ST. LOUISCOMMUNITYSCHOOLKILTIMAGH. CO. MAYO

FURTHER EDUCATION (PLC) PROSPECTUS 2014

Tel: 094 938 1228 | www.stlouiscs.com

St Louis Community School seeks to provide a school of excellence in

which each individual student and staff member may meet his/her

potential in a welcoming, supportive and safe environment.

We look forward to meeting you. Cahil Doherty Principal

What does St Louis Community School offer PLC students?• FullyEquippedComputerRooms• Experiencedandfriendlytutorswhowantyoutosucceed• StudentCouncil• CareerGuidanceandCounselling• SupportforWorkExperiencePlacement• InductionProgrammeforallStudents• Dedicatedtrainingsalonforhairdressingandbeautytherapy• Allweatherpitch• Fullyequippedexercisegym• WeightsRoom• StudentBreakRoom• Onsitecanteen• Helpwithstudyskills,wordprocessing,numeracyandliteracy• CertificationontheNationalFrameworkofqualificationsthrough QQI/FETAC,City&Guilds,ITECandotherawardingbodies• ScienceLaboratory• ArtRoom

What are the entry requirements?All the courses on offer are demanding and we would expect participants to have completed a Leaving Certificate (or equivalent). Mature students are most welcome to apply. St Louis Community School reserve the right to call applicants for interview.

Garda vetting is required for all students on our sports, nursing, community care and childcare courses.

How do I apply?Directly to St Louis Community School. Completed Application forms should be returned to St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo. Application forms may be downloaded from our website www.stlouiscs.com

What does it cost?A E50 non-returnable registration fee is payable by all students to secure a place. This is paid when accepting the offer of a place on a course at St Louis Community School. There are no tuition fees for Irish or EU Nationals but a E200 DES charge is payable at the start of the course and a E50 QQI (FETAC) certification fee is payable in March. Medical card holders are exempt from these charges. In addition some courses require a contribution towards consumables or for textbooks etc.See individual course details.

Student GrantsSupport is available to eligible students studying full-time Post Leaving Certificate Courses (PLC) in St Louis Community School. SUSI is the single Awarding Authority for all student grant applications. The online application system provides you with a quick, user friendly way to apply for your grant for 2014/2015. If you are thinking of embarking on a Further Education Course you should investigate whether you are eligible and, if so, submit an application. The website www.susi.ie is a comprehensive source of information on the student grant scheme and provides a handy step-by-step guide to eligibility and the grants process.

Access to Higher EducationA new scoring system for QQI/FETAC awards has applied to entry through CAO to higher education since 2013. Further information is available on the QQI (FETAC) website www.qqi.ie.

Courses for 2014-2015 include• Level 5 Business Studies with IT or Finance Focus• Level6BusinessAdministration• Level5Childcare–WorkingWithTheUnderFives• Level6Childcare-EarlyChildhoodCare&Education• Level5Sports,RecreationandExercise• Level6Sports,RecreationandExercise andITECLevel2CertificateinFitnessInstructingGymBased • Level5CommunityCare• Level5NursingStudies• Level5BeautyTherapy andITECLevel2DiplomaforBeautySpecialists• Level5IntroductiontoHairdressing• Level6ProfessionalHairdressingwithCity&GuildsLevel2 DiplomainLadiesHairdressing

Business Studies with IT or Finance Focus.QQI (FETAC) Level 5 - 5M2102This course provides a general education in the Business Studies area, together with a specialised knowledge of Finance and or IT applications.

Specific Entry RequirementsNo additional requirements.

Course ContentAll students must choose a minimum of 2 from accounting & book keeping, marketing practice and business administration skills and then choose a minimum of 3 from word processing, spreadsheet methods, web authoring, database methods and payroll. All students study entrepreneurial skills and work experience.

CertificationQQI(FETAC)Level5AwardinBusinessStudiesMicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)ExpertorMasterLevel(optional,registration/examfeespayable)

Career OpportunitiesProgression Successful candidates may pursue careers at Clerical/Administration levels in Finance or Marketing Departments of medium/large sized organisations or eligible graduates may progress to QQI (FETAC) Level 6.

Business Administration. QQI (FETAC) Level 6 - 6M5013This advanced; 1 year programme has been developed to enable the learner to acquire the required knowledge, skill and competence to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in an administrative role in the private, public or voluntary sector and or to progress to higher education or training. Learners who successfully complete the programme will develop their knowledge and understanding of the IT management process and acquire the skills necessary to function as productive users of computer systems.

Entry RequirementsQQI (FETAC) Level 5 Business Studies or Office Administration or Equivalent award in Business Studies/Computer Applications or Significant occupational experience and recommendation.

Course ContentAll students study administration practice, work experience and communications, word processing spreadsheet methods, customer service, book keeping and payroll.

CertificationQQI(FETAC)Level6AwardinAdministrationMicrosoftOfficeSpecialist(MOS)ExpertorMasterLevel(optional,registration/examfeespayable)

Career OpportunitiesProgressionIt is envisaged that successful Award holders will acquire positions in a modern office e.g. public and private sector positions in clerical, administrative legal, accounts, data processing, health services banking, insurance etc.

Childcare WorkingWithTheUnderFives.QQI (FETAC) Level 5 - 5M2009This course is designed to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in the care of children. Students will acquire knowledge of childcare theories and best practice and will also acquire practical experience on work placement and through skills demonstrations.

Specific Entry RequirementsApplicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting.

Course ContentChild Development, Early Childhood Education and Play, Child Health and Wellbeing, Early Care & Education Practice, Children with additional needs, Irish for Pre-School Services, Communications, Work Experience and Creative Arts for the Early Years.

CertificationQQI(FETAC)Level5AwardinEarlyChildhoodEducation&CareCertificateinPaediatricFirstAid

Career OpportunitiesProgression Students who successfully complete the course will have the qualifications and skills necessary to take up employment in crèches, pre-schools, as self-employed child-minders or as special needs assistants. Eligible graduates may progress to QQI (FETAC) Level 6 Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007) or to higher education.

ChildcareEarly ChildhoodCare&Education. QQI (FETAC) Level 6 – 6M2007This course is designed to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in the care of children. Students will acquire knowledge of childcare theories and best practice and will also acquire practical experience on work placement and through skills demonstrations.The course also prepares students for working in managerial or supervisory roles within childcare settings.

Course ContentStudents will study child development, early childhood curriculum, childhood social, legal & health studies, early childhood numeracy & literacy, special needs assisting, work experience, and communications.

CertificationQQI(FETAC)Level6AwardinEarlyChildhoodCare&EducationCertificateinPaediatricFirstAid

Career Opportunities Progression Students who successfully complete the course will have the qualifications and skills necessary to take up employment as childcare workers, or as supervisors in crèches, pre-schools, as self-employed child minders or as special needs assistants. Graduates may also progress to higher education.

QQI (FETAC) Level 5 - 5M4349.This full-time Nursing Studies Course is designed to prepare students for academic programmes in the nursing sector and/or employment in the health sector as a care assistant. The Nursing Studies course is structured to provide a foundation in the theory and practice of Health Science for graduates who intend to enter the nursing, paramedical or community care service.Graduates who have successfully completed the Nursing Studies Course are eligible for consideration for academic progression routes in Nursing and related Health Studies in Universities and Institutes of Technology in Ireland.

Specific Entry Requirements:Applicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting.

Course contentAll students study anatomy & physiology, human growth & development, nursing theory & practice care provision & practice, communications, work experience, biology, nutrition and care of the older person.

CertificationQQI(FETAC)Level5AwardinNursingStudiesCertificateinManual&PatientHandlingCertificateinCardiacFirstResponderaccreditedbythePre-HospitalEmergencyCareCouncil

CommunityCare.QQI (FETAC) Level 5 – 5M2786This course is designed to enable students to develop skills and knowledge in personal careprovision. Students will acquire knowledge of healthcare theories and best practice and willalso acquire practical experience on work placement and through skills demonstrations.

