Education and Training options beyond Leaving Certificate - Guidance Dept: Portumna Community School January 2021

Education and
Training options
beyond Leaving
Certificate

Guidance Dept:
Portumna Community School
January 2021

Meeting Overview and Protocols

• Education and Training Options
• Student engagement in the current context
• LC 2021 updates and a return to school
• Remote Learning & Teaching Plan
•Q&A

The Process of Progression Planning

• Independent research
• School supports
• Family and peer discussion
• Motivation, attainment, goals, aptitude/skills, personality,
  personal circumstances ….
• Career pathway planning
• Understanding the system www.cao.ie

Pathways to Qualifications

Must consider                     NFQ 1-10 Levels
1. The National Framework
   of Qualifications (NFQ)
   www.nfq.ie
2. Appropriate Level on the NFQ

Ed & Training
Options
• Today's jobs didn't exist 10 years ago
• Further education and training beyond second level are
critical for employability

Higher Education- CAO
Key Dates: L6- L10 NFQ
• Apply online from 5th November- 1st February, 2021
• Application fee- up to 45 euro
• Must include restricted application courses on course list
  by 1st February ( includes HPAT Registration for
  Medicine)
• Tick HEAR/ DARE on CAO form by 1st February, 2021 if
  eligible
• Complete online HEAR/ DARE form by 1st March, 2021
• Send in all supporting documentation for HEAR/ DARE
  15th March, 2021

Higher Education- CAO
Key Dates

• April/ May: online entrance tests/ auditions etc
• Late application closing date: 1st May, 2021
• 5th May- 1st July: Free online Change of Mind

Key points to completing CAO Application
Form

• Order of preference is essential
• Two applications on one form- apply for up to 10 x L8: up to 10 x L6/L7
• Fully research all your course choices
• Restricted application courses must be applied for by 1st February
• Apply to HEAR and DARE if eligible

Check out available scholarships
              for various colleges https://careersportal.ie/scholarship
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              2Freachadmin%2Freachplus%2Fhome%2Findex.php&us
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Key points
to
completing    Change of mind available from May 5th.

CAO
Application
              Susi grant available for 3rd for third level courses at
              State Colleges and Universities but NOT
              private colleges https://susi.ie/

Further Information

www.cao.ie            www.careersportal.ie

Further Information

www.qualifax.ie       www.susi.ie

Further Information

www.hpat.ie           www.gradireland.ie

Further Information

www.accesscollege.ie   Scholarships
                       • https://careersportal.ie/scholars
                         hips/index.php?community=gui
                         dance%2Breach&current=%2Fn
                         ode%2F1&userid=166264&toke
                         n=636470

PLC Sector: L5-6 NFQ

What is a PLC course:                Cost:

• Usually, one year in duration      • Government Levy 200 euro-
• Preparation for employment           exempt with a medical card
• Are specific to a discipline and   • Other course costs may be charged
  give vocational, personal, and     • Grant available through SUSI-
  general skills
                                       see www.susi.ie for reckonable
• Include work placement (2-4          income limits
  weeks)
• Provide access to third level

PLC SECTOR

Application:                         Certification:

•   Direct to college: check         •   Awarding body: FETAC (NFQ
    entry requirements and closing       5/6)
    dates                            •   www.fetac.ie
•   www.fetchcourses.ie
•   Interview

Susi Grant Authority- www.susi.ie

Grant Thresholds and Awards

                              • Go to
                                https://susi.ie/quick-
                                links/grant-thresholds-
                                and-awards/ where you
                                will see the awards for the
                                following courses

• Early application is advisable- Opening date of
                application for 2021 TBC
Application   • Apply at https://susi.ie/grant-process/- click on
Process         relevant link

What is an apprenticeship?

An Apprenticeship is a Programme of:

➢ Structured Education and Training

❖Alternates Learning in the Workplace

❖With Learning in an Education or Training Centre

What is an apprenticeship?

            A dual system,
       A blended combination of

 On-the-Job Employer-Based Training

                 and

        Off-the-Job Training

Benefits of an Apprenticeship

•   Over 50 Apprenticeships to choose from
•   Earn while you learn
•   Trained by industry professionals
•   Track record and work experience
•   Job ready qualifications
•   Excellent career
    progression

Types of Apprenticeship

    …and many more in development

Key Features of
                                                    an Apprenticeship
•   Industry-led
•   Leads to Levels 5–10 on the NFQ
•   Between 2–4 years in duration
•   Minimum 50% on-the-job learning
•   Flexible delivery – online, blended, off-the-job learning in increments/blocks
•   The State funds off-the-job learning
•   Apprentices are employed under a formal contract of apprenticeship
•   The apprentice is paid for the duration of the apprenticeship*

               *On apprenticeships in place prior to 2016 the State pays a training allowance to apprentices during off -the-job phases of their apprenticeship.

Earn As You Learn

• Paid for duration of apprenticeship
• Varies by industry
• Payment is set by industry
• More information at www.apprenticeship.ie

Entry Requirements/ Vacancies

• Sponsorship/Gain employment with an approved employer
• Educational and age criteria vary depending on apprenticeship.
  Check www.apprenticeship.ie for entry requirements
• Vacancies advertised on-line www.apprenticeship.ie
  www.irishjobs.ie; www.indeed.ie
• Through word of mouth
• National recruitment drives eg Defence Forces/ ESB etc

The Agriculture and Food Development Authority – is
          the national body providing integrated research,
TEAGASC
          advisory and training services to the agriculture and
          food industry and rural communities.

Further Education
Courses
Colleges include:
• Gurteen
• Clonakilty
• Pallaskenry
• Ballyhaise
• Mountbellow
• Botanical Gardens
• Kildalton

Higher
Education
Courses-
Apply
through CAO

Higher Education Courses-
Apply through CAO

Application to        • Online at www.teagasc.ie

Teagasc for Further   • Application closing date 30th June 2021
Education
L5 Courses Include

Teagasc Maintenance Grant

Education
and Training
Course
Charges

PCS Contact Details

• Ms. Denise Lyons - Guidance Counsellor
dlyons@portumnacs.ie
• Mr. McClearn - Principal
principal@portumnacs.ie
• Ms. Shanahan Dunne – Deputy Principal
edunne@portumnacs.ie
• Ms. Murtagh – Year Head
nmurtagh@portumnacs.ie
• Ms. Dunne Chaplain
bdunne@portumnacs.ie

Conclusion

• Education and Training Options (progression planning)
• Student Engagement (school work and study) in the current
  context
• Remote Learning & Teaching Plan
• Return to school LC 2021 updates and a (SEC)
• Presentation is available via the school website
• Q&A