What supporting documents do I need to supply?
You must submit copies of certificates to support any qualifications mentioned in this section.
Making an application to CAO on the basis of Other Further Education qualifications
You must tick category 5 in the Qualifications and Assessments Summary and supply the relevant supporting documents.
You should describe briefly any special experience and/or qualification stipulated in HEI literature as being relevant for the admission process. If relevant, state the dates, locations, subjects, and (if known) results.
You should mention any other relevant Further Education/Training qualifications. Do not mention anything unless it has been stipulated, as this may delay consideration of your application.
What qualifications are included under Other Further Education?
You should select the Other Further Education category if you have qualifications or awards that are not covered by categories 1-4, for example:
- City & Guild awards
- SOLAS/FÁS awards
- BTEC Level 4 or higher
- Post-Leaving Certificate courses (excluding QQI Level 5 and 6 courses included under category 2)
- Pre-2002 FETAC Level 5/6 (NVCA Level 2/3)
- Higher Education Access Programmes.
What information is required in relation to Pre-2002 FETAC Level 5/6 (NCVA Level 2/3)?
Applicants presenting pre-2002 FETAC Level 5/6 (NCVA Level 2/3) should note the following:
- Mention any pre-2002 examinations which have been fully completed, showing the year the qualification was certified.
- Tick category 2 if you have, or are currently completing, a 2002-to-current year QQI/FETAC level 5 or 6 award.
- If you require previous FETAC Level 5/6 examinations to be combined with your current year QQI FET/FETAC Level 5/6 examinations, you should contact QQI to ensure that CAO receives the combined results in the current year examination results file. Specific QQI FET/FETAC Level 5/6 awards may be required for entry to particular courses. You should check the appropriate HEI literature to ensure that your FETAC Level 5/6 course is acceptable and go to CAO QQI information for more information.
A full QQI FET/FETAC Level 5/6 Award is required; a QQI FET/FETAC Level 5/6 Record of Achievement is not sufficient.
What is the deadline for submitting my documents?
You are advised to supply your supporting documents to CAO as soon as possible. In respect of examinations already taken, evidence should be sent to CAO within 10 days of registering with CAO.
Evidence of the results of examinations which are being taken in the current year must be sent to CAO as soon as they are available and must be with CAO a minimum of 12 days before the relevant offer round.
How will my qualifications be assessed?
Other Further Education qualifications are assessed directly by the Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
You will need to check with individual HEI Admissions Offices for information on how qualifications will be assessed. You will find HEI contact details at CAO HEI contact information.