5th & 6th Year Bundle
Five essential career guidance assessments designed for Senior Cycle students — course matching, apprenticeship matching, learning style, PLC options, and career exploration.
Top 5 CAO matches with full PDF booklet
Top 10 PLC matches from 1,870+ courses
Top 20 SOLAS apprenticeship matches
VARK profile with study strategies
60+ career paths with AI feedback
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Your Personalized Course Compass
Based on your comprehensive assessment, we've analyzed 1,402 Irish CAO courses to find your perfect matches. These recommendations consider your interests, aptitudes, personality, and career values.
Your Top 5 Career Matches
In-depth career guidance analysis based on your unique profile
Your #1 match — Business Studies at UL is an exceptional fit for your enterprising personality, strong logical reasoning, and passion for business.
Why this matches you
- Enterprising personality with strong business focus
- Exceptional analytical skills for business analytics
- Proven academic excellence in Business and Economics
Why this course fits you
Your strongest interest is Enterprising (18/20): you lean towards leading, persuading and making decisions, which sits at the heart of this degree. You scored 100% in Logical and Technical reasoning and 80% in Numerical, which suits modules such as Financial Analysis, Operations Management and Business Analytics at UL's Kemmy Business School.
How it matches what matters to you
Achievement (95), Financial Stability (90) and Leadership (85) are your top values. UL's Cooperative Education programme includes a paid industry placement, and the Nexus Innovation Centre supports students who want to start their own venture.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: Business Analyst (€32–38k), Management Consultant (€35–45k), Financial Analyst (€34–40k) Mid-career (5–8 years): Senior Manager (€55–75k), Strategy Consultant (€65–90k) Many UL Business students find graduate roles through their co-op placement. The Mid-West is home to over 100 multinational companies.
How it will help you grow
Presentations, group projects and the co-op placement will build your verbal communication (currently 50%). Modules in Marketing and HR will also broaden your view of business beyond your current focus.
Your key strengths for this course
A superb fit combining your business acumen with an international dimension — ideal for your global ambitions.
Why this matches you
- International perspective for global business opportunities
- Maximizes commerce and entrepreneurship interests
- Excellent university fit
Why this course fits you
Your Enterprising (18/20) and Social (11/20) interests suit international business, where working with people across cultures matters. Your 100% Technical and Logical scores support the finance and trade analysis modules.
How it matches what matters to you
Achievement (95) and Financial Stability (90) are served by the programme's focus on business in a global setting. International study and work placements in Year 3 are a core part of the programme, so you spend time abroad before your final year at UL.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: International Business Analyst (€34–40k), Export Executive (€30–36k), Global Operations Coordinator (€32–38k) Mid-career: International Account Manager (€50–70k), Global Strategy Manager (€65–85k)
How it will help you grow
Year 3 abroad will build your adaptability and confidence with new people. A language option (French, German, Spanish or Japanese) will also grow your communication skills.
Your key strengths for this course
Directly targets your entrepreneurial ambition with hands-on venture creation and innovation modules.
Why this matches you
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
- Supports aspiration to start own business
- Enterprising values with technical strengths
Why this course fits you
Your Enterprising interest (18/20) and 100% Technical aptitude suit a programme built around creating new ventures rather than managing existing organisations. Your 100% Logical score supports the feasibility analysis, financial modelling and planning modules.
How it matches what matters to you
This is the most direct route to your interest in starting a business. The programme includes venture creation projects and pitch competitions, and Limerick's Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre supports new enterprises. Achievement (95) and Leadership (85) suit building something from the start.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: Business Development Executive (€30–36k), Innovation Coordinator (€32–38k), Startup Founder Mid-career: Innovation Manager (€50–65k), Product Development Lead (€55–70k), Business Owner
How it will help you grow
Regular pitching will build your verbal communication and presentation skills. Working in startup teams will help you lead through influence rather than authority.
Your key strengths for this course
Puts your top-scoring Logical reasoning to work on the numbers behind business and finance.
