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Welcome to cork college of fet mallow campus, a pathway for every learner..

Welcome to Cork College of FET Mallow Campus, the North Cork Campus of Cork Education and Training Board (Cork ETB). Mallow Campus also runs courses in Charleville and we have an extensive range of Evening Courses run remotely through our Nightschool.

The campus provides a broad range of courses across a range of disciplines in a truly inclusive and supportive environment. Fabulous Higher Education links coupled with an Industry Connect focus ensure that our students are given the best opportunities for a bright future. Our Campus provides all our students with Support Services, Career Clinics, Study Skills, Wellbeing workshops and much more.

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The choice of courses in both Mallow and Charleville reflects the needs of local employment, culture and innovation and campus staff will continue to reach out into the North Cork community as needs evolve. Graduates of the courses can source employment locally or can use the excellent progression links available in order to progress to Higher Education.

The campus houses a caring and supportive staff, skills based learning and facilitates excellent work placements for students during their course. We continue to put a true focus on student experience with many events throughout the year many which are student led, our Erasmus program has grown extensively and many of our students have benefited from working abroad in Malmo, Porto, Malta, Poland, etc.

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Why Cork College of FET Bishopstown Campus?

A vast range of full and part-time training programmes are available at the Cork College of FET Bishopstown Campus in our large Bishopstown facility, in the  Life Sciences Centre  in Carrigaline, in the  Westside Hospitality Centre  on the Model Farm, and in select other locations across Cork City & County.  

There is ample parking at the facilities for all learners. There are canteens in Bishopstown, Westside and Carrigaline.

We provide a wide range of training programmes, including apprenticeships,  day courses, solely online courses, courses in information technology , as well as courses for the hospitality sector. We also offer a number of business and administration courses, as well as courses in engineering, health and welfare, and beauty therapy.

The training courses we offer are recognised by leading awarding institutions, and some are also QQI certified. Where required, we supplement in-house training with contracted or community training. The majority of courses are free, and funding is available in certain circumstances. 

The Cork College of FET Bishopstown Campus operates under the Cork Education and Training Board (CETB) remit, funded by SOLAS to provide further education and training to meet the local economy’s needs.

Cork College of FET Bishopstown Campus is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund.

Community Training Centres are also co-funded by the Irish Government, the European Social Fund and the Youth Employment Initiative.

Find out what previous course participants had to say about their experience at the Cork College of FET Bishopstown Campus. 

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13 Further Education and PLC Courses in Cork

PLC Courses and Further Education

Further Education, QQI level 5 and 6 major award courses, otherwise known as Post Leaving Cert or PLC courses are offered by a wide range of state run and private institutes. Some of these courses are offered through online learning, while most are offered through the traditional classroom setting. Below is a list of subjects which categorise PLC and further education courses. Click on your area of interest below to find courses in each category.

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PLC Courses are validated by QQI (Quality & Qualifications Ireland) at levels 5 & 6 of the NFQ and offer a valid and valuable route into the workforce whilst also offering the option to continue with further study or proceed on to third level.

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Welcome to cork college of fet youghal campus, a pathway for every learner..

Welcome to our East Cork Campus provision. Youghal Campus, a Cork College of FET Campus, is a fabulous resource in the East Cork area providing a myriad of full time and part time courses up to and including Level 5. The Level 5 full time courses are run out of Morrison’s Island City Campus and are provided on the doorstep of those in East Cork. Youghal is the most easterly town in County Cork and has a unique history and natural beauty. A modern town coupled with a tangible historic character and miles of Blue Flag beaches and waterside amenities makes it a most desirable place to study.

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The choice of courses in Youghal reflects the needs of local employment, culture and innovation and campus staff will continue to reach out into the East Cork community as needs evolve. Graduates of the courses can source employment locally or can use the excellent progression links available in order to progress to Higher Education. The campus houses a caring and supportive staff, skills based learning and facilitates excellent work placements for students during their course. Students can avail of career guidance and other supports through the Morrison’s Island Campus and all students become part of a large campus community providing for a wonderfully holistic learning experience.

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Our excellent staff will be able to talk to you about the course that is right for you, whether it is to return to education to secure work or to progress to complete a degree. We are here to help!

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Before you start, you will need:

• Access to an email account
• Your PPSN number
• Your Eircode
• Your Medical Card number (if applicable)
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Further information about applying for the Tramore Road Campus

Applications are actively encouraged from the following individuals:

• Leaving Certificate school leavers (including LCVP and LCA).
• Applicants currently unemployed (some of whom may be eligible for VTOS).
• Adult or mature students wishing to return to education.
• Graduates seeking to upgrade their skills.

