Further Education

FOR THE 2013/2014 PROSPECTUS AND APPLICATION
FORM, CLICK ON THE LINK ON THE LEFT

Ennis College of Further Education offers a range
of PLC and continuing education courses as
follows:

• Accounting Technician Course,
  certified by Accounting Technicians Ireland.


• FETAC-QQI, the Further Education and Training
  Awards Council-Quality and Qualifications Ireland,
  certify all other courses.

Our courses are designed to cater for the needs of
both recent Leaving Certificate students and
mature students who may wish to acquire additional
skills and training in certain vocational areas.

Our courses not only offer certification for
people seeking employment but also a progression
pathway to many third level courses through the
Higher Education Links Scheme. Those interested
in the latter may choose from a limited number of
places in the Universities and Institutes of
Technology, reserved for students who obtain a
FETAC Level 5 Award.

ASSESSMENT
Continuous assessment takes place on all PLC
courses. Work produced throughout the year such as
projects and assignments will be graded and will
contribute towards final assessment.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience forms an integral part of all
FETAC Level 5 Award Courses. Students will seek
work experience in an environment that relates
specifically to the course options chosen by them.

CAREER GUIDANCE COUNSELLING SERVICE
Students can avail of professional guidance and
advice from the Guidance Counsellor. Individual
appointments may be made and students are
guaranteed confidentiality.

COSTS
In line with Department of Education and Skills
guidelines, there are no tuition fees for Further
Education/Post-Leaving Certificate students.
However, on registration in September students
will have to pay the mandatory €200 contribution
to the Department of Education and Skills and €100
for materials and photocopying. Students will be
required to pay a non-refundable deposit of €20 to
the college with the application form. Students
will also be responsible for examination fees of
€50 approx., payable in January. Means-tested
maintenance grants are available.