Why this matches you
- Perfect Logical score suits mathematical modelling
- Strong Mathematics and Accounting interests
- Finance careers match your Financial Stability value
Why this course fits you
Your Logical (100%) and Numerical (80%) aptitudes are the strongest predictors of comfort with this degree, which covers calculus, statistics, probability and financial modelling. Your Investigative score (14/20) shows you enjoy working problems through, while your Enterprising lead (18/20) keeps the finance applications relevant to you. Conscientiousness (88) matters here: mathematics rewards steady, regular practice.
How it matches what matters to you
Financial Stability (90) and Achievement (95) sit at the top of your values. This degree leads into quantitative roles in banking, insurance, investment and analytics, where clear standards of performance suit someone driven by achievement.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: Quantitative Analyst, Risk Analyst, Actuarial Trainee, Data Analyst. Mid-career: Senior Risk Manager, Investment Analyst, qualified Actuary. Senior level: Head of Risk, Chief Actuary, Portfolio Manager. Professional exams (for example actuarial or CFA) usually continue after graduation.
How it will help you grow
This is the most technical course in your top five. Compared with Business Studies, it has less teamwork and presentation work, so seek out societies or projects that build your verbal communication (currently 50%), which employers value alongside technical skill.
Your key strengths for this course
Brings your business drive and your technical strength together, for managing how organisations use technology.
Why this matches you
- Combines business with your 100% Technical aptitude
- Leadership and strategy career paths
- Practical, problem-solving focus
Why this course fits you
Few students score 100% in both Technical and Logical reasoning while also leading on Enterprising interests (18/20). This degree is built for that mix: it pairs engineering and technology modules with management, operations and project leadership. Your Spatial aptitude (70%) also helps with process design and systems thinking.
How it matches what matters to you
Leadership (85) and Achievement (95) are served by roles that run projects, teams and operations. The Mid-West's manufacturing and technology employers give strong placement and graduate options close to home.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: Project Coordinator, Operations Analyst, Technical Business Analyst. Mid-career: Project Manager, Operations Manager, Product Manager. Senior level: Head of Operations, Technology Director.
How it will help you grow
Managing technical teams means explaining technical ideas to non-technical colleagues, a good way to grow your verbal communication. Team projects will also build your negotiation and stakeholder skills.
Your key strengths for this course
Other Strong Matches
Why this course:
- Strong Accounting interest
- Structured, analytical study
- Professional career routes
Why this course:
- Perfect Logical reasoning score
- High Mathematics interest
- Opens finance and analytics careers
Why this course:
- International business focus
- Practical, applied learning
- Enterprising values
Why this course:
- Broad business foundation
- Entrepreneurship and leadership focus
- Flexible specialism later
Why this course:
- Business with a sector focus
- Leadership and team environments
- Varied day-to-day work
Why this course:
- Business with a technology edge
- Uses your Technical strength
- Growing area for employers
Why this course:
- Strong Accounting interest
- Numerical, structured study
- Clear route to professional exams
Why this course:
- Perfect Technical and Logical scores
- Hands-on problem solving
- Pairs well with later business study
Why this course:
- Business core with legal knowledge
- Structured, analytical thinking
- Broad career options
Why this course:
- Enterprising and leadership values
- People-facing business work
- Varied day-to-day tasks
Research Your Top Choices
Visit university websites, attend open days, and speak to current students
Prepare Your CAO Application
Applications open in November for the following September entry
Focus on Leaving Cert Preparation
Work towards achieving the points needed for your preferred courses
Recommendations based on analysis of 1,402 verified Irish CAO courses from universities, technological universities, and institutes of technology. Employment data from Higher Education Authority reports.
⚠️ Disclaimer: All assessments and recommendations provided by Course Compass are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Results are generated using AI and psychometric analysis, and should not be taken as definitive or professional advice. Course Compass accepts no liability for educational or career decisions made based on these results.
For full details, please read our Terms & Conditions.
Other courses we think could suit you
More courses that match your answers but didn't make your main list. Worth a look.
Your 100% Technical and Logical scores suit computing, a strong pairing with business later on.
A teaching route in your two strongest subject areas, Mathematics and Business.
Pairs your business interests with digital marketing, a growing Enterprising area.
An unusual mix of structured analysis and technology, if you want something beyond business.
A solid business core with a management specialism, right in Limerick.
Apprenticeship Compass Results
Matched against all 77 SOLAS-registered apprenticeships
How your preferences map across the 12 apprenticeship trait dimensions
Strongest
Precision & Detail
4.7/5
2nd Strongest
Tech Complexity
4.6/5
3rd Strongest
Safety & Regulation
4.3/5
Growth Area
Outdoor Exposure
1.8/5
Your Top 12 Matches
AI-Generated Insight
Your exceptionally high precision & detail score (4.7) combined with strong safety awareness (4.3) makes you a natural fit for electrical work. Electricians need exactly this combination — meticulous attention to wiring specifications and strict compliance with IS 10101 safety standards. Your high tech complexity score (4.6) also means you'd thrive with modern smart-home systems, renewable energy installations, and EV charging infrastructure that are transforming this trade.
AI-Generated Insight
This is an excellent match because it combines your two strongest traits — technology complexity (4.6) and precision & detail (4.7) — in a specialised field. Electrical instrumentation involves calibrating and maintaining precision measurement systems in pharmaceutical and manufacturing plants. Your strong maths (4.2) is crucial for interpreting sensor data and control system parameters.
AI-Generated Insight
Your technology complexity score (4.6) is one of the highest we see, and paired with strong maths (4.2) and a preference for structured problem-solving (3.8), software development is a strong alternative pathway. This is one of the newer apprenticeships — only 2 years — and leads directly into a career where demand far outstrips supply in Ireland.
Your trait profile paints a clear picture: you're a precision-oriented, technology-driven learner who values safety and structured work environments. This combination is relatively rare and highly valued in Ireland's current skills landscape.
Your top cluster is firmly in the Electrical sector, where your precision (4.7), tech complexity (4.6), and safety awareness (4.3) align almost perfectly with what these trades demand. The Electrician apprenticeship scored 94% — one of the highest matches we've computed — because it requires exactly your blend of careful, detail-oriented work within strict regulatory frameworks.
The ICT sector is your strong secondary pathway. Software Development (82%) and Network Engineering (78%) leverage your tech complexity and maths scores without the physical component. If you prefer desk-based work, these 2-year apprenticeships offer faster entry to employment.
Your lower scores in outdoor exposure (1.8) and physical intensity (2.1) suggest you'd be more comfortable in controlled indoor environments — workshops, labs, server rooms, or manufacturing floors — rather than construction sites or agricultural settings.
💡 Key Recommendation
Explore both the Electrician and Software Developer apprenticeships in parallel. Attend SOLAS open days for both, and consider which work environment appeals more — workshop-based hands-on electrical work or office-based coding. Both paths offer excellent long-term career prospects and strong earning potential in Ireland.
If any of these apprenticeships interest you, these resources can help you explore further, find vacancies, and start your application.
Your Learning Style Results
Completed 25/01/2026
Visual Learner
You learn best through images, diagrams, charts, and visual representations. Colour-coding, mind maps, and flowcharts are your friends.
Aoife is a strongly Visual learner with a secondary preference for Reading/Writing. She processes information most effectively through images, diagrams, and structured written notes. Her high visual score suggests she benefits greatly from colour-coding, spatial organisation, and graphic representations of information. To maximise study effectiveness, Aoife should combine her visual strengths with her reading preference by creating annotated diagrams and illustrated summaries.
- 1Use colour-coded revision notes — assign one colour per topic or theme to visually organise your study material.
- 2Create mind maps before starting each new chapter to build a visual overview of how concepts connect.
- 3Watch short explainer videos (e.g., Khan Academy, YouTube) to supplement textbook reading.
- 4Use diagrams and flowcharts for Biology and Science subjects — draw processes rather than writing them out.
- 5When revising, sketch quick doodles or icons next to key points to aid memory recall during exams.
Visual
You learn best through images, diagrams, charts, and visual representations. Colour-coding, mind maps, and flowcharts are your friends.
