About FETAC
The Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the statutory awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. FETAC makes quality assured awards that are part of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) from levels 1-6. Meeting learner needs is central to the work of FETAC.
FETAC:
- makes and promotes awards on the National Framework of Qualifications
- determines standards and award requirements
- validates programmes leading to awards
- monitors and quality assures programmes and services
View the following pages for more information on:
- Amalgamation
- Programmes leading to awards
- Information on awards
- FETAC Council membership
- FETAC Strategic Plan
- FETAC statistics
- FETAC corporate culture and governance
- FETAC Learner Charter
- FETAC Customer Charter - currently being re-drafted and will be published here shortly
FETAC's response to Framework Implementation and Impact Study
In response to The National Qualifications Authority of Ireland's published Framework Implementation and Impact Study Report, FETAC has published its Implementation and Impact of the Framework in the Further Education and Training Sector paper. This paper outlines the extent of change that has taken place in the further education and training sector between 2003-2009 following the launch of the National Framework of Qualifications in 2003 and the subsequent development, publication and implementation of FETAC policies in a range of areas.