BALLYBUNION COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
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Further Education & Post Leaving Certificate Courses
GENERAL INFORMATION The Courses: Post Leaving Certificate courses are full-time programmes for school leavers and adults which have strong links with industry. Students who successfully complete their studies at Ballybunion College of Further Education gain the necessary qualifications to enter their chosen career or to continue their studies at third level in Universities or Institutes of Technology. All courses are certified and accredited by nationally recognised Examining Bodies. The PLC courses are full-time FETAC Level 5 courses and run from September to May. Costs: Students are required to pay a registration fee of €150 at the start of their course and this fee is non-refundable. There is also a government levy of €200 for PLC students. However, there are exemptions for medical card holders and a number of other categories. Students are also responsible for other expenses such as exam fees and course material. There is also an addititonal charge for the First Aid and Manual Handling courses. Maintenance Grants: Students can apply for a means tested grant. Applications can be made online to a single awarding authority SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) through www.studentfinance.ie. Mature students may also qualify for a grant under the Back to Education initiative. Work Experience: Work experience is an integral part of each course. Some students manage to secure further employment from their period of work
experience. Satisfactoy Garda Vetting is also required to gain work experience. Career Guidance & Student Support: Career Guidance Services are offered to students throughout the year at the college and this includes assistance with completing CAO forms when applying for higher education. Students with additional learning needs are also given support. Entry Requirements: It is important to note that the CAO points system does not operate for PLC courses. The minimum entry requirements for applicants under 23 are: the Leaving Certificate, the Leaving Certificate Applied or the Leaving Certificate Vocational Programee. Mature students who do not meet the above criteria are encouraged to apply. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Application Procedure: Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before the end of May. Application for the courses can be made online at www.bcfe.info or application forms can be sent to Ballybunion College of Further Education, St. Joseph’s, Doon Road, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry. Interviews are held at the end of May and at the start of September. Telephone: 068 27205 | Email:
[email protected] | Website: www.bcfe.info
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS Katie Nash
Edward Gould
Shane Fogarty
Business Studies/ Pre-Garda Studies
Business Studies/ Pre-Garda Studies
Sports & Recreation
I joined Ballybunion College of Further Education in September 2011 to study Pre-Garda studies. From the minute I walked into the college on the first day I was made to feel extremely welcome by all the tutors there and I made some amazing friends that I am still in contact with today. My long term goal is to become a member of An Garda Síochána and this particular course covered a lot of modules that were ideally suited to the job. At the time I was unemployed and there seemed to be no intention of lifting the ban on recruitment. However, during the course I applied to be a Garda Reserve and was successful in my application. All the modules were very interesting to study and the tutors made it very easy for us especially since a lot us had been out of education for a number of years. After I finished this course with ten distinctions, I applied for a job with Aer Lingus and I know my results increased my chances of looking like a prospective employee. I have been working with Aer Lingus for the past year as well as being a Garda Reserve and I couldn't be happier. Although I'm not ruling out joining An Garda Síochána in the future I am having the time of my life at the moment and it's all thanks to my PLC course.
After successfully completing my Leaving Certificate, I applied for a Fetac Level 5 Pre-Garda/Business studies course at Ballybunion College of Further Education. The modules were very interesting and the tutors gave me a lot of support with the assignments. As part of the course, I did work experience in Retail Security in Dunnes Stores. I found that while I was completing my work experience, I gained a lot of useful experience and this encouraged me to seek work in the security industry. After successfully completing the PLC course in May 2012, I then did two short training courses in Dublin. The courses were in static security training and supervisory security management. These two courses together with the PLC course were sufficient to enable me to get work in the security industry. I applied for a vacant position with Synergy Security Solutions and was successful in both the interview and written report exercise. I have been employed with Synergy since September 2012. I am very keen and eager and have ambitions to join management in the future.
I have always been actively involved in local sports and was very interested in following in a career in this sector. I enrolled in a PLC course in Ballybunion College of Further Education in September 2011 to study Sports & Recreation. I can honestly say I was welcomed warmly by all the tutors and made some very close friends. I found the tutors extremely helpful when I needed advice or guidance on assignments. I personally feel this course gave me a great insight into the Sports & Leisure sector and enhanced my interest in pursuing this career further. I achieved distinctions in all of the modules studied which made it possible for me to apply successfully to the IT Tralee. I am currently in my third year of a three-year Health & Leisure degree course and hope to specialise in Nutrition. I would strongly recommend anyone interested in pursuing a career in this sector to enrol in the PLC course in Ballybunion College of Further Education to obtain an overall view of the industry to ensure it’s right for you.
SPORTS, RECREATION & EXERCISE FETAC LEVEL 5
FULL TIME 1 YEAR PLC COURSE Qualifications: This course aims to prepare participants for work in the sports, coaching, recreation or leisure industries. During the course, students will gain the social, communication and leadership skills to work with individuals and groups in the growing sports and recreation sector.
FETAC Level 5 Sports, Recreation and Exercise
FETAC Code:
5M5146
Attendance:
Full time
Career Opportunities
Duration:
1 Year
Interview:
Yes
INTRODUCTION
This course will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice. It is ideal for both school leavers and mature students seeking a formal education. On completion of this course students may work in gyms, leisure centres, outdoor adventure centres or as personal trainers and coaches.
