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FLYING THE COOP Eleanor Uí Chatháin, Guidance Counsellor

FURTHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING Non CAO Options New Points Scheme INFORMATION CAO PLC HEAR, DARE and SUSI

NATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF QUALIFICATIONS

EUROPEAN QUALIFICATIONS FRAMEWORK

NON CAO OPTIONS QQI (formerly FETAC) Level 5/6 courses (PLC’s) Apprenticeships/SOLAS Training

COLLEGES OF FURTHER EDUCATION What is a PLC course: Usually one year in duration Preparation for employment Specific to a discipline and gives vocational, personal, and general skills Includes work placement Provides access to third level Cost: No tuition fees* Grant available by SUSI * Application fee in some Colleges and cost associated with some courses.

QQI PROGRESSION ROUTES – FURTHER EDUCATION (PLC) QQI LEVEL 5 OR 6  There are 40 HEI’s offering places to QQI applicants  Scheme 1 (Linked Courses) Specific QQI level 5 and 6 courses are linked to reserved places on specific higher education programmes  Scheme 2 (Common Award System Points – CAS Points) Most courses are open to students to apply for through the CAO process, having completed a level 5 or level 6 course. Students can achieve up to 390 CAS points from their QQI level 5/6 course to compete for entry alongside the other Leaving Cert applicants (this is calculated on their best 8 QQI modules).

SOLAS (FÁS) APPRENTICESHIPS/ TRAINING COURSES  Apprenticeship is a method by which a person works for an employer in a chosen sector and learns the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes for a traditional or an occupational trade  Follow a specific course of training and undergo a series of assessments (blended learning)  Entry requirements: aged 16 and 5 passes in JC (minimum)  Sponsorship: must be obtained with a registered employer  Training: approximately 4yrs duration, 7 phases of training  Training allowances paid for duration of training  SOLAS currently offer in excess of 20 standard based apprenticeships (this number is due to increase)  Qualification: Level 6 (NFQ)

TEAGASC AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE, EQUINE, FORESTRY Offers various education and training courses within the NFQ Further Education Training courses:  QQI Level 5/6  Entry through 8 Ag Colleges and at Local Teagasc Centres Nationwide  Courses can be taken fulltime/ part-time Higher Education Links Scheme: This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA  Holders of QQI awards can apply for a quota number of higher education courses  Apply through CAO Third Level courses:  Entry through CAO  Courses taken at Institutes of Technologies and UCD Further information: www.teagasc.ie

ELEANOR UÍ CHATHÁIN, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.

UCAS FEES: (NO UPDATE POST-BREXIT) Domicile of Location of Institution Student England Scotland Wales NI England Up to 9K Up to 9K Up to 9K Up to 9K Scotland Up to 9K No fee Up to 9K Up to 9K Wales Up to 9K Up to 9K Up to 9K Up to 9K NI Up to 9K Up to 9K Up to 9K Up to £3465.00 EU Up to 9K No fee Up to 9K Up to £3465.00 Other Variable Variable Variable Variable International https://careersportal.ie/ed_training/study_abroad.php?parent=16&ed_sub_cat_id=30

TWO TYPES OF OFFERS Unconditional offers Conditional Offers An unconditional offer means A conditional offer means that you have met all the entry that they will offer you a requirements and the university place if you meet certain or college is happy to accept conditions, which are you. usually based on your exams. Students can apply for up to 5 courses through UCAS*

Many Degree programmes in Europe are taught in English

WHAT CAN YOU STUDY IN EUROPE? [THROUGH ENGLISH] - Biosciences -Life Sciences - Media & Entertainment Management - Business/Management - Medicine - Digital Media/Gaming - Performing Arts - Physiotherapy - Engineering - Psychology - Environmental Science - Sports Management - Hospitality & Tourism - Veterinary Science - International Law -And more - International Relations/Politics www.eunicas.ie - IT & Software

NEW CAO POINTS SYSTEM Higher Level % Ordinary Level H1 100 90 – 100 O1 56 H2 88 80 – 89 O2 46 H3 77 70 – 79 O3 37 H4 66 60 – 69 O4 28 H5 56 50 – 59 O5 20 H6 46 40 – 49 O6 12 H7 37 30 – 39 O7 0 H8 0 0 – 29 O8 0 25 bonus points will continue to be awarded for Higher Level Mathematics for H6 and above. LCVP Points Distinction: 80 – 100% – 66 points Merit: 65 – 79% – 46 points Pass: 50 -64% – 28 points

CAO Application Process Cost of 3 rd level education ELEANOR UÍ CHATHÁIN, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.

