Expand+This is the second year of a two year course designed to prepare students for a career in the leisure industry, sports coaching, or to provide a pathway to further study. This Advanced Certificate course involves practical and theoretical sport studi...

Hide-This is the second year of a two year course designed to prepare students for a career in the leisure industry, sports coaching, or to provide a pathway to further study. This Advanced Certificate course involves practical and theoretical sport studies to prepare learners for a career in sport coaching, sport development & holistic massage in the leisure sector. This innovative course provides a multidisciplinary approach to analyzing and improving your role as a sports development officer, sports coach, massage therapist and lifeguard. This course takes place primarily at the Mill campus in Croom, however some aspects of the course take place in the University of Limerick Arena where students have access to an Olympic sized swimming pool, Aerobics studio, Gymnasium & Sports halls.

Expand+There are no tuition fees payable to the college by EU nationals; however a registration charge applies to all students. Please contact the College for relevant
course details.
An additional €200 government levy applies to all students. You are exe...

Hide-There are no tuition fees payable to the college by EU nationals; however a registration charge applies to all students. Please contact the College for relevant
course details.
An additional €200 government levy applies to all students. You are exempt from this fee if you hold
1. A medical card in your own right or dependant on a medical card holder
2. Receiving a Back to Education Allowance
3. Receive VTOS
4. Receive a Student maintenance grant

QQI examination fees €50 (Level 5)
QQI examination fees €80 (Level 6)
Exam fees subject to exemption

Administration charge for this course €150

Additional course fees may apply.

Expand+MAINTENANCE GRANT SCHEME
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full time further education. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.studentfinanc...

Hide-MAINTENANCE GRANT SCHEME
The Department of Education and Skills provides a means-tested maintenance grant for learners attending full time further education. Information regarding eligibility and application details is available at www.studentfinance.ie

BACK TO EDUCATION ALLOWANCE
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) is a scheme for unemployed people, lone parents and people with disabilities who are getting certain payments from the Department of Social Protection.
The allowance can be paid to people who wish to do or take approved second or third level courses of education. BTEA is not an unemployment payment.
Participants get a standard rate of payment which is not means tested. If you are signing for unemployment credits or submitting medical certificates for illness credits, you may apply to take part in the scheme through your Social Welfare Office.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SCHEME
The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) is an educational opportunities scheme for unemployed persons which are funded by the Department of Education and Skills with assistance from the European Social Fund. This scheme gives you a second chance to go back to full time education and training. It allows you to keep your social welfare allowances while attending your full time course in the college. All applicants must be 21 years or over to qualify

Who Qualifies for VTOS?
Adults over 21 years of age and have been receiving social welfare benefits for at least 6 months (156 days).

What allowances are payable?
If eligible and accepted on the scheme, students continue to get full Social Welfare Entitlements plus course fees, some lunch and travel expenses may also be paid for.