| Course Name |
Golf & Sports Management |
| Course Provider |
O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| 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 |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Course Content |
Course Aim
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and principle of the many areas of the golf industry and enable the learner to progress to further and/or higher education and training. |
| FET Code |
5M5146 - Sports, Recreation & Exercise |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
AWARD
QQI Level 5 in Sports, Recreation and Exercise
5M5146
Additional Awards:
Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Golf (PGA golf coaching)
Golf Leader Training (Special Olympics Ireland)
Golf Psychology Coaching Certificate
CGI Leaders Workshop
Child Protection in Sport
Code of Ethics |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature students are very welcome on all courses in O'Fiaich Institute of further Education and the number of mature students is rising steadily. Some mature students are eligible for VTOS scheme (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme). |
| Course Fee |
College registration Fees €200.00
Government Levy €200.00*
*Participants are exempt if they:
•are in receipt of BTEA or VTOS allowance
•Are eligible for a SUSI Grant
•Have a full Medical Card
QQI level 5 exam fee €50**
QQI level 6 exam fee €80**
**Participants are exempt if they:
•Are in receipt of BTEA or VTOS
•Have a full medical card
Some Courses have additional Fees - these are outlined accordingly. |
| Financial Support |
View www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
First round interviews take place the end of May. Second Round Interviews take place in late August. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education online (link below)
Applications for the each academic year will open from February 1st and closing date for 1st Round of interviews is early May 2017.
•Your email address and mobil...
Hide-You can apply online to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education online (link below)
Applications for the each academic year will open from February 1st and closing date for 1st Round of interviews is early May 2017.
•Your email address and mobile phone number must be CURRENT – Don’t use childish emails please.
•Garda Vetting is compulsory for all of Childcare, Nursing, Sports & Holistic Health and Wellbeing courses, know your previous addresses before you attend interview as you will be required to complete application. Please bring proof of identity.
•You will be notified by email or text about your interview, READ CAREFULLY – this outlines what you need to bring with you on the day of your interview.
•First Round Interviews take place in May
•First Round Offers are made in June
•Second Round Interviews take place in late August
•Second Round Offers are given immediately
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
PLC Courses 2017/18 begin on the 2nd Monday of September |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Modules
Sport and Recreation Studies
Exercise and Fitness
Communications
Work Experience
PGA LEVEL 1 GOLF COACHING
Business Management
Leisure Facility Administration
Nutrition
Psychology
Anatomy and Physiology
Digital Marketing |
| Entry Requirements |
This course is aimed at students who have completed the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational and mature students. An interest in Golf is essential. Final selection will be by interview. Applicants will be asked to produce a record of Golfing achievements/experience, including references, at this interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Achievement of this award will provide the learner with a level 5 QQI award and create the opportunity to continue onto further education (QQI level 6, undergraduate degree or diploma, PGA Professional) or advance to employment in the golf industry. |
| Further Enquiries |
Further Education Director,
O' Fiaich Institute of Further Education,
Tel: 042 933 1398 / 933 1402
Fax: 042 933 8054
email: info@ofi.ie
web: www.ofi.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |