Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course prepares the learner for direct entry onto level 7 / 8 degree programmes in Information Technology at HE Institutes. The learner also gains the skills necessary to take up entry level positions as junior programmers and in a range of IT Systems Support roles.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Database Methods (5N0783)
Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977
Information and Communication Systems 5N1952
The Internet 5N1611
Web Authoring 5N1910
Programming and Design Principles 5N2927
Maths for Information Technology 5N18396
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
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 |
| 5M2067 |
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
The learner also gains the skills necessary to take up entry level positions as junior programmers and in a range of IT Systems Support roles.