#8: -  

 It only devalues the degree if you believe it does, I am a nurse, I qualified long before it became a degree course. I never felt any less a nurse because I gained my qualification differently and I never belittled those with degrees for having no hands on experience. We were all in the same profession supporting each other ,learning from each other and working to keep people alive and healthy. This is simply recognition of another unique situation where people are formalizing what they already know and have experience in -it is thankfully ,progression. 

#9: L Ni Flannagain - Re:  

  People need to know that it is NOT a degree in one year rather it is progression from level six to level 7 or equivalent to year 2 of the honours degree –( year 1 = level 6 equivalency year 2 level 7 year 3 = level 8). It is a progression programme for those who have completed level 6 and have specific experience in the sector. 

#9: L Ni Flannagain - Re:  

 It does not undermine the degree at all. You will know that if you left after yr 1 you would have no cert. Yr 2 fetac level 6, yr 3 fetac level 7 and finally for the few who complete yr 4 fetac level 8. How does offering a fetac level 7 to those with the level 6 who under one additional yr of study inclusive of placement hours in their paid work undermine the degree you did I fail to see your side.