|  |  | | Post Leaving Certificate Courses | | | | | | St. Paul's Community College offers three PLC courses - (1). Business Studies/Secretarial Skills, (2). Engineering Technology and (3). Information Technology. The courses are suitable for Leaving Certificate students, those wishing to access third level, those who wish to return to education and the workforce and those who wish to reinforce existing skills or to up-skill.
These one year full-time courses are intended to train and prepare students who have a good standard of general education for interesting and challenging, but rewarding, careers in the engineering, ICT, secretarial clerical and administrative areas. With full co-operation and diligent and consistent work from students, the Courses will equip the intending engineer, ICT specialist, or secretary with all the skills, knowledge and training required for the efficient and competent performance of his/her duties in the modern office or to pursue further a career in any of the third level colleges or colleges of further education.
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This is a one-year full-time course intending to train and prepare students who have a good standard of general education for interesting and challenging, but rewarding, careers in the secretarial, clerical and administrative areas.
The Course includes modules such as:
Word Processing Accounting
Information & Administration Marketing
Text Production Business Calculations
Communications Business Law
Spreadsheets Database
Work Experience takes place before Easter time when students who have made satisfactory progress in all aspects of the Course, are given three weeks placement in suitable positions in local industrial, commercial and administrative concerns where they have the opportunity to complement their course work with practical on-the-job experience.
For students who wish to further their education, the Higher Education Links Scheme enables holders of F.E.T.A.C. (National Vocational Certificate Level 5) to progress to designated third-level Certificates and diplomas in many Institutes of Technology throughout the country.
The students will be prepared for secretarial and clerical positions in the Public Service, Banks, Local Authorities, Health Boards as well as opportunities in local industrial and commercial concerns. Many requests are received each year from employers to fill staff vacancies so we encourage students to keep in regular contact when they complete the course. This course has an excellent record of examination success and job placement.
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Engineering Technology
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FETAC Level 5 Accredited)
Course Content
Engineering Workshop Processes
Materials Science
Engineering Workshop Theory
Computer Aided Design
Safety and Health at Work
Engineering Drawing
Communications
Work Experience
Mechanics
Mathematics for Engineering
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Information Technology
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FETAC Level 5 Accredited)
Course Content
Computer Architecture and Systems
Computer Programming
Computer Aided Design
Database Methods
Spreadsheet Methods
Safety and Health at Work
Word Processing
Communications
Work Experience Module
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Career Prospects
Depending on their chosen course, students will be prepared for technical, secretarial and clerical positions in the Public Service, Banks, Local Authorities, Health Boards as well as opportunities in local industry and commercial concerns. Courses qualifying to FETAC Level 5 will allow students pursue courses to a hig+her level and qualification.
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have successfully completed a full Leaving Certificate Programme. Places are awarded on a combination of points for Grades in the Leaving Certificate and marks awarded for performance at interview.
Mature students with no formal qualifications are welcome to apply. Application Forms are available from the school office by ringing 051-355816.
Work Experience
Work Experience takes place before Easter every year when students who have made satisfactory progress in all aspects of their chosen Course, are given three weeks placement in suitable positions in local industrial, commercial and administrative concerns where they have the opportunity to complement their course work with practical on-the-job experience.
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Press Release March 2010
School life in St Paul’s Community College has witnessed an extra and exciting new dimension this year with the introduction of two new Post Leaving Certificate Courses, one in Information Technology and the other in Engineering Technology. These new courses, together with the long established and respected Business Studies/Secretarial Skills Post Leaving Cert course bring a total of 40 mature students to the school.
All three courses are full time and last for one year. They offer a mixture of "hands-on" practical training and academic work as well as work experience. The PLC courses are designed as a step towards skilled employment and, as such, they are closely linked to industry and its needs. Post Leaving Certificate courses adopt an integrated approach, focusing on technical knowledge, skill training related to employment and work experience.
If you have finished your secondary education in Ireland and would like to develop vocational and technological skills in order to get a job or to go into further education and training, then a Post-Leaving Certificate course may be the one you are looking for. The PLC should not be seen as only geared towards school leavers - it is also becoming an increasingly attractive option for the mature student who wishes to return to education and the workforce and for those who wish to reinforce and develop existing skills.
Successful completion of modules in these Level 5 F.E.T.A.C courses can earn a maximum of 400 points, which can be used for application to third level Colleges and Institutes of Technology
Application Forms for Post Leaving Certificate Courses in St Paul’s 2010-2011 are available from the school office by ringing 051-355816
WHAT THE STUDENTS SAY
Aideen Aulsberry, Business Skills/ Secretarial Skills PLC “What I find good about this course are the computer technology skills I have learned which will prove to be very useful in the working world. I also find that it is a good way to figure out what future career you might like to pursue, as it is a year between secondary school learning and college. Next year I hope to go on to college and embark on further training in business or accounting”
Sean Conway, Engineering Technology PLC “I think the course is very interesting and useful. It is a great stepping stone to get into college next year”.
Brian Quinlan, Information Technology PLC ‘You learn very good communication skills. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who has an interest in computers. It’s a great way to meet new people and prepare for college”
Ian Phelan, Engineering Technology - “I thought it was an excellent course, I learned a lot and it has really set me up for next year
End of Press Release.
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