Fees

GCC Registration Fee of €250 applies to all learners.
€200 Government Levy Fee applies to all learners except:

• Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
• Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).
• Those in receipt of a SUSI Grant.
• Those on a VTOS scheme.

An exam free of €50 for QQI Level 5 and €80 for QQI Level 6 applies to all learners except

• Those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance.
• Medical Card Holders (valid at time of Registration).

Non EU Students are subject to an International Fee.

We advise non-EU citizens living outside Ireland to contact the Irish Naturalisation and Immigration Service on www.inisgov.ie to ensure the course you are considering applying for is eligible for a student visa. Non-EU citizens living in Ireland are welcome to apply and require a PPS number (Personal Public Service Number). Non-EU citizens are required to pay a tuition fee set by the Irish government which is currently €3653. Some exemptions apply, for further information, please contact http://www.gretb.ie .

Sports Course Costs - €300

An additional €300 is payable by all students accepted onto the Level 5 course. 

This Payment includes:

• Course Manual
• College Sports Top
• Safeguarding and Code of Ethics Course
• FAI Kickstart Course
• SAQ -  Speed Agility and Quickness Course
• Basketball Ireland Coaching Badge
• Pool Lifeguard Qualification  / Swim Lessons
• Outdoor Pursuits Trip
• First Aid

Work Experience

Work experience takes place throughout the academic year in a variety of centres and enterprises offering sport and recreation activities.

Special Features

This course provides the student with the opportunity to work with local gyms and leisure centres. Students will gain experience in the areas of fitness testing, programme development, class instruction, health and safety and the general day to day running of a gym or leisure centre. Links developed here may benefit the student in their vocational area.

Students also benefit from participation in a wide range of sporting activities during the year including soccer blitz, sports day, hill walking, sea kayaking and other outdoor recreation activities.

There is an opportunity within the course to complete the following optional courses for an additional fee. RLSS Pool Lifeguard
Child Protection and Code of Ethics
Certificate in Exercise and Health Fitness (CEHF) Accredited by University of Limerick. www.ncefinfo.com
Strength and Conditioning Course - Phase 1
Kick Start 1 - FAI Soccer Coaching Qualification

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 4, minimum of 17 years of age at time of registration, Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied, Equivalent qualifications from other countries, relevant life experiences, relevant work experiences and mature students.

Please Note

Galway Community College reserves the right to make changes to any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the college and a student or a third party.