Prospective Students
Foundation Programme in Education and Training
Fact File
| Duration: | 1 year |
|---|---|
| Type of degree: | Full-time |
| Contact: | Dr Justin Rami |
Understanding the Course:
Working with people, teaching people, learning from people
This course is offered jointly by DCU & Whitehall College of Further Education.
Understanding the Foundation Programme in Education and Training
Being able to teach/train other people is a vital asset that affects organisations and entire communities. Everywhere there are people who need and want to learn, and if you are interested in teaching/training then this course will help you to develop your skills. It will also create many opportunities, by:
- Developing your understanding of all aspects of education and training, both in the formal and informal sectors (adult education, community education and workplace education and training) as they have evolved in the social and historical context in Ireland.
- Enhancing your understanding of the key theories underpinning education, community development and organisational learning.
- Providing you with the practical and theoretical skills necessary to deliver quality education and training.
About You:
If you enjoy the challenge of working closely with people and helping them to advance their knowledge (as well as your own) then this course is the ideal start. If the psychological foundations of learning are important to you and you want to understand how your knowledge can be employed across a range of environments, then the Foundation Programme in Education and Training is for you.
- Have you recently completed your Leaving Certificate and want to go to university but cannot transfer directly based on your results?
- Have you completed your Leaving Certificate in the last few years but chosen not to go to university?
- Are you a mature student (23+) who has always wanted to go on to further study but didn't know how to take that first step?
- Have you studied a Further Education course and now wish to go on to Higher Education?
Course Structure:
This one-year course offers modules at FETAC Level 5, including two modules which form part of the undergraduate degree in Education and Training. You will attend DCU for one day per week each semester, so you will get to know the campus and enjoy the full university experience. Once you have successful completed the course in Whitehall and DCU FETAC will offer you the Award of EETXX level 5 which in turn may grant you admission to Year One of the BSC in Education & Training.
In addition to the core modules on your FETAC Level 5 course you will study the following modules at DCU:
- Education in Ireland: Development, Structure and Policy
- Social and Personal Development with Communication Skills
View the subjects currently taught on this course (2012 - 2013)
Why DCU?
- Established course
- Blending education and training
- Diverse career prospects
- Recognised in Further Education Sector
- Professional development
Career Prospects:
As a graduate of the NAVET course you may be considered for admission to the B.Sc. in Education and Training course. Employment opportunities are to be found in the adult and further education and training sector as well as the growing Community Sector. Trade Unions and voluntary bodies are involved in Education and Training. Training departments in larger organisations also offer opportunities.
Entry Requirements:
Apply for this course directly through Whitehall College of Further Education see: http://www.whitehallcollege.com/courses/07a-ed%20and%20training.php or contact Whitehall at: 01 8376011 or 01 8376012 | fax: 01 8377717.
