Biosciences - Laboratory Techniques
This full time one-year course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore aspects of the field of science. The purpose of this award is to enable the student to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies to work independently and under supervision in a science laboratory and or to progress to a range of science-based programmes at third level.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, 5 days per week.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate – have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/H7’s or a combination of 5 O6/H7’s or its equivalent with at least one science subject and minimum entry requirement Ordinary Level Maths.
Abbeyleix FETC welcomes applications from mature students. Applicants are assessed on relevant life and work experience.
Applicants are required to complete an online assessment before commencing a course. This assessment confirms if the applicant has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students may seek immediate employment in a range of companies and projects that seek graduates with a science aptitude.
EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPTIONS
Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of?a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at Universities, Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities using their full QQI?Level 5 major award.?Places are not guaranteed in these Institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria.? Please check with the relevant HEI for?information on application and any specific entry requirements. Students may also refer to the QQI FET section of the CAO website at ?www.cao.ie
There are progression options in a wide range of areas including Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Environmental, Agriculture, Nutrition/Dietetics, Biological, Brewing, Food Science, Forensic and Sports Science as well as Pharmacy Technician programmes in a range of HEI’s and colleges around the country.
Further information
Start Date: September 2023
End Date: June 2024
Places are limited - early application is strongly advised
Mature students are welcome to apply.
There are no tuition fees payable to Abbeyleix Further Education and Training Centre. However, please note there are costs involved in taking a course e.g. materials, additional training and QQI exam fees.
There is free transport available from Portlaoise, Mountmellick, Portarlington, Rathdowney and Mountrath,
FUNDING
VTOS/PLC places are available on the course (please contact the Centre for further information). The range of financial support available to students includes: Student Maintenance Grant (SUSI) and the Back to Education Allowance. For further information click on HEA Student Finance and SUSI
Apply online via link below for 2023
The mathematics element of this course allows students to bring their levels of proficiency in the subject up to the standard required for their intended third level course. Students will also have the option to study other modules along with science allowing them to tailor their qualification for entry to their desired course or area of employment.
Biology
Laboratory Skills
Mathematics
Chemistry
Safety and Health at Work
Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Studies
Word Processing
Work Experience
Communications
*Subject to change
5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques
Award
Laboratory Techniques (5M3807)
Helen Kavanagh, Centre Manager
Mountrath Road,
Abbeyleix,
Co Laois.
email: abbeyleixfet@loetb.ie
Tel: 057 873 1127