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Ophthalmic Assistant

City of Dublin FET College Whitehall

Course code
5M3807
Level
Level 5
Award
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification
Major
Awarding body
QQI
Duration
1 year full-time.
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Programme summary

This course is aimed at those interested in working as an Ophthalmic Assistant or progressing to a science-based programme at third level.

Entry requirements

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Applicants will be interviewed.
  • Applicants with an interest in science who may not have completed any formal education but who have the ability to successfully participate on the programme (this is established at interview) OR
  • Applicants who are seeking a new career direction or are unemployed and wish to re-train
  • Applicants will be asked for one written reference, copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit
  • For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency may be required. If appropriate, Whitehall College of Further Education will conduct an English language assessment.

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