Expand+What is the workplace skills course?
This is an introductory skills course that gives time for students to settle into the college, and to work on their personal development and career options. It also gives students the opportunity to work on Engli...

Hide-What is the workplace skills course?
This is an introductory skills course that gives time for students to settle into the college, and to work on their personal development and career options. It also gives students the opportunity to work on English, Maths and basic computer skills. It gives the learner a great opportunity to work on skills for employment or progress to a full level 5 course leading to employment or higher education. The course is delivered through small classes, some individual tuition and a wide range of creative activities and discussion groups. Students are facilitated in sampling the vocational courses in the college, in applying for courses elsewhere, or seeking jobs in open employment.

Expand+The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and...

Hide-The college welcomes adults over 23 who wish to return to education and who wish to retrain in new skills and technologies. A meeting is arranged before the academic year starts, this gives the student an opportunity to meet other mature students and to become familiar with the college.

We also organise lunchtime meetings and refreshments for mature students on a regular basis.
A special study skills seminar is run for mature students in the first few weeks of college. Mature students are encouraged to attend these once-off meetings even if it means missing class as they will help students to adjust to college life. Students are encouraged to visit the student support office regularly.

Expand+Maintenance Grants
Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does...

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Students who are entering an approved full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2017/2018 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does not cover the cost of registration or examination fees. It is a maintenance grant paid each month directly into the student’s bank account.

Students apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant at www.susi.ie. It is not necessary for students to know the exact course they will be attending in September in order to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant. The initial decision regarding the grant is based solely on income. The PLC Maintenance Grant is a means tested grant. This involves an assessment of the earnings in the family (parents and candidate). Students over 23 years of age in the year of entry to the course who are living outside the family home will be assessed on their income and that of their spouse (if applicable).

Please check with the following web addresses for the final dates for grant applications.
All information on www.studentfinance.ie or on www.susi.ie

Expand+Career Opportunities
This course provides essential career skills that relate to a range of employment opportunities. The certificate awarded to successful candidates will enhance the prospects of getting employment in a range of areas including tho...

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This course provides essential career skills that relate to a range of employment opportunities. The certificate awarded to successful candidates will enhance the prospects of getting employment in a range of areas including those in which they receive their work experience. For those students who wish to continue their education there are many options. Students who achieve the QQI Level 4 Certificate in General learning or Employment Skills can proceed to any Level 5 Certificate in Dunboyne College or similar institutions.