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Pre 3rd Level

Course Code(s):  5M3114
QQI Award Code:  5M3114 General Studies
Award:  National Framework of Qualifications level
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Course overview

Course Code 5M3114
QQI Award Code 5M3114 General Studies
Award National Framework of Qualifications level

Course Description

One-year full-time course providing students with an introduction to course skills and the opportunity to explore a variety of specialist modules.

What will you Study?

Research and Study Skills 5N3113
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Word Processing 5N1358

Plus four from the following:
Art Appreciation
Drawing 5N1862
Graphic Design
Social Studies 5N1370
Child Development 5N1764
Human Growth and Development 5N1297
The Internet 5N1611
Photography
Important Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands. Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.

Progression to CAO Courses

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This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

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To view additional CAO courses which this specific course may lead to, click on one of the Award Codes below:

Old FETAC Code New QQI Code
ELAXX 5M3114

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