| Course Name |
Information Technology Support |
| Course Provider |
Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
LY_KITSW_C LY_KITSS_C |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
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Letterkenny Institute of Technology |
Level 6 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Letterkenny |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
LY_KITSW_C (September intake)
LY_KITSS_C (January intake) |
| Duration |
18 months |
| Entry Requirements |
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Mature Student or
Minimum Five O6
English or Irish O6
Maths O6/H7
Special requirements
Garda Vetting: Certain work placements will require Garda Vetting, for example, work placements that will involve students wo...
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Mature Student or
Minimum Five O6
English or Irish O6
Maths O6/H7
Special requirements
Garda Vetting: Certain work placements will require Garda Vetting, for example, work placements that will involve students working with children or vulnerable adults.
Work Placement: Please note that with respect to the placement, while the Institute will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement (interview techniques, CV preparation, arranging interviews etc), final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner.
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| Mature Applicants |
Expand+Mature Student
Special requirements
Garda Vetting: Certain work placements will require Garda Vetting, for example, work placements that will involve students working with children or vulnerable adults.
Work Placement: Please note that w...
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Special requirements
Garda Vetting: Certain work placements will require Garda Vetting, for example, work placements that will involve students working with children or vulnerable adults.
Work Placement: Please note that with respect to the placement, while the Institute will make every effort to assist the learner in finding a placement (interview techniques, CV preparation, arranging interviews etc), final responsibility for securing the placement resides with the learner.
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| Number of Places |
24 |
| Link to Course Fee |
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| Course Content |
Expand+Is this course for you?
This programme is an ATP (Accelerated Technician Programme), in which students can gain a Higher Certificate in 18 months. Students spend one semester in college, followed by 6 months on work placement, followed by another s...
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This programme is an ATP (Accelerated Technician Programme), in which students can gain a Higher Certificate in 18 months. Students spend one semester in college, followed by 6 months on work placement, followed by another semester in college. lt will suit people returning to the work force and those seeking a change of career. There are normally two intakes per year. The programme is designed to provide the graduate with the skills required to operate as a first line Information Technology Support person in a wide range of industry and business environments. The tasks could include commissioning computer systems and networks, developing web sites, connecting businesses to the internet, etc.
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| Subjects Taught |
Expand+What will I study?
Year 1
Semester 1
Computer Applications M 5
Computer Systems M 5
Operating Systems 1 M 5
Software Development 1 M 5
Study Skills & Interpersonal Communications M 5
Computer Networks 1 M 5
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Year 1
Semester 1
Computer Applications M 5
Computer Systems M 5
Operating Systems 1 M 5
Software Development 1 M 5
Study Skills & Interpersonal Communications M 5
Computer Networks 1 M 5
Semester 2
Industrial Placement 1 M 30
Year 2 Semester 1
Industrial Placement 2 M 30
Semester 2
Training & Support M 5
Operating Systems 2 M 5
Software Development 2 M 5
Mathematics M 5
Database Technology M 5
Computer Networks 2 M 5
M = Mandatory
Note: Normally students will take Industrial Placement 1 and 2 back to back but in certain cases students may take Industrial Placement 1 and 2 separately and may, if necessary, take Industrial Placement 2 after the completion of the taught part of the course.
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| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career opportunities
Successful graduates find themselves working in the following sectors:
• IT Companies
• Businesses that repair and service computer systems
• Any type of business which has a computer system
Graduate careers typically i...
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Successful graduates find themselves working in the following sectors:
• IT Companies
• Businesses that repair and service computer systems
• Any type of business which has a computer system
Graduate careers typically include:
• Computer Technician
• Web & Database Developer
• Customer & Systems Support
Follow-on courses
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing in Computer Services Management
MSc in Computing in Private Cloud Technologies
MSc in Computing in Big Data Analytics
MSc in Computing in Systems & Software Security
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| Further Enquiries |
Contact Us
Department Administration Telephone: (074) 918 6310 / 6306
Head of Department: Thomas Dowling
Telephone: (074) 918 6304
Email: thomas.dowling@lyit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
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