Computer Application & Technology
This one-year course, validated by QQI is particularly suited if you are wishing to pursue a career in the smart business/ IT area and provides students with the skills required to work in a modern smart business environment. The course is also suited to those considering pursuing a professional qualification in either IT or Business via Third Level / University.
| 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
Entry Requirements
QQI L4 or equivalent for all Level 5 courses.
If the Leaving Certificate has been completed, details should be submitted with your application.
Mature learners may be exempt from the academic requirements.
First round offers will be made in May to all eligible applicants with subsequent offers made in September.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
This course leads to a career in areas such as information technology, business, software, accounting, banking, insurance, marketing, management, administration and computing. Many of our graduates continue their education in AIT or NUI Maynooth or work in professional offices, Local Government, HSE, schools and local businesses.Through the QQI FET Links Scheme-Graduates can apply entry to Year 1 of related courses in the Business area in Universities and many Business and other courses in Institutes of Technology with continuity of SUSI grant / BTEI if applicable. Examples of linked courses include
Athlone Institute of Technology
AL801/AL802/AL803 Degree in Software Design (Level 8)
AL752/ AL850 Business Degree (Level 7/8)
AL650 Certificate in Business Level 8
NUI Maynooth
MH101 Arts
Further information
Course Fees 2019/20
Registration fee (all courses)€50
Student service Fee (All courses)€50
Beauty Therapy kit (Beauty Therapy course only) €710
Additional Fees and Charges 2019/2020
Programme Participant Contribution (Government levy on all PLC Courses) €200
Exempt: BTEA, Medical Card Holders & Grant Holders
QQI Exam fees (all courses) €50 Exempt: Medical Card Holders
QQI Exam fees (QQI LEVEL 6 courses) €80 Exempt: Medical Card Holders
CIBTAC Exam Fees (Beauty therapy Course Only) €150 approx.
Learners taking further education courses are eligible for PLC maintenance grants. These grants are means tested and depend on individual circumstances. Students should apply on line to www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Students attending our courses may also be eligible for Department of Social Protection allowances.
Our online applications system is now open for all full-time courses starting in September 2022.
Course Content
Web Design 5N1910
Information and Communications systems 5N1952
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Database Methods 5N0783
Word Processing 5N1358
Mathematics (optional) 5N1833
Work Experience 5N1356
Professional Presentation skills 5N0690
Marketing Practice 5N1400
*Modules are subject to change
This course provides graduates with a QQI Level 5 Information Processing Major Award 5M2067. Learners may also complete an ECDL certificate.
5M2067 - Information Processing
Course Certification
This course provides learners with a Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) certificate Level 5. Learners also complete an ECDL certificate.
For further details contact Ms Lorraine Larney, PLC Coordinator, LLarney.mcc@lwetb.ie
Tel: 086 1437088 or for regular updates see our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MCC.PLC