LIFELONG LEARNING PROSPECTUS

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1 LIFELONG LEARNING PROSPECTUS GALWAY M AYO LETTERFRACK MOUNTBELLEW

2 Learning is a lifelong and life-wide process... learn with us!

3 President s Welcome As a publicly funded higher education institution, GMIT is proud of its identity and role as an Institute of Technology. It is proud of its people and achievements and has confidence in its ability to fulfil its mission: At GMIT we develop lifelong learning opportunities through our teaching and research, by supporting regional development consistent with national higher education policy. This mission is grounded in the belief that learning is a life-long and life-wide process. At our Mayo campus, we offer courses on a variety of levels across a diverse range of subjects. We cater for a broad cross-section of the region, providing adults with learning opportunities for vocational, professional and personal development. Our dedicated staff, valuing higher education for the benefit it brings to society and the individual, continues to develop and offer new and exciting courses for you. Our lifelong learning office is waiting to provide advice to, and answer queries from, prospective students. Head of Centre Welcome Welcome to the Lifelong Learning prospectus for from the GMIT Mayo Campus! Our range of lifelong learning programmes has been designed in response to regional needs to provide opportunities to engage with education in a flexible way. If you have not been in a classroom environment for a long time, I hope you will find it a very different learning experience in a positive way. If you have been in education more recently we can help you build on your experience, with further learning. At the Mayo Campus, we have a long history of providing Lifelong Learning programmes in the region and we are continually developing our programmes and ways of delivering them to students. Our range of academic and other learning opportunities include short duration skills-oriented courses to longer duration programmes which can lead to full awards. To view the programmes on offer, please visit: Come and meet the staff at the Mayo campus at our open evenings in September and January. I hope we can help you on your lifelong learning path. Lifelong learning is for everyone learn with us. Jim Fennell Interim President Dr Deirdre Garvey Head of Centre, Mayo Campus 1

4 Contents PRESIDENT S WELCOME 1 HEAD OF CENTRE WELCOME 1 INTRODUCTION 4 What is lifelong learning? 4 RÉAMHRÁ 5 Céard is foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil ann? 5 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 37 DIRECT APPLICATION MAYO CAMPUS 41 SUMMARY OF LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES 2015/ INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 6 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Technology (Level 8-Add On) 6 CAD and IT (Level 6) 7 Introduction to New Media (Level 6) 7 Cloud Technology Administration (Level 7) 8 Web Design (Level 6) 8 Digital Media 1 (Level 6) 9 Certificate in Payroll Techniques Qualification (QQI Level 6) 10 Certificate in VAT Techniques (QQI Level 6) 11 Cisco CCNA 12 LAN Switching & Security (Level 7) 13 SPRINGBOARD PROGRAMMES 14 What is Springboard+? 14 Higher Diploma in Science in Software Development (Level 8) 15 Certificate in Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Level 9) 16 Certificate in Medical Device Technology (SPA) (Level 6) 17 Certificate in Cloud Computing Technology (SPA) (Level 7) 17 Certificate in Construction Management (SPA) (Level 6) 18 NURSING, HEALTH SCIENCES AND SOCIAL CARE 19 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing for Registered Nurses (Level 8-Add On) 19 2

5 HUMANITIES, HERITAGE & CULTURE 20 Local History (Level 6) 20 Genealogy (Level 6) 20 Irish Cultural Landscape (Level 7) 21 Teaching Orienteering (Level 7) 22 Guiding (Level 6) 22 Rural Development (Level 7) 23 Spanish Language and Culture 1 (Level 6) 24 Basic Foundation Course in Counselling 24 IELTS (International English Language Testing System) 25 BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT 26 Certificate in Supervisory Management (SPA) (Level 7) 26 Certificate in Management for Supervisors (SPA) (Level 7) 27 Certificate in Law and HR (SPA) (Level 7) 27 Certificate in the Financial & Economic Environment (SPA) (Level 7) 28 Certificate in Managing Operations (SPA) (Level 7) 28 Small Business Management (Level 7) 29 Economics (Level 6) 29 Management (Level 6) 30 Introduction to Accounting (Level 6) 30 Introduction to Statistics (Level 6) 31 Introduction to Marketing [HRM] (Level 6) 32 Digital Marketing (Level 7) 32 Introduction to Sociology & Psychology (Level 6) 33 Volunteer Management (Level 6) 33 ART & DESIGN 34 Higher Certificate (flexible mode) in Contemporary Art Practices (Level 6) 34 Bachelor of Arts (flexible mode) in Contemporary Art Practices (Level 7) 34 Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (Level 8) 35 FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE 36 Foundation Certificate (Pathway to Higher Education) QQI/FETAC Level

6 Introduction What is lifelong learning? Lifelong learning is about continuing to learn throughout your adult life and career. Have you a hungry, curious mind? Do you want to have your natural abilities stimulated and developed? Do you need to adapt to a changing work environment? Engaging in lifelong learning has significant individual and social benefits in terms of career development, changing career path and general personal development. At GMIT Mayo campus, we want to make learning accessible to adults in this region. Whether you want to upskill, reskill or simply take on a new challenge, there are diverse learning opportunities available to you here on the Mayo campus in Castlebar. Choose to study in a way that suits you If you are thinking about returning to education, there are a number of different ways in which you can begin or continue your path of accredited learning at the GMIT Mayo campus. You can start small by studying for a single course or module. These short courses are all nationally accredited 5 and 10 credit modules at Levels 6-8 NFQ. Courses are typically delivered on campus one night per week for 2-3 hours and over one or two 13 week block periods from September to Christmas or January to April or both. The learner can build on courses previously studied at their own pace. For each accredited course successfully completed a Single Subject Certificate is awarded to participants and credits may be accumulated towards a full degree/special Purpose Award. A slightly bigger commitment is involved in undertaking a Special Purpose Award. This is a GMIT and QQI accredited award in one or more courses for relatively narrow or purpose specific achievement. Additionally you can choose to study for an ordinary degree (Level 7) or honours degree progamme (Level 8). All part-time programmes are scheduled with the adult learner in mind and classes usually occur in the evening and/or on a block delivery basis. Entry requirements (unless otherwise indicated) are a pass in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish. Candidates over the age of 23 may enter the Single Subject Certificate courses without prior educational qualifications. Entry requirements for specific programmes may vary and are detailed within. Experiential learning may also be considered as grounds for entry. Most courses are supported by our VLE (Virtual Learning Environment) Moodle. This is an online and interactive tool used as a repository for class materials and communications with students. Some of the courses listed in the prospectus are delivered online, this is denoted by the symbol below. In this instance the student can log on remotely with a community of online learners in order to access the lecture being delivered. Further instructions are provided to students when they register for an online course. The lifelong learning courses offered at the GMIT Mayo campus are a resource for the whole of the community in the western region. Enrolling on one of our courses means becoming a part of the GMIT community. That means participating not just in the classroom or laboratory but making use of the range of facilities available on our campus. We hope you enjoy reading our prospectus and seeing what courses are available to you and will consider joining the GMIT community to continue your learning journey. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/lllgmitmayo 4

7 Réamhrá Céard is foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil ann? Baineann foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil le bheith ag foghlaim ar feadh do bheatha mar dhuine lánfhásta agus le linn do shaoil ghairmiúil. An bhfuil tú fiosrach, cíochrach chun foghlama? Ar mhaith leat go spreagfaí agus go bhforbrófaí na buanna atá agat ó nádúr? An gá duit tú féin a chur in oiriúint do thimpeallacht oibre a bhíonn de shíor ag athrú? Baineann buntáistí suntasacha aonair agus sóisialta maidir le forbairt gairme, le do chonair ghairme a athrú agus le forbairt phearsanta ghinearálta le dul i ngleic le foghlaim ar feadh do shaoil. Ag campas Mhaigh Eo GMIT, is mian linn go mbeadh teacht ar an bhfoghlaim ag gach duine lánfhásta sa réigiún seo. Déan do staidéar cibé bealach is rogha leat Má tá tú ag smaoineamh ar fhilleadh ar an oideachas, tá roinnt bealaí difriúla inar féidir leat tosú nó leanúint de do chonair foghlama creidiúnaithe ag campas Mhaigh Eo GMIT. Féadfaidh tú tosú beag trí staidéar a dhéanamh ar chúrsa nó modúl aonair. Is modúil 5 nó 6 chreidiúint ag Leibhéil 6-8 NFQ iad na cúrsaí gearra seo go léir atá creidiúnaithe go náisiúnta. Go tipiciúil déantar cúrsaí a sheachadadh ar an gcampas oíche amháin sa tseachtain ar feadh 2-3 huaire an chloig agus le linn bhlocthréimhse 13 seachtain amháin nó dhó ó Mheán Fómhair go Nollaig nó Eanáir go haibreán nó an dá cheann. Féadfaidh an foghlaimeoir tógáil ar a bhfuil staidéar déanta orthu cheana ar a ráta féin. Bronntar Teastas Ábhar Aonair ar na rannpháirtithe as gach cúrsa creidiúnaithe a chuirtear i gcrích go rathúil agus is féidir creidiúintí a charnadh i dtreo lán chéime/dámhachtaine Sainchuspóirí. Bíonn tiomantas beagán níos mó gceist le tabhairt faoi Dhámhachtain Shainchuspóireach. Is dámhachtain chreidiúnaithe de chuid GMIT agus QQI é sin i gcúrsa amháin nó níos mó as éacht atá caol go maith nó sainchuspóireach a bhaint amach. Lena chois sin, féadfaidh tú staidéar a roghnú do chlár gnáthchéime (Leibhéal 7) nó céime onóracha (Leibhéal 8). Déantar gach clár páirtaimseartha a sceidealú ar mhaithe leis an bhfoghlaimeoir agus de ghnáth bíonn na ranganna ar siúl sa tráthnóna agus/nó ar bhonn blocsheachadta. Is iad na riachtanais iontrála (mura gcuirtear a mhalairt in iúl) pas i gcúig ábhar Ardteistiméireachta ar a n-áirítear Matamaitic agus Béarla nó Gaeilge. Féadfaidh iarrthóirí níos sine ná 23 bliain d aois cúrsaí Teastas Aon Ábhar a dhéanamh gan réamhcháilíochtaí oideachasúla. D fhéadfadh sé go mbainfeadh riachtanais dhifriúla iontrála le sainchláir agus tá siadsan sonraithe laistigh. Tharlódh go nglacfaí le foghlaim i ngeall ar thaithí mar údar iontrála. Tugann an Moodle VLE (Timpeallacht Fhíorúil Foghlama) s againne tacaíocht d fhormhór na gcúrsaí. Is uirlis idirghníomhach ar líne é seo a úsáidtear mar thaisce d ábhair ranga agus cumarsáide leis na neacha léinn. Déantar cuid de na cúrsaí atá liostaithe thíos a sheachadadh ar líne. Cuirtear é sin in iúl leis an tsiombail thíos. Sa chás seo is féidir leis an neach léinn cianlogáil isteach a dhéanamh le pobal foghlaimeoirí foghlama d fhonn rochtain ar an léacht atá á seachadadh. Cuirtear breis treoracha ar fáil do na neacha léinn nuair a chláraíonn siad do chúrsa ar líne. Is acmhainn iad na cúrsaí ar feadh an tsaoil a bhíonn á dtairiscint ag Campas Mhaigh Eo GMIT don phobal uile i réigiún an Iarthair. Is ionann clárú ar cheann dár gcúrsaí agus a bheith mar chuid de phobal GMIT. Ciallaíonn sé sin a bheith rannpháirteach ní amháin sa seomra ranga nó saotharlann ach úsáid a bhaint as an raon saoráidí atá ar fáil ar an gcampas. Tá súil againn go mbainfidh tú taitneamh as ár réamheolaire a léamh agus as na cúrsaí a fheiceáil atá ar fáil duit agus go smaoineoidh tú ar dhul isteach i bpobal GMIT chun leanúint ar do thuras foghlama. Lean muid ar Facebook ag facebook.com/lllgmitmayo 5

