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Leagan Gaeilge - Irish Version County Donegal VEC organises and delivers a wide variety of courses throughout the County COURSE SEARCH: Search our Course Database here Course Information
- General Course Information
- PLC Courses
- Qualifications
- Progression
- Adult & Further Education Programmes
- School/College Programmes
General Course Information for Night / Day Class Students - Classes to be commenced on week beginning during third week in September unless otherwise stated.
- All courses are eight weeks duration unless otherwise stated.
- Students under 18 years of age are not allowed into evening courses.
- To keep fees to a minimum, students may be asked to supply their own materials.
- There are minimum numbers required before classes can be formed and classes may be cancelled if this minimum number is not reached by the end of enrolment. On some courses it will be necessary to limit the number of places.
- Refunds can only be issued if a class is cancelled and can only be made by the County Donegal VEC after the commencement of classes.
- Transfer from one course to another is at the discretion of the Director of Adult Education.
- The times and duration of courses may vary from those advertised at the discretion of the Director of Adult Education/Adult Education Officer.
- Please note that neither the County Donegal VEC nor the centre/school/college authorities are responsible for any loss or damage to student’s property while attending courses.
- Co Donegal VEC reserves the right of admission and reserves the right of refund.
- In the interest of public health and safety as directed by legislation, smoking is prohibited within the school/college/centre building.
- All fees must accompany enrolments and payment may be made by cheque or cash.
- Each student is responsible for knowing the content of the course chosen.
- All courses will be filled on a first come first served basis.
- Occasionally, due to circumstances beyond our control, it is necessary to cancel a class at short notice. Please ensure that on enrolment a telephone number is provided for you so that any inconvenience is minimised.
- Persons qualifying for the €35 reduction in course fee per term can only enrol on one County Donegal VEC course per term at the reduced fee. Satisfactory evidence must be supplied to qualify for reduction.
Post Leaving Certificate Programme (PLC) <<Top | What is PLC? | The PLC programme is a full time vocational preparation and training programme that offers young people and adults to bridge the gap between school and work. The programme runs over one or two years depending on the course and offers specific vocational training alongside the development of the general skills necessary in all jobs. | | Who can take part in PLC programmes? | The PLC programme is open to young people and adults with a Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational or Leaving Certificate Applied qualifications. Applications from adults with no formal qualifications are also welcome. | | What courses are available in PLC? | A wide range of courses are available through our second level schools/colleges | | What will a PLC course cost? | PLC courses are free but examination fees may apply. | | Will I be paid while attending a PLC course? | No, but maintenance grants may be available for eligible PLC courses, subject to satisfying its terms and conditions. You may also be eligible to retain certain social welfare payments under the Back to Education Allowance. |
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Certification and Progression
What is the National Framework of Qualifications?
The National Framework of Qualifications is a framework for all qualifications in Ireland. It is a structure and has ten levels. For each level, a range of standards and knowledge, skill and competence have been determined. These standards define what needs to be achieved to gain awards at each level. 
What is the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)?
This is a national body which was set up under the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland to validate and certify further education programmes and set and maintain standards on all further education courses. FETAC awards will occupy levels 1-6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This framework brings clarity to the further education and training sector and makes it simple to compare and understand the different awards available. Further information on FETAC is available on their website at www.fetac.ie. What is a FETAC Module? A module is a statement of the standard to be achieved to gain a FETAC award. Credit is awarded for each module successfully completed. Modules with Donegal VEC can be taken at levels 1-5. A record of achievement will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete one or more modules. Module credits can be accumulated over a period of time. What is a FETAC Certificate? With Donegal VEC, certificates can be taken at levels 1-5. Each certificate consists of 8 modules. Contact your course organiser for further details on individual programmes. What is the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)?<!--[endif]--> HETAC is the qualifications awarding body for third-level education and training institutions outside the university sector other than the Dublin Institute of Technology and it occupies levels 6-10 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
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Progression Opportunities Many people who have completed programmes with Donega1 VEC have progressed onto further education, training and employment. Progression can be made within Levels 1-5 with Donegal VEC. For example, Learning for Living offers FETAC at Levels 1-3. Someone achieving FETAC Level 3 with the Learning for Living Programme would have the opportunity to progress onto a BTEI or VTOS programme at Levels 4 or 5. Those achieving accreditation at Level 5, would have the opportunity to progress onto local Institutes of Technology in Letterkenny or Sligo, or other Higher Education institutions through the Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS – see below). Alternatively, opportunities may be available for progression to Further Education in Northern Ireland. For a confidential discussion on your individual progression options, please talk to the Adult Guidance Service or your programme coordinator.
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) The Higher Education Links Scheme facilitates the transfer of students who have achieved a FETAC Level II Certificate to Third Level Colleges throughout the country. There are approximately 2000 places available in over 250 colleges on this Scheme. This transfer is based solely on the results of your FETAC Course. - Participating Higher Education Institutions
- Athlone Institute of Technology
- Institute of Technology Blanchardstown
- Institute of Technology Carlow
- Cork Institute of Technology
- Dublin Institute of Technology
- Dundalk Institute of Technology
- Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology
- Tipperary Rural and Business Development Institute
- Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology
- Letterkenny Institute of Technology
- Limerick Institute of Technology
- National College of Ireland
- Institute of Technology Sligo
- Institute of Technology Tallaght
- Institute of Technology Tralee
- Waterford Institute of Technology
- NUI Cork
- St.Patricks College Carlow
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