Sound Production
Provides the skills required for live and recorded music environments.
| 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
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
What are the entry requirements?
Minimum:
• Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
• Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award.
• Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
• Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
• Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional
• An interview and audition are required as part of the selection process for this course. These will assess your skills, experience, and suitability for the course.
• Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You may apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year. Some examples include:
B.A. (Hons) Event Management at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.A. (Hons) Popular Music at Munster Technological University (MTU)
B.A. (Hons) Performing Arts at University of Limerick (UL)
B.A. (Hons) Arts – Digital Culture and Communications at University of Limerick (UL)
B.A. (Hons) in Audio & Music Production at Pulse College
B.A. (Hons) in Audio & Music Technology at Griffith College
B.A. (Hons) in Music at Maynooth University
Higher Certificate in Sound Engineering at Dublin Business School (DBS)
B.Sc. (Hons) in Music Production & Technology at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
B.Eng. in Music and Sound Engineering at Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)
You should check individual university websites for specific entry criteria for courses.
There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results.
What are the employment opportunities?
• Sound and Music Engineer – Live concerts and Recording Studio production
• TV, film and Radio. – Sound engineer
• Foley Artist – TV, film
• Music producer – Recording studio
• Soundscape artist
• Sound content creator – web, social media
• Event production
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
Apply online via the Kerry College Website - link above.
Your application will be processed using FETCHCOURSES - the National FET Course Application System.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
Are you passionate about:
- Sound and Music Production?
- Do you write and create your own sounds/music?
- Want to learn how to record your own songs live and in a recording studio?
- Do you enjoy creating music and songs with other people live and in the recording studio?
- Do you enjoy creating soundscapes but lack the knowledge of in recording techniques, microphones etc.
If any of the above describe you then this course is for you!
What's the certification?
QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Sound Production (5M2149).
What will I study?
Audio Engineering (5N1564)
Event Production (5N1374)
Music Industry Studies (5N1458)
Music Performance (5N1301)
Music Technology (5N1640)
Sound Engineering & Production (5N1900)
Team-working (5N1367)
Personal Professional Development (5N2985)
5M2149 - Sound Production.
Clash Road,
Tralee, Co. Kerry
V92 Y991
Tel: (066) 7121 741
e: clashroad@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm