Expand+A participant contribution charge of €200 has been introduced by the Department of Education and Skills and applies to all learners who enrol on an approved Further Education / Post Leaving Certificate Programme. Eligible participants on PLC courses ...

Hide-A participant contribution charge of €200 has been introduced by the Department of Education and Skills and applies to all learners who enrol on an approved Further Education / Post Leaving Certificate Programme. Eligible participants on PLC courses of more than one year's duration must pay the contribution for each year of that course.

The following categories of participant are exempt from paying the contribution:

Full medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children;

Those who are eligible under the student grant scheme;

Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme (VTOS) allowances.

Student Service Charge
A student service charge will also apply. Details of this charge is available from Schools / Colleges / Centres directly. This fee contributes to administration costs and services to learners.

Programme Costs:
Students should budget for the cost of examinations, textbooks and materials. These costs may vary from course to course. Specific information regarding costs in respect of individual courses is available from Schools / Colleges / Centres directly.

Expand+Learners attending Further Education / Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payments of grants is subject to attendance in accordance with...

Hide-Learners attending Further Education / Post Leaving Certificate programmes may apply to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

These grants are means-tested and payable monthly. Payments of grants is subject to attendance in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills regulations.

Applications for maintenance grants can be made online through www.studentfinance.ie

It is advisable to make application for a Grant on time and in the manner requested. All requested supporting documentation must also be provided.

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Word Processing
Information and Administration
Communications
Information Technology Skills
Computer Applications
Audio Transcription
Work Experience
Bookkeeping (Manual & Computerised)
Payroll (Manual & Computer...

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Word Processing
Information and Administration
Communications
Information Technology Skills
Computer Applications
Audio Transcription
Work Experience
Bookkeeping (Manual & Computerised)
Payroll (Manual & Computerised)
Customer Service

Work Experience
Work experience is an integral part of all Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) courses offered by County Kilkenny VEC. Students are encouraged to select work placements that match their career needs.

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The Higher Education Link Scheme enables students who achieve the required standard in FETAC (QQI) Level 5 or Level 6 to apply for courses in Higher Education Institutions. Under the scheme a number of places are reserved by Higher Edu...

Hide-Progression:
The Higher Education Link Scheme enables students who achieve the required standard in FETAC (QQI) Level 5 or Level 6 to apply for courses in Higher Education Institutions. Under the scheme a number of places are reserved by Higher Education Institutions for FETAC (QQI) applicants for entry to arrange of third Level courses.

There are a number of courses with specific module requirements - for information contact the Admissions Office of the particular Higher Education Institution.