Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Do you have an interest in developing apps to make mundane tasks easier, or creating entertaining applications? Then this course might be for you.
This course is ideal for applicants who wish to progress to Higher Education. With the current skills shortage in the tech sector in Ireland, a career in Software Development is a good choice. The aim of this programme is to enable students to acquire the knowledge and skills required to develop applications using a variety of programming languages including Python, Java, Javascript and HTML.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Core Modules
Communications
Work Experience
Elective Modules
Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
Software Architecture
Programming and Design Principals
Math for IT
Web Authoring
Database Methods
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands.
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 |
| 5M0529 |
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 this course students can progress to Computer Systems and Networks QQI Level 6 (CCNA), which in turn links to Year 2 of the DIT Network Technologies Degree.