Pre-Degree Computing
This course prepares the learner for direct entry onto level 7 / 8 degree programmes in Information Technology at HE Institutes. The learner also gains the skills necessary to take up entry level positions as junior programmers and in a range of IT Systems Support roles.
| 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
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate / Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students. All entry is subject to interview.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
The learner also gains the skills necessary to take up entry level positions as junior programmers and in a range of IT Systems Support roles.
Progression
This course prepares the learner for direct entry onto level 7 / 8 degree programmes in Information Technology at HE Institutes.
Further information
Mature Students
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
International Students
All of the courses in Crumlin College of Further Education are provided through English. Applicants whose first language is not English, will be required to demonstrate sufficient competency in written and spoken English prior to commencing their course. Before acceptance on to a course, International Applicants may be asked to take an English Language test organised by the College.
The following administrative arrangements also apply:
All international students must provide appropriate identification documentation.
All international students must demonstrate compliance with residency requirements of the Irish government.
EU nationals will be eligible for the same course charges as Irish students.
The College will not engage in any way in the process of visa applications.
International Students who can access our Courses:
1. EU citizens
2. Stamp 4 holders.
3. Applicants who are in the international protection system who have permission to work are entitled to access VTOS programmes
4. Applicants who are in the international protection system who meet the eligibility criteria for the Student Support Scheme can avail of grants to fund their full-time PLC programme
Yes
There are no tuition fees for Irish & EU Nationals. However, a registration charge is payable & where applicable, membership & exam fees. Students will be notified of the requirements in relation to textbooks, equipment or uniforms when they have been offered a place. Non-EU Nationals are charged fees as set down by the Department of Education & Science - details of these are available from the College.
Grants
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie.
Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
Applications can be made using our online application process from November to September.
Subjects:
Database Methods (5N0783)
Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977)
Information and Communication Systems (5N1952)
The Internet (5N1611)
Web Authoring (5N1910)
Programming and Design Principles (5N2927)
Maths for Information Technology (5N18396)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356)/Personal & Professional Development
5M2067 - Information Processing.
Awarding Body
QQI Level 5 Information Processing – 5M2067
Crumlin College of Further Education,
Crumlin Road,
Dublin 12.
Tel: 01 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie