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St. Jarlath's Vocational School, Mountbellew, has provided education in the area at both Second and Adult Education since 1932. The School's mission statement is to encourage the students to reach their full potential in a caring and learning environment. The Post Leaving Certificate Courses (P.L.C.s) being offered at this school are designed to help students gain skills and enhance their employment potential.
The courses on offer; Childcare/Classroom Assistant, Healthcare Support/Classroom Assistant and Information Technology/ECDL are to be highly recommended.
I take this opportunity to invite all interested in the courses on offer, to visit the school and to speak with the P.L.C Co-Ordinator Maire Mannion.or the Principal Mattie Kilroy for further information on the courses. A committed and highly experienced staff look forward to working on this PLC venture and will provide hands-on training, individual attention and guidance.
Courses
- Childcare Studies with Classroom Assistant
AWARDS
FETAC Level 2 Childcare,
OCR Level 2 Certificate in supporting teaching and learning.
- Information Technology including ECDL
AWARDS
FETAC Level 2 Information Technology,
ECDL.
- Healthcare Support and Classroom Assistant Training
AWARDS
FETAC Level 2 Healthcare Support,
OCR Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning.
- Leaving Certificate/PLC Combination
Opportunity to Repeat a Leaving Certificate Subject in Conjunction with the PLC course.
Childcare Studies with Classroom Assistant
This course is designed for people who are interested in working with young children in a variety of settings, including nurseries, crèches, and schools. Many schools now employ a classroom assistant and, on completion of the course, students are qualified to take up such a position.
Course Content:
- Caring for children
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Learning
- Working in Childcare
- Caring for children with Special Needs
- The Internet
- Computer Skills - Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Database
- Communications
- Work Experience
Duration: 1 year
- Courses are of a one year duration (from September – May) and available free of charge.
- Post Leaving Cert Grants may be available.
Suitable for
- Those who wish to continue their education or to Return to Learning (Co. Council)/workforce after a number of years.
- Those who wish to access third level education via a FETAC Award.
- Those who wish to develop new skills.
Overview of Service / Programmes & Certification Offered:
Including all classes available i.e. Night Classes, PLC's, B.T.E.I, Literacy etc.
Day School, P.L.C. and Adult Education.
Target Group:
Day Students, Mature Students
Resources & Expertise Available:
The school has excellent modernised facilities and dedicated staff.
Times / months available:
September for PLC and Day Students and January for Adult Education. However request classes in any topic in Adult Education can be entertained at any time.
Maintenance Grants
Applicants for P.L.C. courses may qualify for maintenance grants subject to the usual means testing. To apply for a maintenance grant, contact your local Vocational Education Committee. (Co. Galway V.E.C. – 091-874260)
Certification and Assessment
Students are prepared for the assessment and certification requirements of FETAC Level 5 (Department of Education & Science)
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