Teaching & Education Pre-University
If you are a post-leaving cert student or a mature student interested in exploring teaching, (Primary, Post-Primary, or teaching in Further Education), as a career, then this course is for you. The course offers a diverse range of modules to enhance your understanding of the Irish Education system. It also focuses on building the key skills: communication, critical reflection, and research skills necessary for educational settings.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year
Entry Requirements
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate, or QQI L4 award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
SETU Waterford
Arts SE200
Carlow College
PC410 Arts and Humanities & PC411 English & History (Minimum H2.2 Honours bachelor’s degree is required to be eligible to progress to a PME Primary Degree)
Dublin City University
DC009 BA (Joint Honours) Humanities with Irish (subject choice does not have to be Irish but will obviously help with entry to PME) and one other subject and then complete PME – Professional Master of Education: Primary Teaching
Maynooth University
MH101 Arts followed by PME – Professional Master of Education (Primary) MH801 Early Childhood Teaching and Learning. followed by PME – Professional Master of Education (Primary)
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
There is also the option to take Leaving Certificate Irish at a Higher Level. This course also provides a wide range of subjects and provides a broad foundation in education studies which will really help prepare you for further study. You’ll find many options for progression, and many potential career pathways.
What Makes This Course Special
Explore teaching as a career
Work Experience
Many progression options
Experienced and talented staff
Detailed technical knowledge
Excellent progression routes
Exciting links and visits
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Education & Training 5M3635
Optional Honours in Leaving Certificate Irish
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Course Content
Communications
Concepts in Education and Training
Interpersonal and Group Behaviour
Work Experience
Research and Study Skills
Early Childhood Education and Play
Psychology
Children with Additional Needs
5M3635 - Education & Training
Phone: 059 913 4230 Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie