Awarding Body : Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is a state agency established by the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act 2012.
Their functions include those previously carried out by these bodies:
- Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)
- Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
- Irish Universities Quality Board (IUQB)
- National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)
Qualifications, Standards, Awards, Recognition
Firstly, QQI is responsible for maintaining the ten-level National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). They are also an awarding body and set standards for awards they make in the NFQ.
Furthermore, the agency validates education and training programmes. They make extensive awards in the further education and training sector including in the Education and Training Boards.
They also make awards in higher education. These are mainly to students attending private colleges and educational institutions. Universities and Institutes of Technology generally make their own awards.
QQI also provide advice on recognition of foreign qualifications in Ireland and on the recognition of Irish qualifications abroad.
Quality Assurance
In addition, QQI review the effectiveness of quality assurance in further and higher education and training providers in Ireland. This includes the Universities, Institutes of Technology, Education and Training Boards. It also includes providers in the private further and higher education and training sectors (availing of QQI awards).
IEM
Another function of QQI is to authorise the use of an International Education Mark (IEM) for providers.
This is awarded to providers of education and training (including English language training) who have demonstrated compliance with a statutory code of practice in the provision of education and training to international students.
Colleges that run QQI courses in Ireland
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1 year add-on BA(Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy – Level 8
Classroom Based, Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD) - Athlone, Co. WestmeathBACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy – commencing October 2021 1 year, part-time, 60 credit, Level 8 add-on, QQI-validated This new QQI-validated Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling and Psychotherapy programme is being offered in both […]
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4 year BA (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy – Level 8
Classroom Based, Counselling & Psychotherapy Course by International College for Personal and Professional Development (ICPPD) - Athlone, Co. WestmeathBACHELOR OF ARTS (Hons): This 4-year, part-time, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Holistic Counselling & Psychotherapy Level 8 programme, QQI validated, is offered in both Athlone and Galway. Since its foundation ICPPD has taken the steps necessary to ensure the […]
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Accounting Course (Manual & Computerised) QQI level 5
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Cabinteely Community School - DublinThis 10-week course begins in September and in January. This Level 5 Accounting Course is designed to help the student to understand the principles and practice of maintaining financial records manually and using integrated accounting software. It is designed for […]
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Accounting for SMEs: Manual and Computerised
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Limerick College of Further Education - Mulgrave St., Co. LimerickThis programme is suitable for those who wish to understand the principles and practice of maintaining financial records manually and using integrated accounting software. It will also enable learners to gain the knowledge and skills to support and maintain records […]
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Accounting Technician With IT Applications
Classroom Based, Accountancy Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThe Accounting Technician With IT Applications course may lead to employment as a technician or to professional studies with ACCA, ACA, CIMA and DPA where it allows exemptions. Course Modules: First Year: Financial Accounting,Taxation,Law & Ethics,Business Management. Second Year:Advanced Financial Accounting,Advanced […]
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Activities of Living Patient Care (QQI Level 5)
Distance Learning, Healthcare Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThis Activities of Living Patient Care award will: Facilitate the learner to gain understanding of the Activities of Living and its application to client care. Facilitate the learner to gain knowledge and competency in the delivery of holistic care to […]
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Administration Practice (QQI Level 6) Class Based
Classroom Based, Administration Course by Limerick College of Further Education - Mulgrave St., Co. LimerickThis programme is aimed at individuals who wish to gain the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the private, public or voluntary sector or to progress to higher education […]
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Administration Practice (QQI Level 6) Online
Online Learning, Administration Course by Limerick College of Further Education - Mulgrave St., Co. LimerickThis programme is aimed at individuals who wish to gain the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the private, public or voluntary sector or to progress to higher education […]
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Adv. Montessori with ECCE Major Award – (QQI Level 6)
Distance Learning, Montessori Education Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe Montessori parts of the course train the learners to educate children in a way that gives them the best possible foundation for life. “Maria Montessori’s goal was to develop the whole personality of the child and her system is […]
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Advanced Beauty Therapy
Classroom Based, Beauty Therapy Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathADVANCED BEAUTY THERAPY QQI Level 6 in Beauty Therapy (6M3479) and ITEC diplomas. The Advanced Beauty Therapy course at Dunboyne College of Further Education offers Level 6 QQI Level 6 in Beauty Therapy (6M3479) and ITEC diplomas. The Advanced Beauty […]
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Advanced Cert. In Spreadsheet Techniques (QQI Level 6)
Classroom Based, Secretarial Course by Limerick College of Further Education - Mulgrave St., Co. LimerickThe purpose of this programme is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use a word processing application to produce complex documents within a range of specific contexts working independently and or taking responsibility for the […]
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Advanced Certificate in Administration
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Administration Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 6 course is designed to allow the learner gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management and offers excellent higher education and career progression opportunities
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Advanced Certificate in Administration course
