Expand+Start date: Monday 18th September 2017.

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 detai...

Hide-Start date: Monday 18th September 2017.

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.

Application Procedure
Application is made using the application form in this prospectus; the form can also be downloaded from http://www.gmit.ie/LLM

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.

Expand+Entry requirement (if under 23 years) is a pass in the Leaving Certificate (or EU equivalent) with five grades which must include English or Irish and Mathematics. Applicants over 23 years are not required to have passed the Leaving Certificate (or E...

Hide-Entry requirement (if under 23 years) is a pass in the Leaving Certificate (or EU equivalent) with five grades which must include English or Irish and Mathematics. Applicants over 23 years are not required to have passed the Leaving Certificate (or EU equivalent). All applicants will be assessed on interpersonal skills, language skills, dexterity and mathematical skills, with places being allocated based on the results of the assessments. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior working experience has been in a manufacturing environment.

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...

Hide-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 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+What is Springboard+? (including part-time courses and Department of Social Protection income support)

Springboard+ offers FREE courses at Certificate, Degree and Honours Degree level. These courses lead to qualifications in areas where there are ...

Hide-What is Springboard+? (including part-time courses and Department of Social Protection income support)

Springboard+ offers FREE courses at Certificate, Degree and Honours Degree level. These courses lead to qualifications in areas where there are job opportunities in the economy.

Springboard at GMIT
GMIT is the largest provider of Springboard/ICT Skills courses in the West of Ireland.

Is Springboard For Me?
The Springboard+ programme (www.springboardcourses.ie) consists of courses offered under both Springboard and ICT Skills. Springboard courses are part-time courses which you can undertake without affecting your payments from the Department of Social Protection.

ICT Skills Conversion courses are full-time courses which employed or unemployed people can undertake if they can attend lectures for three days each week. Unemployed people can retain their payments from the Department of Social Protection if they qualify under the Back to Education Option.

To be eligible to participate on a part-time Springboard course an applicant must be a jobseeker AND satisfy one of the following three criteria:
1. Be in receipt of one of the following payments from the Department of Social Protection:
• Jobseekers Benefit
• Jobseekers Allowance
• One Parent Family
• Disability Allowance
• Qualified Adults of Working Age
• Carer's Allowance
• Farm Assist/Fish Assist
• Widow(er)s Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
• Blind Pension
• Deserted Wives Allowance

2. Be signing for social insurance contribution credits

3. Be previously self-employed

4. People not in receipt of a payment from the Department of Social Protection that have been out of the work environment for a number of years due to childcare or other caring obligations and have a previous history of employment but may require upskilling, reskilling or cross-skilling to transition back to the workforce (“Homemakers”).

See http://www.springboardcourses.ie/eligibility for full eligibility criteria. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on www.springboardcourses.ie for more information.

Interested candidates who do not meet Springboard+ entry criteria can apply for any of the Springboard+ courses listed and pay the associated fee. All candidates will undergo an interview to determine suitability.

Expand+Programme Description
The purpose of this programme is to provide upskilling in the current theory and practice of sustainable building technology relevant to Construction Management. There will be an emphasis on near zero carbon construction and ...

Hide-Programme Description
The purpose of this programme is to provide upskilling in the current theory and practice of sustainable building technology relevant to Construction Management. There will be an emphasis on near zero carbon construction and its impact on the construction process. The programme will consist of lectures, practicals and group work.

This programme is funded under the Springboard initiative. Springboard+ offers FREE courses at Certificate, Degree and Honours Degree level. These courses lead to qualifications in areas where there are job opportunities in the economy. Springboard courses are part-time courses which you can undertake without affecting your payments from the Department of Social Protection

See http://www.springboardcourses.ie/eligibility for full eligibility criteria. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on www.springboardcourses.ie for more information.

Interested candidates who do not meet Springboard+ entry criteria can apply for any of the Springboard+ courses listed and pay the associated fee. All candidates will undergo an interview to determine suitability.