Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to engage with the education and training industry and environment, to work independently and under supervision in a range of school settings and or to progress to further or higher education and training.
On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a range of Education settings and or to progress to further and higher education and training. Learners may gain employment in school settings both Primary and Post Primary.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Children with Additional Needs
Special Needs Assisting
Communications
Work Experience
Concepts in Education and Training
Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
Psychology
Word Processing
*Modules subject to change
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:
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.
Further Research
Career Progression
- Special Needs Assistant (Primary/Post Primary)
- Opportunities with the Education and Training Sector
- Progression to Further and Higher Education (Inclusive Education and Training Level 6)