PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Pre Garda - Legal Studies (Clash Road)

Kerry College
Kerry College
Course Code
GLS-5M3789
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
38 Weeks
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College

This program serves as an ideal foundation for individuals aspiring to a career within An Garda Síochána. The comprehensive curriculum is also strategically designed to benefit those applying to the Irish Prison Service and the Irish Defence Forces, providing the essential legal knowledge and physical readiness required for a successful career in the uniformed services.

QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Legal Studies (5M3789)

Course Details

Kerry College
College Link  >  Pre Garda - Legal Studies (Clash Road)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Business Law 5N2091
    Communications 5N0690
    Conflict Resolution 5N0692
    Criminal Law 5N3787
    Health Related Fitness 4N2666
    Legal Practice and Procedures 5N1394
    Libel and Defamation 5N3784
    Personal Professional Development 5N2985
    Word Processing 5N1358
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:

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.

Enterprising

Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.

Further Research

National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)

The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.

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Career Progression

Graduates can leverage this qualification to strategically prepare for the An Garda Síochána application process or pursue immediate employment within legal and security sectors. Furthermore, the program provides a recognized academic pathway, enabling students to progress toward certificate and degree programs at various Universities and Institutes of Technology.

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