Progression to Higher Education Students may progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 courses in Institutes of Technology. Many students progress to the IT Tralee to do a Level 7 or Level 8 degree in Health and Leisure. Please refer to the individual third level institutions for minimum criteria. Further information can also be found at www.cao.ie and www.fetac.ie about the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Course Fees Registration fee of €150 and government levy fee of €200. Additional fees must be paid for the First Aid course. Ballybunion College of Further Education, St. Joseph’s, Doon Road, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry Telephone: 068 27205 | Email:
[email protected] | Website: www.bcfe.info
Course Content • • • • • • • • • •
Work Experience Communications Sport and Recreational Studies Outdoor Recreation Health Related Fitness Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition Gaelic Football Coaching Word Processing Occupational First Aid
PRE-GARDA STUDIES with Business FETAC LEVEL 5
FULL TIME 1 YEAR PLC COURSE INTRODUCTION This course is aimed at students who wish to apply to the Garda Reserves, An Garda Síochána or the Defence Forces. During the course students will gain the skills to work in the areas of law, business and security as well as gaining an insight into the Irish Legal System. The course also offers FETAC Level 5 Irish which meets the language requirement to apply to An Garda Síochána.
Career Opportunities Pre-Garda Studies will lay a foundation for these skills and provide the work experience to put learning into practice. On completion of this course students may seek work in the security, legal and business sectors as well as applying to An Garda Síochána, the Garda Reserves and the Defence Forces.
Progression to Higher Education Students may progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 courses in Institutes of Technology. In addition, entry to the first year of the Bachelor of Law degree at UCC is available on a competitive basis to students who present with FETAC Level 5 Business Studies. Students must achieve distinctions in five FETAC Level 5 modules which must include Business Law, Legal Studies & Procedures and Communications. Please refer to the individual third level institutions for minimum criteria. Further information can also be found at www.cao.ie and www.fetac.ie about the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Course Fees Registration fee of €150 and government levy fee of €200. Additional fees must be paid for the First Aid course.
Qualifications:
FETAC Level 5 Business Studies
FETAC Code:
5M2102
Attendance:
Full time
Duration:
1 Year
Interview:
Yes
Course Content • • • • • • • • • •
Work Experience Communications Legal Studies and Procedures Business Law Business Administration Skills Marketing Irish Behavioural Studies Word Processing Occupational First Aid
BUSINESS STUDIES FETAC LEVEL 5
FULL TIME 1 YEAR PLC COURSE Qualifications:
FETAC Level 5 Business Studies
This course is designed to give students the necessary skills to enable them to operate effectively in a modern business environment. On completion of this course, participants should be able to apply business methods, information technology and design skills in a modern business or office setting.
FETAC Code:
5M2102
Attendance:
Full time
Duration:
1 Year
Career Opportunities
Interview:
Yes
INTRODUCTION
The course gives students a general qualification in business. Students who successfully complete the course will have the qualifications and skills necessary to take up employment in a range of business, legal and administrative settings.
Progression to Higher Education Students may progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 courses in Institutes of Technology. In addition, entry to the first year of the Bachelor of Law degree at UCC is available on a competitive basis to students who present with FETAC Level 5 Business Studies. Students must achieve distinctions in five FETAC Level 5 modules which must include Business Law, Legal Studies & Procedures and Communications. Please refer to the individual third level institutions for minimum criteria. Further information can also be found at www.cao.ie and www.fetac.ie about the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Course Content • Work Experience • Communications • Legal Studies and Procedures • Business Law
Course Fees
• Business Administration Skills
Registration fee of €150 and government levy fee of €200.
• Marketing
Ballybunion College of Further Education, St. Joseph’s, Doon Road, Ballybunion, Co. Kerry Telephone: 068 27205 | Email:
[email protected] | Website: www.bcfe.info
• Behavioural Studies • Word Processing
COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE FETAC LEVEL 5
FULL TIME 1 YEAR PLC COURSE Qualifications: This course provides an introduction to the theory and practice of community healthcare. The range of modules offered will enable participants to gain an insight into basic nursing care and develop the skills and qualities required for a career in healthcare.
FETAC Level 5 Community Health Services
FETAC Code:
5M4468
Attendance:
Full time
Career Opportunities
Duration:
1 Year
Interview:
Yes
INTRODUCTION
This course will enable participants to work in a variety of healthcare and community care settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, day care centres, as well as caring for people in their homes. There is a growing demand for carers and healthcare staff.
Progression to Higher Education Students may progress to related Level 7 and Level 8 courses in Institutes of Technology. This course meets the requirements to gain access on a competitive basis to the nursing degree courses in the IT Tralee. Entry to the first year of the nursing degree courses at UCC is also available on a competitive basis to students who present with FETAC Level 5 Community Health Services. In order to apply for nursing at the IT Tralee and UCC on a competitive basis, students must achieve distinctions in five FETAC Level 5 modules which must include Anatomy & Physiology, Nursing Theory & Practice and Human Growth & Development.
Course Fees Registration fee of €150 and government levy fee of €200. Additional fees must be paid for the First Aid and Manual Handling courses.
Course Content • • • • • • • • • • •
Work Experience Communications Nursing Theory & Practice Anatomy & Physiology Human Growth & Development Nutrition Behavioural Studies Legal Studies & Procedures Word Processing Occupational First Aid Manual Handling
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