Specific Entry Requirements:Applicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting

Course Content All students study care provision & practice, safety & health at work, human growth & development communications, work experience, child health & wellbeing, care of the older person and children with additional needs.

CertificationQQI(FETAC)Level5CommunityCareCertificateinCardiacFirstResponderaccreditedbythePre-HospitalEmergencyCareCouncilCertificateinManual&PatientHandling

Career Opportunities ProgressionStudents who successfully complete the course will have the qualifications and skills necessary to take up employment as healthcare workers providing personal care in residential and non-residential settings and in clients’ homes. Graduates also work in hospitals, nursing homes, training centres and in community settings. Eligible graduates may also progress to higher education.

BUSINESS STUDIES CHILDCARE STUDIES HEALTH STUDIES

Sports,RecreationandExercise.QQI (FETAC) Level 5 – 5M5146This course provides successful graduates with the opportunity to seek employment in the sport andleisure industry.

Specific Entry RequirementsApplicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting

Course ContentSport & Recreation Studies, Exercise & Fitness Safety & Health at Work, Sports Anatomy & Physiology, GAA Coaching, Soccer Coaching Communications, and Work Experience.

CertificationQQI(FETAC)Level5-SportandRecreationawardCertificateinsportsspecificfirstaidCertificateinCodeofEthics&GoodPracticeforChildren’sSport

Career Opportunities Progression On successful completion graduates areprepared for employment in a range of sport and leisure venues such as gyms, health clubs, sportscomplexes and leisure centres. The award is also beneficial in assisting graduates who wish to enteran Garda Siochana, the defence forces and fire service. Graduates in receipt of the award are eligible to apply for the Sports and Recreation Award at Level 6 course in St Louis Community School and other further education institutions both in Ireland and the UK.

SPORTS STUDIES

Sports,RecreationandExercise.QQI (FETAC) Level 6 – 6M5147 and ITEC – Certificate in Fitness Instructing (gym based) This course will provide successful graduates the opportunity to seek employment in the sport and leisure industry and/or to apply for courses in higher education institutions.

Specific Entry RequirementsQQI (FETAC) Level 5 Sport and Recreation award or Equivalent award in Sport and Recreation or Significant occupational experience and recommendation Applicants who are offered a place on the course must also satisfactorily complete Garda Vetting

Course ContentGAA Coaching, Soccer Coaching, Exercise & Fitness, Sports Industry Practice. Sports Psychology, Sports NutritionCommunications and Work Experience. Students may opt to undertake Pool Lifeguarding with Irish Water Safety (fee will apply)

CertificationQQI(FETAC)-Level6SportandRecreationCertificateinsportsspecificfirstaidCertificateinCodeofEthics&GoodPracticeforChildren’sSportITEC–CertificateinFitnessInstructing(gymbased)(optionalextraregistration&examfeespayable)IrishWaterSafety(IWS)-PoolLifeguard(optionalextra,course&examfeespayable)

Career Opportunities Progression On successful completion of graduates have a range of qualifications which enabled them to work as Fitness Instructors and Regional and Community Sports Development officers.Graduates may also be eligible to apply for further education courses..

HAIR & BEAUTYSt Louis offer three courses in hair and beauty: Beauty Therapy - QQI (FETAC) Level 5 and ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists; Introduction to Hairdressing QQI (FETAC) Level 5 and Professional Hairdressing City & Guilds Diploma in Ladies Hairdressing.

Full details of these courses are in our separate HAIR & BEAUTY Prospectus which is available from our website or from the school.

What next?Fill out an application form and return it to St Louis Community School, Kiltimagh, Co Mayo. Forms are available from the school office, telephone 094 93 81228 or can be downloaded from www.stlouiscs.com. If you have any questions or require further information please contact our PLC Coordinator Suzi, on 0949381228.