Programming & Software Development - Pre University
This one year full-time course aims 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 workflow for the finished product and leading to employment in a range of sectors.
| 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 September - May.
Please Note
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. SCFE 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.This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Interview
Mature applicants welcome
Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
• Software Development
• Computer Programming
• System Maintenance and Design
• Technical Support
• Business Computing
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
The following are the most relevant courses:
ATU - Sligo
BSc in Computing in Games Development SG131 (Level 7)
BSc in Computing in Software Development SG136 (Level 7)
BSc in Computing - Systems and Networking SG137 (Level 7)
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Letterkenny
BSc in Computer Games Development LY707 (Level 7)
BSc in Computing LY717 (Level 7)
BSc in Computer Security and Digital Forensics LY737 (Level 7)
ATU - Galway
BSc in Software Development GA787 (Level 8)
BSc in Business Computing and Digital Media GA776 (Level 8)
Further information
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
This Course is designed to provide students with skills and training that will enable them to pursue a career in the computer industry and in particular, in the areas of computer programming and software development.
Course Content
• Software Architecture 5N2772
• Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming 5N0541
• Maths for Information Technology 5N18396
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
• Web Authoring 5N1910
• Database Methods 5N0783
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M0529 - Software Development
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Software Development 5M0529
Please Note
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. SCFE 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.
Phone 071-9145480
email scfe@msletb.ie