Post Leaving Certificate Colleges

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Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses are full-time programmes that prepare students for employment or progression to further study. Courses are designed as a progression for students completing the Leaving Certificate (including LCVP & LCA), or equivalent, or for adults returning to education.

Certification is generally at QQI Levels 5 or 6. All courses include an element of work experience. Courses last for one academic year from September-May.

Successful students may apply to third level programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

Courses are offered across many areas of learning including:

Agriculture
Animal Care
Architectural Technology
Art
Auctioneering
Barbering
Beauty
Business
Childcare
Computing
Construction
Culinary Arts
Dental Nursing

Digital Marketing
Emergency Care
Engineering
Equine Studies
Fashion Design
Forensic Science
Furniture Design
Games Design
Graphic Design
Gym & Personal Training
Hairdressing
Healthcare
Hospitality & Catering

Law & Criminology
Motor Vehicle Technology
Multimedia & Photography
Music
Nursing
Nutrition & Dietetics
Office Administration
Pharmacy
Pre-Garda & Security
Arts
Teaching
Professional Make Up

Psychology
Rehabilitative Care
Science
Special Needs Assisting
Social Studies
Sound Production
Sport Injury
Sport Studies
Tourism
TV & Film Production
Youth Work