| Course Name |
Software Development |
| Course Provider |
Sligo College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M0529 |
| 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 |
| 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 ...
Hide-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 and leading to employment in a range of sectors.
This Course is designed to provide students with skills and training that will enable them to pursue a career in the computer industry and in particular, in the areas of computer programming and software development.
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| 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
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| 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 |
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