Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is a joint initiative between Epilepsy Ireland, Mayo Sligo Leitrim Education Training Board and IT Sligo. The course aims to equip students to build the knowledge, skills and competence required for participation in higher and further education and employment. The programme supports the acquisition of independent learning, critical thinking and key skills for academic research and enquiry. The programme aims to empower students to: identify a career of their choice, set realistic educational and employment goals, acquire the skills and confidence to gain employment, learn about the the nature and management of epilepsy, promote inclusion in the third level environment and enhance individual employability.
The course is suitable for people with epilepsy or similiar conditions who may have experienced difficulty in school, in choosing a career, or may have had to change career direction as a result of developing epilepsy.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Customer Service 5N0972
Communications 5N0690
Teamworking 5N1367
Research and Study Skills 5N3113
Work Experience 5N1356
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Word Processing 5N1358
The Internet 5N1611
Epilepsy Management
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
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.
