| Course Name |
Information Technology |
| Course Provider |
O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath 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, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Course Content |
This programme is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in the Information Technology sector. This programme provides students with an excellent grounding in IT and its related disciplines. |
| FET Code |
5M0529 - Software Development |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
software Development
Work Experience:
Students will spend two weeks working in an IT environment in local commercial and industrial concerns. |
| Alternative Entry |
Mature students are very welcome on all courses in O'Fiaich Institute of further Education and the number of mature students is rising steadily. Some mature students are eligible for VTOS scheme (Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme). |
| Course Fee |
College registration Fees €200.00
Government Levy €200.00*
*Participants are exempt if they:
•are in receipt of BTEA or VTOS allowance
•Are eligible for a SUSI Grant
•Have a full Medical Card
QQI level 5 exam fee €50**
QQI level 6 exam fee €80**
**Participants are exempt if they:
•Are in receipt of BTEA or VTOS
•Have a full medical card |
| Financial Support |
View www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
First round interviews take place the end of May. Second Round Interviews take place in late August. |
| Application Date |
Expand+You can apply online to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education online (link below)
Applications for the each academic year will open from February 1st and closing date for 1st Round of interviews is early May 2017.
•Your email address and mobil...
Hide-You can apply online to Ó Fiaich Institute of Further Education online (link below)
Applications for the each academic year will open from February 1st and closing date for 1st Round of interviews is early May 2017.
•Your email address and mobile phone number must be CURRENT – Don’t use childish emails please.
•Garda Vetting is compulsory for all of Childcare, Nursing, Sports & Holistic Health and Wellbeing courses, know your previous addresses before you attend interview as you will be required to complete application. Please bring proof of identity.
•You will be notified by email or text about your interview, READ CAREFULLY – this outlines what you need to bring with you on the day of your interview.
•First Round Interviews take place in May
•First Round Offers are made in June
•Second Round Interviews take place in late August
•Second Round Offers are given immediately
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
PLC Courses 2017/18 begin in September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
Software Architecture
Maths for Information Technology
Communications
Work Experience
Database Methods
Spreadsheet Methods
Desk Top Publishing
Web Authoring
Computer Systems Hardware
Networking Essentials |
| Entry Requirements |
This course is aimed at students who have completed the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational and mature students with an interest in IT, with suitable candidates being selected by interview. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities & Progression Routes
The blend of skills students gain from this course makes them suitable for jobs wherever computing technology is used, i.e. in every sector of the economy.
While the majority of students progress to Furth...
Hide-Career Opportunities & Progression Routes
The blend of skills students gain from this course makes them suitable for jobs wherever computing technology is used, i.e. in every sector of the economy.
While the majority of students progress to Further and Higher Education, some students gain employment as Software Developers, Web Developers, Applications & Technical Support and Computer & Network Technicians. Students have gained employment locally in companies such as PayPal, eBay, CTI, Boyle Sports and National Pen.
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| Further Enquiries |
Further Education Director,
O' Fiaich Institute of Further Education,
Tel: 042 933 1398 / 933 1402
Fax: 042 933 8054
email: info@ofi.ie
web: www.ofi.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |