Preparation for College

Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in General Studies
Award Code: 5M3114
Course Code: 460114

Programme Description:

This is a one-year, full-time programme that is designed to prepare the applicant for life in higher education and training.  The course content covers subjects relevant to those seeking to further their studies in a multitude of academic areas such as the arts, health care, media as well as the humanities field. It is designed to make the transition to college or training as seamless as possible, building on the study and research skills needed to succeed at further education and build confidence in the progression to higher education, at whatever your chosen area might be.

Component Awards:

  • Communications (5N0690)
  • Safety And Health at Work (5N1794)
  • Nutrition (5N2006)
  • Personal and Professional Development (5N2985)
  • The Internet (5N1611)
  • Digital Marketing (5N1364)
  • Research And Study Skills (5N3113)
  • Word Processing (5N1358)
  • Advertising (5N0748)
  • Digital Photography (5N1270)

Progression:

  • Opportunities to progress to a wide variety of courses at further and higher education.  It will also give direct entry to the College of FET, Kilkenny/SETU degree courses:  BSc (Hons) in Public Health and Health Promotion and BSc (Hons) Information and Technology Management

Additional Activities:

Additional short courses, trips, events and activities may be offered in the areas of the applicants developing interests throughout the year. Applicants will have the opportunity to liaise with a dedicated Guidance Councillor throughout the year to help with CAO applications to aide further progression.