8 INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Technology (Level 8-Add On) Fee: 1,920 2 days/week, 26 weeks Daytime Semester I & II Start date: Monday, 14th September 2015 No. of Credits 60 Credits PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The objective of the programme is to produce graduates who are highly competent at both the technical and management skills that are required from construction management professionals in the modern construction industry. The programme places emphasis on the core areas of sustainable building technology and construction project management and is centred around the completion of a substantial cross-modular year-long retrofit project. The project module consists of two complementary elements, a retrofit project and a research topic on an aspect of applied construction technology that relates directly to the retrofit project. The programme is designed to equip the student with the necessary technical and management skills to competently and efficiently manage a range of construction projects. Retrofit Project Project Management Construction Informatics Building Energy Systems Sustainable Building Technologies ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BSc (Ordinary, Level 7) degree in Engineering, Architectural Technology, Construction or equivalent. For programme queries please contact John Scahill at john.scahill@gmit.ie or on Application for the programme is made direct to the Institute. Please Completed application forms should be returned to: Lifelong Learning, GMIT Mayo Campus on or before 28th August, Applicants will be invited for an interview to assess their suitability. The interviews will take place in early September. Late applications may be considered subject to places being available. 6

9 INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SINGLE ACCREDITED COURSE CAD and IT (Level 6) Fee: hrs/week, 26 weeks 7-10pm, Mondays Semester I & II Start date: Monday, 14th September 2015 No. of Credits 10 Credits The course will introduce students to computer fundamentals and give them the basics in 2D CAD techniques. On successful completion of this course the learner will/should be able to 1. Have an understanding of the elements of a computer system. 2. Have a basic understanding of the operating system, its interface, and general information technologies. 3. Be able to use the main office applications Word Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation software. 4. Understand the CAD package and how the interface is organised. 5. Understand how to setup a drawing units and limits, and view properties 6. Be able to use the basic 2D draw commands in the production of a drawing 7. Be able to use the modify commands in the production of a drawing. 8. Be able to use additional features blocks, layers, etc. 9. Dimension and annotate drawings 10. Prepare drawings for printing using the paper space features. Information Technology History and Overview Central Processing Unit Hardware and Peripherals Operating Systems Word Processing Spreadsheets Presentation Software Internet searching, use of the system CAD Introduction Co-ordinate Systems Drawing Commands Modify Commands Blocks and Layers Drawing Organisation Dimensions and Text Plotting Project INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SINGLE ACCREDITED COURSE Introduction to New Media (Level 6) Fee: hrs/week, 13 weeks pm, Tuesdays Semester I Start date: Tuesday, 15th September 2015 No. of Credits: 5 Credits This course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of computer skills, the use of digital media to create and manipulate images, the use of cloud computing and encourage the use of social media to showcase their artwork. On completion of this course the learner will/should be able to 1. Demonstrate competence in creating and managing documents in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint. 2. Demonstrate competence in creating and managing a Facebook page. 3. Demonstrate competence in creating, launching and managing a blog. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the technical aspects of digital photography relevant to contemporary art practices. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of marketing through social media. 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of multimedia design. 7. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Cloud Computing 8. Describe internet and web technologies and their context in society. Office Automation Tools: Creating Digital Imagery: Communication & Collaboration Tools: Introduction to Design for Multimedia: 7

