The Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) gives learners the opportunity to use their QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award to apply, through the CAO, for a place in the first year of a higher education programme.
The College has developed strong links with Waterford Institute of Technology and Carlow Institute of Technology that allows students to progress on with their studies in their chosen area.
Programmes leading to Level 5 and Level 6 Major Awards are available through providers who have programmes validated with QQl.
Linked awards, special requirements and available higher education programmes are published by the admissions office of the individual higher education institution and on www.cao.ie
Further information can also be found in QQI’s publication: Progression Opportunities into Higher Education.