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Coláiste Mhuire Co-EdFurther Education ProspectusPost Leaving Certificate Courses

Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed

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Further Education & TrainingAwards Council (QQI)QQI validates and certifies Further EducationProgrammes. It sets and maintains standards inFurther Education Courses. All PLC courses inColáiste Mhuire Co-Ed are certified by QQI atLevel 5 or 6. QQI awards guarantee learners moreoptions, greater flexibility, high standards ofquality, increased access and a ladder ofprogression into further Third Level Studies.Currently there are over 2,000 University &Institutes of Technology places reserved forholders of QQI Level 5 Awards.

Entry Requirements• Leaving Certificate with passes in at least five

subjects

• Leaving Certificate Applied with a minimum of120 credits

• QQI Certification at Level 4

• Applicants over 21 years who may have notcompleted the Senior Cycle, but are deemed tohave the necessary competence and capacityto undertake the programme may also apply.Applicants with special needs are catered for,however, they must inform the college onapplication. We are committed to promotingequality of opportunity for all students.

General InformationThere are no formal tuition fees for Irish and EUNationals who are full time students on ourcourses. Courses are funded by the EuropeanSocial Fund.

Welcome to Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed

Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed is a foundation stone in the education of the wider Thurlescommunity. Situated on a modern campus, with state-of-the art facilities and a custombuilt sports arena, we have a proud tradition of providing educational courses toprogressively minded students.

The College has been extensively refurbished and modernised, as well as being re-equipped with excellent teaching and learning resources. CMCO encourages andassists our students in reaching the highest standards possible, within an environmentthat is instructive, supportive and welcoming.

Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed Post Leaving Certificate Courses

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An administration fee is required to cover studentservices. Students are also required to payexamination fees.

Work ExperienceCourses are designed to meet currentemployment market needs by providing joborientated training and education. Coláiste MhuireCo-Ed has built extensive links with manybusinesses in the locality and further afieldthrough their work experience programme.Students complete a block release period of workexperience during the year with many studentsfinding employment locally as a result of theirwork experience.

Higher Education Link SchemeProgression to Universities and other Collegesfrom QQI programmes delivered here at ColáisteMhuire Co-Ed is possible through the HigherEducation Links Scheme (HELS). This Schemeprovides access to Level 5 and some Level 6Advanced Certificates to a number of reservedplaces on higher education programmes throughthe CAO (Central Applications Office). WIT providesa number of reserved places for all QQI Programmesin Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed -conditions apply.Learners successfully completing QQI/FETACCertificate Level 5 with CMCO will be offeredentry to WIT programmes based on thiscollaboration agreement. Learners who achieve amajor award at level 5, and apply through CAO fora programme of study at WIT, are guaranteedaccess to any Level 6 or Level 7 programme.Learners who complete Advanced CertificationLevel 6 with CMCO may apply for advanced entrystraight into second year for linked programmes.This is a Pilot scheme and will be reviewedannually. The skills acquired while pursuing ourcourses provide an excellent foundation for thirdlevel independent learning, research, multimediapresentations, communications and I.T Skills etc.All of these are invaluable for any prospectiveThird Level student.

ApplicationApplication Forms are available to download fromwww.cmco.ie. Courses are offered subject todemand. Places on oversubscribed courses maybe determined by interview. For students withadditional learning needs, see our website forinformation regarding extra supports available.

Garda Vetting is needed to meet collegerequirements.


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Guidance CounsellingCareer Guidance Counselling is availablethroughout the year to help students focus on theconcerns they may face during the course.

Interview PreparationAll students participate in career investigationsand an interview-preparation programme, helpingthem to present themselves in the mostprofessional manner in an interview.

Facilities• 5 IT Labs, Internal Wireless Network, Digital

Scanners, Digital Multimedia RecordingSystems, Audio and Video equipment,Designated CAD (Computer Aided Design)Room, Networked projectors etc.

