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IT/University Vs PLC

  • 14-04-2009 10:31pm
    #1
    lisajane
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    I have always wanted to work with animals and i would like to do veterinary nursing. I have thought about other careers lately but there is no point, my heart was always in veterinary nursing. Or just anything to do with animals, really.

    I have searched for work as a veterinary assistant, in kennels, charity work but didn't get anything (yet). It could be a good thing i didn't get anything yet cause i know if i ever land myself a job with animals, i will find it so hard to leave them and go and study.

    I would like to get myself qualified in veterinary nursing and hopefully go back for september of 2010.

    I would like to ask does the level of a qualification matter when applying for work? I have a level 7 diploma in something totally different and i feel i should be aiming for a level 8 the second time round. But the thought of 4 years, starting at 28 and not to mention the expense of it. There is a course in a plc college which is a level 6 for two years which i like the sound of but i don't know much about plc colleges.

    From what i understand about levels is that you can progress from a level 8 and do almost anything if you wanted. But does that really matter?

    Are there fees involved if you were to go to a PLC college, as in tuition fees.


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  • #2
    Tom Dunne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,212 ✭✭✭✭Tom Dunne


    lisajane wrote: »
    I would like to ask does the level of a qualification matter when applying for work?

    In short, yes.

    The long answer is, it depends on the job.

    You will usually see a job specification requiring a degree - that is generally assumed to be a level 8, honours degree, but again, it depends on the job.
    lisajane wrote: »
    I have a level 7 diploma in something totally different and i feel i should be aiming for a level 8 the second time round. But the thought of 4 years, starting at 28 and not to mention the expense of it.

    You may be able to get some exemptions seeing as you already have a level 7 qualification (these days, they are called an ordinary degree. The term diploma doesn't technically exist any more. See here for more details). But you would have to talk to the college/university directly to see what they will offer you.
    lisajane wrote: »
    From what i understand about levels is that you can progress from a level 8 and do almost anything if you wanted. But does that really matter?

    It depends on the job. Level 6 qualifications are just above the Leaving Certificate. Make what you will of that.
    lisajane wrote: »
    Are there fees involved if you were to go to a PLC college, as in tuition fees.

    I believe so. Best thing to do is have a look at some of the PLC websites, or maybe even ring them for a prospectus.


  • #3
    AARRRGH
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,382 ✭✭✭✭AARRRGH


    I would imagine a lot of people want to work with animals, so to make yourself stand out from the crowd, the more and better qualifications you have, the better chance you have of getting a job.

    I would also imagine this is an area where 'networking' can really help your chances.

    The prospect of going back to college for four years at 28 might seem daunting, but I think a lifetime of doing something you don't really like is a lot more daunting. :)


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