10 INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SINGLE ACCREDITED COURSE INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SINGLE ACCREDITED COURSE Cloud Technology Administration (Level 7) Fee: hrs/week, 26 weeks 7-10pm/Tuesdays Semester I & II Start date: Tuesday, 15th September 2015 No. of Credits: 10 Credits The course provides an introduction to the management of Cloud Computing Technologies and Cloud Services to develop and deploy cloud based solutions using public, private, and hybrid platforms. The course focuses on server virtualisation, storage, security, and virtual network environments to build virtual infrastructures that meet an organisation s IT requirements from app deployment to database development. The course also examines the business continuity planning needed when moving to a cloud platform. Prior knowledge/experience of working with server and/or network technology is recommended but is not a requirement for this course. Learners are advised that access to high speed broadband is recommended for this course. In addition students must pay a fee of approximately 30 per month for rent/use of cloud services to the cloud service provider (not GMIT) for the duration of their studies. This is not included in the course fee as students have to pay the service provider in a personal capacity to access the cloud service, e.g. by credit card/paypal. 1. Identify and explain the elements involved in the provision of cloud platform, software, and infrastructure services public, private, and hybrid platforms. 2. Develop and Implement Cloud Architectures for Cloud Storage and Service delivery solutions using cloud platform such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure. 3. Apply best practices in the administration of virtual servers and services in a cloud computing environment. 4. Analyse the Security of Cloud Computing Architectures 5. Formulate an effective business continuity plan when moving to a cloud based service. Introduction to Cloud Architecture and Services High Availability Computing Virtual Storage Design Network Environment and Cloud Security Business Continuity Planning Web Design (Level 6) Fee: hrs/week, 26 weeks 7-9pm/Mondays Semester I Start date: Monday, 14th September 2015 No. of Credits: 5 Credits This course provides an insight into the web design and development process in a business environment. The approach is practical and handson while providing the theoretical framework. On completion of this course the learner will/should be able to 1. Demonstrate a broad knowledge and understanding of website theory and practice 2. Demonstrate introductory knowledge and understanding of website construction and the basic concepts regarding web design 3. To apply their knowledge of website concepts to their work context by the implementation of a web site solution using best practice 4. Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of appropriate website technologies 5. To make website design and planning decisions based on best practice 6. To perform basic analysis of websites 7. Demonstrate basic skills in the areas of website analysis, design and delivery. Recognise common diagnostic techniques and solutions 8. Demonstrate an awareness of legal and ethical principles 9. Apply knowledge as an individual and under direction as part of a team with regard to web development 10. To realise the limitations of their competence with regard to web development, but have attained the confidence to further their knowledge in this regard 11. Begin a process of reflective practice with regard to web development and accept constructive criticism HTML & Web Authoring Web development tools Web site media design issues Web design issues Web marketing 8

11 INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SINGLE ACCREDITED COURSE Digital Media 1 (Level 6) 3 hrs/week, 26 weeks 7-10pm/Mondays Semester I & II Fee: 500 Start date: Monday, 14th September 2015 No. of Credits: 10 Credits This course introduces students to the fundamentals of creating websites and preparing digital content with due concern for usability. It encourages the creation and organisation of digital portfolios to showcase completed work. The student will learn about key areas of social media and web development and will use effective tools to develop a social media strategy for their personal or professional life. On completion of this course the learner will/should be able to 1. Describe internet and web technologies and their context in society. 2. Outline the applications and tools relevant to digital media design and describe the contexts for their use. 3. Recognise development processes, principles and methods. 4. Construct a website using a mark-up language and incorporating optimised images while applying basic planning procedures. 5. Apply image editing techniques and colour theory to designs. 6. Describe the process of deployment and launching of a web site. 7. Commence a digital portfolio. Introduction Applications and Contexts Design for digital media systems Scripting languages Development tools Web deployment 9

12 INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Certificate in Payroll Techniques Qualification (QQI Level 6) Fee: 2.5 hrs per week, 10 weeks per term (2 terms) Day to be confirmed. Class 7pm to 9.30pm See below for details. Start date: Early September No. of Credits: QQI Level 6 10 COURSE OBJECTIVE This course is promoted by the Irish Payroll Association (IPASS) the professional body for those working in the payroll function. The course is aimed at all those working in, or intending to work in payroll. It is designed to provide all the practical skills necessary for payroll personnel to operate efficiently and in compliance with Revenue regulations. This qualification is the leading payroll qualification in the Ireland. AWARDING BODY This course is accredited by QQI at Level 6 WHO SHOULD APPLY? This course is aimed at all those working in, or intending to work in, the payroll function. The course is designed to provide the skills necessary for payroll personnel to function efficiently and to provide a recognised qualification. INCLUDES Stage 1 September-December Employment Law Introduction to Employment Law, Terms of Employment, Payment of Wages, National Minimum Wage, Organisation of Working, & Juries Act. PAYE/PRSI System Revenue Administration, Calculation of Gross PAYE, The PRSI System. Operation of the Universal Social Charge, Local Property Tax, deductions from pay and calculation of net pay, P45,P30s,P35s,P60s. Stage 2 February-May Employment Law Maternity Leave, Adoptive, Parental & Carers Leave, Protection of Part-Time & Fixed Term workers. Protection of Young Persons and Temporary Agency Workers. PAYE/PRSI System Expenses, Tax free payments, Benefits in Kind, Termination payments, Pensions, PRSAs, PRD, Taxation of Illness Benefit, Attachments of Earnings Orders. IPASS reserve the right to change the course content without prior notice.? Booking forms are available from the Irish Payroll Association at IPASS House, H4 Centrepoint Business Park, Dublin 12, by phone at (01) , fax on (01) or can be downloaded from COURSE DURATION The course is divided into two stages, each one conducted over one evening per week for ten weeks. Those wishing to qualify must successfully complete examinations held in December and May. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no specific entry requirements and all course material will be given to participants with plenty of practical examples worked through in the classes. We also provide a no pass, no fee money back guarantee. See for terms and conditions. COURSE FEES Stage 1 including exam fees, course manual, sample exam papers, etc. Stage 2 including exam fees, course manual, sample exam papers, etc Annual student registration fee 100 QQI Fee 50 Instalment Plan is available on request. STARTING DATE Early September 2015 FURTHER DETAILS Irish Payroll Association IPASS House H4 Centrepoint Business Park Dublin 12 Telephone (01) Fax (01) ask@ipass.ie web:

13 INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Certificate in VAT Techniques (QQI Level 6) COURSE OBJECTIVE The IPASS Certified VAT Technician (CVT) qualification is a superb qualification which is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the operation of the Irish VAT system. The course assumes no prior knowledge of VAT on the part of students and it introduces them in a logical and progressive manner to the VAT implications and treatment of a huge range of business transactions. Starting with first principles, the course explains the basic principles of the Irish VAT system, for all kinds of businesses from sole traders to multinational organisations and includes State and Semi State bodies and VAT exempt institutions. Students will receive a comprehensive course manual written in non-technical language, which explains in detail, the workings of the Irish VAT system and which contains numerous practical examples and exercises. AWARDING BODY This course is QQI Approved Level 6. WHO SHOULD APPLY? This course is aimed at all those working in, or intending to work in an office environment dealing with VAT returns and compliance. The course is designed to provide the skills necessary for graduates to deal with VAT issues efficiently and effectively. INCLUDES Stage 1 September-December Principles of the VAT system, Books and Records, VAT Rates, Accountable Persons and VAT Registration, VAT Group Registration, VAT Returns, VAT Invoices and Credit Notes, Supply of Goods and Supply of Services, Place of Supply of Goods, Exports, Imports, Intra-Community Supplies, Intra-Community Acquisitions, Supply and Install/Assembly of Goods, Deductible and Non-Deductible VAT, Amount on which VAT is Chargeable, Accounting for VAT Sales/Invoice Basis v Cash Receipts Basis. Stage 2 February-May Return of Trading Details, Finance Agreements Lease Agreement v Hire Purchase Agreement, The Margin Scheme, Section 56 Relief, Apportionment of Input VAT Credit, VAT on Services, Estimates, Assessments and Appeals, Place of Supply of Services, VAT on Services from Abroad, VAT and Construction Services, VAT and Relevant Contracts Tax, Repayments to Unregistered Persons, Triangulation, Revenue VAT Audits. IPASS reserve the right to change the course content without prior notice.? Booking forms are available from the Irish Payroll Association at Ipass House, H4 Centrepoint Business Park, Dublin 12, by phone at (01) , fax on (01) or can be downloaded from COURSE DURATION. The course is divided into two stages, each stage conducted over one evening per week for ten weeks. Those wishing to qualify must successfully complete examinations held in December and May. Distance/Online learning option also available. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS There are no specific entry requirements and all course material will be given to participants with plenty of practical examples worked through in the classes. COURSE FEES Stage 1 including exam fees, course manual, sample exam papers, etc. Stage 2 including exam fees, course manual, sample exam papers, etc Annual student registration fee 100 QQI Fee 50 Instalment Plan is available on request. We also provide a no pass, no fee money back guarantee. See for terms and conditions. STARTING DATE Early September 2015 FURTHER DETAILS IPASS Professional Tax Training IPASS House, H4 Centrepoint Business Park Dublin 12 Telephone (01) Fax (01) ask@ipass.ie web: 11

14 INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Cisco CCNA See below/week, 26 weeks Fee: 1,200 INTENDED FOR Individuals who are currently working in the areas of electronics, computers or telecommunications and wish to acquire an industry recognised qualification. Prerequisites comprise of a basic appreciation of computers and broadband Internet access. DURATION Orientation Wed 9th Sept pm-10pm CCNA Semester 1 Day 1 Fri 18th Sept am-5pm Day 2 Fri 9th Oct am-5pm Exams Day Fri 23rd Oct am-5pm CCNA Semester 2 Day 1 Fri 13th Nov am-5pm Day 2 Fri 4th Dec am-5pm Exams Day Fri 11th Dec am-5pm CCNA Semester 3 Day 1 Fri 15th Jan am-5pm Day 2 Fri 5th Feb am-5pm Exams Day Fri 19th Feb am-5pm The GMIT CCNA course is an intensive program designed to help students achieve CCNA certification in the shortest period of time while managing the demands of full time work. This course aims to offer the student the training necessary, in both theory and hands-on practical work, to achieve the Cisco qualification of Network Associate. The courses are as follows: CCENT1 CCNA 1: Basic networking, structured cabling, LANs and TCP/IP CCNA 2: Routers/switches, CISCO IOS, Routing & Routing Protocols, more TCP protocols, access-lists. CCENT2 CCNA 3: OSPF, EIGRP, Switching Concepts, VLANS, Trunking, Spanning Tree CCNA 4: WANs, ISDN, Frame Relay, PPP, NAT & DHCP, Basic Network Management CCNA Semester 4 Day 1 Fri 4th Mar am-5pm Day 2 Fri 8th Apr am-5pm Exams Day Fri 15th Apr am-5pm These dates include orientation and exam days as highlighted. AWARD Cisco Certified Network Associate on successful completion of Cisco exams. 12

15 INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY SINGLE ACCREDITED COURSE LAN Switching & Security (Level 7) Fee: hrs/week, 26 weeks 7-10pm/Tuesdays Semester I & II Start date: Tuesday, 15 September 2015 No. of Credits: 10 Credits This course enables the learner to understand the operation of a switch through comprehensive explanations and demonstrations of VLAN implementation, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Etherchannels, HRSP/ GLBP, Spanning Tree Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), PortFast, BPDU Guard and Inter-VLAN routing in a LAN switched environment. This course also explores network security at layer 2 and layer 3, with learners exploring topics such as securing routers using automated features, developing security policies, building IDS and IPS systems, VPN s and creating ACL s to provide security solutions. There is also a brief introduction to cryptography. On successful completion of this course the learner will/should be able to 1. Analyse the functions and techniques of layer 2 switching using the 2. VLAN Trunking Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocol and Inter-VLAN routing. 3. Configure routers to allow inter-vlan routing. 4. Configure, test and troubleshoot configurations concerning VLANs, trunk links, VTP, STP. 5. Analyse and identify modern security threats and develop security policies and ACL s to prevent such attacks. 6. Configure, test and deploy IDS and IPS based Network Security solutions 7. Configure, test and troubleshoot various network security configurations such as VPN, SSL, AAA, Firewalls. 8. Secure IOS-based Routers using automated features and create site-to-site IPSec VPN with pre-shared key authentication using CLI. Switching I VLANs VLAN Trunking Protocol Spanning Tree Protocol Inter-VLAN Routing Modern Security threats ACL s IDS/IPS Authentication, Authorisation, Accounting Introduction to Cryptography Practical Programme Application for the course is made direct to the Institute. The course will be delivered on one evening per week over 26 weeks. The day will be confirmed in early September Please complete and return the Direct Application Mayo Campus form at the back of this prospectus. The form can also be downloaded from or contact GMIT Mayo Campus, Westport Road, 13

16 SPRINGBOARD PROGRAMMES What is Springboard+? SPRINGBOARD AT GMIT GMIT is the largest provider of Springboard/ICT Skills courses in the West of Ireland, with 290 approved places across 12 courses in IS SPRINGBOARD FOR ME? The Springboard+ programme ( consists of courses offered under both Springboard and ICT Skills. Springboard courses are part-time courses which you can undertake without affecting your payments from the Department of Social Protection. ICT Skills Conversion courses are full-time courses which employed or unemployed people can undertake if they can attend lectures for three days each week. Unemployed people can retain their payments from the Department of Social Protection if they qualify under the Back to Education Option. To be eligible to participate on a part-time Springboard course an applicant must be a jobseeker AND satisfy one of the following three criteria: 1. Be in receipt of one of the following payments from the Department of Social Protection: Jobseekers Benefit Jobseekers Allowance One Parent Family Disability Allowance Qualified Adults of Working Age Carers Allowance Farm Assist/Fish Assist Widow(er)s Contributory or Non-contributory Pension Blind Pension Deserted Wives Allowance 2. Be signing for social insurance contribution credits 3. Be previously self-employed See for full eligibility criteria. See the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section on for more information. Participants who meet the criteria for the JobBridge programme will be eligible for support under JobBridge. Further information on the JobBridge eligibility criteria is available at Interested candidates who do not meet Springboard+ entry criteria can apply for any of the Springboard+ courses listed and pay the associated fee. All candidates will undergo an interview to determine suitability. 14

17 SPRINGBOARD PROGRAMMES Higher Diploma in Science in Software Development (Level 8) 3-4 days/week, 26 weeks Timetable to be advised Semester I & II Fee: Free to Springboard-eligible students/ 6,250 for non-eligible Springboard students Start date: 14 September 2015 No. of Credits: 90 Credits PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The Higher Diploma in Science in Computing is an Honours Degree level graduate conversion programme which gives graduates from non-computing backgrounds the skills and knowledge to start a career in the IT industry. This programme provides an entry path for Level 8 graduates in other numerate disciplines to graduate to entry level careers in computing. It includes a placement in the ICT industry. There is the assumption behind the programme that Level 8 graduates from other disciplines will already have developed significant transferable skills in analysis, communications and independent learning and that such graduates are in a position to quickly learn a focused subset of computing knowledge at level 8. The aim of this course is to provide this focused subset of knowledge and the requisite skills to apply it in a work environment. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applications to the Higher Diploma in Science in Computing will be accepted from prospective students who have an Honours Degree (level 8) qualification. On completion of this course the learner will/should be able to 1. Design and develop software applications using an OO Language 2. Carry out OO analyses using UML 3. Design and implement relational schema and query such schema 4. Use appropriate data structures and algorithms 5. Contextualise information and computing systems knowledge in a work environment 6. Demonstrate an understanding of Computer Architecture 7. Explain the role and nature of Operating Systems 8. Apply good user interface design principles 9. Critically evaluate design and implementation issues in the specialised area. 10. Integrate advanced theoretical knowledge and solve complex problems in new, ill-defined or unfamiliar domains, and/or domains at the forefront of learning. Object Oriented Software Development (10 credits) Computer Architecture and Technology Convergence (5 credits) Network Technologies (5 credits) Database Design and Development (5 credits) Web Applications Development (5 credits) Agile Software Development (5 credits) Mobile Applications Development (5 credits) Operating Systems and Cloud Computing (5 credits) Advanced Object Oriented Software Development/Project (10 credits) Computational Thinking with Algorithms (5 credits) Work placement/internship (15 credits) Application for this programme is made direct via Springboard ( before end of August The programme will be delivered three-four days per week over 26 weeks. Exact days will be confirmed in early September For non-springboard eligible students please complete application form at back of this prospectus and forward to the Lifelong Learning Office. COURSE FEE No tuition/registration fee applicable for participants who are currently unemployed and are eligible for funding under the Springboard programme. If you do not qualify under the requirements for a place under Springboard you can still apply for a fee-paying place on this course. 15

