Expand+A pass in five subjects (Ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. A pass is Ordinary 6 (O6) or Higher 7 (H7) grade or higher.

Foundation level Mathematics at Grade F2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes.

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Hide-A pass in five subjects (Ordinary level) to include Mathematics and English or Irish. A pass is Ordinary 6 (O6) or Higher 7 (H7) grade or higher.

Foundation level Mathematics at Grade F2 or higher counts as a subject towards the five passes.

Results in Foundation Level Irish in the Leaving Certificate, or results in the Leaving Certificate Applied Programme do not satisfy these minimum entry requirements.

Applicants are advised that despite the fact that Foundation Level Mathematics meet the minimum Mathematics requirement for entry into some of our courses, some employers require Ordinary Level Mathematics or higher to meet minimum educational attainment for some positions.

Currently the results in more than one sitting of the Leaving Certificate examination will be counted towards meeting this minimum requirement. However, additional requirements may be specified for some courses. Please check details of the minimum requirement for each course as set out above.

Bonus points for Higher Level Mathematics
25 bonus points will continue to be awarded in 2017 for Higher level Mathematics, at grades H6 and above, in a manner similar to the old scheme.

Garda Vetting
A number of ITB courses require students to successfully complete placements or projects where they may have unsupervised access to children and/or vulnerable adults. Each student applying for these courses must undergo the ITB Garda vetting process. To ensure the protection of the public, and to justify public trust and confidence, the Institute is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake these programmes. Without satisfactory Garda clearance, students will be unable to complete their course and thus will not be able to complete the programme or receive an award. All places on these courses are provisional and subject to the student obtaining satisfactory Garda vetting from the Central Garda Vetting Unit. The current legal minimum age for sole application for Garda vetting is 18 years of age. In the event of an applicant being between 16 and 18 years of age, written consent is also required from a parent or guardian.

In addition to Garda vetting a medical assessment and provision of personal references may be required in regard to suitability for placement.

Expand+Applications From Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Students

Holders of the LCVP apply in the normal way through the CAO system. Points are awarded on the same basis as per the Leaving Certificate.

The LCVP subject will be consi...

Hide-Applications From Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme (LCVP) Students

Holders of the LCVP apply in the normal way through the CAO system. Points are awarded on the same basis as per the Leaving Certificate.

The LCVP subject will be considered as a passing subject provided the student achieves at least a pass grade. This will apply to entry for Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8), Ordinary Degree (NFQ Level 7) and Higher Certificate (NFQ Level 6) academic courses.

The following points scoring system will be used:
Pass 28
Merit 46
Distinction 66

Expand+Applicants Presenting QQI-FET (Formerly FETAC) Awards (furthermore Denoted As QQI)

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of QQI (Level 5 or 6) awards are as follows:

1. For entry to a Higher Certificate course (NFQ Level 6) and to an A...

Hide-Applicants Presenting QQI-FET (Formerly FETAC) Awards (furthermore Denoted As QQI)

The minimum entry requirements for graduates of QQI (Level 5 or 6) awards are as follows:

1. For entry to a Higher Certificate course (NFQ Level 6) and to an Ab Initio Ordinary Degree course (NFQ Level 7) a full QQI (Level 5 or 6) award is required.

2. For entry to an Ab Initio Honours Degree course (NFQ Level 8) a full QQI (Level 5 or 6) award in a related area and including distinction grades in at least 3 components is required.

For entry to the majority of courses a full award may be accumulated over more than one academic year. In such cases it is the responsibility of the applicant to apply to QQI for a full award. However, for entry to certain courses an award achieved in a single sitting may be required.

Also, for some courses, specific component awards in Mathematics must be included in the QQI award presented for entry. Such requirements are detailed on the ITB website (www.itb. ie/fetac)

Expand+The Institute welcomes applications from mature students and a number of places on each course are reserved for such applicants.

Mature applicants are those who are over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry. Applicants in this cate...

Hide-The Institute welcomes applications from mature students and a number of places on each course are reserved for such applicants.

Mature applicants are those who are over 23 years of age on 1st January of the year of entry. Applicants in this category may be accepted on a course without meeting the formal minimum entry requirements if ITB is satisfied that they have the basic ability and academic foundation to follow the course and to take the examinations successfully. Mature applicants seeking a place on a full-time ITB course must apply through the CAO and are advised to do so by February 1st.

As the number of applications for consideration as mature applicants is increasing, it is necessary to rank applicants for available places.

Mature applicants will be required to demonstrate that they meet the eligibility requirements for third level education via:

1. Assessment of Suitability by ITB OR

2. Leaving Certificate examination results or QQI Level 5 or 6 award

1. Assessment of Suitability by ITB This option applies to mature applicants who do not wish to compete on the basis of a Leaving Certificate examination, QQI level 5 or 6 award or equivalent.

Such applicants will be assessed based on their performance in an assessment which they will be invited to attend at the Institute. Further details available at www.itb.ie.

2. Presentation of Leaving Certificate examination results, QQI Level 5 or 6 award or equivalent

Mature applicants who have completed the Leaving Certificate examination or a full QQI level 5 or 6 award at any time prior to 2017, may wish to compete for a place solely on the basis of these results.

A full QQI award generally consists of 8 modules. A record of achievement or component certificate will not meet the entry requirements. A copy of Leaving Certificate results or QQI Award(s) must be submitted to CAO as part of the application process.

