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Careers rarely develop the way we plan them. Our career path often takes many twists and turns, with particular events, choices and people influencing our direction.

We asked Karl Curran from Insurance to give some advice for people considering this job:

Karl Curran

Associate Director

Insurance

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 Karl Curran
I would highly recommend this job but I’d say to start taking insurance exams as soon as possible and get them done while you’re young.

I’d also recommend talking to as many people in the industry to see what area of insurance you want to go into i.e. Insurer, Broker, Loss Adjuster etc. – they’re very different!
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General Learning Studies

Course Code(s):  4M2010 OFCM
QQI Award Code: 
Award:  National Framework of Qualifications level
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Course overview

Course Code 4M2010 OFCM
QQI Award Code
Award National Framework of Qualifications level

Course Description

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop the relevant knowledge, skill and competence in a broad range of personal skills which enable personal development, active citizenship and progression to further education and training and employment.

What will you Study?

Personal Development
Community Participation
Communications
Work Experience
Retail Sales
Maths
Information Technology
Motor Mechanics
Childcare
Painting
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.

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