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Pre - University Science - Laboratory Techniques

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M3807

This one year course is designed to give students a good understanding and appreciation of the Sciences and provide for the acquisition of relevant laboratory skills. The course also provides students with the opportunity to develop relevant life and work related skills.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Crumlin
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time. Sept - May

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with at least a grade C in Ordinary level Mathematics and one Science subject at Leaving Certificate or equivalent exam, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.

Careers / Further progression

Third Level Links
Long established links with DIT and other Institutes of Technology, and with Irish Universities and British Universities. Successful graduating students currently enter third level courses in Science. The requirements for entry differ from college to college.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Apply online at www.susi.ie

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Biology (5N2746)
Chemistry (5N2747)
Microbiology (5N0737)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Laboratory Skills (5N2751)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)

Course Modules:
Biology (5N2746)
Chemistry (5N2747)
Physics (5N1460)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Laboratory Skills (5N2751)
Nutrition (5N2006)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Personal effectiveness (5N1833)

5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques

Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Laboratory Techniques – 5M3807.

Pearse College of Further Education
Clogher Road, Crumlin,
Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Email: information@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Crumlin
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider