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.
