Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
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.
QQI Level 5 General Studies 5M3114
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
-
Research and Study Skills 5N3113
Team Working 5N1367
Work Experience 5N1356
Anatomy and Physiology 5N0749
Word Processing 5N1358
Nutrition 5N2006
Reception and Front-Line Office Skills 5N1407
Infection Prevention and Control 5N3734
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
Disclaimer: These links are to web sites outside of CareersPortal and we accept no responsibility for the information on them.
Career Progression
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