• Broadband Internet Access

• Full Canteen facilities

• College Sports Arena & Gym

• 2 Modern Science Laboratories

• Study Hub

GrantsStudents attending our full-time PLC courses areeligible to apply for government grants. Grantsrange depending on individual circumstances.

For further information on grants please contactthe college or S.U.S.I.

QualificationQQI Level 5

QQI Level 6

Links to Nursing CoursesLearners are eligible for consideration for entry toNursing programmes when they achieve the QQILevel 5 Award DCHSN/5M4349 (NursingStudies), DCHSX/5M4468 (Community andHealth Services) or DHSXX/5M4339 (Health CareSupport) and obtain a Distinction in 5 modules inthe QQI Level 5 programme, which must include aDistinction in D20001/5N0749 (Anatomy andPhysiology), D20012/5N4325 (Nursing Theory &Practice) and D20032/5N0749 (Human Growthand Development of or D20006/5N2746(Biology). A quota of reserved places areallocated to applicants presenting with QQIqualifications. Places are allocated on acompetitive basis. The best eight modules, at asingle sitting, are considered for scoringpurposes.

National Framework of Qualifications All QQI Awards have been placed on the National Framework of Qualifications. It is easy tosee at a glance where the Award you wish to pursue stands on the 10-Level Framework.QQI qualifications offered here in CMCO is Level 5 & 6.

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DurationOne year full time

Objectives• To enable students to find

employment in the area ofcommunity and healthservices

• To enable students to pursueThird Level education in thearea of community andhealth services

Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate orequivalent

Course ContentCare Skills

Care Support

Safety and Health at Work

Communications

Work experience

Human Growth andDevelopment

Care Provision and Practice

Nursing Theory and Practice

Care of the Older Person

Occupational First Aid

Infection, Prevention andControl

Modules may change due toQQI course requirements.Courses offered subject todemand.

Qualification/CertificationQQI Level 5 Certificate in HealthCare Support

Career / AcademicProgressionLearners who successfullycomplete the HealthcareSupport Level 5 Major Awardwill have many professionaland academic opportunitiesavailable to them. Professionalroutes include working inGeneral Hospitals, NursingHomes and Home Help SupportStaff. Graduates from thecourse may progress to a rangeof third level courses availableon the Higher Education LinksScheme.

Waterford Institute of TechnologyThere are reserved places forCMCO students in:

WD018 BA in Applied SocialStudies in Social Care.

WD149 BA (H) in EarlyChildhood Studies.

WD187 BA (H) in SocialScience.

WD192 BA (H) in Social CarePractice.

WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)

WD124 BA (H) in HealthPromotion.

WD188 BSc in Applied HealthCare.

PossibleEmploymentOpportunitiesHealth Service Executive

Care Attendent

Cabin Crew

QQI Code: 5M4339

Health Care Support > Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework


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Duration of CourseOne year full time

Objectives• The aim of this programme is

to enable the learner toacquire the knowledge skillsand competence to restore,retrieve and processinformation, workindependently and undersupervision in a range ofinformation processingcontexts and/or to progressto higher education andtraining.

Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate orequivalent.

Course ContentInformation andCommunication Systems

Database Methods

Spreadsheets Methods

Communications

Work Experience

Accounting Manual andComputerised

Word Processing

Text Production

eBusiness studies

The Internet

Web Authoring

Safety and health at Work

Marketing Practices

Modules may change due to QQI course requirements.Courses offered subject to demand.

Qualification/Certification Level 5 QQI Certificate inInformation Processing5M2067

Career / AcademicProgressionLearners who successfullycomplete the InformationProcessing Level 5 will havemany professional andacademic opportunitiesavailable to them. Professionalroutes include working in Bank,Civil Service, Local Companies,Intel, Microsoft and Apple.Graduates from the course mayprogress to a range of thirdlevel courses available on theHigher Education LinksScheme.

