Access to Education and Training (QQI Level 4)
Access to Education and Training (QQI Level 4) - Full Time
Programme Aim
This full-time programme presents the learner with the opportunities to develop their skills to pursue a range of employment possibilities. It can allow the learner to progress to Further Education and Training. The course provides the learner with a choice of three streams of study, which include either an Introduction to Healthcare Support, Introduction to Office Administration or an Introduction to Applied Social Studies.
Entry Requirements
- A minimum of QQI Level 3 in Junior Cert English and Maths (Ordinary Level)
- Word Processing QQI Level 3 or be able to provide a working knowledge of English and Maths
- Satisfactory interview process
- Completion of the BKSB Online Assessment in Maths and English
Course Content*
| Title | Award | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| Communications | Level 4 - Communications | QQI |
| Mathematics | Level 4 - Mathematics | QQI |
| Mathematics | Level 3 - Mathematics | QQI |
| Information Technology Skills (ITS) | Level 4 - IT Skills | QQI |
| Work Experience | Level 4 - Work Experience | QQI |
| Personal Effectiveness | Level 4 - Personal Effectiveness | QQI |
| Customer Service | Level 4 - Customer Service | QQI |
| Bookkeeping and Accounts | Level 4 - Bookkeeping and Accounts | QQI |
| Introduction to Healthcare Support | Level 4 -Introduction to Healthcare Support | QQI |
| Introduction to Applied Social Studies | Level 4 - Introduction to Applied Social Studies | QQI |
| Introduction to Office Administration | Level 4 -Introduction to Office Administration | QQI |
*Subject to change*
Course Duration
This is a 1 year full time PLC course.
Progression
On successfully completing the programme learners will be in a good position to progress onto further education courses offered from within the Centre. These include a choice of either Healthcare Support Level 5 – 5M4339, Office Administration Level 5 – 5M1997 and Applied Social Studies Level 5 – 5M2181.
Career Opportunities
This area of study will enhance the learners career and educational and training opportunities.
FEE
This course is offered free to learners.
*Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board reserves the right to refuse course admission and/or completion.
Qualifications
Certificate (QQI Level 4)
Venue
Portarlington FETC
Bracklone Street
Portarlington
County Laois
Course dates
Start Date September 2022
End Date June 20023
Facilities
- Study Room
- Free Parking
- Disabled Parking
- Canteen
Contact
Margaret Morrin
Email:
mmorrin@loetb.ie
Phone
(057) 8623161
Follow Us
Centre Opening Times
Monday
9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM
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3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM
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1:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
* Bank Holidays and Public Holidays – Closed
Location
Testimonials
Read what our past students have to say about their experience with Portarlington Further Education and Training Centre
“I found the course useful and interesting. Teachers were very helpful and
understanding as most of us were going back to education after many years of
not studying.
After successfully completing the first year of course I was lucky enough to get work experience, as an Accounts Assistant.”
After successfully completing the first year of course I was lucky enough to get work experience, as an Accounts Assistant.”
Zane Polaskova (Student)
Accounts Assistant
“The decision to return to education was one of the best choices I made, the
thought seemed daunting at the start but I soon settled in. All of the tutors were
very helpful and the students gave each other support, I made some great friends
who will be friends for life. The course I chose was Office Administration, this
course most definitely helped me to secure the job I have today.”
Maeve O'Carroll (Student)
Administrator, Court Services
