The Preparation for Leaving Certificate with ESOL Programme is a Transition Year course which will allow learners to come back to education and prepare for either the Leaving Certificate or a Further Education and Training Course. As such, it’s a starting point for all other courses in Pearse College and beyond.

This is a BTEI Level 4 course. It provides students with a general all-round knowledge in key aspects of horticulture. Students are offered a good balance of practical and theory-based skills including: growing plants, horticultural with real hands-on experience.

The Archaeology, Folklore & Heritage Studies course is particularly suited to school leavers and adults with an interest in cultural and heritage studies who wish to return to education. Students will be introduced to key areas of Irish Archaeology, Folklore, Local History and Heritage studies, enabling them to pursue employment opportunities in the tourist industry. There will be several field trips to places of archaeological, historical, and cultural interest including museums, ancient sites and areas of archaeological interest.

Explore how ideas become real products through hands-on design, drawing, and prototyping. This course blends creativity with technology, giving you practical experience in materials, 3D modelling, and digital fabrication. You’ll learn to design with purpose blending creativity, sustainability, and real-world problem solving.

This is a full-time, one year course. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the academic and practical implications of following a career in Nursing. It is designed to develop communication, intellectual, practical and caring skills.

This intensive one-year program offers a professional blend of theoretical knowledge and practical training, preparing students for high-level industry standards. Upon successful completion, students earn three internationally recognized CIBTAC Awards, validated by external professional examiners. Due to its rigorous nature, the course requires a high level of commitment and consistent attendance, ensuring graduates are fully equipped with the technical skills and professional discipline needed for the global beauty market.

This is a one year full-time course which aims to provide a gateway for students interested in perusing a career in an animal related field. The course is designed to equip students with the practical skills, knowledge and experience required to work directly with animals and as a foundation for further study in this arena.

This course is aimed at Post Leaving Certificate students who wish to gain specific skills relevant to the Equestrian Industry and in so doing, gain a recognised qualification. Students with a relevant level 4 vocational qualification will be considered.

Equestrian Experience is desirable and all applicants must be certified fit to ride and carry out work with horses in a practical environment.

These full-time PLC programs, provide a comprehensive foundation in both basic and advanced Equine Studies. Developed in collaboration with industry experts, the curriculum offers a holistic approach to horse welfare, safety, and current market trends. Graduates emerge with a versatile skill set and a deep understanding of equine legislation, perfectly positioning them for diverse career paths or further specialized progression within the horse industry.

The aim of this one year full-time programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently and as part of a team, subject to direction and practice supervision as a member of the early learning and care community of practice, providing holistic care and learning experiences for children from 0 - 6 years across a range of early learning and care settings.

The aim of this one year full-time programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies required to work as an autonomous practitioner in an ELC setting and/or take responsibility for an area or room and co-ordinating the provision of a quality early learning and care environment.

This one year course leading to a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Security Studies is designed to prepare students for employment in the security industry. Students will be encouraged to sit entrance exams for the Garda, Prison Service and Defence Forces. The security studies award is a valuable addition to those who are preparing to join An Garda Sochna, The Defence Forces or the Prison Service. It will also benefit those seeking to set up their own security business or work in the business.