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How does fetac points work

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  • 20-04-2016 9:04pm
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    amcc123
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭


    I was just wondering how fetac points work I have got five distinctions so far in my Plc and my course in Galway is 5 distinctions to get in. Does that mean I got that course


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    JoeKickass
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭JoeKickass


    How hard is it to get a distinction in a plc ?


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    JoeKickass
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭JoeKickass


    Anyone ????


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    Owryan
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    Afaik from when i did a plc it just means you met the minimum requirements for the course. As for quaranteeing you a place that usually depends on how many others have applied and their results.

    As for how easy it is to get a distinction? that's a how long is a piece of rope question


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    JoeKickass
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    Ya I suppose it depends on the student . Say now you compare it to the leaving cert . Is it harder to get over 80% in the leaving cert or over 80% in a module in the plc ?


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    Owryan
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    Depends on the subject. Some modules are based on continious assessment and have no exam while others have a combination of assignment/classwork and final exam.


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    dar100
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    Owryan wrote: »
    Afaik from when i did a plc it just means you met the minimum requirements for the course. As for quaranteeing you a place that usually depends on how many others have applied and their results.

    As for how easy it is to get a distinction? that's a how long is a piece of rope question

    Not quite true, in fairness. There is a clear and detailed outline of the standard to be achieved in order to reach the required 80%.


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    implausible
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    As there is in the LC. However, like in the LC, some subjects/modules are easier to do well in. Modules which are all assignment based like Communications can be relatively easy to get a distinction in.


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