Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This QQI Level 5 programme was designed to give its learners the foundation skills to excel in a college course of their choice. This programme could be appealing to those who are uncertain of what they wish to study in college or those who wish to get some great skills (including research and word processing) before they start their college course. Mature students who want to enter third level education are advised to complete a programme of this nature.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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General Option:
Research & Study Skills
Communications
Personal & Professional Development
Word Processing
Choose 5/6 other modules of interest. Other modules available include:
Mathematics
Marketing
Psychology
Social Studies
Biology
Health & Safety
Bookkeeping
Legal Practice and Procedures
Nutrition
Child Health & Well Being
Exercise & Fitness
Spreadsheets
Social Option:
Research & Study Skills
Communications
Personal & Professional Development
Psychology
Human Growth & Development
Mental Health Awareness
Social Studies
Legal Practice & Procedures
Word Processing
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:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
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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