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Software Development

PLC Post Leaving Cert
6M0691

This advanced course is ideal for students who want to pursue a career in Software Development and IT. It enables Level 5 Software Development or Computer Programming students to progress and develop their skills.

Award Name Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 6 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) Major QQI Level 6 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Moate
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Relevant QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent
All mature students (23+) with suitable work experience are welcome to apply

Careers / Further progression

Possible Progression from this course
Advanced Entry Progression
Students who successfully complete the Level 6 in Software Development in MBC are eligible to apply for advanced entry to the second year of many 3rd Level College Courses

More Progression Options
Click here for Progression Routes from Software Development 6M0691

The link above is to the Progression Routes Section of the CareersPortal website. You can use this link to find the CAO courses that are available to you with your Moate Business College (MBC) QQI Award. Use the Career Sectors/Regions filters to focus your research.

Moate Business College does not accept responsibility for any errors on the CareersPortal website. It is always advisable to check the individual college website also.

Career Opportunities
This course provides the basic platform for finding employment in the I.T. sector, or as a pathway to further studies. There are a wide range of opportunities in the sector, including:

Software Engineering
Technical Support
Games Design
Web Development
Software Testing
Computer Operations
Cloud Computing
App Development
Banking
Health Boards
Civil Service Local Authority Offices
IT Administration
Computer Forensics and Security

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Mature students are always welcome

Applications are especially welcome from mature students

There are no fees for tuition. However, charges exist to cover the costs of the following items: examination fees, workshops and registration charges by professional bodies. Please contact info@moatebc.com for information on individual course costs.

Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Application forms are available from www.susi.ie

To apply online please click on the "Application Weblink" below.

The course prepares participants for careers in Software Development, Computer Programming and Technical Support as well as progression to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme including direct entry to the second year of some degree programmes.

Students are given training in job interview techniques and CV preparation. Visits to companies are also organised with a view to possible internships.

Course Content

Object-Oriented Programming 6N2108
Graphical User Interface Programming 6N0736
Software Architecture 6N1449
Mobile Technology 6N3395
Web Development 6N1277
Project Management 6N4090
Mathematics 6N3395
Communications 6N1950
Work Experience 6N1946 or Personal and Professional Development 6N1949

Note: Modules may be subject to change

6M0691 - Software Development

QQI Certification
On successful completion of the course, candidates who reach the required standard will receive the following award:

QQI Level 6 Certificate in Software Development (6M0691)

Moate Business College,
Lake Road,
Moate, Co Westmeath.
Tel: 090 6481178.
info@moatebc.com
www.moatebusinesscollege.com

Course Provider:
Location:
Moate
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider