- Award
- QQI Level 5 Award 5M0536
- DURATION
- One year full time
Course Aims
This Level 5 Computer Programming course gives students an excellent grounding in computer networking and programming. Students develop practical skills and can progress to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks. The Certificate in Computer Programming course also enables students to apply through the CAO directly to third level.
- Course Requirements
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- Leaving Certificate standard of education.
- Mature Applicants welcome.
- All applicants whose first language is not English will be tested at entry.
- All applicants will be interviewed.
- Course Modules
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- Computer Systems Hardware (5N0548)
- Networking Essentials (5N2929)
- Operating Systems (5N2928)
- Maths for Information Technology (5N18396)
- Communications (5N0690)
- Work Experience (5N1356)
- Programming and Design Principles (5N2927)
- Mobile Technologies (5N2927)
- Award
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QQI Level 5 Award 5M0536
- Award
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QQI Level 5 Award 5M0536
- Education Progression
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QQI Level 5 Award holders may progress to our QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Computer Systems and Networks. We are developing links for this Level 6 course for advanced entry links to Dublin Institute of Technology, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown and Griffith College. Level 5 students may apply through the CAO to third level colleges.
- Career Opportunities
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The ICT sector is booming at the moment particularly in the networking field. This course serves as an excellent springboard to a qualification and a career in the IT sector.
- Work Experience
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Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. The College assists students in finding suitable work placements and monitors and assesses their performance in the work place.