Short-Term Course

(over 21 years of age)

DURATION
Two Courses:
12 week course (March - May)
5 week course (June)

INTRODUCTION

The course aims to provide participants, especially those out of education for a while, with the encouragement and skills to consider returning to full-time education.

You can choose from a range of options and decide if you would like to take any one of them as a full-time course in the future.

SPECIAL FEATURES

Study skills and access to career guidance support are essential elements of the programme. Tutors are highly trained in helping the adult returner. There is no exam pressure. Tours/field trips are organised.

MAIN AREAS OF STUDY

CORE SUBJECTS:

• English
• Computers
• Career Guidance

OPTIONS MAY INCLUDE

• Art, Craft and Design
• Arts Administration
• Business Administration
• Carpentry/Furniture Design
• Legal Studies
• Electronics
• Performing Arts - Drama
• Tourism and Heritage Management
• Music, Management and Sound
• Food Science
• Everyday Science

FURTHER EDUCATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES

Access (based on interview) to full-time courses at Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa and other educational institutes.

CERTIFICATION

On satisfactory completion of the course, students receive a college certificate.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Mature students (over 21 years of age). No formal education levels are required. Courses are especially suited to people eligible for the Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (See page 5)

COURSE DIRECTOR

- Mary Scriven