Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
If you are thinking of going to university in the future and want to prepare yourself full to increase your chances for success this is the course for you. Develop your skills and knowledge in research academic writing, problem solving and thinking so that when you take up your place in higher education you are armed with all the necessary requirements to succeed.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Business option:
Research & Study Skills 5N3113
Word Processing 5N1358
Maths 5N1833
Personal and Professional Development 5N2985
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390
Event Production 5N1974
Entrepreneurial Skills 5N1951
Constructive Thinking Skills 6N3448
ESOL (Optional) 5N1632
Social Studies option:
Research & Study Skills
Word Processing 5N1358
Communications 5N0690
Personal Effectiveness 5N1390
Social Studies 5N1370
Understanding Special Needs 5N1709
Nutrition 5N2006
Constructive Thinking Skills 5N3448
Additional Training:
Mindfulness (online training)
Data Protection (online training)
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M3114 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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