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What NFQ Level did I get (If any)

  • 01-05-2012 04:19PM
    #1
    boogerballs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭


    I attended Colaiste Ide from 2000 - 2002 in which I took a course titled "Network and Software Systems" This was over two years in which I received a National Certificate award.

    Roll on 10 years and I am looking to start a degree course - my question is where can I find out what level I reached. The college are no use in this regard.

    A follow on question is - given that the qualification I got was 10 years ago can this be used to join the second year on a course now (If the NFQ award if sufficient) ?


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  • #2
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 27,438 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    When you say the college are 'no use', what did they say to you in answer to your question?


  • #3
    boogerballs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 188 ✭✭boogerballs


    Hi Spurious,

    Each time I called i was told i need to speak to someone who currently was not available. I'm finding it hard to get information from them.


  • #4
    Seren_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,810 ✭✭✭Seren_


    I *think* a National Certificate is the same level as a Higher Certificate (Level 6). I'm not 100% certain though. Could you ask the college you are planning to apply for a course in?

    It might be a good idea to get in touch with FETAC either as they're the awarding body now.


  • #5
    ProjectO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭ProjectO


    Hi

    The vast majority of qualifications awarded before the launch of the NFQ in 2003 have been formally recognised by it. This diagram gives a good overview (but not absolutely up to date i.e. some less commonly held qualifications may have taken longer to recognise).

    http://www.nfq.ie/nfq/en/images/LegacyFan.JPG

    :)


  • #6
    ProjectO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12 ✭ProjectO


    Sorry....

    In response to your second question, the decision whether you can get credit / exemptions to attend a particular course is really up to the specific provider. There is no certain answer other than what they are willing to offer.


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  • #7
    slick31
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭slick31


    Hey,
    I'm in same boat - it seems difficult to find out for sure what level it is. From what I can gather its NFQ level 6 but I'm not sure. I did Foundation Level Access to Science and Engineering in UCD - think it was in 2002. I got a NUI Cert with 1st class honours. I'm now in a position to consider doing the degree. Can anyone tell me for sure what level this is on the NFQ system?
    Cheers,
    Slick:pac:


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