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Lucan Community College6th year Information Night
Tuesday 1st October 2019
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Tonight we will Cover
• Guidance Programme in LCC.
• Factors to consider in career choice.
• Quick look at careersportal.ie & Labour Market Demands
• National Framework of Qualifications.
• Leaving Certificate Points.
• Discuss various options available to students after school.
• Highlight Important Dates.
• HEAR & DARE Access Programmes.
• Student Grant (SUSI).
• Scholarships.
• Discuss student responsibility in the process.
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Guidance Activities in LCCTransition Year
• TY Guidance Classes.
• Subject Choice Process.
• TY Trip to Maynooth University.
5th year
• Future Sparks Festival, RDS.
• Individual Career Meeting Interest Test/Aptitude Test Feedback.
5th/6th Year
• Individual interviews – continue from last year.
• Higher Options Careers Fair in RDS.
• Open Days.
• Speakers Visit School.
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Guidance Counsellors
•All counselling related matters – Ms Mc Manus.
•Career appointments and guidance classes as follows;•Rye and Slaney, Ms Mc Manus•Griffeen & Shannon, Ms O Gara•Avoca & Liffey, Ms Brooks
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Factors to Consider in Career Choice
•Interest – Interest assessment, work experience.
•Ability – DATs. Results of school examinations. Feedback from teachers.
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National Framework of Qualifications
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www.cao.ie
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Higher Education - CAO
• Application process for level 6, 7 and 8 courses.
• Higher Education
• Each student will receive a CAO book in guidance class –please keep this safe.
• Opens 5th November ‘19.
• €30 euro if apply by 20th January ’20.
• €45 if you apply after this date, up to 5:15 on 1st February ‘20.
• Change of mind from 5th May up to 1st July’20 (not restricted entry courses). FREE
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Requirements for Higher Education – Level 6, 7 and 8 Courses
Matriculation
Subject Requirements
Grade Requirements
Points
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Matriculation (Minimum Entry) Requirement
•Very generally…..•2 H 5s & 4 O 6s (level 8)…some institutions are higher…•Lower for Level 6 & 7 courses•Some have foreign language requirement
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Subject Requirements
• Eg. Chemistry for Veterinary.• Science subject for science/health related course.
Grade Requirement• Some examples…..• H4 in Irish for Primary School Teaching• H4 Maths for Level 8 Engineering (not all courses) note
alternative maths exam also available in some colleges• Each student should familiarise themselves with requirements
for the course they are applying to.
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Subject Levels for Leaving Certificate
• Take your teachers advice and guidance about what level to take.
• Strive to do as many higher level as possible while being realistic about your capabilities.
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CAO Points
•Determined By;
•Number of places available.
•Number of students applying to that course.
•Points of students who have applied to that course.
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Leaving Certificate Points & Percentages
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Exemptions
• If you have an exemption for Irish or a foreign language, this must be communicated to the Institution you are applying to if a language is a requirement for the course.
• You need to indicate this on your CAO form.
•Please make your Guidance Counsellor aware if you have an exemption.
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Restricted Courses
• Must apply by 1st February 2020.
• Additional information required from candidate.
• Audition/portfolio/interview/entrance test. E.g. Medicine - HPAT
• Trinity – Law, History & Ancient and Medieval History & Culture. Additional option to apply through alternative route – Trinity Feasibility Study. See GC for further information.
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Alert Lists
• Available on CAO website.
• Important to check this throughout the year in the event some changes are made to courses listed in the handbook.
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Use the Checklist in CAO Book
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UK Applications
• ucas.com
• 15th Oct ‘19 Vet, Dent, Medicine.
• 15th Jan ’20 all other applications.
European Application• Eunicas.com
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Access Routes for Students
www.accesscollege.ie
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What is HEAR?
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Criteria to Apply
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Benefits of HEAR
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DARE – Disability Access Route to Education
• The Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education.
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Types of Disabilities Considered
• ADD/ADHD• Autistic Spectrum Disorder (including Asperger’s Syndrome)• Blind/Vision Impaired• Deaf/Hard of Hearing• Developmental Co-ordination Disorder (DCD) – Dyspraxia• Mental Health Condition• Neurological Condition (including Brain Injury and Epilspsy• Physical Disability• Significant Ongoing Illness• Speech and Language Communication Disorder• Specific Learning Difficulty (including Dyslexia and Dyscalculia)
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Applying for DARE
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If Applying for HEAR or DARE
• Apply through CAO.
• Important dates on accesscollege.ie
• You will need time to organise your application and paperwork.
• DARE - school input required. Please give adequate time to complete application.
• Students responsible for submitting applications.
• Information Clinics held nationwide in January 2020.
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Alternative Options
•Colleges of Further Education
•Apprenticeships
•Defence Forces
•Gardaí
•Direct to Employment
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Colleges of Further EducationLevel 5 and 6 on National Framework of
Qualifications
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Rationale
• Not everyone goes straight into the CAO system after their Leaving Certificate, for a number of reasons.
• Further education courses are designed to prepare students for work by giving them specific skills and training and can also act as a stepping-stone to other third level qualifications at IT’s, Universities or other colleges.
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Some Providers in Dublin
• Inchicore College of Further Education.
• Ballyfermot CFE.
• Rathmines CFE.
• Ballsbridge CFE.
• CFE Dundrum.
• Crumlin CFE.
• Dun Laoghaire CFE.
• Greenhills College.
• Liberties College
• Kylemore College.
• Sallynoggin CFE.
• Senior College Dun Laoghaire.
• St. Kevins College.
• Stillorgan CFE.
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Sample Course – Direct Training
• Crumlin CFE.
• Beauty Therapy.
• 1 year course, Level 5 NFQ. (Level 6 available).
• Career & Employment OpportunitiesBeauty Salons, Hairdressing Salons, Health Farms, Leisure Centres, Department Stores, Pharmacies, Hotels, Cruise Liners, Teaching, In-flight Therapists or self-employed.
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PLC Progressing to University
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Application Process
• Based on interview, reference and Leaving Certificate results.
• Entry levels vary. Most require 5 O 6’s.
• Students apply directly to specific college - Application dates vary from college to college.
• Interview Feb/March.
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Apprenticeships
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Apprenticeships
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Examples of Apprenticeships
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How to Become an Apprentice
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ESB Apprenticeship
• February 2020
• Keep an eye on website for application date
• Opportunity for progression to third level
• Students can apply to do a weekend course to prepare for ESB Aptitude Test
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Defence Forces
• www.military.ie
• Campaigns at various stages of year
• Keep eye to website and national press.
• Cadets/General Entry/Trainee Technician (Air Corps).
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Gardaí
• Register at publicjobs.ie to receive notification of upcoming recruitment campaigns.
• Garda Reserve can be excellent preparation – voluntary position. 4 hours per week.
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Student Grant - SUSI
• The grant is there to help with the various costs of participating in further or higher education.
• P60, P21, P45, Redundancy statement, Social Welfare Statement, Rent Allowance, Mortgage Supplement, Birth Certificates (for all dependant children).
• Means Tested – income, number of dependant children.
• Financial year 1st January 2019 – 31st December 2019 assessed.
• Eligibility Reckoner on website.
www.susi.ie
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Grants contd.
• SUSI application system opens April (approx.) 2020.
• Get paperwork ready beforehand
• Nationality/Status
• Residency
• Apply online to www.susi.ie
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Scholarships
• Available in most institutions.
• Sporting, academic etc.
• Some offer reduced points for entry, sporting support and or financial support.
• Some require application in advance. A lot are awarded when student begins a course.
• Student to take note of what is available and apply accordingly (section on careersportal).
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Open Days
• Begin in November.
• Most on Saturday.
• CRUCIAL part of the research process for students.
• Opportunity to meet faculty staff, ask questions and get a feel for campus life.
• Essential if you are considering that institution on your CAO.
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Overall Student Responsibility
• Each Institution communicates directly with applicants.
• Student responsible for all applications, course choices and getting applications completed in good time.
• Photocopy any material you send to CAO and get proof of postage
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Most Important Thing…….
• Your wellbeing.
• Try to have a balanced routine this year.
• Have an interest outside of school and study & spend time with family and friends.
• Very normal to feel a little stressed….this can be good motivation!!
• If it seems like things are getting very tough, you are surrounded by people who are happy to help…….family, friends, teachers, Year Head, Guidance Counsellor.
• Communicate how you are feeling – don’t bottle things up!