Work Experience/Placement is mandatory for this course. Students are generally required to source their own work placement. It is for 2 weeks usually in December (will be confirmed at the start of the year)
Normally exams take place at the end of the academic year – end of April/beginning of May. However, some exams do occur during the academic year. There are also assignments/projects/Skills tests done throughout the year.
The duration of the full-time day course is one academic year, typically form mid-September until mid-May. The college closes for Mid-term, Christmas and Easter holidays as determined by the Department of Education and Skills.
There is no interview. After you apply you will be sent an Application Form to fill out and return. You may be offered a place, but this place is conditional on meeting the course requirements.