Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is intended for students whose first language is not English. Students will have the opportunity to attend 7 hours of intensive English language classes. It will provide the English language skills needed to make it possible to get a good job.
This course also combines a wide range of general studies modules and students will have the option to select from several options such as: Business Studies; Word Processing; Information Technology; Start Your Own Business; Music; Hairdressing; Exercise & Fitness.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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English as a Second Language
English
Business Studies
Word Processing
Information Technology
Start Your Own Business
Music
Hairdressing
Exercise and Fitness
Customer Service
Work Experience
Workplace Safety
Team Working
Mathematics
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 |
| 5M3114 |
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:
Linguistic
The Linguistic's interests are usually focused on ideas and information exchange. They tend to like reading a lot, and enjoy discussion about what has been said. Some will want to write about their own ideas and may follow a path towards journalism, story writing or editing. Others will develop skills in other languages, perhaps finding work as a translator or interpreter. Most Linguistic types will enjoy the opportunity to teach or instruct people in a topic they are interested in.
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.
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
A lot of jobs in retail depend heavily on fluency in English. At the end of this course, a student will have English suitable for the workplace. Having no certificate is a barrier to many jobs.