The college, under the auspices of City of Dublin ETB, offers full-time and part time courses at levels 3-6 on the National Framework of Qualifications. The Courses on offer are designed with input from Industry and Educational Experts.
Courses are aimed at school leavers, adult learners, those wishing to progress to university programmes, employees and those looking for a career change.
Upon successful completion, courses may enable graduates to
- Progress to Employment/Self Employment
- Progress to an Apprenticeship
- Progress to Further Education
- Progress to Universities
Further education programmes at City of Dublin FET College Plunket offer many benefits
- Qualifications are nationally and internationally recognised.
- Significant cost savings compared to applying directly to third-level.
- Programmes enable full-time employment.
- Well established progression links to Universities.
- Work Experience element allowing learners to gain insight into a particular career.
- Experienced teachers.
- Student Support Service
- Introduces you to the college environment in a smaller, more supported setting.
- Introduces students to the third-level methods of assessment.
- Introduces students to Apprenticeship Skills Based Assessment
- Shows you how to approach projects, assignment writing and referencing.
- Post Leaving Certificate courses prepare students for University.
- Supportive and encouraging learning environment
- Centrally located and easily accessed by public transport
- Excellent facilities including computer rooms, science laboratory, construction room, motor technology workshops and electrical Practical Rooms
- On Line Teaching and Learning Resources
- Sports and Cultural Activities
- Free Parking
- Student Voice
- Frequent formal feedback to student regarding progress
- Field Trips to a wide variety of cultural, historical, political or geographical places/events of interest
- Guidance and Counselling service
- Strong Links with Employers
- Study Skills Workshops