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Effective Organisation: Space and Resources
Organise your Study Space and Resources
Dedicated Study Space
Light & Comfort
Create a space for study where
you can leave things and come
back to them. (Use Home /
College or your local Library)
It is good to work near a window
so you have adequate light. A
reading lamp could be a good
investment
Brioadband or Wireless
connection
You will need to access online
resources, use the college
Broadband to access these
resources
Study Resources
A table clear of clutter, a chair,
access to a computer, memory
sticks, a learner handbook.
Essential Core Text Books, A4 lined
punched paper, A4 Ring Bnder,
dividers, a notebook, etc
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The Course Assessments
FETAC Level 5 - Insurance
This one year FETAC Level 5 Module is made up of the following FETAC Assessments
Assignment 1- December
2013
Increaser profit by
30%
Assignment 2March2014
Increase profit by
30%
April / May 2014
Theory Based Examination
40%
4. FETAC DEADLINES
The following FETAC Assessment Deadlines are for the below assignments:
13
Assignment 1
Insurance Market
DEC
20
Mar
Assignment 2
Company / Broker Analysis
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Assignments 1 & 2 Deadlines
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Course Milestones
Where we are with what we need to accomplish
FETAC ASSESMENTS
Assignment 1
Assignment 2
Exam
Learners
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
6. Where should I start
The Brief
With all FETAC Assessments it is extremely important to review the brief and to clarify any elements that
you are unsure of before you commence your Assignment / Collection of Work / Skills Assessment / Role
Play or Project
The Brief will be handed out in paer format (Hard Copy) and also in (Soft Copy).
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Assignment 1
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Assessment Flow Diagram
How to complete your Assignments
Draft a copy of your
assessment
Read & Review Brief
Start
Research
Assignment
Use online and offline
resources
Attend all classes to
complete
assessment work
Assignement
Final Assignment
Completion
Assignment work is being completed in and
outside of class time.
Submit Assignment via
the Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE)
Moodle
Feedback given to
learners in class
time.
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Module Progress
How we compare to the other players in the market
ASSIGNMENT 11
30%
EXAM – THEORY BASED EXAM
ASSIGNMENT 2
30% [ASSIGNMENT 1 + 2 = 60%]
40% - [Course Total 100%]
ASSIGNMENT 1 – 30%
ASSIGNMENT 2 – 30%
EXAM – 40%
SECTION A
SECTION A
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
SECTION B
SECTION B
ESSAY QUESTIONS
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Key Stages of the Assignment
The people that makes stuff happen
To
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Research Skills
Step One
Critical Thinking
Step Two
Academic Writting
Submission of Work
Step Three
Step Four
10. How the Module can lead to progression routes
A Career in Industry
Learners can apply
direct from LCFE if
positions are avaliable.
Third Level Education
With successful completion
of FETAC Level 5, subject to
meeting CAO Entry
Requirements.
Assignment 1
Develops Learners’
understanding of the
Irish Insurance Market
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Assignment 2
Leaners discover how
companies operate
with the marketplace.
E
D
C
Professional Exams
To increase oppertunities
with the industry
professional qualifications
are essential.
B
A
Theory Based
Examination
2 Hour FETAC Exam
Work Experience
10 Days Work Experience are
required by FETAC for successful
completion of the Work Experience
Module
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Module Progression
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Contact Details
If you require further assistance with the Insurance Module:
Mark Griffin
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Limerick College of Further Education
Mulgrave Street, Limerick
Office: T10
Phone: 061 403 968
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Resource – Insurance Ireland
A good source of information
A
Insurance Ireland
As the voice of insurance actively
promoting the highest standards,
Insurance Ireland represents 95% of
the domestic market and 70% of
Ireland's international life insurance
market in Ireland.
Member Services
B
Consumer Information
C
Insurance Terms
D
Publications
E
Contacts