Third Level Qualifications.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 February 2005

Thursday, 3 February 2005

Questions (65)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

61 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Education and Science the position with regard to the allocation of a position for PLC courses within the new ten-level qualifications network; if her attention has been drawn to the criticisms of the recent conclusion of FETAC on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [3001/05]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Science (Ms Hanafin)

The placement of existing awards in the national framework of qualifications is a matter for decision by the Further Education and Training Awards Council with the agreement of the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland. I am satisfied that the placement at levels five and six of the new framework of PLC programmes which were certified previously by the National Council for Vocational Awards at levels two and three, respectively, is appropriate.