It is the APPLICANT’S choice It is the APPLICANT’S responsibility It is the APPLICANT’S decision NOT the Guidance Counsellor NOT parents NOT friends Applicants should share their career research with you to WHOSE DECISION ensure good communication. Financial considerations of their preferred destinations IS IT? need to be communicated clearly.

CAO – GENERAL INFORMATION  Centralised application system for all Paper Application Fee Closing Date Irish 3 rd level institutions, including a 1 st February Normal €45 small number of fee-paying colleges. (5.15pm)  Every applicant has received a CAO Handbook. It is their responsibility to 1 st May Late €60 READ the handbook. It contains vital (5.15pm) information. Online Application Fee Timeframe 5 th November - 20 Early Discounted €30 January (5.15pm) No Fee 6 th May – 1 st July Change of Mind (5.15pm)

CAO HANDBOOK • The handbook DOES NOT provide any information on courses. • Each student must research their course choices by studying: • Matriculation, Course and Points Requirements • Course Content • Number of lecture hours on course • Qualification • Opportunities for postgraduate study or employment • Accommodation, scholarships, clubs and societies etc… • This research should be compiled in their online Reach+ Career Portfolio and UPDATED REGULARLY.

CAO CAO courses are applied for on 2 separate lists on a single form on www.cao.ie Level 6 & 7 Courses Level 8 Courses Ordinary Degrees (7) Higher Honours Degrees (8) Certificates (6) Up to 10 Course Choices Up to 10 Course Choices Whether and applicant applies for 1 or 20 courses – same fee. ◼ The courses are clearly labelled in the CAO Handbook, i.e. Level 6, 7 or 8. ◼ N.B. – Care must be taken with courses marked ‘ Restricted’ . These courses cannot normally be ◼ applied for after February 1 st due to extra assessments required. ELEANOR UÍ CHATHÁIN, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.

WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY INTO THIRD LEVEL? (MATRICULATION) 1. The College (or Basic) Requirements . *5 O6 in Leaving Certificate for CFE’s and Level 6 and 7’s *6 subjects (2 at H5 and 4 at H7/O6) for most Level 8’s 2. The Faculty (or Course) Requirements *e.g. H5 in Irish for Primary Teaching, H5 in Maths for some Engineering 3. Points *Best six subjects in one sitting of the Leaving Certificate

Leaving Certificate 13 Applicants 5 Available Places

Leaving Certificate 551 400 483 325 197 510 294 325 400 483 510 551

325 was the lowest points to gain entry If a place is not accepted ... 551 400 483 325 197 510 294 325 400 483 510 551

320 was the lowest points to gain entry If a place is not accepted it goes to the next in line 294 is now the lowest points to gain entry 551 400 483 325 197 510 294 325 400 294 510 551

COURSE 1 COURSE 2 OFFER 1 COURSE 3 COURSE 4 NO LONGER COURSE 5 CONSIDERED COURSE 6 COURSE 7 COURSE 8 COURSE 9 COURSE 10

Order of Preference 1 Dream Courses 2 3 Genuine 4 Order of Preference 5 Realistic Courses 6 7 8 9 Safety Net 10 ELEANOR UÍ CHATHÁIN, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.

CAO LANGUAGE EXEMPTIONS • Students with Irish and/or Language exemption. • If applying for an NUI college must fill out an exemption form and contact the CAO to inform them. • If applying for TCD must fill in a language waiver form and contact the CAO to inform them. • Both these forms are available online.

AFTER COMPLETING THE CAO APPLICATION Receive CAO number and Statement of Course Choices. ⚫ Receive Statement of Application Record. ⚫ Some students may be asked to attend extra assessments. ⚫ Change of Mind facility becomes available (May 6 th ) ⚫ Leaving Cert. Results are sent to CAO. ⚫ Places are allocated and offered by post and online (August) ⚫ Students accept, reject or defer offered places. ⚫ Further rounds of offers are made until all course places are filled. ⚫ ELEANOR UÍ CHATHÁIN, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland) General College Supports ELEANOR UÍ CHATHÁIN, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR.

Detailed information on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie Student grants are divided into 2 classes – maintenance grants and fee grants Maintenance = day to day cost of living Fee = college fees ELEANOR UÍ CHATHÁIN, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR

Students doing Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses do not get fee grants, but if you qualify for a maintenance grant you will be exempt from the PLC participant contribution. ELEANOR UÍ CHATHÁIN, GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR