Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses are full-time programmes for young people who have completed their Leaving Certificate and adults returning to education. The courses develop technical and practical skills for an industry recognised qualification. They also offer an alternative route to higher education and give an opportunity to try out a subject of interest.

A wide range of disciplines are covered including: Business; Theatre and Stage; Art craft and design; Tourism; Healthcare; Childcare and Community care; Hairdressing and Beauty Care, and many more.

The courses last one to two years and lead to qualifications at QQI Levels 5 or 6.

Most of the PLC courses are provided by the Tipperary Education and Training Board (TETB) at PLC Centres around the county.

How to access:

• Link on the national learners’ database, qualifax.ie to find a course.
• Apply directly to PLC centre in order to enrol. Enrolment process is on- line.
• Enquiries can also be made to: communication@tipperaryetb.ie

• CTI Senior College, the Mall, Clonmel E91 K2E2
  Tel. (052) 6126269

• Coláiste Mhuire, Castlemeadows, Thurles E41 W678
  Tel. (0504) 21734

• Coláiste Phobail , Corville Road, Roscrea E53 V449
  Tel. (0505) 23939

• Nenagh College, Dromin Road, Nenagh E45 VF51
  Tel. (067) 31525

• Newport college, Black Road, Newport V94 A3W4
  Tel. (061) 378262

• St. Ailbe’s School, Rosanna Road, Tipperary town E34 H596
  Tel. (062) 51905

• Templemore College of Further Education, Richmond, Templemore E41 FF98
  Tel. (0504) 31007

For details of PLC Centres and the courses they run, visit tipperary.etb.ie.