Example Study Methods
- •Create colour-coded mind maps for each topic
- •Use diagrams, flowcharts, and infographics
- •Watch video tutorials and demonstrations
- •Highlight notes with different colours for themes
Auditory
You learn best by listening — discussions, lectures, podcasts, and talking things through. Explaining concepts aloud helps you remember.
Example Study Methods
- •Record yourself explaining key concepts and listen back
- •Join study groups and discuss topics aloud
- •Listen to educational podcasts or audiobooks
- •Read notes aloud or teach material to someone else
Reading/Writing
You learn best through text — reading, writing notes, making lists, and summarising information in your own words.
Example Study Methods
- •Rewrite class notes in your own words after each lesson
- •Create bullet-point summaries and flashcards
- •Read textbooks and supplementary articles
- •Write practice essay answers under timed conditions
Kinesthetic
You learn best by doing — hands-on experiments, practice problems, building models, and real-world experiences.
Example Study Methods
- •Use physical flashcards you can shuffle and sort
- •Take study breaks with movement (walk while revising)
- •Build models or role-play scenarios to understand concepts
- •Complete hands-on practice problems and past papers
Multimodal
You learn best by combining multiple approaches — mixing visual, auditory, reading, and hands-on methods.
Example Study Methods
- •Combine mind maps with verbal explanations
- •Alternate between reading, watching videos, and practice questions
- •Use different methods for different subjects based on what fits
- •Create study plans that mix visual, written, and hands-on activities
Your Holland Code:
Your Holland Code is AS, which means your strongest interests are Artistic and Social. You thrive when designing, performing, or creating something new. You also enjoy teaching, supporting, and working closely with people. This combination is a great foundation for finding PLC courses that match who you really are.
These PLC courses best match your interest profile. We've found the most relevant courses for you based on your RIASEC scores, showing between 6-20 matches depending on how well they align with your interests.
Art, Craft & Design
This course is an excellent match for your Artistic interest profile. Art, Craft & Design at Coláiste Dhúlaigh is a hands-on creative programme that lets you explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and design — all areas where your strong creative drive would shine. It also includes a group exhibition component that draws on your Social interest.
View Course & ApplyCreative Media Production
Creative Media Production matches your creative strengths in a modern, technology-focused way. You'd learn video production, audio editing, and digital storytelling — blending artistic expression with practical media skills. This is a great pathway to degrees in film, media, or digital design.
View Course & ApplyApplied Social Studies
Your Social interest score (65%) makes Applied Social Studies a strong match. This programme focuses on understanding people, community development, and social care — areas where your desire to work closely with and help others would be directly applied. It's a common pathway to Social Work or Psychology degrees.
View Course & ApplyTheatre & Drama Performance
Theatre & Drama taps directly into your top Artistic interest. This course develops performance confidence, creative expression, and collaboration — all skills that transfer well to many careers beyond the stage, including teaching, communications, and media.
View Course & ApplyEarly Childhood Care & Education
Early Childhood Care & Education is a practical pathway that combines your Social interest with creative activities like art, music, and play-based learning. It leads to a recognised professional qualification that's in high demand across Ireland.
View Course & ApplyGraphic Design
Graphic Design channels your Artistic interest into a career-focused programme. You'd develop skills in typography, layout, digital illustration, and brand design — all highly employable skills. This course commonly leads to degree programmes in Visual Communication or Design.
View Course & ApplyPLC courses (Post-Leaving Certificate) are 1–2 year programmes at NFQ Levels 5 and 6. They're offered at colleges of further education across Ireland and don't require CAO points. Many PLC courses also provide a pathway to progress into university degrees.
Click on any course above to visit the college website and learn more about applying. You can also share these results with your guidance counsellor or parents to discuss your options.
1 of 4 — Course Compass
What's Inside the Bundle
Detailed breakdown of each assessment
~30 mins • RIASEC-based matching
Our flagship assessment matches you to your top 5 CAO courses based on the RIASEC interest framework. Includes a full PDF guidance booklet with career pathway analysis.