Applications are invited any time up to the end of August. However, it is advisable to apply before mid-August to ensure places are still available on the course. All applicants’ suitability is assessed on the merit of their application forms and by the means of a ten-to-fifteen-minute interview. Interviews will take place in May and September depending on when you apply. All late applicants should check with the college main office as quite frequently, we have places still available on some courses in September. Applications can be made using our online application form system.

Equal Opportunities:

This college is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all students. We actively take steps to ensure that all staff and students are aware of and comply with all equal opportunities legislation.

Students with disabilities:

Applicants with disabilities and special needs are welcomed at the college. If prospective students have any special requirements they should get in touch with the Guidance and Counselling services at the college. Every effort will be made to assist them. Attention has been paid to the physical structure of the college by providing ramps and lifts so that access is made as easy as possible.

International Students:

This college welcomes applications from eligible international students. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that they meet immigration and visa requirements prior to applying for a place on a course.

Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses DO NOT feature on the Interim List of Eligible Programmes www.inis.gov.ie which lists the course for which an overseas, non-EU/EEA applicant may apply for a study visa to enter the country.

Applications from citizens of EU/EEA countries are not liable for tuition fees, however other course fees apply.

To qualify for free tuition fees, you must meet criteria regarding:

• Residence, and
• Nationality and immigration status
• Course requirements

1. Residence

You must have been living in an EEA member state or Switzerland for at least 3 of the 5 years before starting your course. The members of the EEA (the European Economic Area) are the member states of the EU, along with Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

2. Nationality and Immigration

You must also fulfil one of the following 6 criteria as regards nationality and immigration status in Ireland:

• Be a citizen of an EEA member state (see above) or Switzerland or
• Have official refugee status or
• Be a family member of a refugee and have been granted permission to live in the State or
• Be a family member of an EU national and have permission to live in the State with a stamp “4EUFAM” on your residence card or
• Have been granted humanitarian leave to remain in the State or
• Have been granted permission to remain in the State by the Minister for Justice and Equality, following a determination by the Minister not to make a deportation order under Section 3 of the Immigration Act 1999.

All other international applications are subject to tuition fees of €3,653. This is additional to the standard course charges.

Applications from individuals in the process of seeking “leave to remain” are welcomed. Enquiries should be made to [email protected] . Applications from individuals in this category should note that the decision of the Irish Government to implement the EU Receptions Conditions Directive (2013/22/EU) may provide for their acceptance onto a PLC course, subject to certain conditions.

Applicants from outside of the State who are not EU/EEA citizens, should note that Post Leaving Certificate courses are not eligible to obtain a study visa to enter the state. Further details are available at www.icosirl.ie .

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All students, national and international, are required to supply a PPS number on their application form.

International students currently living in Ireland who are not in possession of such a number should apply to: The Department of Social Protection, Hanover Street, Cork. t: (021) 4806 800

The PPS number will be issued within 24 hours and confirmed within five days of writing.

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Our vision is to promote an integrated adult education service with each strand of that service contributing to a much needed educational resource within the Cork region. We adapt our range of programmes and incorporate all aspects of Adult Learning within a unified whole. This involves the merging and integration of services between Community Education, including the Back to Education Initiative, Literacy, Traveller Training, Guidance, VTOS, Upskilling and Training. The challenge is to empower individuals and to enable them to fully participate in education and training, by equipping them with the skills and knowledge required to be an active member of the learning group and thus becoming a more active and fully functioning citizen within their communities.

The Adult Education Service provides education and training from Level 1 through to Level 6, under the National Framework of Qualifications. For more information click Level 1 to Level 10 Progression (PDF) . Participants can enter at any level and progress at their own pace. Our service is committed to developing and continuing partnerships with other agencies. We have strong working relations with partners in  Cork and acknowledge the value of the “partnership approach”. We believe that this approach can achieve maximum benefits for greater numbers of clients in our area.

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• Foster an inclusive learning environment that meets the needs of people with disabilities and addresses issues of physical and curricular access.
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On 6 November 2012, the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland completed its amalgamation with HETAC, FETAC and the IUQB and a new integrated agency, Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI), was established. FETAC, HETAC and the NQAI are now dissolved. QQI is also responsible for the maintenance, development and review of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). For more information please visit the QQI website.

