

If you want to fast-track your way into employment or need a stepping stone into third level with nationally and internationally recognised qualifications then consider applying for a Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course.
At St Catherine’s we offer :
- Nursing Studies Level 5
- Early Childhood Care and Development Level 5
Nursing Studies Level 5 (PLC)
This is a PLC QQI Level 5 course. Learners must have successfully completed the Leaving Certificate/LCAP/LCVP Examination or QQI Level 4. This course is suitable for those people considering a career in Nursing or Healthcare. Special consideration will be given to mature students (Over 23) or others who may not have obtained a Leaving Certificate. Entry procedure is by application and possible interview.
Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities.
MODULE
CODE
Anatomy & Physiology
5N0749
Human Growth & Development
5N1279
Nursing Theory & Practice
5N4325
Care of the Older Person
5N2706
Infection Control & Prevention
5N3734
Communications
5N0690
Work Experience
5N1356
Care Skills
5N2770
COURSE TYPE
Fulltime – Daytime – Classroom
TIMETABLE
Start Date: September
End Date: May
Hrs/Week: 25 Hrs
Duration: 37 weeks
Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5 (PLC) Not on offer for 2022/23
The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) settings and or to progress to higher education and training.
This is a PLC QQI Level 5 course. Learners must have successfully completed the Leaving Certificate/LCAP/LCVP Examination or QQI Level 4. This course is suitable for those people considering a career in Childcare. Special consideration will be given to mature students (Over 23) or others who may not have obtained a Leaving Certificate. Entry procedure is by application and possible interview.


Module
Code
Child Development
6N1942
Early Childhood Curriculum
6N1944
Childhood Social, Legal & Health Studies
6N1945
Special Needs Assisting
6N1957
Communications
6N1950
Work Experience
6N1946
Supervision in Early Childhood Care
6N1973
Early Learning Environment
6N1933
Early Learning Philosopy
6N1932
Course Type
Fulltime – Daytime – Classroom
Timetable
Start Date: September
End Date: May
Hrs/Week: 20 Hrs
Duration:37 weeks
Fees
- Registration Fee €100 for all learners.
- PLC Government levy for (non-medical card holder) €200
- QQI Exam fee €50 (non-medical card holders)
Please note that the CETS Childcare Scheme run by the Department of Social Protection does now apply to learners on PLC courses.
Application
You can apply online through www.fetchcourses.ie (use PLC as your keyword).
or apply directly by contacting our PLC Coordinator:
Sharon Stevenson
PLC Coordinator, St. Catherine’s Vocational School, Killybegs
T. 074 9731491
E. sharonstevenson@donegaletb.ie