Programming & Software Development with Cyber Security
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to design, develop and test software components and systems in a workplace environment, working as a team member under supervision, while contributing to the work flow for the finished product and leading to employment in a range of sectors. It also facilitates progression in education including to further and higher education or training”
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
The programme commences in September each year and concludes in May of the following year.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature Applicants welcome
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Links to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
Some local examples include:
Links to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Schemes.
Some local examples include:
University of Galway:
GY109 Arts Mathematics and Education
GY125 Arts Digital Arts and Technology
GY133 Education Computer Science and Mathematical Studies
GY134 Geography and Geosystems
GY206 Business Information Systems
GY262 Business Studies in International Hotel Management
GY301 Science
GY303 Biomedical Science
GY304 Biotechnology
GY308 Environmental Science
GY309 Financial Mathematics and Economics
GY310 Marine Science
GY313 Environmental Health & Safety
GY314 Earth & Ocean Sciences
GY318 Biopharmaceutical Chemistry
GY319 Mathematical Science
GY320 Physics
GY321 Genetics and Genomics
GY322 Agricultural Sciences
Atlantic Technological University (ATU),Galway:
GA183 Business Information Systems
GA580 Software and Electrical Engineering
GA775 Computing and Software Development
GA788 Computing and Digital Media
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students may obtain employment in a diverse range of sectors to include administration, IT maintenance and computer based technology to include programming and software development.
Further information
Student Contribution: €175
Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.
PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.
Yes
Admissions Procedures 2024
See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie
Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.
Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024
Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings
Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.
Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.
Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.
€175 Registration Fee applies to all students
The course is designed to
This course is designed to give the student a firm foundation in the skills and knowledge required in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector. Students study a range of coding subjects, which reflects the versatility that IT has in society today. The course is oriented towards the development of technical skills such as Programming, Application Development and problem solving. This course may also be of interest to graduates with qualifications in non-computer disciplines who wish to pursue training in this area.
How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.
•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable.
•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.
Course Content
Introduction to Cybersecurity (Cisco Networking Academy)
5N2927 Programming & Design Principles
5N0541 Fundamentals of OOP
5N2772 Software Architecture
5N18396 Maths for Information Technology
5N1367 Team working
5N0783 Database Methods
5N0690 Communications
5N1356 Work Experience
5N0580 Mobile Technologies
Optional Modules
Cybersecurity Essentials (Cisco Networking Academy)
Students have the opportunity to take Maths as an extra module.
5M0529 - Software Development
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Programming and Software Development 5M0529
Please note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
For more information:
Email mark.shaw@gretb.ie
Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie