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What is Further Education and Training (FET)?

Further Education and Training (FET) offers a wide variety of life-long education options to anyone over 16.

It covers Levels 1 to 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ).

FET includes apprenticeships, traineeships, Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) courses, community and adult education, as well as core literacy and numeracy services.

FET courses and programmes are provided through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETB) throughout the country as well as through other local schools and adult learning centres.

FET also includes online courses through eCollege – more information .

PLC courses at Level 5 & 6 can be used to gain entry to Undergraduate Degrees at Level 7 & 8. You can watch this 20-minute video which explains FET and how you can apply.

It is important to know that you will need a WORK PERMIT, also called the Labour Market Access Permission, to access PLC courses.

How to apply for a work permit

• You can apply for your work permit 5 months from the date that you applied for protection, and the permit is valid from 6 months. This work permit remains valid for one year and then you can renew it online.
• Click or the picture below to apply for a work permit and for more information.
• If you do not have a work permit, you can do any adult or community education course at Levels 1-4.

How to find a course near where you live

You can meet an Adult Education Guidance Counsellor who can help you find a course, and/or search this website: Alternatively, look at the map of colleges, universities and guidance counsellors from the Education home page by clicking .

½ñÈÕ³Ô¹Ïeful Websites

• NFQ National Framework of Qualifications -
• Adult Education Guidance Service -
• Map of Ireland -
• How to search for a course -
• Work Permit -
• BTEA -
• PTEO -
• IPSS -
• SUSI grant -
• IRC Education Facebook page - (open to refugees & protection applicants only)
• Saint Vincent de Paul Education Grants -