Education Articles, News and Features - Further Education and PLC

An ETB (Education and Training Board) is an education authority responsible for education and training, […]

The further education system opens up some valuable options for those leaving secondary education or […]

Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses are further education programmes available to students who have completed […]

An apprenticeship is the recognised way people are trained in a craft trade or profession. […]

If you have left school without any formal qualifications, the Youthreach programme can provide you […]

The National Learning Network offers flexible training courses and support services for people who will […]

The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) is a ten level system that provides a way […]

The Student Grant Scheme is the main financial support scheme for students studying in Ireland […]

Third level education is viewed as the conventional route towards a successful career. However there […]

For those who are interested in continuing their education but have not completed or (or […]

Moate Business College provides further education – often referred to as ‘post leaving certificate’ or […]

Further Education provides internationally recognisable qualifications and excellent employment prospects. This sector comprises of education […]

Community Education refers to adult education and learning, generally outside the formal education sector, which […]

QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) is an independent State agency responsible for promoting quality and […]

Progression Routes into Higher Education The Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) gives further education learners […]

Pre-nursing courses are designed to give a solid foundation in the theory and practice of […]

With much of the focus for leaving cert students being on CAO applications, it is […]

Further Education can be described as education and training which occurs after second level schooling […]

Course Duration This is a one year, full time course running from September to May. […]

PLC or Further Education Nursing Courses can be an ideal way to enter the profession […]

Ireland Skills Live is takes place in the RDS each year. The event showcases World […]

If you have finished your secondary education in Ireland and would like to develop vocational […]

Selection Process After a candidate applies for an ESB Apprenticeship, they are usually required to undertake […]

The latest National Skills Bulletin has been published by Solas, Irelands’ further education and training […]