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CAO Video Guides

Please watch and share these video resources about the CAO Application process. You must read the CAO Handbook and follow the instructions provided in the application form before submitting an application.

Applying to CAO
This video presentation describes how the CAO application, offer and acceptance processes work.
Personalised CAO Handbook guide
A step-by-step guide to using the CAO Personalised Handbook.
Statement of Application Record
A video guide explaining how to check that your CAO account information is complete and correct, and how to make changes to your application information if something is missing or incorrect.
QQI FET/FETAC Applicants
A guide to the application process and the scoring scheme for QQI FET/FETAC Applicants
CAO Change of Mind Facility
A guide to the CAO Change of Mind facility.
The CAO Offer Process
A short video guide to the CAO Offer and Acceptance Process.
Available Places
A short guide to the CAO Available Places facility.