Frequently Asked Questions
PERSPECTIVE STUDENTS: IRISH/EUROPEAN
Q. HOW DO I APPLY
You can apply online, or alternatively print off an application form and forward to Cavan Institute
Q WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATION
14 May 2010
Q WHAT IS THE ENTRY/AGE REQUIREMENT
The Programme caters for those who:
- Have completed senior cycle education, and require further vocational education and training to enhance their prospects of employment or progression to other studies.
- Are adults returning to education who may not have completed the senior cycle but are deemed by the provider to have the necessary competencies and capacity to undertake the Programme.
- Participants must be at least 16 years of age on commencing the course.
- Participants may not repeat a programme.
- Academic entry requirements should be appropriate to the award being offered and may include the Established Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP), Leaving Certificate Applied (LCA), FETAC Level 4 or equivalent
Q WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Please refer to entry requirements outlined in course information
Q WHAT ARE THE COURSE REQUIRMENTS
Please refer to entry requirements outlined in course information
Q IS THERE AN INTERVIEW
There are no interviews but all students will be inducted
Q WHEN IS THE OPEN DAY
(Has now passed)
Information Evening is 24 February 6pm to 9pm and Information Day 25 February 9 am to 5pm
Q INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Please refer to the Applications section for download information
Q ACCESS TO FURTHER EDUCATION
Please refer to this Further Education Progression document from FETAC (Very large file)
Q WHAT ARE THE FEES AND HOW DO I PAY
Payments can be made online shortly, otherwise payment via Bank Giros (issued by Institute) at any AIB Bank. No cash will be accepted
Q I HAVE A MEDICAL CARD – DO I PAY
Your Medical card covers FETAC Exam Fees only. Registration fee is paid by all applicants
Q ARE THE FEES REFUNDABLE IF I DO NOT COMMENCE COURSE
Please download and complete a Refund of Fees Form
Q HOW WILL I KNOW IF MY APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED
You will receive an automated response if you apply online, and by post in all other cases
Q WHEN DO I RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE
Conditional offers will be made in June
Q WHEN DO I REGISTER
Registration takes place in late August and you will be notified by post/email
Q I WANT TO CHANGE COURSES
Download and complete a Change of Details Form
Q I WANT TO CHANGE MY DETAILS
Download and complete a Change of Details Form
Q ACCOMMODATION
Please refer to the Applications section for download information (Accommodation List 2010)
Q WHEN DO I GET MY TIMETABLE
Classes are scheduled from 9am to 5pm. Timetables available from September (which is subject to change)
Q I’M UNEMPLOYED, DO I PAY, ARE THERE ANY REDUCTIONS
Contact your local Employment Exchange/FAS with regard to funding
Q HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE GRANT
Contact your local VEC Grant Office
Q WHEN IS MY GRANT PAID
If grant application processed, the 1st instalment is usually paid by the end October
Q I DID NOT GET MY GRANT
Grant payments are made directly to your account by the your local VEC office
Q IS MY COURSE FEE REFUNDABLE ON RECEIPT OF GRANT
No
Q DOES THE GRANT PAY MY REGISTRATION/COURSE FEES
No
Q VTOS/BTEI
Contact Adult Education Office 049 4361881
Q I HAVE EXEMPTIONS
You need to contact your class tutor upon commencement of your course
Q WHEN ARE HOLIDAYS
Holidays are outlined on the Department of Education & Science website
Q IM OUT SICK WHAT DO I DO
Doctors certs must be forwarded to your tutor
Q WHEN ARE MY ASSIGNMENTS DUE
Assessment Schedules will be available for all Students in September.
Your tutor will notify you of your assignments. Assignments for tutors must be given to your tutor directly.
Q WHEN ARE THE RESULTS OUT
Results will be posted end of July, no results will be given over the
phone
Q WHEN IS GRADUATION
Graduation is 26 November 2010 (subject to change)
Q I WANT TO SEE THE GUIDANCE COUNSELLOR
During term time. Monday – Friday, 11.00 am to 12.30pm, this is a drop-in service (no appointment necessary). All other queries contact careers@cavaninstitute.ie
Q I WANT TO WITHDRAW
You need to contact your tutor if you wish to withdraw/or contact career guidance
Q I WANT TO SEE THE DOCTOR
Doctor available in Block A (Main Campus) Tuesday and Thursday afternoon
Q OFFICE HOURS FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED AT CAVAN INSTITUTE
9.00 – 10.00 am and 14.00 – 15.00 pm only. These times must be strictly adhered to
