Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Do you need a step between your previous education and a full time course?
Do you need to increase your self confidence in your ability to study?
Did you leave school before your leaving cert?
Is English your second language?
Is your level of English stopping you from reaching your goals?
If you are over 16 and your answer is yes to some of these questions, then this course could be for you.
This course is designed for students wishing to gain some college experience and study skills and have the goal of studying for a QQI Level 5 award in the future.
Students on this course will prepare for college progression and will specialise in an area of interest such as:
- Beauty Therapy, Childcare or Personal Training
- Business Studies or Psychology & Social Studies
What can I do after the prep course?
This will enable you to effectively engage in courses in the areas of your interest:
- Early Learning and Care
- Special Needs Assistant
- Beauty Therapy
- Psychology and Social Studies
- Airport Business Studies
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Core Subjects:
Computer Skills
Communications or ESOL
Personal Effectiveness
Learners can take subjects based on their choice of specialism in either Childcare or Beauty Therapy:
Child Development
Play & Arts and Crafts
Human Biology
Skincare
Level 5 module options:
Business Administration
Marketing
Young People and Society
Addiction Studies
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.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
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.
