Listowel Community College

This course will provide successful students with the knowledge and entry requirements to access science based programmes at Higher Education level. It also provides students with the knowledge and skills to gain employment in the food and phramaceutical industry.

Course content

• Laboratory Techniques
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Mathematics

• Microbiology
• Communications
• Word Processing
• Work Experience

Duration: 1 Year

Examining Body: FETAC

Course Code: CASLT

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme with science subjects.

Career Opportunities

Suitably qualified students will have the opportunity to progress to higher certificate, diploma and degree courses in science in several colleges including Limerick Institute of Technology, Cork Institute of Technology and Institute of Technology Tralee. The course also provides a basic scientific qualification to work as a laboratory assistant or other similar positions in the food or pharmaceutical sectors.
Course Fees

No tuition fees. Students may qualify for grants from their local VEC. Registration and examination fees will apply.