College Details
Kerry College of Further Education & Training
Kerry College is Ireland’s first and only integrated provider of Further Education and Training. We offer clear routes to employment, third level and apprenticeship. With five campuses to choose from and up to 180 courses across the board, there is something for everybody.
Let’s explore the future of you and unlock your potential!
Study, learn, explore and unlock your potential at campus locations that are connected to the local communities with instructors, teachers, tutors and support staff that keep you focused, on-track and happy.
Prospective learners/students may follow their chosen Further Education and Training course at one of our five campus locations:
- Clash Road Campus– offers 50 courses for progression and employment in a variety of fields of learning. Our Clash Road Campus has a long and storied history of achievement in further education and training in County Kerry. Located on the Killarney side of Tralee town at Clash Road, just beyond the railway gates – 40 full-time courses for progression and employment are based here. The new Kerry College of Beauty is also located on this campus.
- Denny Street Campus– a new addition to Tralee Town Centre, all social care and nursing programmes are delivered here. Kerry College’s new town centre campus is located in a striking Georgian building on Denny Street – Tralee’s most elegant thoroughfare. It bears the name of Edward Denny who was granted the town by Queen Elizabeth some years after a local revolt which resulted in Tralee and its Great Castle razed to the ground. Denny Street itself was completed in 1826 on the site of the Castle.
- Listowel Campus– a key further education and training hub for North Kerry. It is home to a range of courses for progression and employment. Listowel – heritage town, market town and literary hub of North Kerry on the banks of the River Feale, has a long history dating back to the 14th century. Home to the Fitzmaurice clan, the town was built around Listowel Castle, St. John’s Church and its Market Square.
- Monavalley Campus– offers 80 courses for progression and employment. All Kerry based Phase 2 apprenticeships are run at this campus. The Monavalley Campus is known to generations of people from Kerry and beyond for its excellence in apprenticeship and skills training which goes back to the founding of AnCo in the 1960s.
- National Outdoor Education and Training Campus – Located at Cappanalea just outside Killorglin, this Kerry College campus is home to the National Centre for Outdoor Education and Training. Programmes offered here focus on personal and professional development through the medium of adventure sports where students develop their hidden talents and skills. We use adventure education and outdoor / wilderness experiences to enhance the learning outcomes.
Why Us?
- Unique
We run a range of innovative full-time and part-time programmes you won’t find anywhere else in Ireland.
- Excellence
Many of our programmes are award-winning at regional, national and international level.
- Experience
We have a strong track record in preparing students and apprentices for employment, further study or university progression.
- Big & Friendly
Although we are 4000 strong (students and apprentices), each campus feels homely and friendly. That’s why Kerry College is the perfect first step away from home. Whether it’s an apprenticeship or a course that will take you further afield – you’ll feel safe, connected and happy here.
- Tech Sector
Kerry is home to a cluster of large scale and small scale finance, science and technology companies. There’s so much innovation and endeavour.
Key Facts
Accommodation
You won’t have to worry too much about getting suitable, affordable accommodation in Kerry. It’s one of the big benefits of moving here or within the County to study.
Fees and Grants
Our courses for employment are free. If you can attend full time, you can apply for a place.
Despite not qualifying for funding or a grant, you may still get a travel payment (if you live more than 3 miles/5km away from the campus location) or an accommodation payment (if you live more than 20 miles/32km away from the campus location). Our courses for progression cost 130 euro.
At present, the travel or accommodation payment is not part of these courses. Kerry College has abolished all online application fees and is working to make Further Education & Training free for everyone in County Kerry.
Student Supports
If you are already on a qualifying DEASP payment, you can continue to receive this while on any of our courses for employment. You must complete and sign an F103 form and bring it with you on the first day of the course.
If you are attending a course for progression, you may qualify for a SUSI Grant (via www.susi.ie) or a Back to Education Allowance (via INTREO/DEASP). Enquire directly to SUSI or INTREO for further details. The NCS (National Childcare Scheme) is now in place and provides childcare supports for those on full-time education and training programmes. Full details can be found on the www.ncs.gov.ie webpage.
Transport Links
No traffic jams. No tailbacks. No rush hour. An excellent community transport network called the Kerry Flyer which operates a range of routes that all stop at our campuses.
Apply now and explore the future of you!
