Computer Systems & Networks - Advanced
This course aims to equip the learner with the fundamentals to install, configure and maintain computer systems and basic networks. The programme facilitates learning that is vocationally specific in nature and flexible in structure so that the learner has the maximum opportunity to improve his/her specialised academic and vocational literacy, numerical, ICT and planning skills. There is a growing need and demand for qualified IT professionals. This course will give you the skill, knowledge and competence required in the Networking sector. Successful students will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Computer Systems & Networks. All students complete a two week work experience placement as part of their studies on this course.
| 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 |
Duration
This is a one-year full time course and runs from September to May.
Entry Requirements
A relevant QQI Level 5 course must be completed in this area
Mature students (age 23+) welcome
Interview
Careers / Further progression
Progression/Career Opportunities
For information on all relevant Higher Education links visit:
www.qqi.ie, www.cao.ie and the websites of the relevant Higher Education Institutions.
It is advisable that applicants confirm linked awards, module requirements, applications processes and scoring systems with the Admissions Officer of the relevant Higher Education body.
Further information
To accept your place, students will be asked to pay exam fees of €50 for QQI Level 5 or €80 for QQI Level 6 Examinations.
Medical Card holders are exempt from paying both of those fees, but must produce a valid medical card to accept their place.
Those in receipt of a Student Grant, a Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) or a Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowance may also be exempt, but must provide evidence of same. A student services fee of €100 is also payable by all students to accept your place.
Additional fees may apply and details of these will be displayed on the individual course page.
Means tested grants are available from SUSI. Please visit?http://www.susi.ie/ for more information and to make an application.
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Typical Programme Modules
Physical and Logical Networking 6N2093
Systems Software 6N1411
Information Technology Administration 6N0735
Network Infrastructure 6N0733
Communications 6N1950 or Customer Service 5N0972
Work Experience 6N1946
Mathematics 6N3395
Digital Compliance 6N1272
6M0695 - Computer Systems & Networks
Award: Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks - 6M0695.
Phone: 094 9023134
Email: castlebar@mayocollege.ie
Web: https://mayocollege.ie/