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Administration Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinAbout this Advanced Certificate in Administration course This course is designed to allow the learner gain advanced knowledge and skills in the general area of office management. The course aims to build on the solid foundation provided on completion of the […]
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Advanced Certificate in Animal Science
Classroom Based, Agriculture & Veterinary Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathThis Advanced Certificate in Animal Science award is designed to build on knowledge and skills achieved at Level 5 to help students progress into supervisory careers or into higher level options of study. Students will study: Animal Science and Health, […]
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Advanced Certificate in Business
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Business & Finance Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 6 course covers a wide range of business subjects and will give students a very strong foundation in management, marketing, sales, finance, law and economics. The course is designed to maximise the advanced-entry options to a range […]
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Advanced Certificate in Business Legal
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Administration Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 6 course is designed to enhance the skills and knowledge relating to legal practice. Students taking this advanced work based course will be prepared to take up employment as personal assistants in a legal environment
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Advanced Certificate in Business QQI level 6 course
Classroom Based, Business Studies Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinBusiness QQI level 6 course aim This Business QQI level 6 course is designed to enable the successful learners to gain an in depth understanding of the role and function of accounting and finance within an organisation and business environment. It […]
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Advanced Certificate in Equine Breeding
Classroom Based, Equine Studies Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathOn successful completion of this QQI Level 6 award in Equine Breeding, students will be able to work in a supervisory role in a stud farm. Graduates will be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of equine breeding skills and […]
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Advanced Certificate in News and Media in a Digital Age
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Journalism Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 6 course reflects the advancement of digital technology and publication of news on multiple platforms and gives students the tools to report the news in a constantly evolving media environment.
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Advanced Certificate in Office Administration or Business Management
Classroom Based, Administration Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathThese Office Administration or Business Management courses will enable students to gain the skills necessary to manage the administration of any company or small business. Students will learn about the administration skills required to do their job to a high […]
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Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery
Classroom Based, Cookery Courses Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathThis Advanced Certificate in Professional Cookery course is designed to equip the student with the relevant knowledge, skills and competence to work using a range of specialised skills in a professional kitchen. The course provides the student with an opportunity […]
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Advanced Certificate in Software Development
Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online, Computer Programming Course by Rathmines College of Further Education - DublinThis QQI Level 6 course aims to perfect programming skills learned at QQI Level 5 in order to attain advanced entry to Year 2 of Computer Science at TUD, NCI, IADT or Griffith College
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Advanced Certificate in Spreadsheet QQI Level 6
Classroom Based, Computing Course by Limerick College of Further Education - Mulgrave St., Co. LimerickThe purpose of this course is aimed at training the learner to design and create spreadsheets using advanced spreadsheet techniques working independently or within a supervisory capacity.
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Advanced Human Resources Certificate QQI LEVEL 6 (SEPTEMBER COURSE)
Online Learning, Human Resources & Personnel Course by Limerick College of Further Education - Mulgrave St., Co. LimerickThis program is suitable for individuals working or interested in working in the area of Human Resources. It is ideally suited to those who have recently moved into the field of Human Resource Management, those eager to update their HR […]
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Advanced Word Processing – QQI Level 5
Classroom Based, Information Technology Course by Pinnacle Training - DublinLearn the advanced features in Microsoft Word Course Name: Word Processing – QQI Level 5 What you will learn on the course: Describe a typical word processing application in terms of common uses and features including – text manipulation, document […]
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Advertising Photography (QQI LEVEL 5)
Classroom Based, Photography Course by Limerick College of Further Education - Mulgrave St., Co. LimerickThis program is aimed at those wishing to gain knowledge, skill and competence in the field of advertising photography techniques. Report of the processes of advertising including marketing styles and concepts Revise instructions from a client’s brief Direct new and […]
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Airline Studies
Classroom Based, Tourism & Hospitality Course by Dunboyne College of Further Education - Dunboyne, Co. MeathThis one-year course is designed to prepare students for all aspects of the growing airline and travel in Ireland. This course provides students with the necessary skills to take up employment in the tourism industry or in the travel area […]
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Anatomy & Physiology QQI L5
Classroom Based, Adult & Community Education Course by CSN College of Further Education - CorkLearning about our bodies is a valuable lifelong skill and can be integrated into all aspects of our lives. Completing an Anatomy & Physiology course can be a gateway to a broad range of careers in the health professions e.g. […]
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Anatomy & Physiology (QQI Level 5)
Distance Learning, Anatomy & Physiology Course by The Open College - Leopardstown, Co. DublinThe purpose of this QQI validated Anatomy & Physiology award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to understand the structure and function of the human body. On successful completion of the modules the learner will […]
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Anatomy and Physiology (QQI level 5)
Classroom Based, Anatomy & Physiology Course by Limerick College of Further Education - Mulgrave St., Co. LimerickThis Anatomy and Physiology course is suitable for those who wish to gain knowledge of the structure and function of the human body and an understanding of the interrelationship between the systems of the body. It is also suitable for those […]