Pre-Teaching
This full-time one-year programme is aimed at those who wish to pursue teaching as a career.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
One year – September 2026 to May 2027.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment. Depending on work placement setting, Garda Vetting may also be required.
Careers / Further progression
Links to 3rd Level: View links to Third level via course Web Page link below.
Further information
Start Date: 01/09/2026. End Date: 14/05/2027.
€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee. (Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.)
There is detailed information on the range of grants and funds for students in further education on the website www.studentfinance.ie
Apply via "Application Weblink" above. This link will bring you directly to the Fetch course application portal.
This full-time one-year programme is aimed at those who wish to pursue teaching as a career. It will concentrate on skills and knowledge essential to a teacher. It mainly prepares students for entry into Arts Degree programmes for second level teaching. Having completed this course students can apply for a Level 8 degree and then progress to a Professional Masters in Education Primary, subject to achieving the required grade in Irish.
*It should be noted that there is no direct link from a QQI Level 5 Award into Primary Teaching in Ireland at present.
Award Title: QQI Level 5 – Education & Training.
Modules:
Communications
Concepts in Education & Training
Interpersonal & Group Behaviour
Research & Study Skills
Work Experience
Psychology
Word Processing
Special Needs Assisting
Irish
Modules are subject to change.
5M3635 - Education & Training
For further information, please contact Elaine on 057 9349424 or email tullamore@loetb.ie