to […]
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Tourism Hotel and Leisure Operations (one year full-time) – Sallynoggin College
Classroom Based, Tourism & Hospitality Course by Sallynoggin College of Further Education - Sallynoggin, Co. DublinTourism Hotel and Leisure Operations one year course run by Sallynoggin CFE. With more than 50,000 people directly employed by hotels and guesthouses in Ireland, the hotel sector has a critical role in job creation and the recovery of the […]
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Tourism Travel and Airline Studies (one year full-time) – Sallynoggin College
Tourism & Hospitality Course by Sallynoggin College of Further Education - Sallynoggin, Co. DublinThis full-time Tourism and Airline Studies course is delivered by Sallynoggin College of Further Education. Learners will study core areas in Tourism, Travel & Airline studies and will have the opportunity to explore the career area of their choice within […]
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Tower Crane Training Courses (CSCS)
Crane Training Course by O’Reilly Training - WicklowOReilly Training Ltd tower crane safety training CSCS course for experienced operators to demonstrate their competence through skills, knowledge and attitude in the Safe Use of the Tower Crane. The plant training and assessment programme enables experienced plant operators to […]
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Train the Trainer (Blended Learning)
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Adult Training and Development Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThe purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to identify training and development needs and to deliver and evaluate a training intervention within a range of training and development contexts. This […]
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Train the Trainer (QQI Certified, code: 6N3326)
Online Learning, Train the Trainer Course by Professional Development - Blanchardstown, Co. DublinOur Train the Trainer Course is designed to develop your knowledge, confidence, and unique training style while you achieve your QQI Level 6 Certification. This Train the Trainer Course (also called QQI Training Delivery and Evaluation) is one of the […]
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Train the Trainer – Training Delivery and Evaluation (QQI Level 6)
Online Learning, Train the Trainer Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe purpose of this online QQI validated Train the Trainer (Training Delivery and Evaluation) 6N3326 award is to develop an understanding of the methodologies and processes available to approach Training Delivery and Evaluation. We will do this by equipping the learner […]
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Train the Trainer Attendance Course (QQI Level 6)
Distance Learning, Training & Development Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe purpose of this QQI validated Train the Trainer (Training Delivery and Evaluation) 6N3326 award is to develop an understanding of the methodologies and processes available to approach Training Delivery and Evaluation. We will do this by equipping the learner with the knowledge, […]
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Training & Development – QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award
Online Learning, Adult Training and Development Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe purpose of this QQI Training and Development – Special Purpose Award (6S3372) is to develop an understanding of the methodologies and processes available to approach Training Needs Identifications and Design. We will do this by equipping you with the knowledge, skill […]
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Training and Development (Train the Trainer Advanced Certificate) (QQI Level 6)
Classroom Based, Training & Development Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis programme is suitable for those who wish to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to identify training and development needs to deliver and evaluate a training intervention (programme) within a range of training and development contexts.
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Training And Development (Train The Trainer Advanced Certificate) (QQI Level 6) (Online)
Online Learning, Training & Development Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis programme is suitable for those who wish to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to identify training and development needs to deliver and evaluate a training intervention (programme) within a range of training and development contexts.
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Training Needs Identification & Design (QQI Level 6)
Distance Learning, Education Studies Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. Dublinhe purpose of this eLearning QQI Training Needs Identification & Design 6N3325 award is to develop an understanding of the methodologies and processes available to approach Training Needs Identifications and Design. We will do this by equipping the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence […]
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Turning
Practical, Engineering Technology Course by Kerry College of Further Education & Training - Tralee, Co. KerryThe aim of this course is to enable the learner development the knowledge skills and competence to safely operate under supervision, a central lathe. This course is scheduled to run 2 evenings a week, Monday – 6.30pm to 9.30pm and […]
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Video Production & Editing: PreProduction to Distribution (QQI Level 5)
Practical, Video Production Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis programme is suitable for individuals who wish to learn about professional video production techniques, including planning, camera operation and non-linear postproduction (editing). This is a practical hands-on programme developing key filmmaking skills. Programme Description • Practical Hands-on Camera Workshops […]
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Web Authoring QQI Level 5
Classroom Based, Web Design Course by Crumlin College of Further Education (CDETB) - DublinThis Web Authoring QQI Level 5 programme module aims to enable the learner to acquire the skills to plan, design, construct and maintain webpages and a website. Learners will be assessed for the QQI Level 5 module 5N1910 in Web […]
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Website Development and Design (QQI Level 5)
Classroom Based, Web Design Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis programme is suitable for individuals wishing to learn the fundamentals of website design, creation and maintenance in a structured environment provided through weekly theory and practical lessons.
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Woodcraft (Cappamore Campus)
Classroom Based, Woodwork Course by Limerick College of Further Education - LimerickThis programme is suitable for those who wish to equip themselves with the knowledge, skill and competence to use woodwork tools and equipment safely and to plan, design and carry out basic woodcraft assignments.