St. Kevin's College, established in 1952, offers a wide range of career focused Further Education Courses. We cater for Leaving Certificate Students, Mature Students and VTOS students.
Certification from FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council), The National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Business and Technical Education Council (BTEC) for Diplomas in Media Production and Outdoor Recreation, National Governing Bodies of various Outdoor Sports, REC Rescue and Emergency Care (Ireland) Certificate.
College facilities include well equipped laboratories, modern computer facilities, T.V. & Video, Editing suites including Avid, minibus, full range of equipment for canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering etc. Watersports base on Blessington Lake with Darragh 14 and G.P. 14 dinghies, Toppers and Achats. Excellent modern workshops, Art studios etc.
Common room etc for all students.
Career Guidance and Counselling service is provided.
Psychological Service is also available to students.
The school is close to Dart and bus services. Further details available at College.
Our Courses
Word Processing (Word for Windows, Level II FETAC)
· This course will give students the skills needed for this office standard system.
CAD (AutoCad, Level II FETAC)
· This module introduces students to modern design tools in Computer Aided Design (CAD).
TV/Video Production (Level II FETAC)
· This course enables students to complete a range of video assignments, including camera work, lighting, editing, voice-over by audio dub etc.
Photography (Level II FETAC)
· This module introduces the skills of capturing, developing and printing black and white images.
Drawing & Painting (Level II FETAC)
· Introduces a range of drawing and painting techniques and media, fosters creativity and self expression.
Film Studies
· This course gives an appropriate introduction to the world of film.
Aerobics
· The modern way to fitness.
Pilates
Computers for Beginners
· Starting from scratch, to use modern packages.
Interior Design
· Colour scheming, lighting, fabrics and decoration.
Cookery
· Planning and cooking an appropriate menu for the modern household.
Set Dancing
· Introducting the Clare Set, Caledonian etc.
Model Engineering
· Metalwork techniques, tools and machinery for the model engineer.
Furntiture Restoration
· Practical course in choice and restoration of furniture.
Flower Arranging
· Basic Colour schemes, design, layout and balance in this popular pastime.