PLC courses are full time, intensive, one year programmes that are designed to prepare students for entry level employment or progression to further study. They offer a mixture of practical work, academic work and work experience.
Students who complete a PLC course may apply to third level programmes at Institutes of Technology or Universities through the Higher Education Links Scheme. The programme provides an ideal platform for progression from the Leaving Certificate and for those who want an extra year to study and explore a specific vocational area. PLC courses are also ideal for adults returning to further education and training.
PLC courses are offered in a number of KWETB second level schools and centres across County Kildare and County Wicklow.
PLC courses are offered in:
- Bray Institute of Further Education
- Colaiste Bhride, Carnew
- Scoil Chonglais, Baltinglass
- St. Conleth’s Community College, Newbridge
- St. Farnan’s Post Primary School, Prosperous
- St. Kevin’s Community College, Dunlavin
- Leixlip VTOS/PLC
- Curragh Post Primary School
Fees
For people in receipt of a social welfare payment or who have a medical card, the course is free. For other applicants there is a course fee of €200 and an exam fee of €50.
Some participants may be eligible for a Maintenance grant which is awarded by SUSI.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Glenart Community College PLC Coolgreaney Road, Arklow, Co. Wicklow 0402 321 49 |
Scoil Chonglais PLC Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow 059 648 1449 kevinbrowne@kwetb.ie |
| Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) PLC Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow 01 282 9668 bifeenquiries@kwetb.ie |
Coláiste Bhríde PLC Carnew, Co. Wicklow 053 942 6318 lindadunne@kwetb.ie |
| Curragh Post Primary School PLC McSwiney Road, Curragh, Co. Kildare 045 441 809 curraghpps@kwetb.ie |
St. Kevin’s Community College PLC Dunlavin, Co. Wicklow 045 865 170 catherineburke@kwetb.ie |
| Leixlip VTOS/ PLC Further Education and Training Centre Leixlip, First Floor, Riverforest Shopping Centre, Leixlip, Co. Kildare 01 624 6420 vtosleixlip@kwetb.ie |
St. Conleth’s Community College PLC Station Road, Newbridge, Co. Kildare 045 437 505 / 045 431 417 adulted@stconlethscc.ie |
| St. Farnan’s Post Primary School PLC Prosperous, Naas, Co. Kildare 045 868 152 info@stfarnans.ie |
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