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Environmental Science

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M3807

This full-time one-year programme will be of interest to those wishing to work or pursue further study in Environmental Science.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Tullamore
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

One year – September 2026 to May 2027.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment. Garda Vetting may also be required, depending on work placement setting.

Careers / Further progression

Links to 3rd Level: View links to Third level via course Web Page link below.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 01/09/2026. End Date: 14/05/2027.

€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee. Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.

There is detailed information on the range of grants and funds for students in further education on the website www.studentfinance.ie

Apply via "Application Weblink" above. This link will bring you directly to the Fetch course application portal.

This full-time one-year programme will be of interest to those wishing to work or pursue further study in Environmental Science. Career areas include waste management, renewable energy, nature conservation, and numerous areas within the environmental sector. The core science modules open up many routes for further study in general science areas as well as other sustainable areas.

Award Title: QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques 5M3807.

Modules:
Biology
Chemistry
Laboratory Skills
Mathematics
Environmental Studies
Safety and Health at Work
Communications
Work Experience
Soil Science and Growing Media

Modules are subject to change.

5M3807 - Laboratory Techniques

For further information, please Elaine on 057 9349424 or email: tullamore@loetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Tullamore
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider