Lakeland Language Centre helps international students explore QQI Level 5 and Level 6 vocational programmes delivered by specialised further education and professional training centres in Ireland.
We provide personalised guidance to help you identify suitable options based on your academic background, English level and future goals.
PRACTICAL SKILLS · IRISH QUALIFICATION · REAL-LIFE ENGLISH · INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
A vocational programme in Ireland can be an opportunity to develop practical knowledge, build career-focused skills and gain an Irish qualification while experiencing everyday life in an English-speaking country.
Depending on the programme selected, students may combine classroom learning with practical assignments, projects and industry-relevant training.
With Lakeland, you are not expected to navigate the process alone. We help you explore the available options and find programmes that match your profile and objectives.
QQI Level 5 and Level 6 vocational programmes offer students the opportunity to develop practical and career-focused skills within the Irish education system.
Lakeland provides international students with access to a selection of these programmes through specialised further education and professional training centres in Ireland.
The qualification level, entry requirements and programme structure depend on the course and training centre selected.
Tell us about your academic background, English level and future goals. We will help you explore suitable options.
Programme options may include a wide range of professional fields. Availability can vary from one academic year to another, and admission requirements depend on the programme and training centre selected.
Develop skills related to business, organisation and administration.
Explore career-focused learning in digital marketing, communication and sales.
Build practical knowledge in computing and information technology.
Explore vocational pathways related to healthcare and community support.
Develop knowledge and practical skills related to childcare and early learning.
Explore professional skills for hospitality, tourism and service environments.
Develop practical knowledge related to sport, fitness and recreation.
Explore vocational training related to beauty and wellness.
Develop technical and practical skills across engineering-related study areas.
Explore creative skills in media and design-related fields.
Study areas shown are indicative. Programme availability varies according to the academic year, course and training centre.
From choosing the right programme to preparing for your stay in Ireland, Lakeland provides personalised guidance and support throughout your journey. Here’s how the process works.
Share your academic background, English level and the professional area you are interested in.
Lakeland helps you identify suitable QQI Level 5 or Level 6 options based on your profile, objectives and current availability.
We support you through the application and enrolment process and assist with documentation required by the training centre.
Depending on your programme, Lakeland can assist with accommodation options, airport transfers and practical arrangements for your stay.
Our support continues in Ireland with academic and pastoral guidance and 24-hour emergency assistance.
THE LAKELAND DIFFERENCE
Choosing what and where to study in another country can raise a lot of questions. That is why Lakeland’s role goes beyond helping you identify a course.
We provide guidance and support before and during your programme in Ireland, helping make the process clearer and the experience more personal.
Our support may include:
✓ Initial academic profile assessment
✓ Guidance selecting a suitable QQI Level 5 or Level 6 programme
✓ Application and enrolment support
✓ Assistance with required documentation
✓ Host family or student residence accommodation options
✓ Airport transfer arrangements
✓ Academic and pastoral support
✓ 24-hour emergency assistance
✓ Opportunities for cultural and social activities
Your education is only one part of your experience abroad.
Depending on the programme selected, Lakeland may provide host family or student residence accommodation options, helping you experience everyday life in Ireland while developing your English through natural academic and social interaction.
Cultural and social activities may also form part of your wider experience, giving you opportunities to discover Ireland beyond your studies.
A QQI vocational programme may be an interesting option if you want to combine practical, career-focused education with an international experience in Ireland.
You may be looking to:
✓ Gain practical skills in a professional field
✓ Continue your education in Ireland
✓ Build skills for your future career
✓ Experience an international learning environment
✓ Improve your English through everyday use
✓ Receive personalised guidance when choosing your programme
Every student has a different background and different goals.
Tell us what you have studied, which professional area interests you and what you would like to achieve. Our team will help you explore suitable QQI Level 5 and Level 6 programme options currently available in Ireland.
QQI Level 5 vocational programmes provide career-focused education within the Irish system. Lakeland offers international students access to a selection of Level 5 programmes delivered by specialised further education and professional training centres. Programme content and entry requirements depend on the course selected.
QQI Level 6 programmes offer another level of vocational education in Ireland. The programme structure, qualification and admission requirements depend on the course and training centre selected.
Programme options may include Business and Administration, Digital Marketing and Sales, Computing and IT, Healthcare and Community Care, Childcare and Early Learning, Hospitality and Tourism, Sports, Fitness and Recreation, Beauty and Wellness, Engineering and Technical Studies, and Creative Media and Design. Availability may change from one academic year to another.
Entry requirements vary according to the programme and training centre. Lakeland considers your academic background, English level and future objectives when helping you explore suitable options.
English-language requirements depend on the programme and training centre selected. There is no single English requirement that applies to every QQI Level 5 or Level 6 programme offered through Lakeland.
Depending on the programme, Lakeland may provide host family or student residence accommodation options. Availability and conditions vary according to the programme selected.
Programme duration and timetable vary depending on the course selected. Lakeland provides full programme details once suitable options have been identified.
Tuition fees, accommodation and additional service costs vary depending on the programme and options selected. Prices and full programme details are available upon request.