Some of the Links toThird Level Courses:Waterford Institute ofTechnology InformationTechnology

Limerick Institute ofTechnology Accounting &Finance Level 8 Hons Degree

Cork Institute ofTechnology BusinessInformation Systems Level 8Hons Degree

EmploymentOpportunitiesData inputting, administrationsector both public and private.

QQI Code: 5M2067

Information Processing 5M2067> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework

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employment in the rapidlyexpanding Childcare Sector,for example as a SpecialNeeds or ClassroomAssistant

• To provide the necessaryexpertise and qualificationsfor candidates who wish toset up their own childcarefacilities

• To facilitate progression toThird Level


Course ContentChild Development

Early Care and EducationPractice

Early Childhood Education andPlay

Child Health and Well Being

Work Experience

Communications

Approaches to Early

Childhood Education

Children with Additional Needs

Legal Practice and Procedures


Students gain childcareexperience locally twomornings per week, as well as during a two-week blockrelease.

Qualification/CertificationQQI Level 5 Certificate inChildcare and Education

Career / AcademicProgressionAward holders are qualified towork in a variety of settingsincluding Crèches, SpecialNeeds Assistant, Nurseries andMontessori Playgroups.Holders may progress to QQILevel 6, Advanced Certificate inSupervision in Childcare coursein Colaiste Mhuire Co – Ed.

Institutes of Technology andother Colleges around thecountry will be offeringopportunities for furtherstudies. Please check with theindividual Admissions Offices ofany institution you areinterested in attending.









PossibleEmploymentOpportunitiesPre-school CentresDay-care NurseriesCréchesAu-pairs

QQI Code: 5M2009

Early Childhood Care andEducation/Classroom Assistant > Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework


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employment in related areasfor example Nurses Aid.

• To facilitate progression toThird Level, particularly togain entry to Nursing Degreecourses.


Course ContentAnatomy & Physiology

Nursing Theory and Practice

Safety & Health at Work

Human Growth & Development

Child Development

Occupational First Aid

Work Experience

Communications

Care Support

Care of Older Person

Infection, Prevention andControl


QualificationQQI Level 5 Certificate inNursing Studies

Career / AcademicProgressionHolders of this Award areeligible to apply, through theCAO to Universities andInstitutes of Technology for

entry to the first year ofNursing Degree Programmes(through the QQI HigherEducation Links Scheme).Please check with the individualAdmissions Offices of anyinstitution you are interested inattending.

Holders of this Award areeligible to apply through UCAS,for UK universities offering theNursing Degree programmes.

Award holders are qualified towork as healthcare assistantsin a variety of health andcommunity settings.








WD188 BSc in Applied Health Care.

PossibleEmploymentOpportunitiesNurses Aid in nursing home

Centres for independent living

Care Attendent

Cabin Crew

QQI Code: 5M4349

Nursing Studies> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework

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This Course is Designed to

• Provide fundamentalknowledge andunderstanding of art anddesign processes

• Develop transferable skills ofvisual communication andself expression

• Identify unique personalabilities and strengths in artand design

• Enable the preparation of aportfolio of artwork to gainentry to third level courses.


Course ContentDrawing

Painting

Sculpture

Communications

Work Experience

Appreciation of Art, Craft

and Design

Printmaking

Design Skills

Colour & Light

Ceramics


Students visit Art Galleries, ArtColleges and go on field trips athome and abroad to experiencethe outside artisticenvironment.

Qualification/CertificationQQI Level 5 Certificate in Art

Career / AcademicProgressionThis is a general foundation inart and design and the focus ofthis course is the developmentof your ability, skills andcreativity. With a strongemphasis on drawing you willdevelop visual awareness andanalytical thinking. You willcome to understand how artand design practice hasdeveloped and its positionwithin today's society, cultureand creative economy. Thecourse structure is specificallydesigned to enable students toprepare a portfolio of artworkfor entry to third level art anddesign colleges and to giveexpert support and guidance inmaking college choices.

Holders of this qualificationtake up places in Third LevelColleges and Institutes ofTechnology such as LSAD,NCAD, DIT, Crawford ArtCollege, and Art Collegesabroad. Please check with theindividual Admissions Offices ofany institution you areinterested in attending. Havingcompleted this programmeParticipants may progress tothe Advanced Certificate in Artand Business Course Level 6 atCMCO.

Some of the Links toThird Level Courses:LC102 - First Year Art andDesign L.I.T. (Level 8)

B.A. - Fine Art in Painting

L.I.T. (Level 8)

B.A. - Fine Art in Printmaking

L.I.T. (Level 8)

B.A. - Design in Fashion DesignL.I.T. (Level 8)

PossibleEmploymentOpportunitiesPainter

Sign Writer

Photographer

Artist

QQI Code: 5M1985

Art Portfolio Course> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework


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employment in the moderncomputerised office, inFinancial Institutions andPublic Bodies

• To facilitate progression toThird Level. Students find thiscourse invaluable as apreparation for College

Entry requirementsLeaving Certificate orequivalent

Course ContentBusiness Administration Skills


Word Processing

Communication

Work Experience

Database Methods

Spreadsheet Methods

The Internet

Text Production

Digital Marketing


Qualification /CertificationQQI Level 5 Certificate inBusiness Studies

Career / AcademicProgressionAward holders are qualified towork in a variety of settings

including BusinessAdministration, Accounts,Newspapers, InsuranceCompanies, Payroll, Marketing& E-business. Holders mayprogress to QQI Level 6,Advanced BusinessAdministration course inColaiste Mhuire Co – Ed.Institutes of Technology andother Colleges around thecountry will be offeringopportunities for furtherstudies. Please check with theindividual Admissions Offices ofany institution you areinterested in attending.


WD003 HC in Business

WD084 BA (H) in Accounting

WD159 Bachelor of Business

WD160 BA (H) in Finance &Investment

WD193 BA (H) in Marketing &Digital Media

WD013 HC in Arts in LegalStudies

WD140 LLB Bachelor of Laws(H)

WD148 BA (H) in Tourism &Marketing

WD150 BA (H) in CriminalJustice Studies


QQI Code: 5M2468

Business Administration> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework

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Adult Return toEducationProgrammeStudents over 21 years, make avery significant contribution tothe centre. They are assured ofa warm and friendly welcome.

Entry RequirementsStudents must have thenecessary literacy competenceand capacity to undertake theprogramme. Adults attendcourses for their own personaldevelopment and achievement,to acquire new skills upgradeexisting skills or indeed simplyto form friendships.

Course ContentBusiness Administration Skills


Word Processing

Communication

Work Experience

Database Methods

Spreadsheet Methods

The Internet

Text Production

Digital Marketing


Qualification/CertificationQQI Level 5 Certificate inAdministration

Career / AcademicProgressionUsing the Higher EducationLinks Scheme progression to awide range of Third Levelcourses are possible.Employment prospects oncourse completion areincreased.

On completion of QQI Level 5,students may enrol for

QQI Level 6 Advanced

Business Administration

in Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed.

PossibleEmploymentOpportunitiesAdministration

Receptionist

Front office

QQI Code: 5M2468

Business Administration Adult Return to Education> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework


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Objectives• To facilitate progression to

QQI Level 6 and/or ThirdLevel.

• To enable students to findemployment in the modernfitness and leisure industry.

Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate or equivalent

Course ContentExercise and Fitness

Sport and Recreation Studies

Communications

Work Experience

Word Processing

Hurling Coaching

Basketball Coaching

Soccer Coaching


Sports Anatomy andPhysiology

Qualification /CertificationQQI Level 5 Certificate in

Sport and Recreation

Career / AcademicProgressionEmployment opportunities lie inthe areas of fitness/sportscoaching. Award holders mayapply for a place on theAdvanced Sport and RecreationLevel 6 programme at CMCO.Institutes of Technology andother Colleges around thecountry may be offeringopportunities for furtherstudies.

