Environmental Studies
The purpose of this course is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to independently and under supervision analyse, quantify and report on the physical and biological diversity of an eco-system and or to progress to further or higher education or training.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Applicants will be interviewed.
- Applicants with an interest in environmental issues who may not have completed any formal education but who have the ability to successfully participate on the programme (this is established at interview) OR
- Applicants who are seeking a new career direction or are unemployed and wish to re-train
- Applicants will be asked for one written reference, copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit
Careers / Further progression
Progression / Employment
Graduates may be eligible to apply for places in Third Level Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Further information
Course commences in September 2024.
€50. May be subject to change.
PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.
Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.
Applications are made on-line through the College website (see "Application Weblink").
Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.
If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.
The purpose of this course is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to independently and under supervision analyse, quantify and report on the physical and biological diversity of an eco-system and or to progress to further or higher education or training.
Programme Modules (subject to change):
Ecological Field Methods
Biological Diversity
Sustainable Water Management
Environmental Studies
Biology
Plant Protection
Communications
Work Experience
5M5028 - Applied Ecology.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Applied Ecology 5M5028.
Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com