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Course Code
PFFB01840
Level
Level 1
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start & End
1 September 2026 - 2 June 2028
Location
Ballymena
Information Session Required
Yes

This is a full time course for people who may experience learning difficulties/disabilities. This course will help prepare you for the world of work or further education courses. You will be able to build on the skills you already have and learn new skills.

You will towards an entry level qualification in travel training, personal and social skills and build on your numeracy, literacy and ICT skills.

Classes will be small with high lecturer to student ratio.  There will be support workers and students will be looked after at lunch and break.

You can progress to a range of part-time programmes designed specifically for students with mild to complex needs.

Over 90% of students on this course progress to further education or employment.

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course. There are no formal entry requirements, however applicants are required to attend an informal interview with the course coordinator.

Course Fees

No fees.

For most students, full-time Further Education courses at Level 1-3, including Apprenticeships, have no course fees.  


Level 1-3 Further Education (full-time)

  • Aged 16-18: no tuition fees apply.  
  • Aged 19:24: If you have already achieved a full Level 3 qualification, fees will apply.  
  • Aged 25 or over: Tuition fees will apply unless you are in receipt of a Further Education (FE) grant. Admission to full-time Further Education courses for applicants aged 25+ will be considered on an individual basis at the College’s discretion.

Level 3 Access Courses (full-time)

  • If you are in receipt of a Further Education (FE) grant, no fees apply.
  • If you are aged 19 or over and have already achieved a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 3 A-Levels), fees will apply.

Fee information is available from any campus reception.

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