Pre-University Primary and Post Primary Teaching
This programme is a pre-university primary teaching and post primary teaching course and is particularly aimed at those who want to pursue a career as a primary or a post primary teacher. This course is also ideally suited to mature students who are changing their career path to teaching.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 award. Applications are particularly welcome from mature applicants (those aged over 23) and from individuals who come from groups that are currently underrepresented in the teaching profession. Consideration will be given to mature applicants and to other applicants who do not meet these entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study:
In Ireland
Primary Teaching
Access Programmes
Upon successful completion of this course, students may be eligible to apply for an Initial Teacher Education Access Programme (ITE) in any of the following universities: Turn to Teaching – Primary Stream Maynooth University, Teacher Education Access Programme (TEAP) Mary Immaculate College and Tobar Access Programme Marino Institute of Education. Please refer to relevant university websites for further information and eligibility criteria.
Higher Education
Please note that while there is no direct link from a QQI Level 5 course into primary teaching in Ireland there is another well-defined route into primary teaching for graduates. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to apply for a Level 8 degree programme which is then followed by a Level 9 Professional Master of Education course (Primary teaching) which leads to a career in primary teaching. Please refer to relevant university websites for further information.
Post Primary Teaching
Upon successful completion of the course, students are eligible to apply to a range of 4-year concurrent education degree programmes through the CAO (Central Applications Office), Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) and the Mature Entry Route which lead to a post primary teacher qualification in their chosen subject areas. Please refer to relevant university websites for further information. Students are also eligible to apply to a broad range of level 8 degree programmes which is then followed by a Level 9 Professional Master of Education course in Post Primary Teaching which leads to a post primary teaching qualification.
In the United Kingdom
Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible to apply through UCAS for a range of primary and post primary teaching degree programmes in the United Kingdom. Students who successfully complete this course are eligible for entry to the Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education in the University of Sunderland. Recognition of qualifications is granted by the Teaching Council. It is subject to the fulfilment of any shortfalls including competencies in Irish that are required for registration by the Teaching Council.
In the European Union
Under EU Directives 2005/36/EC and 2013/55/EC, people who qualify as primary teachers in one EU member state are entitled to have their teaching qualifications recognised in all other EU member states. This recognition is granted by the Teaching Council. It is subject to the fulfilment of any shortfalls including competencies in Irish that are required for registration by the Teaching Council.
There are several four-year International Bachelor of Education programmes which are taught through English that graduates of this course can be considered for entry to. Upon successful completion of this course, students are eligible for entry to the International Bachelor of Education in Stenden University of Applied Sciences Netherlands.
Career Opportunities
This course is a pre-entry qualification for students who want to be a primary teacher or a post primary teacher. Given that Ireland currently has over one million people under the age of 18 and that there are current and projected teacher shortages, career prospects are excellent for both primary and post primary teacher graduates at home and abroad.
Further information
Course commences in September 2024.
€200.
*The Post Leaving Certificate Government Levy of €200 is removed since 2022.
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Cavan Institute is one.
Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further education.
See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.
3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
This scheme allows unemployed people aged over 21 to engage in education and training without losing their benefits. It applies to all courses offered at Cavan Institute and applicants must be in receipt of one of a number of social welfare supports for at least six months.
See www.vtos.ie for further details.
4. HEA Fund for Students with Disabilities
The Higher Education Authority’s “Fund for Students with Disabilities” allocates funding to further and higher education colleges for the provision of services and supports to full-time students with disabilities. Applications to the fund are made on behalf of an eligible student by Cavan Institute following an assessment.
How do I Apply?
On-line applications for the 2024/25 academic year are Open.
You can apply for your chosen Cavan Institute course online, by clicking “Apply Online” on our homepage. Please note you may apply to some Cavan Institute courses through the CAO system. (or view Application link above)
June 1st is the closing date for receipt of applications for first round offers. However, applications will be accepted and processed on courses where places are available following this date and second round offers will be made to eligible applicants who apply after that date.
About This Course
This programme is a pre-university primary teaching and post primary teaching course and is particularly aimed at those who want to pursue a career as a primary or a post primary teacher. This course is also ideally suited to mature students who are changing their career path to teaching.
The course prepares students on their educational journey in becoming caring and inspirational teachers and educators. Their pursuit of excellence in teaching, in learning and in research is the cornerstone which the holistic education of children and of adults in a changing Ireland is based upon.
This pre-university primary and post primary teaching course provides students with a diverse range of modules which optimizes their opportunities to apply for and progress to a broad range of Level 8 concurrent and non-concurrent education degree programmes in Irish universities and in universities in the UK and the EU. In so doing, students are provided with an all embracing and firm foundation upon which to start their third level qualification in primary teaching or in post primary teaching.
Students complete a two-week work placement in a primary school, in a post primary school or in an adult education, community education/workplace setting. Students also have an opportunity to visit the Gaeltacht and an opportunity to complete a two-week Erasmus + placement in an EU country. Participation in microteaching workshops and in outdoor recreation activities along with development of research and academic writing skills are key features of the course.
Concepts in Education and Training
Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
Irish
Communications
Word Processing
Work Experience
Team Working
Adventure Activities
Folklore and Ethnology
Mathematics
Spanish
Education and Training - 5M3635
Certification: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Education and Training - 5M3635
Please refer to 'Further Study' in Further Progression the section above for information on further study opportunities with this course in Ireland, UK and EU.
Please note that what follows here are some of the many progression routes available:
-Education - Home Economics + another subject - St Angela’s College, Sligo
-Post Primary Teacher - Religion + another subject - DCU
-Education, Maths & Gaeilge - Mary Immaculate (Thurles)
-Bachelor of Arts Maynooth University followed by a Level 9
-Professional Master of Education course (Primary Teaching/Post -Primary Teaching) or Professional Master of Education (Post Primary Teaching)
-BA Theology Maynooth University followed by Professional Master of Education (Primary/Post Primary Teaching)
-BA(Hons) in Primary Teaching with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) - University of Sunderland, UK
-Early Childhood Education - Marino Institute of Education
Cavan Institute,
Cathedral Road,
Cavan,
Co. Cavan.
H12 E426
email: admin@cavaninstitute.ie
Tel: +353 49 4332633