Please check with the individualAdmissions Offices of anyinstitution you are interested inattending.


WD124 BA (H) in HealthPromotion

WD125 BA (H) in Exercise &Health Studies

WD186 BSc (H) in SportsCoaching & Performance

Employment Opportunities

Assistant Fitness Instructor

GAA Coach

Lifeguard

QQI Code: 5M5146

Sports, Recreation and Excercise> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework

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Duration of courseOne year full time

ObjectivesThis course is designed to meetthe needs of a variety ofstudents specifically;

• Students who wish todevelop their maths,Engineering workshop,Computer Aided Drawing and ICT skills before entry to Third Level.

• Students who did not satisfythe entry requirements tothird level engineeringcourses may gain entrythrough this level 5 course.

MathsAccess to Leaving Certificate

Maths classes may also beavailable.

Career / AcademicProgressionLearners who successfullycomplete the EngineeringTechnology Level 5 MajorAward will have manyprofessional and academicopportunities available to them.Employment opportunities lie inthe areas of Metal fabrication,welding and other relatedengineering sectors. Graduatesof this engineering course mayprogress to other higher leveleducation institutes to studycourses such as Mechanical,Structural, Civil, Electrical, andElectronic Engineering.

Course ContentEngineering WorkshopProcesses

Communications

Work Experience

Building Construction

Computer Aided Draughting (2D)

Engineering Drawing

Business Administration Skills


Mathematics

Word Processing

Spreadsheet Methods


Qualification/Certification QQI Level 5 Certificate inEngineering Technology.

Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate orequivalent.


WD025 BSc (H) inConstruction Management

WD040 HC in BuildingServices

WD085 BEng (H) inMechanical ManufacturingEngineering

WD094 BSc in ArchitecturalTechnology

WD139 BEng in CivilEngineering

WD162 BSc (H) in QuantitySurveying

WD171 BEng (H) in SustainableEnergy Engineering

WD182 BEng in ElectricalEngineering

QQI Code: 5M2061

Engineering Technology> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework


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Objectives• To enable students find

employment in the rapidlyexpanding Animal careenvironment.

Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate or equivalent

Course ContentAnimal Anatomy andPhysiology

Animal Welfare

Communications

Work Experience

Customer Service

Biology

Start your Own Business


Animal Grooming

Word Processing

Spreadsheet Methods


Qualification/Certification QQI Level 5 Certificate inAnimak Care

Career / AcademicProgressionThis course is designed to equipthe learner with the skills andknowledge to work in a varietyof areas within the Animal CareSector or to progress to HigherEducation through the HigherEducation Links Scheme.Learners study core areas ofAnimal Care and are enabled toput theory into practice throughthe use of a fully equippedanimal room and theirparticipation in workexperience. This course isdelivered by specialists whoare currently practising withinthe profession. Regular fieldtrips and the handling of a widevariety of animals are keyfeatures of this course. Thereare a range of career pathspossible. Graduates may seekemployment in VeterinaryClinics, Grooming Parlours, PetShops, Kennels, Catteries,Animal Welfare Organisations,

Argicultural, Science Industries,Farms including Petting Farms,Falconry Centres, Zoos, WildlifeParks and Aquariums, both inIreland and abroad.

Some of the Links toThird Level CoursesGraduates of this course areeligible to apply through theCAO and/or the HigherEducation Links Scheme forentry to year one of a range ofhigher certificate and degreeprogrammes at Institutes ofTechnology and Universities.

QQI Code: 5M2768

Animal Care> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework

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DurationThis one-year course is an idealentry level qualification for allaspects of the growing tourismsector in Ireland. There is alarge demand for people whoare able to use technology intheir position in a business andtake advantage of the all theopportunities offered througheBusiness.