18 SPRINGBOARD PROGRAMMES Certificate in Food Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Level 9) Block delivery, 13 weeks Timetable to be advised Semester II Fee: Start date: January 2016 No. of Credits: Free to Springboard-eligible students/ 2,500 for non-eligible Springboard students 30 Credits PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION GMIT has developed this course to enable ambitious students to transform their ideas into new businesses. This is not a traditional classroom taught course. Students interact with a broad range of project hosts, practitioners, industry leaders and entrepreneurs and learn from them. Delivery of the course will be led by the Innovation in Business Centre at GMIT Mayo Campus which has enabled dozens of potential entrepreneurs to take their ideas from concept to full commercialisation. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Honours Degree (Level 8) in any discipline, or an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) in any discipline plus two years of relevant experience working/ self-employed in the area of food entrepreneurship/innovation, or five years working/self-employed of relevant experience in the area of food entrepreneurship/innovation. The three courses undertaken in this course are: (1) Creative thinking and opportunity recognition, 10 Credits This will be a challenge based course that will help participants to think creatively from an entrepreneurial point of view and be able to view resources differently to create opportunities. There will be a strong community building exercise where soft skills of team dynamics, resilience, empathy and emotional intelligence are central themes. We will interact with local food based companies to create real applicable innovation projects in teams. The creative challenges will centre around the global and local food problems society face with a goal to creating awareness of the food system among participants. (3) Industry specific skills, 10 Credits This course will provide the industry specific skills that will be required to bring products to market. The course will be tailored to the specific students a sample of the potential topics are product costing, HACCP and hygiene standards, product labeling design, allergen controls, margin control, culinary product design, prototyping, business planning, next stage development, financial planning, marketing, brand development and product manufacturing. Application for this programme is made direct via Springboard ( before end of August The programme will be delivered three-four days per week over 26 weeks. Exact days will be confirmed in early September For non-springboard eligible students please complete application form at back of this prospectus and forward to the Lifelong Learning Office. COURSE FEE No tuition/registration fee applicable for participants who are currently unemployed and are eligible for funding under the Springboard programme. If you do not qualify under the requirements for a place under Springboard you can still apply for a fee-paying place on this course. Subject to validation. (2) Food Entrepreneurship, 10 credits This course will take the ideas created in model 1 to the next level. Students will be given the skills and methodologies to assess and validate ideas. This lean start up process is novel up to date business thinking that allows new start-ups to validate an idea or use customer discovery and design thinking to develop the right products for a known market. We will interact with existing entrepreneurs for the participants to learn from in peer to peer style environment. 16

19 SPRINGBOARD PROGRAMMES Certificate in Medical Device Technology (SPA) (Level 6) 2 days/week, 26 weeks Timetable to be advised Semester I & II Fee: Free to Springboard-eligible students/ 2,703 for non-eligible Springboard students Start date: 14 September 2015 No. of Credits: 35 Credits PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The purpose of this course is to provide the skills necessary to work as an Operator/Quality Inspector/Quality Technician/Clinical Monitor/ Regulatory Officer/Design Assurance Test Technician in a Medical Device sector company this sector is particularly strong in Mayo. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry requirement (if under 23 years) is a pass in the Leaving Certificate (or EU equivalent) with five grades which must include English or Irish and Mathematics. Applicants over 23 years are not required to have passed the Leaving Certificate (or EU equivalent). All applicants will be assessed on interpersonal skills, language skills, dexterity and mathematical skills, with places being allocated based on the results of the assessments. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior working experience has been in a manufacturing environment. The Certificate in Medical Device Technology will consists of eight weeks of lectures over two days, followed by a full-time work placement/ industrial project for 6-9 months. Modules undertaken are: Learning to Learn (Level 6-5 credits); Medical Device Technology (Level 6-10 credits); Current Industrial Concepts (Level 6-5 credits); Work Placement (Level 6-10 credits) Application for this programme is made direct via Springboard ( before end of August The programme will be delivered three-four days per week over 26 weeks. Exact days will be confirmed in early September For non-springboard eligible students please complete application form at back of this prospectus and forward to the Lifelong Learning Office. COURSE FEE No tuition/registration fee applicable for participants who are currently unemployed and are eligible for funding under the Springboard programme. If you do not qualify under the requirements for a place under Springboard you can still apply for a fee-paying place on this course. SPRINGBOARD PROGRAMMES Certificate in Cloud Computing Technology (SPA) (Level 7) 1-2 days/week, 26 weeks Timetable to be advised Semester I & II Fee: Free to Springboard-eligible students/ 1,920 for non-eligible Springboard students Start date: 14 September 2015 No. of Credits: 25 Credits ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A Level 6/7 qualification or equivalent in a science/engineering/ technology discipline is required. In addition students must pay a fee of approximately 30 per month for rent/use of cloud services to the cloud service provider (not GMIT) for the duration of their studies. This is not included in the course fee as students have to pay the service provider in a personal capacity to access the cloud service, e.g. by credit card/paypal. The proposed course aims to prepare participants with necessary skills in the area of Cloud technologies by focusing on core topics such as virtualisation, server infrastructure, clustering and redundancy. Cloud Computing (10 credits) ICT Project Management (5 credits) Industry based Work placement (5 credits) The Next Step Transitioning to Work (5 credits) Application for this programme is made direct via Springboard ( before end of August The programme will be delivered three-four days per week over 26 weeks. Exact days will be confirmed in early September For non-springboard eligible students please complete application form at back of this prospectus and forward to the Lifelong Learning Office. COURSE FEE No tuition/registration fee applicable for participants who are currently unemployed and are eligible for funding under the Springboard programme. If you do not qualify under the requirements for a place under Springboard you can still apply for a fee-paying place on this course. Subject to validation. 17

