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INTRODUCTION
St Tiernan's has always been to the forefront in
training students in Information Technology and associated Business Subjects
and our Post Leaving Certificate courses have gained an enviable reputation.
In
addition to Award certification by FETAC (Further Education and Training
Awards Council), students are prepared to sit examinations set by highly-regarded
examining boards such as ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence), Pitman
Qualifications and ICM (Institute of Commercial Management (UK).
Students
work with up-to-date technology and have achieved outstanding results
over the years. Past students have progressed to further study at diploma
and degree level, others are employed in areas where the skills acquired
on the course are relevant and fully utilised in key financial commercial
and IT areas.
Computer
facilities at St Tiernan's are upgraded on a regular basis.
NOW
ENROLLING FOR SEPTEMBER 2010
COURSES
WE OFFER FOR SEPTEMBER 2010-11 INCLUDE
— Information Technology
— Business
Technology with Marketing
—
Front
Office, Reception
and
Tourism Awareness
—
eBusiness
Our
courses include such modules as Computer Programming, Information &
Administration, Computer Applications Software, Computer Architecture
& Systems, Communications and Reception Skills, in addition to Web
Authoring, Desktop Publishing and The Internet. A module in Work Experience
forms an important part of each course.
Computer
hardware and software are being continuously upgraded to high standards
at St Tiernan's to prepare students for careers in the rapidly developing
world of Information Technology. Students have hands-on experience in
using the Internet and E-mail
WHY
CHOOSE A PLC COURSE AT ST TIERNAN'S?
Students
enter our courses to -
-
Gain the necessary academic qualifications necessary to progress to
further education
- Enhance
and acquire skills while deferring entrance to University
- Acquire
skills and qualifications necessary for employment in the developing
business and technological areas
- Sample
a wide range of vocational areas before making a final career decision
Graduates
from our Post Leaving Certificate courses will be equipped with the skills
required to
- Proceed
directly into employment with good career prospects
- Progress
to relevant Certificate, Diploma and Degree courses at the Institutes
of Technology. The range of available courses at University level is
being expanded.
- Make
an informed choice of career.
OPPORTUNITIES
FOR PROGRESSION
All
courses are certified by FETAC (Further Training and Awards Council),
which was set up in 1999 by the Minister for Education & Science,
with the responsibility for making Awards in Further Education and Training.
FETAC
has established the Higher Education Link Scheme, which enables students
to progress from PLC programmes to Certificate, Diploma and Degree Courses
in the Institutes of Technology and now also to some University courses.
In
addition to University College, Cork and the National College of Ireland,
the following are some of the Institutes of Technology participating in
the Higher Education Links Scheme
IT
Tallaght, DIT (Dublin Institute of Technology), Carlow IT, Blanchardstown
IT, Athlone IT, Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design and Technology
COSTS
INVOLVED
Course
tuition is free to students. However, all students are expected to buy
the books and materials required for each module and to pay all the relevant
examination fees, in advance.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE
Applications
may be made by contacting the school. We will send you an Application
Form, which should be returned to St Tiernan's as soon as possible. All
eligible applicants will be interviewed and advised as to the most suitable
course.
CONTACT
DETAILS
St
Tiernan's College of Further Studies
Parkvale
Balally
Dundrum
Dublin 16
Telephone
01 2953224
Fax 01 2953225
Email tiernanplc.ias@eircom.net
Website www.tiernans.ie
Buses:
44, 44B, 48A, 75, 116
Luas
Green Line: Balally Station
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
Description
This is a full-time course, delivered over one academic year. Students'
work is assessed by means of written and oral coursework, practical skills
tests and examinations. Work Experience forms an important part of the
course.
Aims
The course aims to provide students with a broad range of skills in the
Software Development and Applications areas of Information Technology.
Entry
Requirements
Normal requirement is Leaving Certificate, with a minimum of 5 passes,
or Leaving Certificate Applied.
Mature
students without formal qualifications may apply.
Course
Content
Mandatory
Computer Programming
Communications
Work Experience
Computer Architecture & Systems
Elective
The Internet
Spreadsheets
Database
Desktop Publishing
Web Authoring
Information & Administration
Word Processing
Business Calculations
Certification
FETAC Level 5 Award CITXX
ECDL
Commercial Examining Board of Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates work in Software Development, Network and Computer Maintenance,
Technical Support and Sales.
