Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE) are now enrolling for over 70 courses that they offer across their three campuses in Coolock, Raheny and Kilbarrack. Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE has over ten departments including Computing, Nursing, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Animation, Art & Design, Outdoor Education, Science & Technology, Performing Arts, Hairdressing, Business and more. Most course fees are €50 for the 2024 academic year.
CDCFE are currently enrolling for over 70 courses that they offer across their three campuses in Coolock, Raheny and Kilbarrack. Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education has 13 faculty departments, which offer a broad range of programmes from Animation to Science & Technology.
As well as Post Leaving Certificate courses for school leavers, CDCFE also provides qualifications at QQI levels 4, 5, & 6 as well as Apprenticeship, Work-based Traineeship programmes, BA degrees and a selection of part-time day and evening courses. Most courses charge a €50 registration fee for the year, making it an attractive option. Mature students, and anyone wanting to return to education are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Why choose Coláiste Dhúlaigh?
Students at this college get a personal learning experience from supportive tutors in a relaxed environment. Curriculums are majority continuous assessment, taking exam stress out. CDCFE has excellent progression routes to higher education through the CAO system, as well as links with University of Wolverhampton to BA degree level in the areas of Animation and TV & Film Production, which are delivered in the Coolock campus. The Erasmus+ mobility programme allows students the opportunity to study abroad with our international partners in Corsica, Spain and Italy.
PLC courses are an affordable option for students who are unsure of their future career path and would like to try out a subject area before committing to a full degree. Qualifications also provide a route into higher education for students who did not meet CAO entry requirements for university. Post Leaving Certificate courses are available in disciplines such as Media, Business & Tourism, Information Technology, Health Sciences, Social Studies & Education, Art & Design, Performing Arts and many more.
For students who want a practical experience, CDCFE offers work-based learning through its Traineeship programmes. These courses provide a work placement with CDCFE’s industry partners. Traineeships are available in the areas of Tourism & Hospitality, Logistics & Forklift Training, Outdoor Adventure Management, Building Information Modelling and TV & Film Production.
Coláiste Dhúlaigh also offers the National Hairdressing Apprenticeship, which allows participants to earn while they learn. Apprentices work in a professional salon four days a week, and study at CDCFE’s fully equipped salon “Cabello” on one day, allowing them the chance to become qualified hairdressers. The NHA is the only fully recognised international hairdressing qualification.
CDCFE’s part time day courses are funded through the government’s Back to Education Initiative (BTEI), which offers participants the chance to gain certification in areas like Early Learning & Care (ELC), Pottery, Healthcare, Barbering, ESOL, Entrepreneurship, Horticulture, Youth Activity Worker and Café & Deli Skills with Barista Training. Graduates of these programmes can progress into employment, or onto further and higher education.
The Skills to Advance programme at Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE provides government-subsidised training courses for employers who want to upskill their workforce. CDCFE can offer bespoke programmes based on employers’ needs, for example in Health & Safety, Healthcare Skills, Digital Marketing etc.
For more information about all the courses that Coláiste Dhúlaigh CFE provides, follow them on social media or see more at www.cdcfe.ie.
