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Donegal ETB policy covering all aspects of your assessments has been UPDATED. Click the link for a handy summary of this policy.
Academic Integrity Handbook
Academic Integrity Handbook
ETBI has launched the new Academic Integrity Handbook. This handbook was developed as a result of discussions and research around academic integrity and what it means to the student in the Education and Training Board (ETB) and Further Education and Training (FET) sectors. This handbook aims to introduce academic integrity principles to students and can contribute to future learning and career progression.
You can access the Handbook guide here.
Got questions? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions FAQ!
Student Charter
Student Charter
The FET Student Charter of Donegal ETB sets out our values and provides a framework that allows you, other students, our staff, teachers, and tutors to know and understand their respective responsibilities.
It is based on the principle of collaboration and cooperation between FET students and staff. It outlines:
what you can expect from us.
what Donegal ETB expects from you.
ETBI Digital Library
ETBI Digital Library
The ETBI Digital Library provides access to resources on
study skills
academic writing
careers
health and wellbeing
eBooks
useful websites
careers information
recommended videos
information on the public library service and many other topics.
For detailed information on all the course types and levels we offer, please take a look at our main website.
Course Types and Levels
Course Types and Levels
The National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) has been designed to allow students to compare and classify qualifications across ten levels ranging from the very initial stages of learning to the most advanced stages. Each level is based on nationally agreed standards of what an individual is expected to know, understand and be able to do following successful completion of a programme of learning.
Donegal ETB offers a range of Further Education and Training (FET) programmes for those wishing to gain recognised qualifications and begin their journey in lifelong learning.
Our programmes range from Levels 1-6 on the National Framework of Qualifications and there are options available throughout the year on both a full-time and part-time basis, during the day and in the evenings.
If you already know a lot about your subject or have experience in it, check out the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on our main website.
If you already know a lot about your subject or have experience in it, check out the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on our main website.
This process can help you:
Start a course at the right level for you, or
Apply for a certificate that proves your skills and knowledge.
Awarding Bodies
Awarding Bodies
An awarding body is a national organisation that gives out qualifications to recognise what you’ve learned.
Some awarding bodies in Ireland and the UK are part of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). This includes:
QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland)
City & Guilds
Other professional and industry qualifications
At Donegal ETB, we offer QQI programmes that lead to:
Major awards (full qualifications)
Minor awards (smaller parts of a qualification)
Special Purpose Awards (focused on specific skills)
We also offer qualifications from other awarding bodies like:
ILM
City & Guilds
iTEC/VTCT
IMI
ACCA (Accounting)
Microsoft
These qualifications help you build skills for work, further study, or personal development.
Grading Schemes
Grading Schemes
How Your Work Is Graded – QQI Awards
How Your Work Is Graded – QQI Awards
Levels 1 to 3:
You’ll be graded as either:
Successful – if you meet all the learning goals
Unsuccessful – if you don’t meet all the learning goals
Levels 4 to 6:
Your work in each module will be graded as:
Distinction D 80% – 100%
Merit M 65% – 79%
Pass P 50% – 64%
Unsuccessful U 0% – 49%
Important:
Important:
Your grades aren’t final until they’re checked and approved by a special board called the Certification Approval Board (CAB). This happens six times a year. Your teacher or programme coordinator will give you more details about your course and when your results will be ready.
Other Awarding Bodies
Other Awarding Bodies
Some courses might use a different grading system.
For example, you might be graded as:
Pass or Fail, or
Pass, Merit, or Distinction
If you’re not sure which grading system applies to your course, ask your teacher or programme coordinator.
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