QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION

QQI Level 5 General Studies 5M3114

Duration: 1 year

Fee: €50

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Optional Subjects:

• Maths 4N1987

• ESOL

HOW WILL I LEARN?

Students will participate in classroom-based subjects along with independent study. There will be a combination of assignments, skills demonstrations & assessments completed throughout the year. Learners will complete a Work Placement in a health or medical office setting that gives the opportunity to put into practice the industry skills acquired throughout the course.   

There will be Industry led Workshops on CV preparation and Interview Skills with  feedback from industry professionals.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

A full Award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. You will be assessed throughout and at the end of the year (Continuous Assessment). On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a Pass, a Merit or a Distinction grade.

WHAT WE WOULD LIKE FROM YOU!

Unsure of where your interests lie? Want to explore human health science and maybe brush up on Maths or/and English? We would like to see students who are enthusiastic about working in the science/health or medical office setting or who are interested in progression to further study in the areas of science/health science. This course will offer you a wide range of career options.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/FURTHER STUDIES

On completion of this programme students can apply to join one of our specialised Science or Health Courses at Cathal Brugha FET including Nursing Studies, Pre-University Science, Dental Nursing, Health Service Skills etc

Further options include:

• Applied Biology - level 6 TU651, TU Tallaght

• DNA & Forensic Analysis - level 7 TU752, TU Tallaght

• Bioanalysis - level 7 TU760, TU Tallaght

• Pharmaceutical Science - level 7 TU763, TU Tallaght

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Cert, including Leaving Cert Applied or an NFQ level 4 major award or equivalent.

• Applicants whose first language is not English require proficiency at B1 (CEFRL). Applicants may wish to participate in a Level 4 Starter Course with English, to prepare them for this Level 5 programme.

• Mature learners welcome.

• Students who may not have formal academic requirements but who can successfully participate in the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)

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