- Top 5 personalised CAO course matches
- Full PDF guidance booklet
- AI career pathway analysis
- RIASEC interest profile
Your Personalized Course Compass
Based on your comprehensive assessment, we've analyzed 1,402 Irish CAO courses to find your perfect matches. These recommendations consider your interests, aptitudes, personality, and career values.
Your Top 5 Career Matches
In-depth career guidance analysis based on your unique profile
Your #1 match — Business Studies at UL is an exceptional fit for your enterprising personality, strong logical reasoning, and passion for business.
Why this matches you
- Enterprising personality with strong business focus
- Exceptional analytical skills for business analytics
- Proven academic excellence in Business and Economics
Why this course fits you
Your strongest interest is Enterprising (18/20): you lean towards leading, persuading and making decisions, which sits at the heart of this degree. You scored 100% in Logical and Technical reasoning and 80% in Numerical, which suits modules such as Financial Analysis, Operations Management and Business Analytics at UL's Kemmy Business School.
How it matches what matters to you
Achievement (95), Financial Stability (90) and Leadership (85) are your top values. UL's Cooperative Education programme includes a paid industry placement, and the Nexus Innovation Centre supports students who want to start their own venture.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: Business Analyst (€32–38k), Management Consultant (€35–45k), Financial Analyst (€34–40k) Mid-career (5–8 years): Senior Manager (€55–75k), Strategy Consultant (€65–90k) Many UL Business students find graduate roles through their co-op placement. The Mid-West is home to over 100 multinational companies.
How it will help you grow
Presentations, group projects and the co-op placement will build your verbal communication (currently 50%). Modules in Marketing and HR will also broaden your view of business beyond your current focus.
Your key strengths for this course
A superb fit combining your business acumen with an international dimension — ideal for your global ambitions.
Why this matches you
- International perspective for global business opportunities
- Maximizes commerce and entrepreneurship interests
- Excellent university fit
Why this course fits you
Your Enterprising (18/20) and Social (11/20) interests suit international business, where working with people across cultures matters. Your 100% Technical and Logical scores support the finance and trade analysis modules.
How it matches what matters to you
Achievement (95) and Financial Stability (90) are served by the programme's focus on business in a global setting. International study and work placements in Year 3 are a core part of the programme, so you spend time abroad before your final year at UL.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: International Business Analyst (€34–40k), Export Executive (€30–36k), Global Operations Coordinator (€32–38k) Mid-career: International Account Manager (€50–70k), Global Strategy Manager (€65–85k)
How it will help you grow
Year 3 abroad will build your adaptability and confidence with new people. A language option (French, German, Spanish or Japanese) will also grow your communication skills.
Your key strengths for this course
Directly targets your entrepreneurial ambition with hands-on venture creation and innovation modules.
Why this matches you
- Strong interest in entrepreneurship and innovation
- Supports aspiration to start own business
- Enterprising values with technical strengths
Why this course fits you
Your Enterprising interest (18/20) and 100% Technical aptitude suit a programme built around creating new ventures rather than managing existing organisations. Your 100% Logical score supports the feasibility analysis, financial modelling and planning modules.
How it matches what matters to you
This is the most direct route to your interest in starting a business. The programme includes venture creation projects and pitch competitions, and Limerick's Hartnett Enterprise Acceleration Centre supports new enterprises. Achievement (95) and Leadership (85) suit building something from the start.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: Business Development Executive (€30–36k), Innovation Coordinator (€32–38k), Startup Founder Mid-career: Innovation Manager (€50–65k), Product Development Lead (€55–70k), Business Owner
How it will help you grow
Regular pitching will build your verbal communication and presentation skills. Working in startup teams will help you lead through influence rather than authority.
Your key strengths for this course
Puts your top-scoring Logical reasoning to work on the numbers behind business and finance.
Why this matches you
- Perfect Logical score suits mathematical modelling
- Strong Mathematics and Accounting interests
- Finance careers match your Financial Stability value
Why this course fits you
Your Logical (100%) and Numerical (80%) aptitudes are the strongest predictors of comfort with this degree, which covers calculus, statistics, probability and financial modelling. Your Investigative score (14/20) shows you enjoy working problems through, while your Enterprising lead (18/20) keeps the finance applications relevant to you. Conscientiousness (88) matters here: mathematics rewards steady, regular practice.
