Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course explores cutting-edge advancements in mobile systems, app development, wireless communication, and security. Gain hands-on experience with emerging technologies and mobile applications. This course is perfect for students with a QQI Level 5 looking to deepen their expertise in mobile computing and drive innovation in the tech industry.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Project Management
Web Authoring
Object Oriented Programming
Communications
Work Experience
Graphic User Interface Programming
Mobile Technologies
Software Architecture
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 |
| 6M0691 |
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
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Mobile App Developer | Web Developer | Technical Support | Database Administrator | Software Developer | Network Administrator | Systems and IT Administrator |IT Application Support | Cybersecurity Analyst