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Progress Report . 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. 2002: Meeting between DkIT and O’Fiaich College
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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
2002: Meeting between DkIT and O’Fiaich College • 2006: Working Group Established • 2008: NEFHEA Launched
PRIORITIES • Access • Progression • Retention • Programme Development
ACCESS • Broaden access base to HE • Optimise individual access opportunity • Develop access possibilities for specific groups
PROGRESSION • Provide many more progression options • Encourage re-skilling and up-skilling • Exploit the Qualifications Framework
RETENTION • Retain learners longer in education • Use FE route an aid to HE retention • Support Post-primary retention initiatives
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT • Develop New Modules/Courses • Align FE courses to relevant HE Courses • Review/Evaluate existing Modules/Courses
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
Other areas of collaboration: • Continuous Professional Development • Website • Information Booklet • NEFHEA Conference
Future Priorities • Development of new FE and HE courses. • Curriculum alignment. • Recognised Prior Learning • Improved Communication
Direct entry progression • BBS (in Management & Administration) • BB in Business Information Systems • BA in Community Sports Leadership
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
Direct entry progression • Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical &Electronic Systems • Bachelor of Science in Construction Technology • BSc in Veterinary Nursing
www.dkit.ie/nefhea Thank You