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Enhancing Access and Progression in Further Education: NEFHEA Development Report 1985-2008

This report outlines the evolution of PLC courses and key milestones in the establishment of NEFHEA from 1985 to 2008. It highlights initiatives aimed at broadening access to higher education, improving learner retention, and developing new programs aligned with industry needs. Key focus areas include progression options for learners, support for specific groups, and the integration of Continuous Professional Development. Notable collaborations and course offerings are detailed, reflecting a commitment to fostering educational growth and enhancing employment pathways for students.

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Enhancing Access and Progression in Further Education: NEFHEA Development Report 1985-2008

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  1. Progress Report

  2. 1985: Development of PLC Courses. • 1994: NCVA established. Most learners go directly into employment • 2000: Change in destination preference for growing % PLC learners • 2001: FETAC established

  3. 2002: Meeting between DkIT and O’Fiaich College • 2006: Working Group Established • 2008: NEFHEA Launched

  4. PRIORITIES • Access • Progression • Retention • Programme Development

  5. ACCESS • Broaden access base to HE • Optimise individual access opportunity • Develop access possibilities for specific groups

  6. PROGRESSION • Provide many more progression options • Encourage re-skilling and up-skilling • Exploit the Qualifications Framework

  7. RETENTION • Retain learners longer in education • Use FE route an aid to HE retention • Support Post-primary retention initiatives

  8. PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT • Develop New Modules/Courses • Align FE courses to relevant HE Courses • Review/Evaluate existing Modules/Courses

  9. Working Groups ICT Ray Quinn Business Studies Shane Hill Science Breda Brennan Engineering Eugene Roe Sport David Cranny Social Care David Getty Nursing/Caring Philip Mc Donald Performing Arts Adele Commins

  10. Other areas of collaboration: • Continuous Professional Development • Website • Information Booklet • NEFHEA Conference

  11. Future Priorities • Development of new FE and HE courses. • Curriculum alignment. • Recognised Prior Learning • Improved Communication

  12. Direct entry progression • BBS (in Management & Administration) • BB in Business Information Systems • BA in Community Sports Leadership

  13. Direct entry progression • Bachelor of Arts in Communications in Creative Multimedia • BSc in Computing in Applications and Support • BSc In Computing in Networking and Support • BSc in Computing in Software Development

  14. Direct entry progression • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical &Electronic Systems • Bachelor of Science in Construction Technology • BSc in Veterinary Nursing

  15. www.dkit.ie/nefhea Thank You

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