TRACING THE IMPACT OF WORK PLACEMENTS ON VOCATIONAL LEARNERS: IRELAND NATIONAL REPORT
Abbreviations Used CAO: Central Applications Office The CAO processes applications for undergraduate courses in Irish higher education institutions CFE: College of further education Public or private college that offers further education courses, usually including one- or twoyear post-Leaving Certificate courses and shorter adult education courses ETB: Education and Training Board Statutory authorities with responsibility for education and training, youth work and a range of other statutory functions FET: Further education and training Umbrella term for non-post-primary, non-tertiary education options in Ireland, including apprenticeships, vocational training, and community and adult education HE: Higher education Tertiary-level education LDV: Leonardo da Vinci Mobility programme Mobility strand of the European Commission Programme for Vocational Education, 2007–2013 NFQ: National Framework of Qualifications A 10-level system of nationally agreed standards of knowledge, skill and competence that helps define what an individual is expected to know, understand and be able to do following successful completion of a process of learning PLC: Post-Leaving Certificate course A full-time non-post-primary, non-tertiary programme for learners, usually lasting one or two years and combining practical and classroom learning QQI: Quality and Qualifications Ireland An independent state agency responsible for promoting quality and accountability in education and training services in Ireland VET: Vocational education and training Umbrella term for formal training in job-related and technical skills
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