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You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, laboratory practicals, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year. The course includes an extensive e-Learni...

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You will have a mixture of classroom-based subjects, laboratory practicals, mandatory work placement and independent study. You will be expected to complete assignments throughout the year. The course includes an extensive e-Learning programme designed by CISCO Systems to teach students networking skills. Students receive comprehensive preparation for the CCNA examination. Students will also be exposed to real-life data networking environments through guided tours of IT facilities. Tours in the past have included St Vincent's Hospital, ESB and the Dublin Convention Centre.

What we would like from you!
Familiarity in the use of software applications and an interest in the more technical aspects of IT i.e. networking. A level of Mathematics which equates to Leaving Certificate Ordinary level is also required. As this course has weekly online exams of a technical nature, a willingness to work hard and the ability to invest the time required, outside the classroom, to ensure success. You will be responsible for securing an appropriate off site work placement before the beginning of the course.

Expand+Course Costs
This course costs €500 for year 1 and €450 for year 2. If you are exempt from €200 Government Charge the course fees are €300 for year 1 and €250 for year 2.

In Ferbruary 2011 (Circular Letter 21/2011), the Government imposed an add...

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This course costs €500 for year 1 and €450 for year 2. If you are exempt from €200 Government Charge the course fees are €300 for year 1 and €250 for year 2.

In Ferbruary 2011 (Circular Letter 21/2011), the Government imposed an additional charge (participant contribution) of €200 on all PLC students. This charge is payable in full at Course Registration.

The following categories of students are exempt from this charge:
•Full medical card holders in their own right and their dependent children;
•Those who are eligible under the Student Grant Scheme;
•Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances.

Expand+SUSI Grant
Students on PLC courses may be eligible for a Maintenance grant. It is means tested. Students may apply to City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB), SUSI Grant Section, from May each year. Apply on line

Vocational Training Oppor...

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Students on PLC courses may be eligible for a Maintenance grant. It is means tested. Students may apply to City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB), SUSI Grant Section, from May each year. Apply on line

Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Students who are over 21 years, and have been unemployed for 6 months or more, and are in receipt of a Social Welfare Allowance or signing for credits may be eligible for the above scheme. This allows people to retain their social welfare benefits and return to full time education. They may receive meal/travel allowances and funding for books, materials and childcare. Students on VTOS do not pay fees. Contact the VTOS Co-Ordinator for details.

VTOS Co-Ordinator: fiona.maccarthy@kcfe.cdetb.ie

Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
Students who are receiving a payment from the Department of Social Protection can obtain information on their eligibility for BTEA from their local Social Protection Office, Intreo Centre or from www.welfare.ie.

Expand+Applications for all daytime courses are invited from the 1st November prior to the commencement of the course.

Step 1 – Application

The application form should be completed and returned to the Admissions Officer, Killester College of Further E...

Hide-Applications for all daytime courses are invited from the 1st November prior to the commencement of the course.

Step 1 – Application

The application form should be completed and returned to the Admissions Officer, Killester College of Further Education, Collins Avenue East, Killester, Dublin 5. Applications may also be made on-line by logging on to the College’s web site at www.killestercollege.ie. All applications will be acknowledged by post or by e-mail in the case of on-line applications. The College’s website is compliant with the WAI guidelines as adopted by the National Disability Authority.

Step 2 – Interview

Applicants will be invited for interview at an enrolment session in the College. The purpose of this interview is to determine the applicant’s capacity to participate on the course for which they have applied. In some cases, applicants may be called for a second interview.

Step 3 – Acceptance of Offer

Full –Time Courses
• Successful candidates will receive a letter of offer by post.
• Upon receipt of a letter of offer, a successful applicant may hold a place on the course until course registration at the beginning of the academic year by paying a deposit of €40. This deposit in non-refundable in accordance with Department of Education & Skills regulations.
• Applicants will be notified of the details of course registration by post. A notice will also be posted on the college website.

Late Applications
Where an applicant is successful at interview but the course is full, his/her name will be placed on a waiting list. Places which become available will be offered to successful applicants on the waiting list.

Interviews for vacant places on courses will be held after the commencement of the new academic year. Late applications are accepted up to the end of September.

Deferral of Places
Successful applicants who wish to defer their place must apply in writing to the College Principal before the date of the course registration. Places may only be deferred for a maximum period of one academic year. Deposits will be refunded to applicants if they successfully obtain a deferral.

Expand+What will I study?

5N2929 Networking Essentials
•5N0548 Computer Systems Hardware
•5N2928 Operating Systems
•5N2927 Programming and Design Principles
•5N18396 Maths for IT
•5N2434 Virtualisation Support
•5N0583 ICT Security Policy & Manageme...

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5N2929 Networking Essentials
•5N0548 Computer Systems Hardware
•5N2928 Operating Systems
•5N2927 Programming and Design Principles
•5N18396 Maths for IT
•5N2434 Virtualisation Support
•5N0583 ICT Security Policy & Management
•5N1356 Work Experience
•5N0690 Communications

Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally

Year 2
Physical and Logical Networking (CCNA Routing & Switching Essentials)
•Systems Software (Linux Ubuntu, Linux Ubuntu Server, Raspbian)
•Information Technology Administration (Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, Active Directory, Domain Controllers, Raspberry Pi)
•Network Infrastructure (CCNA Introduction to Networks)
•Team Leadership
•Work Experience (One day per week work placement in industry)
•Network Security (Encryption Software, Cisco Wireless Routers, Penetration and Detection Software)
•Virtualisation Support (Virtual Box, VMWare)

Please note the components listed above may vary occasionally.

Expand+A student seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. However, the student must demonstrate at interview the capacity to successfully participate on this programme. This includes both the academic and work experien...

Hide-A student seeking entry to this programme does not need a previous formal qualification. However, the student must demonstrate at interview the capacity to successfully participate on this programme. This includes both the academic and work experience elements of the programme. Should the student have previous qualifications, one of the following may be appropriate for admission to the programme:

• Leaving Certificate/LCVP/LCA
• QQI Level 4 Award
• Applicants must have attained a Pass grade in Leaving Cert Ordinary Level Maths or equivalent
• Students who have/are taking LCA or Leaving Certificate Foundation Maths students must sit a short Maths test in Killester College as part of the Application process.
• Mature Students (over 21yrs) who may not have formal academic requirements but who have the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered. (RPL Recognition of Prior Learning)
• Interview

Note
Students should note that some of the practical work on this course requires some physical effort. Consequently, students with any back problems or other injuries or conditions should discuss this matter with the course coordinator at enrolment.

Expand+CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Surveys have shown serious and increasing shortages of Networking personnel in all developed countries, including Ireland. This ensures excellent job opportunities in the ICT (Information & Communications Technology)...

Hide-CAREER/PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES
Surveys have shown serious and increasing shortages of Networking personnel in all developed countries, including Ireland. This ensures excellent job opportunities in the ICT (Information & Communications Technology) industry.

Students who successfully complete their studies can enter year 2 of B.Sc. degree in Computing in Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, through Advanced Entry. This applies also to Networking Technologies Degree in DIT & Computing in Dundalk IT. (Dkit) Students may also progress to participating Higher Education Institutions (HEI’s) through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.