Graduates may pursue adiploma or degree in manyuniversities or IT collegesaround the country or,alternatively, may seekimmediate employment in arange of business or marketingconcerns. There are now alarge range of certificates,ordinary and honours degreecourses available to graduatesthrough the QQI HigherEducation Links Scheme. TheeBusiness option will allowstudents to progress to highereducation institutes to pursueebusiness, or marketing, orbusiness information systemsoptions.


employment in theInformation CommunicationsTechnology sector.

• To facilitate progression toThird Level. Students find thiscourse invaluable as apreparation for College.

Entry requirementsLeaving Certificate or equivalent

Course ContentTypical Modules:

eBusiness

Web Authoring

The Internet

Communications

Work Experience

Digital Marketing


Database Methods

Business Administration Skills

Marketing Practice

Emergency First Responder

Cardiac First Responder

Social Media

Start Your Own Business


Qualification/CertificationQQI Level 5 Certificate ineBusiness Studies

Career / AcademicProgressionOn successful completion ofeBusiness QQI Level 5,students can progress toBusiness Administration Level 6in this college.

The Higher Education LinksScheme Facilitates progressionat Higher Certificate, Ordinaryand Honours Degree level in awide range of courses. Usingthe Pilot Scheme, progression

is possible to 35 Third LevelInstitutes in Ireland. ContactThird level Colleges for specificrequirements.




WD193 BA (H) in Marketing &Digital Media

WD172 HC in Arts in CulinaryArts


WD019 BBus in Recreation &Sport Management

Possible EmploymentOpportunities

Office Administration, BusinessAdministration, Cabin Crew,Receptionist

Cabin Crew

Administration with ICT,Receptionist with ICT.

QQI Code: 5M0828

eBusiness> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework


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employment in the LeisureIndustry.

• To facilitate progression toThird Level. Students findthis course invaluable as apreparation for college.

Entry RequirementsQQI Level 5 Sports andRecreation Certificate

Course ContentSports Industry Practice

Communications

Work Experience

Exercise and Fitness

Sports Psychology

Sports Nutrition

Safety Management

Health Promotion

Soccer Coaching


Qualification/Certification QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sportand Recreation

Career / AcademicProgressionLearners who complete thismajor QQI award at Level 6 areeligible to apply through theCAO system for entry intoparticipating courses in the QQIHigher Education Links Scheme(HELS).

Graduates go on to secureemployment in the sports andleisure industry across a rangeof organisations in both thepublic and private sectors,including gyms, swimmingpools and cruise ships, health

clubs, Recreation and LeisureManagement and SportsDevelopment Officer.


WD124 BA (H) in HealthPromotion

WD125 BA (H) in Exercise &Health Studies

WD186 BSc (H) in SportsCoaching & Performance


Gym/Fitness Instructor

Recreation and LeisureManagement

Sports and Retail Management

Personal Trainer

Sports Coaching

Sports Development Officer

QQI Code: 6M5147

Sports, Recreation and Exercise> Level 6 in National Qualifications Framework

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employment in anadministration and/or officeenvironment.

• To facilitate progression toThird Level. Students findthis course invaluable as apreparation for College.

Entry RequirementsQQI Level 5 Certificate orequivalent

Course ContentAdministration Practice

Spreadsheet Work Practice

Web Authoring

Text Production

Communications

Word Processing

Finance

Train the Trainer

Work Experience

Employment Law

Accounting Planning andManagement


Qualification/Certification QQI Level 6 AdvancedCertificate in Administration

Career / AcademicProgressionThis course is designed todevelop the existing skills of

learners who have completed aLevel 5 course in one of thefollowing areas: eBusiness,Information Processing orBusiness Administration. Thecourse is designed to allow thelearner to gain advancedknowledge and skills in thegeneral area of officemanagement. The learners willreceive specialist training inMicrosoft Office applicationsand Office Administration aswell as developing speed andadvanced accuracy in textproduction. In addition thiscourse provides a range of coresubjects which are essential tothe understanding of Businessand Office environments.

