Software Development - QQI Level 6

Course details

This Level 6 course enables our Level 5 Computer Programming students to progress and develop their programming skills in C++, Java and Visual Basic 2010. Sucessful students from this course may attain advanced entry to DT288 and DT221 at DIT. The core areas of the Programming Course are Windows Programming, C++, Java and Networking.

Course Requirements

• Applicants must have completed our Level 5 Computer Programming course or equivallent.
• All applicants will be interviewed.

Course Modules

• Networks C30143
• Windows Programming C30149
• Mathematics for Computing N33029
• Internet Programming (Java) C30196
• Data Communications C30141
• Object Oriented ProgrammingC30144
• Communications G30001
• Relational Database C30147

Award

• QQI Level 6 Software Development & Networks (CNSS6)

Work Experience

• Work experience is an essential part of all our programmes. Although work experience is not assessed at QQI Level 6, students may seek work experience opportunities to reinforce classroom learning.

Career Opportunities

The IT sector is booming at the moment with a major shortage of Computer Science graduates. This course is stepping stone to a qualification which leads to solid employment here at home in Ireland. Most successful Level 6 graduates from our Advanced Software Development course will progress to Level 8 degree programmes. Others may apply seek employment an persue their degree studies on a part-time basis,