PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Outdoor Adventure Course – Shackleton

Course Code
5M5148 6M5147
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
2-3 Years
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
Outdoor Adventure – Shackleton - 5M5148 - 6M5147
Outdoor Adventure – Shackleton - 5M5148 - 6M5147

This course is a comprehensive program designed to blend academic theory with high-level practical skills for those pursuing a career in the adventure sector. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum that covers environmental science, safety management, and instructional techniques, ensuring they possess the versatility required for global employment. As one of Ireland's most established adventure education programs, the course focuses on building professional competence in a variety of natural environments, from coastal waters to mountain ranges.

Course Details

City of Dublin FET College Dhulaigh
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What will you study?

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

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Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
DOREC 5M5148

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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.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Further Research

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Career Progression

The purpose of the Outdoor Adventure Management course is to develop students as professional, self-reflective individuals capable of meeting the demands of employers in the Outdoor & Adventure Education sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. 

College Profile

City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus
City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus

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