The National Guide to 3rd Level & Further Education is the leading guide to options for second-level students in Ireland. The Guide is distributed to guidance counsellors, students, parents and teachers in secondary shools nationwide.This year's Guide contains several useful articles and information resources that will assist the school-leaver in making the most well informed CAO selection of third-level courses, one that best suits their own unique educational needs and career ambitions. The following is a breakdown of the sections in the Guide.