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English Language & Executive Administration

PLC Post Leaving Cert
76369
Award Name FCE First Certificate in English
NFQ Classification
Awarding Body Cambridge ESOL
NFQ Level
Award Name Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
FCE First Certificate in English Cambridge ESOL
Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 6 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Whitehall
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

This programme is suitable for students who have completed an English Language programme at PET (Cambridge) or intermediate level and have completed Level 5 QQI Minor Awards in 'Spreadsheets' and 'Word Processing'.

Careers / Further progression

Progression/Employment
On successful completion of the course graduates may be eligible to apply for places in Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Students also have the option of progressing to employment.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses commence in September 2023.

€50 (Includes assessment fees). Fees may be subject to change.

PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.

Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.

VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educational attainment does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to join our programmes. Entry to all programmes is determined by interview. Mature students can participate in any of the Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes that are offered by Whitehall College, or you may choose to participate in one of our specific VTOS programmes.

What is VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.

How will it benefit me?
Prepare you to go to paid employment
Prepare you for further education opportunities
Provide you with an increased range of lifestyle options
Skills acquisition

You will also:
- Receive a small lunch allowance and may be entitled to a travel allowance depending on the distance between your home and the college

- Receive books and materials free of charge

- There is limited financial support available for childcare for those using registered childminders.

How much will it cost?
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course).

Applications are made on-line through the College website.

Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.

If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.

Course Description
Students will further develop their English Language and will develop skills to undertake a range of clerical/administrative duties in the modern office.

Students will be eligible for Level 6 QQI Business Award 6M4985 on successful completion of the course.

Business Management
Human Resource Management
English as a Second Language
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Customer Services
Professional Presentations
Work Experience

Modules may be subject to change.

Certification: University of Cambridge (ESOL) F.C.E / QQI Component Award.

Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com

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