Software Development - Advanced
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year (September to May) Mon - Fri with usual school holidays. 9am - 4pm. Classes finishes on a Wed 1.10pm.
Entry Requirements
Students will be expected to have passed at least 5 ordinary Leaving Certificate subjects with a O5 (C3) grade or higher in Mathematics and a O6 (D3) grade or higher in English; or Leaving Certificate Applied Examinations (Distinction Level) or equivalent. In special cases Students may be accepted.
Interviews will be held in April, May and August. Applicants will be contacted in due course.
Careers / Further progression
Career and Further Education Prospects
Students will be able to directly enter the work force and industry, past students have gone directly in roles such as: start up company software developer, database administrator to IT administrator. Students can further their education with progression into a third level course, for example, Level 8 Computer Science courses, and in some cases can enter directly into second year of the third level course.
Follow an apprenticeship through FIT (Fastrack to Information Technology), more info on https://fit.ie/
Further information
Commencing September 2023. PLC Induction Early September.
All PLC students can apply for a maintenance grant, subject to eligibility for the duration of their course. Students may also be eligible to maintain social welfare payments while doing our PLC courses.
All information relating to grants/financial support can be accessed from the following: www.studentfinance.ie
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When To Apply:
Apply Online. Click on link below or Contact 045 431417 school office.
Please note application fee applies, this fee is to cover administration costs (€20).
Interviews will be held in April/May 2023.
Applicants will be contacted in due course.
Aim of this course
Students will acquire up-to-date knowledge in the field Computer Science and Software Engineering. Students will gain skills in programming and problem solving. These skills will be developed over one year and allow the candidates to become proficient in many key practical areas of Software Development. You will learn C# using Microsoft's .NET Framework, creating your own computer programs to best practice.
Students will study a range of of subjects:
- Software architecture and design with Unified Modeling Language (UML) diagrams
- Algorithms and data structures within console applications
- Object Orientated Programming incorporating classes and libraries
- Database creation and SQL queries
- Graphical User Interface programs
- 2D and 3D computer game design and development
- Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus, Set Theory, Sequence and Series and Matrices)
- Project Management
- Take part in Work Experience and develop professional skills.
Note: Students should have access to a computer at home.
Students will complete a wide range of assignments incorporating all of the above aspects that will enable the students to excel in both industry and further education. The Mathematics module is related to Computer Science and will be an advantage to any student entering either industry or third level education.
Additional Information:
Please contact Deirdre Shaw, the course tutor with any questions regarding the Computer Science Course. This course is subject to approval by the department of education and modules may be changed at the discretion of the college. This course is limited to 24 places so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Modules Studies:
Programming and Design Principles 5N2927
Graphical User Interface Programming 6N0736
Object Orientated Programming 6N2108
Games Analysis and Design 5N1651
Software Architecture 6N1449
Project Management 6N4090
Communications 6N1950
Personal and Professional Development 6N1949
Mathematics 6N3395
6M0691 - Software Development.
Certification: QQI Level 6 Award in Software Development 6M0691.
St. Conleth's Community College,
Station Road, Newbridge,
County Kildare.
Tel: 045-431417
Fax: 045-438053