Further Education

FOR THE 2011/2012 PROSPECTUS AND APPLICATION FORM, CLICK ON THE LINK ON THE LEFT

IATI Accounting Technician Course, certified by the Institute ofAccounting Technicians in Ireland FETAC, the Further Education and Training Awards Council(FETAC), 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 institutions 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, assignments and so on will be graded and will count towards final assessment. The staff ECC staff are highly qualified and
dedicated to high academic achievement.


WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience forms an integral part of all FETAC Level 5 award courses. Students are placed in an environment that relates specifically to the course options chosen by them.


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


COSTS
€20 non-refundable deposit with the application form.

In line with Department of Education and Skills guidelines, there is a mandatory course fee for Post-Leaving Certificate Courses of €200 payable in September.

Students also must pay a €100 towards materials and photocopying.