Following the successful introduction of the NCVA Level 2 certificate programme in 1997, the programme has been expanded to afford our students the opportunity to study for National Awards at Level 3 and Level 4. It is hoped that through successful completion of these programmes our students will gain direct access to employment or further study.

 
National Level 3 Certificate
The National Level 3 Certificate is awarded to students who attain the required standards in a total of eight modules.

Three Core Modules	*Five Elective Modules
Communications	Art/Design
Mathematics	Computer Literacy
Personal and Interpersonal Skills	Horticulture
	Preparation for work
	Food and cookery             Or Health Related Fitness

 
National Certificate Level 4 Structure
The National Level 4 Certificate is awarded to students who attain the required standards in a total of eight modules.

Three Core Modules	*Four Elective Modules
Communications	Art/Design
Mathematics	Horticulture
Information Technology	Preparation for work
Personal and Interpersonal Skills             Or Interpersonal & Social Skills	Food and cookery             Or Health Related Fitness
	*The listed modules are currently offered. Other modules may be introduced to suit student needs

 
Assessment
The students work is presented and assessed by the teacher according to the standard set out in the module descriptor. Students who are deemed to have reached the required standard present their work for monitoring by FETAC.
 
A Record of Achievement
will be awarded to candidates who successfully complete one or more of the Level 3 modules.