Software Development
Start your career in software development here with small classes and hands-on practical labs. By the end of this course, you will confident in the application of the fundamental concepts of software design, programming, and testing, and in problem-solving generally.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, LCA or equivalent Mature applicantswho can demonstrate appropriate experience or knowledge at meeting will be considered.
Careers / Further progression
Educational Progression
Students can gain entry to a wide range of courses at various Technological Universities. There are reserved places in SETU for TCFE graduates. Students can also access the Higher Education links scheme.
Career Opportunities
Graduates subsequently obtain employment at home or abroad in any of the software industries – anywhere technical expertise and learned adaptability are required, or where innovation and experimentation are a daily requirement.
Further information
Courses commence in Early September each year.
Mature students are invited to apply.
Registration €50. QQI exam fee €50 exempt for medical card holder.
Means tested maintenance grants are available to qualifying learners. These grants are administered by Learner Universal Support Ireland SUSI. For further info see: www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
VTOS - Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme
If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS).
Applicants will be notified to attend a meeting at the College.
ENROLMENT PROCEDURE
STEP 1: COMPLETE APPLICATION FORM
Complete the online application form (link below). The application form can be completed at www.tcfe.ie
Alternatively go to www.fetchcourses.ieand apply by selecting your preferred course in Templemore, Co Tipperary.
When you apply online you will receive a personal account and ID. This will enable you to view all correspondence in relation to your application.
Please note,you will be required to up date your account with additional information if you are offered a place on a course that you wish to accept.
STEP 2: ATTEND FOR MEETING
Applicants will be notified to attend a meeting at the College.
Meetings are held a number of times from Springtime through to course commencement date. The meeting simply acts to match the applicant against the course in terms of suitability,commitment and expectation. An offer of a place is contingent on the applicant meeting the entry requirements of the course and satisfactory attendance at meeting.
STEP 3: OFFER OF A PLACE AND ACCEPTANCE
Successful applicants will be notified of the offer o fa place on a college course by email. To secure this place,applicants must pay the Registration fee of €50 before a set date,as indicated in the communication of the offer. You will be required to update the personal account you created on application with additional information if you wish to accept the offer of a place. Failure to comply may result in the place being forfeited
and offered to another applicant.
STEP 4: REGISTRATION AND INDUCTION
Students offered a place on a course will receive notification of the dates they must attend for
registration and induction. All students must attend the College on these designated dates.
Registration includes completion of the Learner Details form.
STEP 5:FOR STUDENTS WHOSE FIRST LANGUAGE IS NOT ENGLISH
For students whose first language is not English, you will also be advised at the time of meeting
that you may have to take an English Language Assessment to ensure you have the B2 standard required to successfully participate in your chosen course.
Apply online for free.
Aims
To equip Leaving Cert students with computer programming skills to create and maintain mobile Apps and other computer programs.
To develop and maintain company website, using company information systems behind them.
To experience multi-phase and integrated software projects.
To enable students for direct employment or to progress to Third level education.
Work Experience/Placement
Work simulation around the completion of a large real-world project, such as company website or mobile information system takes place across two weeks in January. Work protocols are followed to develop soft-skills, such as team-working in an Agile environment.
Fundamentals of Object Oriented
Programming
Software Architecture
Mobile Technologies
Programming and Design Principles
Web Authoring
Maths for Information Technology
Communications
Work Experience
5M0529 Software Development
Certification: QQI Level 5 Software Development 5M0529.
Templemore College of Further Education
Richmond,
Templemore,
Co. Tipperary.
E41FF98
Tel: 0504 31007