| Reception and Frontline Office Skills The aim of the programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence required to carry out reception-related tasks and operations as a frontline representative in a range of organisations. This course is scheduled to run Monday and Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm for 10 weeks. Please note all Learners must have competent… |
| Train the Trainer (Blended Learning) The 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 course is scheduled to run online every Tuesday and Thursday for 12 weeks from 6.30… |
| Barbering Techniques Tralee This Barbering course will enable you to acquire knowledge, skill and competency in barbering techniques. The learner will apply appropriate health and safety procedures relevant to a hairdressing salon. This course is scheduled to run in Monavalley Campus, Tuesday evening 6.00 pm – 10.00pm, for 20 weeks The aim of this programme is to enable… |
| Bookkeeping: Manual and Computerised Level 5 (Blended Learning) This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills and competence to produce and maintain accurate bookkeeping records for a range of organisations, using manual and computerised systems. The aim of this course is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competencies to operate both a manual book-keeping system from source documents up to… |
| Business Law (Skills To Advance) The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to work independently and or supervise the work of others in a business context and or to progress to higher education and training. |
| Supervisory Management (Blended Learning) To provide participants with the skills and related knowledge in the area of Supervisory Management and to develop personal effectiveness and job seeking skills. This course is scheduled online for 2 evenings a week, Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm for 12 weeks. The initial class and all assessments will be held in the… |
| Child Development and Play The aim of this course is to enable the learner to work under direct supervision, providing assistance and support within an Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) setting and or to progress to further education and training. This course is scheduled to run 2 evenings a week, Monday and Wednesday, from 6.30 pm to 9.30… |
| Adapted Physical Activity Adapted Physical Activity (APA) is a specialised field that focuses on modifying and tailoring physical activities to meet the unique needs and abilities of individuals facing physical, sensory, intellectual or mental health challenges. This course covers a broad spectrum of topics, equipping participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to promote inclusivity, accessibility and overall… |
| Computer & Online Essentials The Online Essentials module covers the main concepts and skills needed to use the internet and email – including web browsing, effective information search, and online communication. Using online tools and services to find and share information is an important part of working life. This module develops the skills and knowledge that support these activities,… |
| ICDL Computer Basics ICDL Digital Citizen is specially developed to cater for those with no experience whatsoever of computers and the Internet. ICDL Digital Citizen helps to remove the fear of using a computer for complete novices by using a simple, non-threatening approach to educating individuals in the basic skills of using a computer, email and the Internet.… |
| ICDL Documents Advanced This module is suitable for a wide range of candidates who want to go beyond basic word processing skills and produce sophisticated documents. The skills developed in this module are applicable in any work or academic setting. Candidates will also see an improvement in productivity and learn to collaborate with others on documents. This course… |
| ICDL Full Evening ICDL Workforce Modules – Digital Skills for Employability and Productivity Many jobs now entail the use of technology. This requirement continues to grow, even in sectors considered traditional or non-technical. Online tools and mobile apps today perform a huge range of functions which were once paper-based. The workplace is digital, and in today’s competitive environment,… |
| ICDL Management Spreadsheets Evening Successful candidates will be able to use enhanced spreadsheet capabilities to produce better reports with deeper data analysis. After passing this module, candidates will feel confident managing complex data with spreadsheets and collaborating with others. This course will take place Tuesday nights from 7.00 pm-10.00 pm. Please note all Learners must have competent written and spoken English… |
| Preparing for College - Killarney The purpose of this course is to enhance the skills of learners to help them complete their chosen college course. They will also learn how to construct properly worded and formatted assignments, a skill necessary for all college courses. Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or Higher) for those whose first language is not… |
| Certified Cybersecurity Technician This course is an intermediate level cybersecurity program engineering by the creators of the Certified Ethical Hacker program to address the global demand for cybersecurity technicians. Learners who successfully complete this course can progress to Certified Network Defender and Certified Ethical Hacker. |
| Certified Ethical Hacker The Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) credential is the most trusted ethical hacking certification and accomplishment recommended by employers globally. It is the most desired information security certification and represents one of the fastest-growing cyber credentials required by critical infrastructure and essential service providers. |
| Certified Network Defender The EC-Council Certified Network Defender is a cybersecurity network defence programme for business designed to protect against any network breaches by cyber attackers. It is the only comprehensive network defence programme built to incorporate critical secure network skills – protect, detect, respond and predict. |
| Digital Photography (Level 5) The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to research and use a range of advanced digital photography techniques to include capture and post-production imaging. This course is scheduled to run on Saturdays 9.00 am -2.00 pm and on some Tuesdays from 6.00 pm – 9.30 pm… |
| Digital Photography (Level 6) The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to research and use a range of advanced digital photography techniques to include capture and post-production imaging. Applicants must have completed the level 5 course or it’s equivilen This course is scheduled to run Saturday mornings from 9am to… |
| Advanced Manual Arc Welding (Vertical Fillet) – Saturday On successful completion of this module learners will be able to use equipment used in MMA welding safely in the 1F,2F and 3F positions in line with industrial standard EN9606-1 and health and safety requirements. This course is scheduled to run Saturday’s from 9am to 2pm for 12 weeks. Learners need to have completed the… |
| Advanced MIG Welding (Vertical Fillet) The purpose of this course is to provide the learners with the knowledge and skills to complete MIG Vertical Fillet 10mm Plate run. This course is scheduled to run on Tuesdays from 6.00-10.00 for 14 weeks. Learners would need to have completed the existing T joint welding course or have 3 year’s experience in Mig… |
| Advanced TIG Welding Stainless Steel – Saturday The aim of this programme is to provide learners with an opportunity to become EN certified in a range of welding tasks as follows: – 2” 316 Stainless Steel TIG Complete schedule 10 – SS 01. This course is scheduled to run on Saturdays from 9.00-2.00 for 6 weeks. Learners need to have completed the… |
| CAD 2D Level 3 This programme aims to provide applicants with the essentials skills in how to use Computer Aided Design software. During this programme applicants will have an opportunity to learn how an object is designed in either 2D or 3D and how objects can be manufactured. On completion of this programme graduates will have the skills… |
| Milling Engineering Skills The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and competence to set up and safely operate, under supervision, a vertical milling machine. This course is scheduled to runs Tuesday and Wednesday evenings 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm for 10 weeks. Please note all Learners must have competent written and spoken… |
| Turning The 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 Saturday – 9am to 2pm for 8 weeks. Please note all Learners must have competent written and… |
| Certificate in Eyelash Extensions The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Certificate in Eyelash Extensions is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide eyelash extensions treatments to the general public and to gain employment. This course is scheduled to run 2 classes a week Monday and Tuesday from 6.30… |
| Bookkeeping: Manual and Computerised Level 6 (Blended Learning) This course will provide you with the skills, knowledge and competencies to operate both a manual book-keeping and computerised accounts system. The aim of this course is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competencies to operate both a manual book-keeping system from source documents up to trial balance and also to use a… |
| River Safety and Rescue This five day course will consist of four certifications as listed below. The structure of the course is two days in a sit-on-top kayak on flat water with RSR1 embedded. This builds your skills and confidence to spend the following 3 days in a sit-on-top kayak on moving water with RSR2 embedded. All training and… |
| Challenging Behaviour (Blended Learning) This course is designed to equip the learner with knowledge and skills in supporting individuals with learning disability who present with challenging behaviour. The course is scheduled to run online 1 evening a week, Wednesday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm for 12 weeks. The initial class and all assessments will take place in the Monavalley Campus… |
| Medical Terminology (Blended Learning) The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the range of medical terminology applicable and relevant specifically to a medical receptionist or secretarial role in a medical practice, clinic and or hospital context. This course is scheduled to run online 2 evenings a week, Monday and… |
| Introduction to Digital Marketing incl. Google Analytics (Blended Learning) The purpose of this course is to equip you with the knowledge, skill and competence to develop and execute digital marketing strategies and activities, under supervision, using a range of e-tools within a range of digital marketing contexts. This course is scheduled to run 2 evenings a week, Monday and Wednesday, from 6.30 pm to… |
| Manicure & Pedicure The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Manicure and Pedicure is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide manicure and pedicure treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the beauty therapy industry. This course is scheduled to run 2 classes… |
| Manicure & Pedicure -April 2024 The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 2 Certificate in Manicure and Pedicure is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide manicure and pedicure treatments to the general public and to gain employment in the beauty therapy industry. This course is scheduled to run 2 classes… |
| Nail Technology Diploma (ITEC) The aim of this course is to provide the learners with the skills, knowledge and attitudes to perform the practical application of both gel and acrylic systems in a professional and safe manner, to the standard and time-frame which reflects industry standards. Applicants must have a certificate in Manicure & Pedicure or equivalent. This course… |
| Palliative Care Support The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to enable them to care for and address the needs of a person and their family after the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness, in a dignified, inclusive and holistic manner. This course is scheduled to run 1 evening a… |
| Payroll: Manual and Computerised Level 5 (Blended Learning) The purpose of this course is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to operate and maintain accurate payroll records using manual and computerised systems, for an organisation, working under general direction and supervision. This course is scheduled to run Tuesday, from 6pm to 10 pm for 14 weeks. Please note that… |
| Payroll: Manual and Computerised Level 6 (Blended Learning) The aim of this course is to provide learners with the opportunity to further their skills from those learned in the Level 5 course. The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skills and competence to record, edit, interpret, analyse and process payroll data using manual and computerised systems within… |
| Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology The main aim of the VTCT (ITEC) Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology Treatments is to enable learners to gain the necessary practical and theoretical skills in order to provide reflexology treatments to the general public and to gain employment. This course is scheduled to run 2 classes a week Monday and Wednesday from 6pm –… |
| Safepass with Plastering This course will provide the applicant with the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will enable to master the basics of plastering and work safely on a construction site. This course will take place on Wednesday’s 6.30 PM – 9.30 PM and Saturday’s 9.00 PM – 2.00 PM Please note all Learners must have competent written and spoken… |
| Barista Skills The aim of the this programme is to equip the learner with the skills, knowledge and competence to gain employment or career progression in the hospitality sector |
| Manual Arc Welding The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to complete a limited range of manual metal arc welding tasks in a supervised environment. This course is scheduled to run on Wednesday from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm for 14 weeks. Please note all Learners must have competent written and… |
| MIG Welding The purpose of this course is to provide the learners with the skills knowledge and competence which will enable them to use MIG Welding equipment safely and correctly. This course is scheduled to run on Mondays from 6.00 pm to 10.00 pm for 14 weeks. This course may also be run other nights and\or Saturdays… |
| TIG Welding Evening The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge and skills to TIG Weld. This course is scheduled to run Tuesday from 6.00-10.00 for 14 weeks Depending on the number of applicants we may run courses on Saturday from 9.00-2.00 Please note all Learners must have competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1… |
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