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QQI Level 5 Laboratory Techniques 5M3807
Programme Overview
This comprehensive programme provides a solid foundation in the laboratory sciences. The programme aims to provide both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to prepare learners for further studies leading to a career in science.
Typical Modules
- Laboratory Skills
- Biology
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Health & Safety at Work
- Word Processing
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Learners are responsible for finding their own work experience placement in a Laboratory setting.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants must have Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
- Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also eligible to apply.
- Mature learners (over 23) may be exempt from the above academic requirements.
- In addition applicants will have to undertake an interview.
Employment/Progression Opportunities
- Award holders will have both the knowledge and practical skills necessary to access Science-based programmes.
- Successful learners may pursue science certificate or degree programmes in a variety of Third-Level Colleges in Ireland or in the UK. Institutes of Technology and other Colleges around the country may be offering opportunities for further studies at Level 6, 7 or 8.
- Alternatively, learners may seek employment in companies and projects requiring an aptitude for science.
Course Location
About Limerick College of Further Education
Limerick College of Further Education is a long-established, state-funded and administered further education college. It is one of many centres of education run by Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board. LCFE was known until 2008 as Limerick Senior College.
LCFE offers Further Education (Post Leaving Certificate) programmes and Professional qualifications in a variety of disciplines and caters for approximately 1200 full-time and 3000 part-time learners. Its campuses are situated in the South-East of the city on Mulgrave Street (a short distance from the city centre) and also in East Limerick at Cappamore.
Limerick College of Further Education aims to provide high quality internationally-recognised educational programmes, delivered in a modern dynamic environment by a highly qualified and committed team of teachers. Programmes are accredited by a number of prestigious validating bodies. The approval of LCFE by these bodies is a further benchmark of the high quality of courses, facilities, tuition and support structures on offer.
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