Graduates will be equippedwith the knowledge, skill andcompetence to workindependently or in asupervisory capacity in anadministrative role, bothnationally and internationally inany employment area.

Upon successful completion ofthis course, learners may beeligible to apply through theHigher Education Links Schemefor entry to a range of highercertificate and degreeprogrammes at Institutes ofTechnology and Universities.Please check with the individualAdmissions Offices of anyinstitution you are interested inattending.



WD084 BA (H) in Accounting


WD160 BA (H) in Finance &Investment

WD013 HC in Arts in LegalStudies

WD140 LLB Bachelor of Laws(H)

WD148 BA (H) in Tourism &Marketing

WD150 BA (H) in CriminalJustice Studies



Office Administration

Public Science Administration

Front Desk

QQI Code: 6M5013

Administration> Level 6 in National Qualifications Framework


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employment in a supervisorycapacity in a Childcaresetting.

• To facilitate progression toThird Level. Students find thiscourse invaluable as apreparation for Third Level.

Entry RequirementsQQI Level 5 Certificate orequivalent.

Course ContentChild Development

Early Childhood Curriculum

Childhood Social Legal

and Health Studies

Work Experience

Communications

Supervision in Early

Childhood Care

Early Childhood Literacy

and Numeracy

Equality and Diversity

in Childcare

Special Needs Assisting

Child Psychology

Train the Trainer


Qualification/Certification QQI Level 6 AdvancedCertificate in Supervision inChildcare

Career / AcademicProgressionThis Level 6 course will be anadvanced course to suitparticipants with previouschildcare training who wish todevelop a career in childcare atthe supervisory managementlevel. On the successfulcompletion of the award thestudent will have acquired theknowledge, skills andcompetence to work in an earlychildhood education and caresetting. Skills acquired willprovide the successful studentwith the ability to lead and co-ordinate a team in the provisionof an early childhood care andeducation. This award willprovide students with

opportunities to transfer andprogress to programmesleading to higher education andtraining awards at level 7 andlevel 8. Possible careerpathways following successfulcompletion of this course:

Childcare practitioner in earlyyears setting with possibleprogression to supervisory role.

Childcare Practitioner incommunity based projects.








EmploymentOpportunitiesPre-school centres, daynurseries in a supervisorycapacity in crèches or childcare facilities.

QQI Code: 6M2007

Early Childhood care and Education> Level 6 in National Qualifications Framework

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employment in an artisticenvironment.

• To facilitate progression toThird Level. Students find thiscourse invaluable as apreparation for College.

Entry RequirementsQQI Level 5 Certificate orequivalent

Course ContentPainting

Drawing

Design Skills

Art Appreciation

Sculpture

Creative Application Ceramics

Printmaking

Work Experience

Communications

Train the Trainer


Qualification/Certification QQI Level 6 AdvancedCertificate in Art.

Career / AcademicProgressionStudents who want to take theirskills in the area of practical artskills to a new level and work invarious areas of art attend this

second year course to top uptheir original QQI Level 5qualification. This is a one-yearprofessional practice course inthe area of art, craft and design.Students will work with a rangeof skills, focusing on a practicalart skills, gaining employmentin the art industry, or preparingfor third level studies which canalso include preparation ofportfolio if required.

Some of the Links toThird Level CoursesB.A. - Design in Product Design(Ceramics) (Level 8) L.I.T.

B.A. - Fine Art in Printmaking(Level 8) L.I.T.

B.A. - Fine Art in Painting

(Level 8) L.I.T.

B.Des. - Industrial Design

(Level 8) National College

of Art and Design

B.A. - Visual Art (Level 8) W.I.T.

EmploymentOpportunitiesGallery Assistant

Scenic Artist

Photographer

QQI Code: 6M4029

Art> Level 6 in National Qualifications Framework

Coláiste Mhuire Co-EdCastlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Tel: 0504 21734 · Fax: 0504 23166Email: [email protected] · Web:www.cmco.ie

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