PLC or Further Education
POST LEAVING CERTIFICATE/FURTHER EDUCATION COURSES
Download New Student Application Form for Enrolment September 2010/2011
The PLC or Further Education Programme (PLC/FE) is full time and
provides appropriate vocational training to allow people to bridge the
gap between school and work.
The Programme is designed to assist people to:
- enhance their prospects of securing lasting, full-time employment
or
- progress to other studies.
PLC courses run by Mayo VEC are open to
- Young people who have completed senior cycle
education, and require further vocational education and training to
boost their prospects of employment or allow them advance to other
studies,
and
- Adults returning to education who may not have
completed the senior cycle but are deemed by the provider to have the
necessary competencies to undertake the Programme.
PLC Further education and training in County Mayo offers more
opportunities than ever for learners, opening doors to new or better
jobs or further higher education and training.
Our courses cover a very extensive range of options including
- Business and Secretarial Skills,
- Computer Studies,
- Art Craft and Design,
- Multi-Media Production,
- Child-care and Community Care,
- Tourism and Hotel and Catering,
- Sport and Leisure,
- Applied Languages and Information Technology,
- Teleservices
Certification at Level 5 and Level 6 is available as set out by the
National Qualifications Framework and is available through awarding
bodies such as the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC - www.fetac.ie ).
See details of Irish Awards System here .
Mayo VEC works closely with FETAC to ensure that all our courses are
run to the highest possible quality standards. Quality Assurance (Q.A.)
is a system of best practice that ensures consistent quality education
ensuring the best teaching and learning atmosphere for students and for
tutors. Read more here.
Maintenance grants are available for students who are registered on PLC courses. These are set by the Minister for Education and Science each year. The maintenance grant does not cover the charge for registration or examinations.
In 2008/9 if you are under 23 years of age and live within 24 Km. (15 miles) of the college you are attending, your grant is 1,370 euro. If you live 24 km. (15 miles) or more from the college, the grant rises to 3,420 euro. You may also be eligible for the top-up grant for disadvantaged students (For 2008/09 an additional 1,310 euro for adjacent students and 3,270 euro for non-adjacent students).
If you are over 23 years of age (mature candidate), your grant will be 3,420 euro, regardless of how far you live from the college. For
details on how to apply and application forms click here
Students eligible for VTOS courses but wish to attend a PLC course may be entitled to extra benefits.
For details click here.
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Castlebar College of Further Education (CCFE) |
Castlebar College of Further Education (CCFE) located in the heart of Castlebar, offers a wide
range of PLC courses which are all FETAC approved. These courses are of 1 year duration and
range in discipline from Journalism, Graphic Design, Music, Marketing, Business Studies, Nursing
Studies, Childcare and Radio Production. CCFE is an adult learning environment where students
are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning.
Photo attached is of Toni Bourke, Editor Mayo Advertiser giving a guest lecture to Journalism Students at CCFE on Tuesday 17 November 2009.
Pictured left to right are Padraig Gavin, Danny Coffey, Toni Bourke, Editor Mayo Advertiser, Adrian Ryan, Joseph Clarke, Trevor Ward.
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McHale College, Achill in conjunction with Achill Outdoor International Education and Activity Centre are offering the following PLC course:
- Outdoor Adventure and Recreation
This is a one year Post Leaving Certificate Course (FETAC Level 5). The course aims to provide expert tuition in a range of ourdoor activities, leading participants to gain knowledge and skills which can later be used in the outdoor education industry.
Course Content
Eight modules are provided on this course:
- Outdoor Recreation
- Outdoor Leadership and Safety
- Hill walking Proficiency
- Kayaking
- Windsurfing
- Communicatins
- Business Studies
- Work Experience
Additional modules may include Health and Safety/Rescue and Emergency Care
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Cert Applied level of education or equivalent
Applications from mature students are also welcome. Interviews are held in late Aug/early September.
Course Fees
A €50 administratin fee is payable with all applications. This will be refunded in the case of a place not being offered after interview.
Grants
A means tested maintenance grant is available to PLC students.
Details are available from Student Support Services, Co. Mayo VEC, Newtown, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Tel: 094 9024188
Further information and application forms are available from:
McHale College, Achill, Co. Mayo
Tel: 098 45139
Fax: 098 45351
E-mail:
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Web: www.mchalecollege.com
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Moyne College offer PLC courses in the following areas:
- Pre-Nursing
- Community Care
- Business/Secretarial Studies & Information Technology
- Childcare Studies with Special Needs
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St Tiernans, Crossmollina |
St Tiernans College offers the following PLC course
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Business Studies Secretarial -FETAC - Level 5 Award
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St. Brendans College, Belmullet |
St. Brendan’s College offer the following PLC courses:
- Business Studies Certificate Course (FETAC Level 5 )
- Childcare
Business Studies - Course Subjects
- Accounts – Manual and Computerised (Tas Books)
- Wages – Manual and Computerised (SAGE)
- Database Methods – Microsoft Access
- Spreadsheets Methods – Microsoft Excel
- Word-processing – Microsoft Word
- Computer Aided Design – CAD
- Childcare
- Communications
- Work Experience – one day per week
- Project Work
For further information contact:
St. Brendan's College,
Belmullet,
Co. Mayo
Tel: 097-81437
E-mail:
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Westport College of Further Education |
Westport College of Further Education, specialising in PLC Courses opened in September 2009. The college has a proud reputation for the provision of Post Leaving Certificate Courses. All our PLC courses are FETAC certified, and successful completion of our courses will place our graduates at Level 5 of the National Qualifications Framework. Graduates have the option of directly entering the workforce, or using their results to apply to the CAO for 3rd Level places in Colleges and Universities around the Country.
Post Leaving Certificate Programme Courses on offer for 2010-2011 are:
- Agriculture & Rural Enterprise
- Art & Design (Portfolio Preparation)
- Computer Studies/Office Management
- Computer Aided Design
- Construction Technology
- Drama & Theatre Studies
- Engineering Technology
- Furniture Design
- Hairdressing
- Horticulture & Landscaping
- Laboratory Techniques
- Motor Technology
- Department of Education Junior & Senior Hairdressing Trade Cert Examinations *New*
- Photography *New*
Part-time Adult Education Courses (Levels 1 to 6)
Back to Education Initiative (B.T.E.I.) (Level 3 to Level 6)
For a full list of courses and more information on the above please download the flier below
 westport college of fe-flier
For further information on all courses contact:
Westport College of Further Education
Westport,
Co. Mayo
Tel: (098) 25241
Email:
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PLC Class of 2009 at Graduation Cermony in November
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