Mature applicants who are demonstrating eligibility via this option must ensure that they have met the minimum entry requirements for the courses for which they have applied by logging on to www.itb.ie or discussing this matter with a member of the Marketing Team on (01) 8851530.

There is a quota on the number of QQI places on BN011 – Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 7 and BN107 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 8 for applicants presenting with QQI awards.

Offers of places are made to successful mature students by CAO in the normal way.

Expand+Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2...

Hide-Early online application (discounted): Fee €25 Closing Date: 20th January 2017 at 5:15pm

Normal online application: Fee €40 Closing Date: 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm

Late online application - restrictions apply: Fee: €50 Closing Date: 1st May 2017 at 5:15 pm

Change of Mind: Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1st July 2017 5:15 pm

Exceptional online late application - see page 14 of the 2017 CAO Handbook: Fee €50 Closing Date: 22nd July 2017 at 5:15pm

You should avoid submitting an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5:15pm on 1st February 2017 and will be accepted up to 5:15pm on 1st May 2017, subject to the restricitions listed on page 3 of the 2017 CAO Handbook.

Late Applications (Exception to Timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22nd of July at 5:15pm applies only to applicants who are currently undergraduate students in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these three HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 15 of the 2017 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restricted-category Applicants
Mature applicants – most HEIs will require mature applicants, who wish to be assessed on mature grounds, to have applied to CAO by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm. (This restriction does not apply if the applicant wishes to be considered on the basis of school leaving qualifications only.) For more information about applying to CAO on the basis of mature years go to www.cao.ie/mature.

Applying for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes – to be considered for the HEAR and/or DARE schemes applicants must have registered on the CAO system by 1st February 2017 at 5:15pm and must have completed the HEAR/DARE application form by 1st March 2017 at 5:15pm – supporting documents must be sent to CAO offices before 1st April 2017 at 5:15pm.

Expand+What
This programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and experiences to work in community and youth work settings. Through a combination of classroom-based learning and fieldwork placements students will develop knowledge of the me...

Hide-What
This programme is designed to provide students with the knowledge and experiences to work in community and youth work settings. Through a combination of classroom-based learning and fieldwork placements students will develop knowledge of the methods and approaches used in community, youth and related settings. These methods are used to work effectively with diverse groups in the community and to support positive social change.

Why
On successful completion of this programme, graduates are equipped to seek employment in different areas of community development and youth work. Graduates can look forward to careers as community development workers, youth workers, programme co-ordinators, project workers, community educators, workers in justice diversion projects, probation service, school completion project workers and coordinators, information officers, community liaison officers in local authorities and evaluation and research officers etc. Graduates may also be employed in a variety of sectors working with youth, marginalised or disadvantaged groups, ethnic minorities, social economy and enterprise projects. On completion of the programme graduates may gain employment in voluntary, statutory and private sector organisations or work with charities or non-governmental organisations (NGO’s) at a national or international level.

Who
If you’re interested in working with communities of disadvantaged people including young people by empowering them to create positive change in their communities, then this is the course for you.

How
The programme combines theory with hands on experience and practical skills. Students will complete two fieldwork placements designed to give the learner the opportunity to gain experience in different areas of community development and youth work. A range of topics relating to community and youth work are studied throughout the programme.

Expand+The Social and Community Development Courses will cover the following subject areas:

Year 1
• Introduction to Psychology
• Fundamentals of Sociology
• Introduction to Culture
• Principles of Community Development
• Skills for Success in Hig...

Hide-The Social and Community Development Courses will cover the following subject areas:

Year 1
• Introduction to Psychology
• Fundamentals of Sociology
• Introduction to Culture
• Principles of Community Development
• Skills for Success in Higher Education
• Law Crime and Community
• Irish Culture and Society
• Social Policy
• Introduction to Addictive Behaviours
• Group Dynamics and Development
• Community Arts
• Community and Youth Development Practice

Year 2
• Psychological Perspective on Development
• Introduction to Youth Work
• Communicating Across Language Barriers
• Fieldwork Preparation
• Substance Use and Addictive Behaviours within Youth Cultures
• Sociology of Education
• Fieldwork
• Fieldwork Portfolio

Year 3
• Principles of Human Rights
• Research Methods and Practice
• Social Psychology
• Advanced Community and Youth Development Practice
• Social Entrepreneurship/Funding

Electives - Semester 1:
Language, Culture and Identity or Community Response to Drug Use or European Studies
Note: One elective must be selected

• Advanced Fieldwork
• Advanced Fieldwork Portfolio
• Skills for Professional Practice

Note: The choice of electives are indicative and dependent upon learner demand and resource availability and may vary from year to year.

Expand+Good To Know
Students spend two semesters on fieldwork placement which provides the opportunity to develop practice skills and gain knowledge and experience in community and youth work settings. This can lead to the creation of industry contacts fo...

Hide-Good To Know
Students spend two semesters on fieldwork placement which provides the opportunity to develop practice skills and gain knowledge and experience in community and youth work settings. This can lead to the creation of industry contacts for students which may be useful when seeking employment.

The course provides an inclusive learning environment where every person is valued and respected allowing them to develop an awareness of how to influence and change issues of concern to them.

Feedback from Fieldwork Supervisors: “This was our first contact with students from ITB – it’s obvious this is a great course.” “Great to see the students develop and be interested in their work, fully participate and be motivated.” “The students were flexible and enthusiastic.”