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Maths

Birr Further Education Centre

Course code
5N1833
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Minor
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
37 weeks, Friday morning.

Programme summary

To facilitate you to explore maths with a view to re-skilling/up-skilling and exploring concepts and subject areas that may interest the learner in future programmes or employment.

Entry requirements

  • Education: The learner who successfully completes this programme will achieve the Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102. The learner may then progress to a programme leading to a level 6 QQI Certificate, offered by this provider or another. Alternatively the learner may be eligible to apply to progress to the next or higher levels of the NFQ with a higher education provider.
  • Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course. The learner will have the capacity to take responsibility for his/her own learning within the managed environment provided by Laois and Offaly ETB. The learner must be Garda Vetted, to participate fully on this programme.
  • Previous Experience: The learner may be progressing onto this programme from community education, Youthreach, second level education or other formal or informal learning. The learner may or may not have had a positive experience of education in the past but will have expressed an interest in learning new things and practising new skills. It is expected that the learner will have a range of learning styles, strengths and needs related to the programme.

Who to apply to

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