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Leaving Certificate results |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 15 August 2007 |
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UCAS clearing system
- This is the UK vacant place system which offers a wide range of courses.
- You will need to complete a UCAS application at their website - www.ucas.com
- You will than be sent a clearing entry form.
- Vacancies appear under subject headings, which frequently do not correspond exactly with course titles. A course may appear under more than one heading.
- Applicants should check the entrance requirements and raise any other questions with the relevant college.
- Discuss your options, finance and suitability to the course with the college.
Further education courses
- These are one year duration which can lead directly into employment or reserved courses the following year on the CAO.
- There are a range of courses available from childcare, catering, aquaculture or horticulture, e-business or electronics.
- FETAC awards are available through a wide range of providers including: Adult Education Centres, Agriculture and Horticultural Colleges, BIM Training Centres, Failte Ireland Training Centres, Post Leaving Certificate Colleges, VECs, VTOS, FAS Net College and Institutes of Technology.
- To find a FETAC, Further Education, PLC or Professional course provider in your local area go to the FETAC link on the CAO website or www.fetac.ie.
- To apply for the course contact the provider of the course directly.
Apprenticeships
- FAS offers apprenticeships and traineeship programmes, which provides integrated off the job and workplace training leading to recognised qualifications.
- This can last from six to 24 months depending on the occupation and skill required.
- A current list of traineeships and their location is available at www.fas.ie.
Defence Forces
- Cadetships are available to school leavers in the army, air corps, naval and equitation.
- There are general and minimum education requirements for these.
- Apprenticeships are also available in the fields of aircraft mechanic, heavy vehicle mechanic and fitter armourer.
- Up to date information and details are available at www.military.ie.
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