| Course Name |
Computer Systems & Networks with Mobile Technologies |
| Course Provider |
Castlebar College of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB |
| Course Code |
5M0536 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time |
| Location (Districts) |
Castlebar |
| Course Content |
Expand+This course aims 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 networking with particular emphasis on Mobile Technologies. Information Technology is o...
Hide-This course aims 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 networking with particular emphasis on Mobile Technologies. Information Technology is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the economy, with particular growth in the field of computer-based services and so ware development. The versability of this course will enable students to enter any field, e.g. IT, Finance, Education or Public Service.
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| FET Code |
5M0536 - Computer Systems & Networks |
| Duration |
1 Academic Year - September to May |
| Comment |
Qualifications obtained?
Level 5 QQI Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks |
| Course Fee |
Expand+College Fees: 300
College Fees with all Exemptions: 50
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt...
Hide-College Fees: 300
College Fees with all Exemptions: 50
Part of the fee includes a Government Levy of €200 and a QQI/FETAC Examination Fee, currently €50 for Level 5 programmes and €80 for Level 6 programmes.
The following categories are exempt from both of these fees:
Current Medical Card Holders (up-to-date medical cards to be presented at interview)
VTOS dispersed students
Students awarded Back to Education Allowance from INTREO
Documentation must be provided to College Office to avail of any exemptions
Recipients of the Student Grant (www.susi.ie) are exempt from the €200 Government Levy ONLY. Clear, original, up-to-date evidence must be provided to CCFE to avail of any exemption.
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| Financial Support |
Grants are available to students of CCFE on the same basis as they are to third-level students, subject to a means test. Details on the Grant Scheme are available from www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Yes |
| Application Date |
Applications are made online at www.ccfe.ie
There is an initial, non-refundable Application Charge of €50, payable at the time of application
The additional college fees apply |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Application Fee |
€50 |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content (Codes and Modules)
Typical modules can include:
5N18396 Maths for Information Technology
5N0690 Communications
5N1356 Work Experience
5N2928 Operating Systems
5N2927 Programming and Design Principles
5N0583 ICT Security Policy and Management
5N0580 Mobile Technologies
5N0548 Computer systems and Hardware
5N2929 Networking Essentials |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome. |
| Entry Requirements |
Any of the following would satisfy entry requirements
Leaving Certificate/LCVP or Leaving Certificate Applied
A FETAC Level 4 qualification
Mature students (age 23+) are also welcome to apply. For mature students, life experience may be sufficient.
Additional/Specific Subject Requirements for this course
Ideally, candidates would have attained a pass in Mathematics at Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate. |
| Assessment Method |
Continuous Assessment, Collection of Work and Exams |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression Opportunities
This course is a good introduction to Computer Systems and Networks. The versability of this course will enable students to enter various fields, e.g. IT, finance, education or public service. For information on all relev...
Hide-Progression Opportunities
This course is a good introduction to Computer Systems and Networks. The versability of this course will enable students to enter various fields, e.g. IT, finance, education or public service. For information on all relevant Higher Education links visit www.qqi.ie, www cao.ie and the websites of the relevant higher education institutions. It is advisable that applicants confirm linked awards, module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Officer of the relevant Higher Education body.
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| Further Enquiries |
Phone: 094 9023134
Fax: 094 9027172
Email: admin@ccfe.ie
Web: www.ccfe.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |