Ireland

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Further Education and Training Awards Council

East Point Plaza
East Point Business Park
IE – Dublin 3
Ireland
www.fetac.ie

About this Organisation:

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. FETAC gives people the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training centres, in the work place and in the community.

FETAC's functions include:

FETAC was set up as a statutory body on 11 June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science under the Qualifications (Education & Training) Act, 1999. FETAC has responsibility for making awards previously made by BIM, Fáilte Ireland (CERT), FÁS, NCVA and Teagasc.

Representative:

Barbara Kelly
Director of Awards and Standards
bkelly@fetac.ie  

Barbara Kelly holds a BA in Economics and History and a Higher Diploma in Education from University College Dublin. Subsequently, she completed further studies in accounting, rehabilitation and education and training and holds a Masters Degree in Education. She worked as a teacher for in a number of years. She was appointed to her current role as Director of Awards and Standards with FETAC in 2001. She has vast European experience working on a number of European projects and committees. She was the first Chairperson of ENQA-VET (2005-2007).

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