Post Leaving Certificate Course (PLC)
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 Click HERE to view PLC Courses for September 2008


Wexford Vocational College is dedicated to the pursuit of excellence through the provision of academic and vocational educational programmes.
The College is committed to ensuring that its students are afforded the opportunity to develop their full potential in a professional and caring environment.

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What is a PLC ?
A PLC is a one-year course of study certified by FETAC - the Further Education and Training Awards Council, which is the national academic body for PLC awards. All PLC courses are of a Level 5 standard.
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Why should I take a PLC course
The successful completion of a PLC
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Significantly increase your prospects in the employment market.
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Allow you extra points for third level education through the Higher
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Develop your latent talents.
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Encourage you to start up your own business.
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Give you new life skills.

Waterford Institute of Technology W.I.T.
Our College has Waterford Institute Access Courses.


People Newspapers/TSB Sportstar of the Year
Larry O'Gorman, past pupil,
Tracey Piggott, presenting,
Elaine Dowdall, Staff, and Sean Collier, past pupil

We offer access to Degree courses.
We offer Degree Foundation Year courses.

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Microsoft (M.O.U.S.)
We are a designated centre for Microsoft Examinations.
We offer subjects and examinations in Microsoft Office Systems (M.O.U.S.)

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How do I achieve a certificate ?
By successfully completing 8 modules as pass, merit and distinction level.
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5 Vocational Modules

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1 General Studies Module
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1 Work Experience Module
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1
Communications Module
Can I get a 3rd Level Grant ?
YES. Eligible PLC students are grant-aided by County Wexford Vocational Educational Committee. Details are available from County Wexford VEC, Iberius House, Common Quay Street, Wexford.  Telephone 053 9123799
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How do I decide ?
Why not come and visit us in our modern surroundings and discuss the courses on offer.
Contact the College office, Principal, Deputy Principal or Guidance Teacher.

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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with five passes
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Leaving Certificate applied
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Mature students (over 23 years) with or without Leaving Certificate.
Entry to some courses will also be subject to interview.
If in doubt about your eligibility please contact us.
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Repeat Leaving Certificate Subjects
Selected Leaving Certificate subjects may be offered in conjunction with PLC courses subjects to approval by the Principal.
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ECDL
The College is a registered centre for European Computer Driving Licence examinations.
All PLC Information Technology and Business students are offered this course in conjunction with the FETAC course.

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FEES
There are no tuition fees for PLC course, however students should budget for examination fees, text books, stationary and other class materials.



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