20 SPRINGBOARD PROGRAMMES Certificate in Construction Management (SPA) (Level 6) Fee: 3 days/week, 26 weeks Timetable to be advised Semester I & II Free to Springboard-eligible students/ 1,920 for non-eligible Springboard students Start date: 14 September 2015 No. of Credits: 40 Credits ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Entry requirement (if under 23 years) is a pass in the Leaving Certificate (or EU equivalent) with five grades which must include English or Irish and Mathematics. Applicants over 23 years are not required to have passed the Leaving Certificate (or EU equivalent). All applicants will be assessed on interpersonal skills, language skills, dexterity and mathematical skills, with places being allocated based on the results of the assessments. Preference will be given to applicants whose prior working experience has been in a manufacturing environment. PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION The purpose of this programme is to provide upskilling in the current theory and practice of sustainable building technology relevant to Construction Management. There will be an emphasis on near zero carbon construction and its impact on the construction process. The programme will consist of lectures, practicals and group work. Modules include Construction Technology (10 credits), Building Services (5 credits), CAD and IT (10 credits), Construction Management (5 credits), Personal Development and Career Planning (5 credits) and Industry Work based Learning (5 credits). All modules will be completed prior to the work placement module. Application for this programme is made direct via Springboard ( before end of August The programme will be delivered three-four days per week over 26 weeks. Exact days will be confirmed in early September For non-springboard eligible students please complete application form at back of this prospectus and forward to the Lifelong Learning Office. COURSE FEE No tuition/registration fee applicable for participants who are currently unemployed and are eligible for funding under the Springboard programme. If you do not qualify under the requirements for a place under Springboard you can still apply for a fee-paying place on this course. 18

21 NURSING, HEALTH SCIENCES AND SOCIAL CARE Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing for Registered Nurses (Level 8-Add On) PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION This honours degree programme is offered on a part-time (1 day per week, over 1 academic year) format. It is generic in design and assists in providing the necessary academic and professional competencies to practise nursing in a modern health-care environment. Mandatory Modules Contemporary Issues in Nursing, Research Skills in Nursing Practice, Applied Physiology & Pharmacology, Applied Social Science Elective Modules Leadership & Management Nursing, Law & Nursing, Health Policy, Nursing the Person with long-term Illness, Contemporary Issues in Mental Health, Care of the Older Person, Family Health, The Nurse as an Educator, Health Promotion (Students are required to choose 4 elective modules in addition to completing the 4 mandatory modules) ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Suitable candidates for this programme will have successfully completed a nurse education programme leading to registration as a nurse on any part of the register of nurses maintained by An Bord Altranais and are currently eligible to be registered on the live register with An Bord Altranais. Applicants must have completed a Level 7 programme in Nursing Studies or an equivalent bridging studies programme. OTHER INFORMATION All programmes and elective modules are offered subject to sufficient demand, available resources and approval. Students may be able to apply for exemptions at point of application. Sponsorship may be provided by your employer. It is each candidate s responsibility to seek clarification from his/her employer with regards to funding. Application forms are available from: Paula Barrett Dept. of Nursing, Health Sciences & Social Care GMIT Mayo Campus Castlebar, Co. Mayo Telephone paula.barrett@gmit.ie COURSE FEE 3,000 per annum 19

22 HUMANITIES, HERITAGE & CULTURE SINGLE ACCREDITED COURSE HUMANITIES, HERITAGE & CULTURE SINGLE ACCREDITED COURSE Local History (Level 6) 2 hrs/week, 13 weeks 7-9pm/Tuesday Semester I Fee: 250 Start date: Tuesday, 15th September 2014 No. of Credits: 5 Credits Genealogy (Level 6) 2 hrs/week, 13 weeks 7-9pm/Tuesday Semester II Fee: 250 Start date: Tuesday, 12th January 2016 No. of Credits: 5 Credits The aim of this course is to provide students with a clear understanding of what local history means, the ability to compile well researched and well written local histories and an in depth knowledge of the history of rural communities in Ireland using County Mayo as a case study. On successful completion of this course the learner will/should be able to (1) Efficiently apply research skills for the evaluation of local historical data like: church records, newspapers, manuscripts, cartographic sources and archaeological sources. (2) Deal with a wide range of human activities: social, economic, political, cultural, technological, religious and scientific within the wider historical narrative. (3) Assess the roles of all sections of society (i.e. women, family, aristocratic, leaders) within the broader historical framework. (4) Relate Mayo s history to that of Ireland and the wider world and demonstrate how national events shaped those in Mayo. An introduction to academic and community-based local history in Ireland Defining the term local history. Geographical areas: County, parish, estate, townland, and rundale settlement. Researching the history of communities Introduction to primary and secondary sources Guidance on location and consultation of selected major sources Presenting Local History: Writing conventions; Oral/visual presentations; Field Work. Cases Studies may include: Mayo of the Saxons, Friaries in Mayo, Grace O Malley, Cromwellian Plantation, The Landed Estate, Michael Davitt and the Land War, Mayo and the World Wars. This course will provide an introduction to the theory and practice of genealogy. The course is designed to examine the fundamental sources for Irish genealogical research, then to move beyond them to explore the lesser used sources to both locate and put ancestors into historical context. Students will have the opportunity to raise and examine their own Irish research problems On successful completion of this course the learner will/should be able to: 1. Outline the genealogical process. 2. Demonstrate the use of genealogical data like: church records, wills, land records, family histories, surnames, gravestone inscriptions. 3. Examine and evaluate historical records for evidence about ancestors and other relatives, their kinship ties, and the events that occurred in their lives. 4. Demonstrate a need for critical thinking and an emphasis on the examination of history from different perspectives. Introduction to Genealogical Studies Major Sources: Civil Records, Census Records, Church Records, Land Records Other Sources: Wills, The Genealogical Office Emigration, The Registry of Deeds, Newspapers Directories County Source Lists: Census Returns, Local Journals, Local History, Gravestone Inscriptions, Estate record and Placenames. Creating a Family Tree. 20