| Course Name |
Food Science |
| Course Provider |
Colaiste Ide College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
City of Dublin ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5267 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Finglas |
| Course Content |
This course can provide successful students with the knowledge and the entry requirements necessary to access a range of science based programmes at third level. The course also aims to provide students with the skills necessary to gain employment in the food industry. |
| FET Code |
5M5267 - Food Science |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
QQI Level 5 Major Award (5M5267) in Food Science |
| Number of Places |
Places are limited. Early application is advisable. |
| Course Fee |
Expand+What does it cost?
Tuition is free to all Irish and EU Nationals. However, a registration fee, made up of the college registration charge and the Government Charge (€200)*, is payable. Where applicable, membership and examination fees are also payab...
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Tuition is free to all Irish and EU Nationals. However, a registration fee, made up of the college registration charge and the Government Charge (€200)*, is payable. Where applicable, membership and examination fees are also payable.
Applicants will be notified of requirements in relation to textbooks, equipment etc. when they have been offered a place. Non - EU Nationals are charged fees as set by the Department of Education and Science - details of these are available from the College Admissions Office.
* The Government Charge was introduced in 2011, and is payable in full at course registration.
However, the following categories of students are exempt from paying this charge:
- Full Medical Card holders, and their dependent children,
- Those eligible under the Student Grant Scheme,
- and those in receipt of Back to Education Allowance (BTEA), or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances.
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| Financial Support |
- PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme - Check out the SUSI grants system at www.susi.ie for eligibility
- BTEA - Back to Education Allowance
- VTOS - Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme
- Other Funding Sources - eg. local partnerships, including Dublin North West Area Partnership and Northside Partnership. |
| Interview |
Interviews will take place May and for any remaining places in September 2017 |
| Portfolio |
You should bring the following to your interview:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Portfolio of work, projects, essays and references considered applicable and any other material you think will support your application.
- PPS Number
- Samples of Artwork for courses in the School of Art & Fashion. |
| Application Date |
Expand+Application Process 2017/18
You can now apply online.
Apply online now with our easy-to-use application form. You will receive an email with your interview date and time.
Offers of places are made in May. You may request an application form fr...
Hide-Application Process 2017/18
You can now apply online.
Apply online now with our easy-to-use application form. You will receive an email with your interview date and time.
Offers of places are made in May. You may request an application form from September. Return your application form at least ten days prior to the interview day.
The Interview
You should bring a CV, portfolio of work, projects, essays, references, PPS number, and samples of artwork where relevant.
Students with a Disability
The college welcomes applications from persons with disability. It is the policy of the college to foster an inclusive education provision for all.
International Applicants
Please bring the following to interview: GNIB Card Letter from the Department of Justice Equality and Law Reform outlining your permission to remain in the state Passport / Marriage Certificate, etc.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence in September 2017
Enrolment Criteria
Enrolment is subject to availability of places, suitability at interview, examination results, order of acceptance of offer, order of applications. |
| Subjects Taught |
Food Chemistry, Food Processing, Microbiology, Nutrition, Laboratory Techniques, Food Safety, Communications, Biology, Work Experience. |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome to apply |
| Entry Requirements |
• Leaving Certificate: Five passes at Ordinary Level
• Others, including mature students are assessed individually, and
• Personal interview |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities and Progression
This course offers progression options for learners either within the college or in partnerships with universities and institutes of technology. Third level institutes also reserve a number of places on degree co...
Hide-Career Opportunities and Progression
This course offers progression options for learners either within the college or in partnerships with universities and institutes of technology. Third level institutes also reserve a number of places on degree courses for mature leaners (over the age of 23). Learners must apply to each institute individually.
Progression
Learners who complete this major QQI award at Level 5 are eligible to apply through the CAO system for entry into participating courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available and applicants are ranked according to results achieved in the QQI major award. Graduates may have the opportunity to gain employment in the food industry.
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| Further Enquiries |
Admissions Officer,
Colaiste Ide College of Further Education,
Tel: 01 834 2333 / 834 2450
Email: general.enquiries@ide.cdetb.ie
Web: www.colaisteide.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |