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Boot-up your life in computer systems and networks support and administration with arguably the most complete QQI level 5 IT course on offer.

Explore and develop your interests in building, repairing, maintaining and supporting comp...

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Boot-up your life in computer systems and networks support and administration with arguably the most complete QQI level 5 IT course on offer.

Explore and develop your interests in building, repairing, maintaining and supporting computer systems and networks. Ensure your progression opportunities with QQI Maths for IT - the latest alternative to leaving certificate maths.

Specialise in industry standard and trending technologies in a holistic approach approach across the course - with sought after employment skills in Linux server operating systems, SQL database, and virtualisation with VMware and Oracle.

Practice and develop your skills in a dedicated computer science laboratory - using a range of technologies from wired to wifi and PC to android.

Unique to Mallow College, enhance your hardware portfolio with optional electives in modern Python object-oriented programming and software development techniques.

Progress to CIT or UCC and beyond with a solid year one foundation in computer science and programming.

Expand+All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However,...

Hide-All courses at Mallow College of Further Education are funded through the National Development Plan (NDP) and there are no tuition fees for EU nationals (non-EU students should contact the College for details on eligibility and course fees). However, students are required to pay a student services fee of €250. A deposit of €50 is required to reserve a course place. Failure to pay this deposit may result in the course place being allocated to another applicant.

Students may also be required to pay an annual Government participation fee of €200.

• However, Full Medical Card holders and those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances are exempt from paying this contribution.

• Students awarded a student maintenance grant will be refunded the Government participation fee subject to proof of receipt of the grant.

Fees for examinations and certification will be outlined by course co-ordinators. Students who are Medical Card holders may be exempt from some state examination fees. Certain courses also carry additional course related costs, further details of these can be found in the relevant course details. For more information please contact the College on (022)43309 or email info@mallowcollege.ie.

Expand+Student Maintenance Grant
Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework...

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Means tested Maintenance Grants are available to students who are progressing to a QQI Level 5/6 Award or equivalent and who have not previously studied for such an award at similar or higher level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The amount of the grant depends on the distance a student travels from their place of residence to the college.

Student Grant applications can be made online only to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie Applications can be made from May and should be made before starting a course.

Further information can be found on www.studentfinance.ie

Note: BTEA or VTOS recipients are not eligible for the Student grant.

Expand+Education Progression Opportunities
Advanced to QQI level 6 at Mallow College. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Computer Science, Computer Networking, IT Management, and Games Development. For more links and detailed information on ...

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Advanced to QQI level 6 at Mallow College. Use your full QQI award to progress to degrees in Computer Science, Computer Networking, IT Management, and Games Development. For more links and detailed information on how to use your Mallow College qualification go to www.mallowcollege/progressions.

Career Opportunities
Corporate technical support sector, Database/programming intern, IT operations technicians, IT operations technicians, IT user support technicians, IT user support technicians.