About FET

Further Education and Training or FET offers a wide variety of life-long education options to anyone over the age of 16 at Levels One to Six on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, Post Leaving Cert (PLC) courses, community education and adult education as well as adult literacy and numeracy services. 

FET courses and programmes are provided through the Education and Training Board network across the country as well as through other local providers, including online through SOLAS’ eCollege.

There are 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) across Ireland. Contact your local ETB to find Further Education and Training programmes on offer near you.