Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course provides the student with the core skills required in the computer science industry and prepares the student for a career demanding specialist knowledge of programming and networking. The student will learn how to upgrade hardware, and how to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. The student will also examine the back-end of an Operating System, including configuration and fault management. Students participate in site visits.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Operating Systems 5N2928
Networking Essentials 5N2929
Computer Systems Hardware 5N0548
Virtualisation Support 5N2434
Programming and Design Principles 5N2927
Maths for Information Technology 5N18396
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Students will also be given the opportunity to sit the VMware Certified Associate – Digital Business Transformation (VCA-DBT) exam
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M0536 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
On successful completion of a full award, the student can apply for an entry level position as a programmer, a computer technician or provide virtual support for cloud computing. The student is also very employable as an IT support operator, especially in the area of troubleshooting general software, hardware and networking problems.