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Westport College of Further Education

Westport College of Further Education

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Westport College of Further Education

Westport College of Further Education

Westport College of Further Education aims to guarantee that everyone has access to opportunities for lifelong learning while providing a modern and lively study environment. PLC course participants have the opportunity to earn nationally recognized Level 5 or Level 6 awards, which serve as a springboard for additional education or training. Even though a large portion of our students enter the workforce right away, more and more of them pursue further education.

Their student body is composed of a variety of adult ages, each with a wealth of life experiences under their belts. Every student is treated holistically by their highly skilled, devoted, and encouraging staff, who work to ensure that every student has the best chance to realize their full potential. Students and college staff have a wonderful relationship that has grown over the years in this warm and inviting environment. This promotes a constructive method of learning. At Mayo College of Further Education and Training, everyone has a voice. Each year, the students elect a Students' Union, providing the student body with an opportunity to take on leadership roles and discuss current issues affecting them. Throughout the year, they frequently plan social events for students or fund-raising activities.

Westport College of Further Education Courses

Creative Arts Department

Level 5 Animation Ballina

This one-year Level 5 QQI Animation course offers a foundation in Animation Studies and gives students the chance to advance to employment or additional study in the field. 

Art Level 6 Westport

This year-long Level 5 QQI Art course offers a foundation in Art Studies and the chance to advance to employment or additional Art-related study. 

Applied Science & Technology Department

Level 5 Agriculture Westport

A foundation in agriculture studies is provided by this one-year Level 5 QQI course in agriculture, which also offers the chance to advance to employment or additional study in the field. 

Westport Animal Care Level 5

This one-year Level 5 QQI course in Animal Care provides a foundation in animal healthcare studies, which also offers the chance to advance to employment or additional study in the field. 

Animal Science Level 6 Westport

A foundation in animal healthcare studies is provided by this one-year Level 6 QQI course in Animal Science, which also offers the chance to advance to employment or additional study in the field of animal care. 

Agriculture Green Cert Level 6 Westport

A foundation in agriculture studies is provided by this one-year Level 6 QQI course in agriculture, which also offers the chance to advance to employment or additional study in the field. 

Care, Health & Humanities Department

Applied Social Studies With Psychology Level 5 Castlebar

This one-year Level, 5 QQI Applied Social Studies with Psychology program, gives students a solid foundation in social studies and opens up opportunities for career advancement or additional study in the field. 

Tertiary Degrees

Bachelor of Business (Hons) in Business

The knowledge, abilities, and competencies students gain from this honors degree program enable them to make valuable contributions to the business world. Additionally, students can specialize in a way that will help them even more in their future professional endeavors. Students will specifically look at the opportunities and difficulties that businesses encounter due to the ever-changing needs of their customers, technological advancements, outside environments, and societal concerns about sustainable communities and sustainability. Through their selected specialization, they will examine these possibilities and difficulties in more detail than is possible from a broad understanding. 

This program, a Bachelor of Business Honours in Business with three areas of specialization, was created and designed in collaboration with pertinent stakeholders. Students will start their degree program in the first year of common enrollment. The first year will be taught at Mayo College in Castlebar. Students will select their specialization at the end of their first year and begin their subsequent studies at the campus of their choice. These specializations correspond with growth areas and employment needs in the region. The following list of specialties:

  • ATU Donegal Business with Enterprise and Innovation
  • ATU Galway Business with Digital Business
  • ATU Sligo Business with Supply Chain Management

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Laboratory Science

with awards in

  • Industrial Laboratory Science (Biopharmaceutical Science)
  • Industrial Laboratory Science (Biochemistry)
  • Industrial Laboratory Science (Life Sciences)

This is a three-year program, with Year 1 at Mayo College Westport and Years 2 and 3 at ATU. The BSc Industrial Laboratory Science (NFQ Level 7) program is intended for Level 5 entry students who wish to progress to Level 6/7 and pursue a career in industrial laboratory sciences with direct application to Biopharmaceutical, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Independent Testing Laboratories.

Business Studies Level 5 Ballinrobe

The Mayo College VTOS Ballinrobe Hub offers additional training and education in a welcoming, carefree environment where the needs of the student come first. Their objective is to provide students with the technical knowledge and self-assurance they need to pursue their desired careers. Their full-time, QQI-accredited General Studies (Business) program prepares students for employment and various postsecondary and continuing education options. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff is prepared to assist you in reaching your objectives.

These are some of the courses offered by Westport College of Further Education. Apart from these, the college offers certified night classes on different subjects. 

Westport College of Further Education Admission Process

    After selecting your desired course, you must complete the online application form in order to submit your application. The college will then get in touch with the applicants by email and text message to arrange an interview time and date.

    A copy of your birth certificate and your leaving certificate results, or any prior PLC course results, must be brought to your interview. Alternatively, you may mail the documents to your college campus ahead of time.

    All applicants will receive notification after the interview to let them know if they have been accepted into their preferred course. The dates of induction and the official start of the course will be communicated to the successful applicants.

    Exam fees for QQI Level 5 and Level 6 examinations are €50 and €80, respectively, and must be paid in order to secure a spot. Those with a valid medical card are exempt from paying both of those fees, but to secure a spot, they must present it. It is possible for those who receive a Student Grant, Back to Education Allowance (BTEA), or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowance to be exempt as well, but proof of this is required.

Westport College of Further Education Scholarship

SUSI

Westport College of Further Education students are qualified to apply for a SUSI grant. Ireland's national body responsible for granting funding for higher education is SUSI. Support is provided to qualified students enrolled in PLC's approved full-time courses. Everything is available right here.

VTOS

The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme was created to address the training and educational needs of mature early school leavers and unemployed individuals.

For qualified adults who want to enroll in a PLC course at a PLC college in Mayo, Sligo, or Leitrim, there is a VTOS Dispersed Mode.  The same privileges as VTOS core students, such as meals and travel reimbursements, are available to VTOS Dispersed Learners, who will attend classes alongside other students.

Westport College of Further Education Faculty 

 

Name Designation
MICHAEL MURPHY Principal
EILISH POWER Deputy Principal
MONICA SWEENEY Deputy Principal
MARY GREALLY  Director of Adult Education
BILL FLYNN Assistant Principal
CORMAC LANGAN Assistant Principal
MICHELLE MCCARNEY Assistant Principal
EILEEN MCNAMARA Acting Assistant Principal
HEATHER LYNOTT MOORE Assistant Director of Adult Education
EITHNE O’MALLEY Assistant Director of Adult Education

 

Westport College of Further Education Student Accommodation

    If you are looking for accommodation in Castlebar or Westport during the school year, Westport College of Further Education collects names, phone numbers, and email addresses from students interested in shared housing, which the college then shares with all interested parties in July/August. 

FAQ

    Which courses are available at Westport College of Further Education?

    • Agriculture                                                                                               
    • Agriculture - Green Cert                                                                      
    • Animal Care                                                                                            
    • Animal Science                                                                                       
    • Art        
    • Beauty Therapy

    What are the admission requirements of Westport College of Further Education?

    The admission requirement varies depending on the course. Going through the college website before applying for any course or program is best. 

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