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Kinsale Campus

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Expressions Art Exhibition May 2024

Kinsale Campus is delighted to present ‘Expressions’, the end-of-year Art exhibition by the Art Course students. The art students look forward to welcoming you to the opening night on Thursday 2nd May at 6pm. Come for a chat over a glass of wine while enjoying some delicious nibbles provided by the Cookery Course. We hope to see you there! This exhibition runs from 7th to 17th of May. Works on display include drawings and paintings, ceramics and sculpture, and combined materials, which represent the students’ creative journey from the past academic year. The art course at Kinsale Campus is ideally suited to those who wish to up-skill in the dynamic area of Creativity. It is suitable for beginners and mature students. Come and meet us!

The Crock of Gold

A theatrical adaptation of the comic novel by James Stephens Kinsale Campus Drama Department, brings its trademark energy and creative touch to what is widely believed to be one of the greatest Comic Irish novels. Presented as a promenade performance, the audience will follow the characters through the grounds of Kinsale Campus, accompanied by live, original music, as the story develops and unfolds. Seating will be provided at each location for anyone who would prefer to sit. This lively adaptation by Ian Wild, directed by Belinda Wild, is guaranteed to be a unique experience and bring a smile to enrich a May evening.

Green Campus

Kinsale College became the first College of Further Education in Munster to achieve the An Taisce Green Campus Award. Winning the prestigious green flag is the latest in Kinsale College’s impressive list of environmental awareness credentials. It was the first college in the world to offer a course in permaculture back in 2001. Ever since then, Kinsale College has been gaining national and international recognition as a climate action hub.

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Apprenticeship combines learning in an education and training institution with work based learning in a company. Apprenticeship is a growing and exciting area of Irish Education and is a key aspect of Cork College of FET. We are proud to be part of #GenerationApprenticeship in collaboration with National Apprenticeship Office and SOLAS.

There are over 65 different apprenticeships in Ireland across 16 occupational categories:

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All craft apprenticeships follow the same structure. There are 25 different craft based apprenticeships. A craft apprenticeship last for four years and is delivered through a mix of “on the job” and “off the job” training phases. The “on the job” training phase is the name given to the time an apprentice spends with their employer, learning their craft. The “off the job” training phase is the name given to the time an apprentice spends studying in an education training institute. A craft apprenticeship is made up of seven phases- as shown in Figure 1.

The non-craft apprenticeships vary in how they are structured but all combine work based learning with learning in an educational institution.

All apprentices are registered employees, they have an employment contract and are paid a salary for the duration of their apprenticeship training. apprenticeship allows you to earn as you learn..

In Cork College of FET we offer apprenticeships in the following categories:

Construction:

Cork College of FET Bishopstown Campus runs Phase 2 of:

• Level 6 Brick and Stonelaying
• Level 6 Carpentry & Joinery
• Level 6 Plumbing

Electrical:

• Level 6 Electrical
• Level 6 Electrical Instrumentation
• Level 6 Instrumentation
• Level 6 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

Engineering:

• Level 6 Metal Fabrication
• Level 6 Pipefitting

The Level 6 Accounting Technicians Apprenticeship is run in Morrison’s Island Campus. This apprenticeship take two years to complete.

Hairdressing:

The Level 6 National Hairdressing Apprenticeship runs in Douglas Street and Mallow Campus. This apprenticeship takes three years to complete.

Hospitality and Food:

The Level 6 Commis Chef Apprenticeship and the Level 5 Craft Butchery Apprenticeship both run in Westside Hospitality Centre. Both apprenticeships take two years to complete.

The Level 6 Cybersecurity Associate Apprenticeship and the Level 6 Software Developer Associate both run in Bishopstown Campus. Both apprenticeships take two years to complete.

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Property Services:

The Level 6 Auctioneering & Property Services Apprenticeship runs in Morrison’s Island Campus. This apprenticeship takes two years to complete.

The Level 6 Sales Apprenticeship runs in Bishopstown Campus. This apprenticeship takes two years to complete .

Apprenticeship Services:

The Apprenticeship Services team is based in Bishopstown Campus and manages the registration of all apprentices and apprenticeship employers in Cork city and county.

Every apprentice and apprenticeship employer is assigned a Senior Training Advisor who  assumes specific responsibility for the provision of essential support services to registered Apprentices and Employers in Cork and acts as an Authorised Officer in accordance with these rules. The Senior Training Advisor ensures that each registered apprentice is supported by their employer in their on the job training. Before an apprentice is registered they visit the employer to ensure they can provide the apprentice with the work based learning activities needed for their apprenticeship.

For more information, contact the Apprenticeship Services Team in our Bishopstown Campus. Email: [email protected]

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