- Location: Waterford College of Further Education, Parnell Street, Waterford.
- Duration: 1 Year
Course details
An intensive course which will provide students with a broad range of science skills, in all aspects of modern laboratory technology. This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to seek employment opportunities in our regionally expanding pharmaceutical industries.
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Five Grade D Leaving Cert subjects, including both Mathematics and one science subject.
- Successful completion of interview
PROGRESSION
The full QQI(FETAC) Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third level institutions, nationwide. Further details are available from the relevant institutions.
CERTIFICATION
- QQI (FETAC) Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
WORK EXPERIENCE
Work experience placement in a related vocational area in an integral part of this course. Students are responsible for seeking their own work placement.
COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
- Laboratory Skills
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Food Chemistry
- Safety and Health at work
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nutrition
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Laboratory assistant
- Employment in the Healthcare Sector
- Operators in the Food Science and Pharmaceutical Industries.
Course Location
About Waterford College of Further Education
Located in the heart of Waterford City, WCFE offers the largest range of Further Education courses in the South East. Over the past , the College has increased its and in excess students, in the current academic year. This reflects the College’s excellent reputation for providing high quality courses leading directly to employment or third-level education. Our state of the art facilities and motivated teaching staff allow us to provide you with the opportunity to pursue your personal and academic goals. They Theylcome students of all ages, abilities and nationalities and promise to provide you with a learning environment which is both innovative and supportive.
WCFE graduates enjoy professional qualifications certified and accredited by national and internationally recognised examining and professional bodies.
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