Further
Education Links
Graduates may progress to Certificate, Diploma and Degree Courses in Electronics,
Software Development, Networking, Computer Studies etc in the Institutes
of Technology, for example
TA002 National Certificate in Computing at the Institute of Technology,
Tallaght. See the CAO website (www.cao.ie) for a full list of linked courses.
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY WITH MARKETING
Description
This is a full-time course, delivered over one academic year. Students'
work is assessed by means of written and oral coursework, practical skills
tests and examinations. Work Experience forms an important part of the
course.
Aims
The course aims to provide students with a wide range of practical and
inter-related technologica1 skills in the area of Business Administration
and Marketing.
Entry
Requirements
Normal requirement is Leaving Certificate, with a minimum of 5 passes,
or Leaving Certificate Applied.
Mature
students without formal qualifications may apply.
Course
Content
Mandatory
Communications
Work Experience
Marketing Practice
Information & Administration
Elective - from
The Internet
Spreadsheets
Database
Desktop Publishing
Web Authoring
Word Processing
Business Calculations
Book-keeping Manual & Computerised
Text Production
eBusiness
Certification
· FETAC Level 5 Award BBSXX
· City & Guild Qualifications
· ECDL
· Commercial Examining Board
Career Opportunities
Graduates work in a variety of administrative roles in Business, Financial,
Commercial and Public Services.
Further
Education Links
Graduates may progress to Certificate, Diploma and Degree Courses in Business
Studies, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources, Tourism, etc in the Institutes
of Technology. University College, Cork accepts suitable graduates for
their degrees in Commerce, Law and Government and Public Policy.
See the CAO website (www.cao.ie) for a full list of linked courses
FRONT OFFICE, RECEPTION, TOURISM
AWARENESS
Description
This is a full-time course, delivered over one academic year. Students'
work is assessed by means of written and oral coursework, practical skills
tests and examinations. Work Experience forms an important part of the
course.
Aims
The course aims to provide students with the interpersonal, communication
and technical skills required for frontline contact with clients, customers
and suppliers.
Entry
Requirements
Normal requirement is Leaving Certificate, with a minimum of 5 passes,
or Leaving Certificate Applied.
Mature
students without formal qualifications may apply.
Course
Content
Mandatory
Communications
Work Experience
Text Production
Information & Administration
Word Processing
Elective - from
Spreadsheets
Database
Reception
Tourism Awareness
Desktop Publishing
Business Calculations
Book-keeping Manual & Computerised
Text Production
Certification
· FETAC Level 5 Award BBSSX
· ECDL - 7 Modules
· Commercial Examining Board of Ireland
Career Opportunities
Graduates work in a variety of Business Administration, Reception and
Customer Services and Support in a variety of organisations, which include
Hotel, Travel and Tourism, and related areas.
Further Education Links
Graduates may progress to Certificate, Diploma and Degree Courses in Business
Studies, Front Office & Tourism Management, Public Relations, Travel
& Tourism and Office Information Systems.
See the CAO website (www.cao.ie) for a full list of linked courses
e-BUSINESS
Description
This is a full-time course, delivered over one academic year. Students'
work is assessed by means of written and oral coursework, practical skills
tests and examinations. Work Experience forms an important part of the
course.
Aims
The course aims to provide students with vital business and technological
skills required in the rapidly expanding area of The Internet and Electronic
Business.
Entry
Requirements
Normal requirement is Leaving Certificate, with a minimum of 5 passes,
or Leaving Certificate Applied.
Mature
students without formal qualifications may apply.
Course
Content
Mandatory
The Internet
Web Authoring
eBusiness Studies
Communications
Work Experience
Elective - from
Spreadsheets
Database
Marketing Practice
Desktop Publishing
Word Processing
Information and Administration
Certification
· FETAC Level 5Award BEBXX
· ECDL
· Commercial Examining Board
Career Opportunities
Graduates work in areas where high level skills such as web maintenance
and design, electronic communications, internet business transactions,
in-house publishing and business presentations are required.
Further
Education Links
Graduates may progress to Certificate, Diploma and Degree Courses in Business
Studies - E-Business, Business Studies (Information Technology), in the
Institutes of Technology.
See the CAO website (www.cao.ie) for a full list of colleges linked to
this course.
Enquiries
to 01 2953224 or email
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