Software Development

Sligo College of Further Education

 

Course Name Software Development
Course Provider Sligo College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB
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Course Code 5M0529
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time
Location (Districts) Ballinode
Course Content

Expand+This one year full-time course aims to enable the learner to design, develop and test software components and systems in a workplace environment, working as a team member under supervision, while contributing to the workflow for the finished product ...

FET Code 5M0529 - Software Development
Duration 1 Year September - May.
Comment Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Software Development (5M0529)
Course Fee Fees

• Student Services Fee: €250
• PLC Government Levy: €200
• QQI Examination Fees: €50
• Class Materials: €0

The following Exemptions Apply:
PLC Government Levy - Medical Card - Grant- BTEA - VTOS
QQI Examination Fees - Medical Card (QQI Only) - VTOS
Financial Support PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applications for the 2017/18 academic year will open when the 2017 Grants Scheme is announced by the Department of Education and Skills.

Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie
Application Weblink Web Page - Click Here
Subjects Taught Course Content

Software Architecture 5N17803
Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming 5N17785
Maths for Information Technology 5N18396
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Web Authoring 5N1910
Database Methods 5N0783

Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
Careers or Further Progression Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.

• Software Development
• Computer Programming
• System Maintenance and Design
• Technical Support
• Business Computing
Further Enquiries Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie