Expand+Start date: Tuesday 30th January 2018.
Open/Information Evenings
GMIT will host information evenings for all Lifelong Learning courses on the below dates. During these information evenings you will be able to discuss your course options in detail ...

Hide-Start date: Tuesday 30th January 2018.
Open/Information Evenings
GMIT will host information evenings for all Lifelong Learning courses on the below dates. During these information evenings you will be able to discuss your course options in detail with course lecturers and Lifelong Learning staff and receive advice on enrolment and fee payment.

Thursday, 7th September 2017, 7.00-9.00pm for courses commencing in September 2017.

Tuesday, 9th January, 2018, 7.00-9.00pm for courses commencing in January 2018.

How To Apply
Application for the course is made direct to the Institute. Please complete and return the Direct Application Mayo Campus form at the back of this prospectus. The form can also be downloaded from http://www.gmit.ie/LLM or contact GMIT Mayo Campus, Westport Road, Castlebar (Tel: 094 9043156).

Applications are processed based on the date they are received. Only students who have applied and paid the fees in full may attend the Lifelong Learning evening courses.

Completed application forms may be returned to:
Bridie Coleman,
GMIT Mayo Campus,
Westport Road,
Castlebar,
Co Mayo.

Completing The Application Form
Please complete the application form included at the back of the prospectus and write the information clearly and in capital letters. An individual record is created for every student based on the information that is provided. We only accept Irish postal addresses as a suitable correspondence address. All correspondence (including receipts or notification of change) will be made to the postal address provided on the application form.

Online Policy Application
Student applications for courses/programmes (where viable) will be registered online via a secure website (from information provided on application form). The student will be emailed login details (username and PIN number) where they will be able to complete their registration and payment of fees. These login details are also used for accessing exam results for accredited courses. At the start of the course/programme the student will be given an photo ID card and details on how to login to Learn OnLine.

Waiting Lists
Every course has a maximum number of students. A course is full when all the available places are taken. A waiting list is established for each full course. New applications for full courses are added to the waiting list in the order in which they are received. If a place becomes available, i.e. a current student on the course withdraws; an offer of a place is made to the next name on the waiting list. Offers are made in strict rotation from the waiting list. The course fee will not be processed for applications on a waiting list until an offer is made and accepted.

Expand+€350
IELTS Exam Fee: Fee is payable separately to relevant Test Centre.
Course Book: Students will be required to purchase a course book.

The fees indicated include examinations and internal assessments but do not include class materials unless...

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IELTS Exam Fee: Fee is payable separately to relevant Test Centre.
Course Book: Students will be required to purchase a course book.

The fees indicated include examinations and internal assessments but do not include class materials unless otherwise indicated in the course details. Registration fees for professional bodies etc. are payable separately. An instalment plan which is designed to give students the flexibility in paying their fees will be offered.

Providing a place is still available on the course, your fee will be accepted and receipted in writing. In all cases, fees must be paid in full by second week of class.

Fee Payment
Once an application and fee is processed, a written receipt will be posted to the applicant using the postal correspondence address provided on the application form. Students are advised to keep this in a safe place and bring it with them on the first night of classes. For security reasons, the preferred methods of payment are credit or debit card, cheque, postal order or bank draft.

Credit or Debit Card
Payment can be made using credit or debit card details over the telephone or by post. For security reasons, please do not email credit or debit card details.

Bank Giro
Students on accredited programmes will be issued with a bank giro and payment is made directly to the bank. The stamped portion is then returned by student to the Lifelong Learning Office where a receipt will be issued for tuition fee.

Cash – Not Accepted
In line with Institute policy, the Lifelong Learning Office can no longer accept cash.

Invoice
Where the course fees are being paid for by an employer, the student should complete an application form and attach a letter of approval from the employer on company headed paper. Instead of a letter the employer may email the Life Long Learning office (attn.: Bridie Coleman) confirming their intention to pay the course fee to LLLMayo@gmit.ie.

Refund Policy
Cancelled courses
For a course to commence, a minimum number of student enrolments are required. If this number is not reached, the course is cancelled. When this occurs a full fee refund will be processed automatically and confirmation supplied by phone/email or webtext.

Course Withdrawals
Accredited Programmes: If a student starts a programme and later decides to withdraw, a refund will be given in accordance with the GMIT Academic Regulations. A full refund is given up to 31 October, 2016. A partial refund is given up to 31 January, 2017. After these dates no refunds are given.

Single accredited module/course
If a student starts a course and later decides to withdraw, a full refund will be given if a request in writing (or email) is received by the Lifelong Learning office within 10 days from the start of the course. A 75% refund is given if requested up to three weeks from the start of the course, after this time refunds are not available.

Expand+Discounts
A 10% discount will be given to a student registering for two or more courses in the same semester. This is providing that no other discount or concession has been granted on that course (s).

A 30% discount will be given to applicants...

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A 10% discount will be given to a student registering for two or more courses in the same semester. This is providing that no other discount or concession has been granted on that course (s).

A 30% discount will be given to applicants who are currently in receipt of social welfare payments and to senior citizens (aged 65 or over). Documentation (photo ID, current letter from Department of Social Protection) must be presented in person at the time of fee. A Social Welfare card is not acceptable, as it does not indicate current status.

NOTE: Discount is only offered on courses which are single subject certificates. No discount is applicable on any of the full degree/award programmes on the part-time courses.

Expand+Institute Policy
Each course is offered on the condition of adequate enrolments and the Institute reserves the right to cancel or discontinue any course because of low enrolments or for other reasons deemed sufficient by the Institute. The Institut...

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Each course is offered on the condition of adequate enrolments and the Institute reserves the right to cancel or discontinue any course because of low enrolments or for other reasons deemed sufficient by the Institute. The Institute reserves the right to make the necessary changes in this schedule that may be dictated by personnel requirements or availability of facilities.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
GMIT adopted a policy on Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) in 2009 which is actively applied to all courses offered. If an applicant has completed any of the modules they may be granted exemptions for that module(s) based on prior certified learning. The process for this of this is set out in GMIT’s Code of Practice No 8 (RPL). An applicant may also apply for exemptions based on prior experiential learning. An e-portfolio tool, myexperience.ie is currently being piloted to capture this data and simplify the application procedure.

Expand+Course Description
The aim of this course is to prepare students who are non-native English speakers, to sit the IELTS academic exam. The course will explore the test paper by paper, examining in detail each task type. The course gradually builds up...

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The aim of this course is to prepare students who are non-native English speakers, to sit the IELTS academic exam. The course will explore the test paper by paper, examining in detail each task type. The course gradually builds up the skills, language and test techniques students need to approach IELTS with confidence. The course will focus on the four skills that are tested in the IELTS exam – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.

The course is for students who have an intermediate to upper-intermediate level of English. It will suit people who wish to study in English at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration. After completion participants will have developed the necessary skills to sit the IELTS exam.

Expand+Training for the IELTS means building confidence in each part of the exam, each class will practice at least two skills. There will be individual, group and pair work within the classroom and because of this students will have the opportunity to lear...

Hide-Training for the IELTS means building confidence in each part of the exam, each class will practice at least two skills. There will be individual, group and pair work within the classroom and because of this students will have the opportunity to learn from each other as well as from the teacher. Below is a guide to the topics and language areas covered.

The Listening Module
• Orientating yourself to the text
• Listening for specific information
• Identifying main ideas
• Following a description
• Identifying main ideas
• Seeing beyond the surface meaning
• Following signpost words
• Following a talk

The Reading Module
• Orientating yourself to the text
• Scanning for a specific detail and skimming for general understanding
• Identifying main and supporting ideas
• Improving global reading skills
• Summarising
• Understanding argument
• Identifying the writer’s views and claims

The Writing Module
• Interpreting charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
• Describing trends
• Summarising information
• Comparing and grouping information
• Approaching the task
• Planning your essay
• Turning your ideas into written arguments
• Linking your ideas

The Speaking Module
• Responding to personal questions
• Becoming more fluent
• Preparing your talk
• Giving your talk
• Understanding abstract and analytical questions
• Giving a reasoned response