How it matches what matters to you
Financial Stability (90) and Achievement (95) sit at the top of your values. This degree leads into quantitative roles in banking, insurance, investment and analytics, where clear standards of performance suit someone driven by achievement.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: Quantitative Analyst, Risk Analyst, Actuarial Trainee, Data Analyst. Mid-career: Senior Risk Manager, Investment Analyst, qualified Actuary. Senior level: Head of Risk, Chief Actuary, Portfolio Manager. Professional exams (for example actuarial or CFA) usually continue after graduation.
How it will help you grow
This is the most technical course in your top five. Compared with Business Studies, it has less teamwork and presentation work, so seek out societies or projects that build your verbal communication (currently 50%), which employers value alongside technical skill.
Your key strengths for this course
Brings your business drive and your technical strength together, for managing how organisations use technology.
Why this matches you
- Combines business with your 100% Technical aptitude
- Leadership and strategy career paths
- Practical, problem-solving focus
Why this course fits you
Few students score 100% in both Technical and Logical reasoning while also leading on Enterprising interests (18/20). This degree is built for that mix: it pairs engineering and technology modules with management, operations and project leadership. Your Spatial aptitude (70%) also helps with process design and systems thinking.
How it matches what matters to you
Leadership (85) and Achievement (95) are served by roles that run projects, teams and operations. The Mid-West's manufacturing and technology employers give strong placement and graduate options close to home.
Where this course can take you
Graduate roles: Project Coordinator, Operations Analyst, Technical Business Analyst. Mid-career: Project Manager, Operations Manager, Product Manager. Senior level: Head of Operations, Technology Director.
How it will help you grow
Managing technical teams means explaining technical ideas to non-technical colleagues, a good way to grow your verbal communication. Team projects will also build your negotiation and stakeholder skills.
Your key strengths for this course
Other Strong Matches
Why this course:
- Strong Accounting interest
- Structured, analytical study
- Professional career routes
Why this course:
- Perfect Logical reasoning score
- High Mathematics interest
- Opens finance and analytics careers
Why this course:
- International business focus
- Practical, applied learning
- Enterprising values
Why this course:
- Broad business foundation
- Entrepreneurship and leadership focus
- Flexible specialism later
Why this course:
- Business with a sector focus
- Leadership and team environments
- Varied day-to-day work
Why this course:
- Business with a technology edge
- Uses your Technical strength
- Growing area for employers
Why this course:
- Strong Accounting interest
- Numerical, structured study
- Clear route to professional exams
Why this course:
- Perfect Technical and Logical scores
- Hands-on problem solving
- Pairs well with later business study
Why this course:
- Business core with legal knowledge
- Structured, analytical thinking
- Broad career options
Why this course:
- Enterprising and leadership values
- People-facing business work
- Varied day-to-day tasks
Research Your Top Choices
Visit university websites, attend open days, and speak to current students
Prepare Your CAO Application
Applications open in November for the following September entry
Focus on Leaving Cert Preparation
Work towards achieving the points needed for your preferred courses
Recommendations based on analysis of 1,402 verified Irish CAO courses from universities, technological universities, and institutes of technology. Employment data from Higher Education Authority reports.
⚠️ Disclaimer: All assessments and recommendations provided by Course Compass are intended for informational and educational purposes only. Results are generated using AI and psychometric analysis, and should not be taken as definitive or professional advice. Course Compass accepts no liability for educational or career decisions made based on these results.
For full details, please read our Terms & Conditions.
Other courses we think could suit you
More courses that match your answers but didn't make your main list. Worth a look.
Your 100% Technical and Logical scores suit computing, a strong pairing with business later on.
A teaching route in your two strongest subject areas, Mathematics and Business.
Pairs your business interests with digital marketing, a growing Enterprising area.
An unusual mix of structured analysis and technology, if you want something beyond business.
A solid business core with a management specialism, right in Limerick.
~14 mins • Holland Code matching
Explore Post-Leaving Certificate options from 1,870+ courses across Ireland. Uses the RIASEC framework to match your interests to PLC programmes with direct links to apply.
- RIASEC profile with Holland Code
- Top 10 PLC course matches
- AI match explanations
- Direct links to apply
Your Holland Code:
Your Holland Code is AS, which means your strongest interests are Artistic and Social. You thrive when designing, performing, or creating something new. You also enjoy teaching, supporting, and working closely with people. This combination is a great foundation for finding PLC courses that match who you really are.
These PLC courses best match your interest profile. We've found the most relevant courses for you based on your RIASEC scores, showing between 6-20 matches depending on how well they align with your interests.
Art, Craft & Design
This course is an excellent match for your Artistic interest profile. Art, Craft & Design at Coláiste Dhúlaigh is a hands-on creative programme that lets you explore drawing, painting, sculpture, and design — all areas where your strong creative drive would shine. It also includes a group exhibition component that draws on your Social interest.
View Course & ApplyCreative Media Production
Creative Media Production matches your creative strengths in a modern, technology-focused way. You'd learn video production, audio editing, and digital storytelling — blending artistic expression with practical media skills. This is a great pathway to degrees in film, media, or digital design.
View Course & ApplyApplied Social Studies
Your Social interest score (65%) makes Applied Social Studies a strong match. This programme focuses on understanding people, community development, and social care — areas where your desire to work closely with and help others would be directly applied. It's a common pathway to Social Work or Psychology degrees.
View Course & ApplyTheatre & Drama Performance
Theatre & Drama taps directly into your top Artistic interest. This course develops performance confidence, creative expression, and collaboration — all skills that transfer well to many careers beyond the stage, including teaching, communications, and media.
View Course & ApplyEarly Childhood Care & Education
Early Childhood Care & Education is a practical pathway that combines your Social interest with creative activities like art, music, and play-based learning. It leads to a recognised professional qualification that's in high demand across Ireland.
View Course & ApplyGraphic Design
Graphic Design channels your Artistic interest into a career-focused programme. You'd develop skills in typography, layout, digital illustration, and brand design — all highly employable skills. This course commonly leads to degree programmes in Visual Communication or Design.
View Course & ApplyPLC courses (Post-Leaving Certificate) are 1–2 year programmes at NFQ Levels 5 and 6. They're offered at colleges of further education across Ireland and don't require CAO points. Many PLC courses also provide a pathway to progress into university degrees.
Click on any course above to visit the college website and learn more about applying. You can also share these results with your guidance counsellor or parents to discuss your options.
~25 mins • 12-trait matching
Find your top 20 apprenticeship matches from all SOLAS-registered programmes. Uses a 12-dimension trait profile with radar chart and AI-generated explanations.
- Top 20 SOLAS apprenticeship matches
- 12-dimension trait profile
- AI match explanations
- Direct links to programmes
Apprenticeship Compass Results
Matched against all 77 SOLAS-registered apprenticeships
How your preferences map across the 12 apprenticeship trait dimensions
Strongest
Precision & Detail
4.7/5
2nd Strongest
Tech Complexity
4.6/5
3rd Strongest
Safety & Regulation
4.3/5
Growth Area
Outdoor Exposure
1.8/5
Your Top 12 Matches
AI-Generated Insight
Your exceptionally high precision & detail score (4.7) combined with strong safety awareness (4.3) makes you a natural fit for electrical work. Electricians need exactly this combination — meticulous attention to wiring specifications and strict compliance with IS 10101 safety standards. Your high tech complexity score (4.6) also means you'd thrive with modern smart-home systems, renewable energy installations, and EV charging infrastructure that are transforming this trade.
AI-Generated Insight
This is an excellent match because it combines your two strongest traits — technology complexity (4.6) and precision & detail (4.7) — in a specialised field. Electrical instrumentation involves calibrating and maintaining precision measurement systems in pharmaceutical and manufacturing plants. Your strong maths (4.2) is crucial for interpreting sensor data and control system parameters.
AI-Generated Insight
Your technology complexity score (4.6) is one of the highest we see, and paired with strong maths (4.2) and a preference for structured problem-solving (3.8), software development is a strong alternative pathway. This is one of the newer apprenticeships — only 2 years — and leads directly into a career where demand far outstrips supply in Ireland.
Your trait profile paints a clear picture: you're a precision-oriented, technology-driven learner who values safety and structured work environments. This combination is relatively rare and highly valued in Ireland's current skills landscape.
Your top cluster is firmly in the Electrical sector, where your precision (4.7), tech complexity (4.6), and safety awareness (4.3) align almost perfectly with what these trades demand. The Electrician apprenticeship scored 94% — one of the highest matches we've computed — because it requires exactly your blend of careful, detail-oriented work within strict regulatory frameworks.
The ICT sector is your strong secondary pathway. Software Development (82%) and Network Engineering (78%) leverage your tech complexity and maths scores without the physical component. If you prefer desk-based work, these 2-year apprenticeships offer faster entry to employment.
Your lower scores in outdoor exposure (1.8) and physical intensity (2.1) suggest you'd be more comfortable in controlled indoor environments — workshops, labs, server rooms, or manufacturing floors — rather than construction sites or agricultural settings.
💡 Key Recommendation
Explore both the Electrician and Software Developer apprenticeships in parallel. Attend SOLAS open days for both, and consider which work environment appeals more — workshop-based hands-on electrical work or office-based coding. Both paths offer excellent long-term career prospects and strong earning potential in Ireland.
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Your Learning Style Results
Completed 25/01/2026
Visual Learner
You learn best through images, diagrams, charts, and visual representations. Colour-coding, mind maps, and flowcharts are your friends.
Aoife is a strongly Visual learner with a secondary preference for Reading/Writing. She processes information most effectively through images, diagrams, and structured written notes. Her high visual score suggests she benefits greatly from colour-coding, spatial organisation, and graphic representations of information. To maximise study effectiveness, Aoife should combine her visual strengths with her reading preference by creating annotated diagrams and illustrated summaries.
- 1Use colour-coded revision notes — assign one colour per topic or theme to visually organise your study material.
- 2Create mind maps before starting each new chapter to build a visual overview of how concepts connect.
- 3Watch short explainer videos (e.g., Khan Academy, YouTube) to supplement textbook reading.
- 4Use diagrams and flowcharts for Biology and Science subjects — draw processes rather than writing them out.
- 5When revising, sketch quick doodles or icons next to key points to aid memory recall during exams.
Visual
You learn best through images, diagrams, charts, and visual representations. Colour-coding, mind maps, and flowcharts are your friends.
Example Study Methods
- •Create colour-coded mind maps for each topic
- •Use diagrams, flowcharts, and infographics
- •Watch video tutorials and demonstrations
- •Highlight notes with different colours for themes
Auditory
You learn best by listening — discussions, lectures, podcasts, and talking things through. Explaining concepts aloud helps you remember.
Example Study Methods
- •Record yourself explaining key concepts and listen back
- •Join study groups and discuss topics aloud
- •Listen to educational podcasts or audiobooks
- •Read notes aloud or teach material to someone else
Reading/Writing
You learn best through text — reading, writing notes, making lists, and summarising information in your own words.
Example Study Methods
- •Rewrite class notes in your own words after each lesson
- •Create bullet-point summaries and flashcards
- •Read textbooks and supplementary articles
- •Write practice essay answers under timed conditions
Kinesthetic
You learn best by doing — hands-on experiments, practice problems, building models, and real-world experiences.
Example Study Methods
- •Use physical flashcards you can shuffle and sort
- •Take study breaks with movement (walk while revising)
- •Build models or role-play scenarios to understand concepts
- •Complete hands-on practice problems and past papers
Multimodal
You learn best by combining multiple approaches — mixing visual, auditory, reading, and hands-on methods.
Example Study Methods
- •Combine mind maps with verbal explanations
- •Alternate between reading, watching videos, and practice questions
- •Use different methods for different subjects based on what fits
- •Create study plans that mix visual, written, and hands-on activities
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