Certificate in Information Technology

Course details

This course has been specifically designed to prepare students for employment in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector particularly in the areas of IT Technicians, Web Developers, Technical Support personnel etc. Students completing this course will be prepared for a variety of positions within their chosen area or will be able to progress to the Advanced Certificate in Networks and Software Systems (Level 6) or to Higher Education.

Work Experience:

Students will spend two weeks working in an IT environment in local commercial and industrial concerns.

Entry Requirements:

This course is aimed at students who have completed the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, Leaving Certificate Vocational and mature students with an interest in IT, with suitable candidates being selected by interview.

Certification:

This course is certified by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) at level 5. Successful students will receive a FETAC Level 5 Certificate in Information Technology (CITXX) at the end of year one.

Career Progression:

This course is designed to equip students with the qualifications and experience necessary to progress into the Advanced Certificate in Networks and Software Systems in O’ Fiaich Institute or higher education or progress directly into employment. Some of our graduates have obtained positions in high profile companies such as Microsoft, Xerox, Corel, Intel, etc. The reputation of this course is continually being enhanced by the quality of our students and is going from strength to strength.

Modules

• Computer Architecture & Systems
• Computer Programming
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Database Methods
• Desktop Publishing
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Web Authoring
• Networking Essentials
• Maths for Computing