PLC
Castlerea Community School offers two FETAC Level 5 PLC Courses: Business Studies and Social Studies as well as the ECDL Course.
Business Studies Fetac Level 5 Course
Duration 1 Year full time or 2 Years part time : Starting early Sept. 2015 and finishing May 2016
Course Descripition
This course is designed to give students a practical understanding of the general business environment with an emphasis on Administration, Accounting and Computer Applications. It is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in business and/or access further education in Business and Computers.
Course Content
- Text Production
- Word Processing
- Book-keeping. Manual & Computerised
- Information & Administration
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Business Calculations
- Tourism Awareness
- ECDL—Extra Cost
Entry Requirements:
- Leaving Certificate
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Mature Students
- (Interview may follow Application)
Assessment:
Students are prepared for the assessment and certification requirements of FETAC.
Students course work will be evaluated by examinations and course assignments
Social Studies Level 5 Course
Duration 1 Year full time or 2 Years part time : Starting early Sept. 2015 and finishing May 2016
Course Description
This course is designed for students with an interest in social care.
It provides students with a grounding in Community development and social care preparing them for further studies in this area.
Course Content
- Social Studies
- Care Provision & Practice
- Safety & Health at Work
- Biology
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Human Resources
- Caring for Children (0-6yrs)
Entry Requirements:
- Leaving Certificate
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Mature Students
- (Interview may follow Application)
Assessment:
Students are prepared for the assessment and certification requirements of FETAC.
Students course work will be evaluated by examinations and course assignments
ECDL Course
ECDL Foundation is the certifying authority of the leading international computer skills certification programme – ECDL.
The Modules covered are:-
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- File Management
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Using Databases
- Presentation
- Web browsing/Communications
Nominal fee for this course to cover administration.
Higher Education Links Scheme
The Higher Education Links Scheme allows FETAC Award holders to access Level 6, 7 and 8 courses in the following Higher Education Institutes in the west of the country
· National University of Ireland Galway
· St Angela’s College, Sligo
· Athlone Institute of Technology
· Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology
· Sligo Institute of Technology,
· Limerick Institute of Technology
(Also see www.fetac.ie for further links)
Maintenance Grants:
Students may qualify for maintenance grants subject to means testing.
Grant forms are available from Roscommon VEC office.
FETAC
FETAC is a national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland, The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training centres, in the work place and in the community.
FETAC Awards are recognised and valued by employers and serve as a useful passport to employment and greatly improve career prospects.
