| Course Name |
Sports Recreation & Exercise |
| Course Provider |
Muinebheag Vocational School |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Kilkenny & Carlow ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5146 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
| Certificate |
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First Aid |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Muinebheag |
| Course Content |
This course is designed for those students wishing to pursue a career in the sports / leisure / recreation industry. Muinebheag Vocational School has a newly developed state of the art on-campus sports facility where much of the course is delivered. |
| FET Code |
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise |
| Duration |
1 Year |
| Comment |
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sport, Recreation & Exercise (5M5146)
Garda Vetting:
Garda Vetting is a requirement on this course. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+Additional Fees:
Students will be required to pay a fee for completion of the Occupational First Aid module.
Fees:
Students must pay a non-refundable registration fee of €50 when applying for any of our PLC courses. This fee must accompany the a...
Hide-Additional Fees:
Students will be required to pay a fee for completion of the Occupational First Aid module.
Fees:
Students must pay a non-refundable registration fee of €50 when applying for any of our PLC courses. This fee must accompany the application form.
Department of Education PLC Levy Fee – An additional fee of €200 must be paid to the Department of Education & Skills. Payment to be made payable to Muine Bheag Vocational School on the first day of attendance.
Payment to be made payable to Muine Bheag Vocational School on the first day of attendance.
QQI Examination Fees - payable in January 2015.
» Level 5 Full Award - €50 Level 5 Component Award - €20
» Level 6 Full Award - €80 Level 6 Component Award - €20
The following exemptions to QQI exam fees and the Government PLC Levy apply:
Government PLC Levy Medical Card Exempt Grant Exempt BTEA Exempt VTOS Exempt
QQI Exam Fees Medical Card Exempt - - VTOS Exempt
To avail of an exemption you will have to provide relevant documentation. This documentation must not be out of date. E.g. medical card holders should apply for an interim letter from the HSE if their medical card has expired or is about to expire.
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| Financial Support |
Grants:
Means-tested Student Maintenance Grants are available to qualifying learners. All new applications have to be made online to a single awarding authority, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI), through www.studentfinance.ie. |
| Interview |
Applicants may be interviewed for places on courses. |
| Application Date |
All completed applications must be submitted to the school before mid September when the courses commence. Students are advised to apply early as places on courses will be limited. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content*:
Sports & Recreational Studies
Exercise and Fitness
Nutrition
Communications
Anatomy and Physiology
Work Experience
Safety & Health at Work
*Please note that modules are subject to change. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Opportunities:
Students who qualify in this area can pursue careers in the following areas: Gym/Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Sports Development Officer, Sports Retail Management etc.
Further Studies:
QQI graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology for follow-on courses. |
| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 059 972 1335
Fax: 059 972 1299
Email: muinebheagvs@eircom.net
www.muinebheagvocationalschool.ie |
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