Computer Systems & Networks
| Award Name | CCNA - Associate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | CISCO |
| NFQ Level | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CCNA - Associate | CISCO | ||
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Applicants to this course include applicants who have completed the Computer Systems & Networks Level 5 and other suitable applicants who have completed Level 5 courses within the college and from other external colleges.
- Mature applicants welcome.
- Applicants will be asked for one written reference, copy EU Passport or GNIB card or Irish Residence Permit or Labour Market Permission letter
- For applicants whose first language is not English, evidence of English language proficiency may be required. If appropriate, Whitehall College of Further Education will conduct an English language assessment.
Careers / Further progression
Progression / Employment
Graduates who have successfully completed the Level 6 QQI award may be suitable for the Advanced Entry route to:
- DIT (Dublin Institute of Technology) Year 2 of Degree in Network Technologies (DT080)
- ITB( Institute of Technology Blanchardstown) Year 2 of Bachelor of Science in Computing in Information Technology (BN013)
To view the Links to third level from Computer Systems and Networks Level 5 and Level 6 - 6M0695 please see "Course Web Page" below.
Further information
Courses commence in September 2023.
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualification.
€50 (Includes QQI assessment fees). Fees may be subject to change.
PLC Maintenance Grants
Whitehall College of Further Education is an approved college for Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants. Information on this scheme is available on www.susi.ie and www.studentfinance.ie. Applications are made on-line at www.susi.ie.
Payment of this grant is subject to Susi receiving confirmation from the college that the student is registered and in attendance on the course in respect of which the student has been awarded the grant.
VTOS (Vocational Training Opportunity Scheme)
Whitehall College of Further Education has for many years provided innovative programmes for mature students who wish to return to education. Previous educational attainment does not exclude anyone from the opportunity to join our programmes. Entry to all programmes is determined by interview. Mature students can participate in any of the Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) programmes that are offered by Whitehall College, or you may choose to participate in one of our specific VTOS programmes.
What is VTOS?
VTOS means 'vocational training opportunity scheme'. VTOS gives unemployed adults the opportunity of returning to full-time education without losing their social welfare payments.
How will it benefit me?
Prepare you to go to paid employment
Prepare you for further education opportunities
Provide you with an increased range of lifestyle options
Skills acquisition
You will also:
- Receive a small lunch allowance and may be entitled to a travel allowance depending on the distance between your home and the college
- Receive books and materials free of charge
- There is limited financial support available for childcare for those using registered childminders.
How much will it cost?
Courses are provided free of charge (€50 booking deposit refundable at the end of the course).
Applications are made on-line through the College website.
Our application system will acknowledge receipt of your application.
If you have any questions relating to entry requirements please contact the College.
Course Description
This course is ideal for those wishing to specialise in computer networking and those wishing to achieve an industry recognised qualification to enhance their job opportunities.
Physical and Logical Networking
Systems Software
Network Infrastructure
Information Technology Administration
Communications
Work Experience
Mobile Technologies
Mathematics
Please note that the combination of components outlined above may be subject to revision.
6M0695 - Computer Systems and Networks.
Certification:
Computer Systems and Networks 6M0695 - Level 6.
CISCO Academy - CCNA Routing and Switching: Introduction to Networks (Semesters 1 and 2).
Admissions Office,
Whitehall College of Further Education,
Email: info@whitehallCFE.cdetb.ie
Phone: 01 837 6011 or 01 837 6012
Fax: 01 837 7717
www.whitehallcollege.com