Horticulture 10. Early Childhood Care & Education - Level 5 12 Early Childhood Care & Education - Level 6 14 Community Health Services 16

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1 CONTENTS College Information Mission Statement 1 Principal s Welcome 2 PLC Coordinators Welcome 3 Information for Learners 4 FETAC 5 Student Maintenance Grants 8 Calendar of Events 9 AGRICULTURE Horticulture 10 EDUCATION AND TRAINING Early Childhood Care & Education - Level 5 12 Early Childhood Care & Education - Level 6 14 Community Health Services 16 BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Office Administration 17 Information Processing 19 ECDL 21 ECDL Advanced Microsoft Word 22 ECDL Advanced Database 23 Application Form 24 DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this prospectus is accurate at time of going to press. The college reserves the right to amend, restructure or cancel any course or part thereof without prior notice. References to the courses available in Universities, Institutions and Private Colleges are not intended to be complete at the time of publication since they are subject to change. This prospectus does not infer or impose any legal obligation on Co. Wexford VEC or the College Board of Management to provide courses or other services to students

2 Mission Statement New Ross Vocational College of Further Education seeks to offer an inclusive holistic education, where respect and responsibility are fostered. We encourage all students to develop a sense of worth, so they can reach their full potential in order to meet the diverse needs of society. Vision Statement Together we learn for life. page 1

3 Principal s Welcome New Ross Vocational College of Further Education has been consistently meeting the educational needs of students and adult learners in the New Ross area for over forty years. From small beginnings in the Adult Education Department in Michael Street in the 1970 s, the college has expanded its Further Education programme to meet the challenges that the current economic climate has presented. The college has always had solid links with local businesses and industries through our work experience programmes, which provide valuable employment opportunities and experiences for our students. By gaining the relevant qualifications, students have been introduced to a range of employment opportunities in the areas of Information Technology, Office Administration, Childcare and Horticulture. With excellent facilities available, including up to date computer rooms, laboratories, workshops, horticulture tunnel and a green house, many of our adult learners have achieved qualifications in FETAC and ECDL and have used these qualifications to progress to third level education in Universities and Institutes of Technology. Many of our students progress to employment in Work placements related to their courses. Each year we review and modify our course structure to reflect the needs of our local population and the challenges of the current economic climate, with new modules added when the demand presents itself. Our commitment to excellence in education has enabled us to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning in a caring, supportive and professional atmosphere. We offer flexibility in all our programmes, with full time and part time courses designed to cater for the needs of our student body. I hope that you find your time here in New Ross Vocational College of Further Education enjoyable and productive, and wish you all the best for your future career. Suzanne Barrett, Principal. page 2

4 PLC Coordinators Welcome There are many pathways to a job and career success. Increasingly and especially in the present economic climate up-skilling and further education and training are required. New Ross Vocational College of Further Education offers a variety of PLC courses with each course designed to enhance your employment prospects and facilitate progression to further education. The work experience offered as an integral part of our PLC course keeps you attuned to the realities of modern business and industry. However, if you would like to progress to further studies in universities or Institutes of Technology we will equip you with the skills necessary for academic life. Our PLC staff is highly qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated to high academic achievement in the context of a warm tutor - learner relationship. We can give you the kind of individual attention which will ensure your success. We welcome students of all ages, abilities and nationalities and we will endeavour to provide you with a supportive learning environment. We are continuously reviewing and developing our work practices to ensure a quality service for all our learners. Local Employers We are indebted to numerous local employers who offer Work Experience to our students. Without their support we would not function. What s New? We are privileged to be in a position to offer a FETAC Level 6 Course - Early Childhood Care and Education as a continuing development to our existing Childcare Studies. Applicants must have completed a FETAC Level 5 Childcare Course. Also in order to enhance the employment and entrepreneurial prospects of all our potential graduates we offer FETAC Level 5 Module in Care Provision and Practice. This module should equip students with the necessary skills required when Caring for the Elderly. We thank you for your interest in our courses and offer you a warm welcome and a quality training service at New Ross Vocational College of Further Education. Jim O Connor PLC Coordinator page 3

5 Information for Learners Enrolment Availability of places on all our courses is at the discretion of the College. Early application is advisable. Return your completed application form available on the last page, making sure you have attached your photo (and an SAE). You will receive a letter on receipt of your application, confirming your place on the course. Registration Day The Further Education academic year commences with registration during the 1st week of September. All intending students must be present. You will meet with your Course Leader who will give you all the relevant information on your course, assessments, timetable and course charges. Charges All courses are part funded by the European Social Fund and the Department of Education and Science so there are NO TUITION FEES payable by E.U. Nationals. There is a general student services charge of 150 (Payable by November 1st) which covers the cost of class materials, photocopying, administration. Exam fees are extra. (Must be paid by December 1st). Government Levy 200, proof of medical card required on enrolment. Paid by Non Medical Card Holders. Mature Students Those 23 years of age or over on January 1st of the year of entry to the course are considered to be mature students. You do NOT have to have passed any previous exams e.g. Junior or Leaving Certificate in order to gain entry to our programmes. Non E.U. Nationals - you are most welcome but you must comply with Irish Immigration laws and you must submit a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in the state. If you do not meet the exemption requirements you are liable to pay the full tuition fee to the Department of Education and Science through Co. Wexford VEC. Leaving Certificate Repeat Subjects All students will be afforded the opportunity to repeat the following Leaving Certificate Maths, English, Irish, History or Geography, French, Business, Technical Graphics, Engineering, Construction Studies, Art, Home Ec. and Biology. Career Guidance The College offers a comprehensive Career Guidance service which will help you explore career plans. Those of you who wish to progress to higher education are encouraged to explore the ever-expanding choice of links which are being established with Irish Institutes of Technology and Universities. Those of you wishing to enter employment will be advised on opportunities both local and national. The Career Guidance Counsellor - Jim O Connor is available on Fridays by appointment. Work Experience Work Experience forms an integral part of all our FETAC courses. You are expected to arrange your own work placement but in the event you experience difficulties, your Course Leader or P.L.C. Co-ordinator will help arrange the work placement for you. Interview All further Education Courses may interview for places. The interview is generally short and not too formal. Any information that might enhance your application should be sent to the course co-ordinator prior to the interview. At the Interview your given the chance to talk about yourself, your abilities, your experiences, the course and why the course interest you. Enthusiasm and commitment are often as important as examination results. Special Needs Students New Ross Vocational College of Further Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all. With this in mind we will endeavour to provide you with the appropriate supports and services to enable you to successfully complete your course of study. page 4

6 FETAC FETAC was set up as a statutory body in June 2001 by the Minister for Education and Science under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act As the national awarding body for Further Education and Training in Ireland, the Further Education and Training Awards Council gives you the opportunity to gain recognition for learning in education or training centres, in the workplace and in the community. There are forty one higher education institutes including Universities, Institutes of Technology and private Third Level Colleges offering places on a variety of courses. Courses leading to FETAC Awards are made up of modules or components. For each module / component in which the required standard has been achieved a candidate gains credits or a Minor Award. To obtain a FETAC Major Award (formerly known as a full Certificate) certain numbers and combinations of modules / components must be successfully completed. Module Descriptors for each module are available from All of our courses lead to either a FETAC Major or Minor Award at Level 5. Major Awards This is the main type of award which represents a significant volume of learning. This is a combination of minor awards. Learners may accumulate the minor awards over time in order to achieve the major award. A Certificate will be awarded to all learners who successfully complete the major award requirements at Levels 1-5. Advanced Certificate will be awarded at Level 6. Minor Awards Minor Awards form part of a major award but are smaller than the major award. Achievement of the Minor Award provides recognition of learning that has relevance and value in it s own right. Note: FETAC is currently going through a transition period. Course content/availability may vary to reflect these changes. Useful Website: page 5

7 National Framework of Qualifications What is the National Framework of Qualifications? The National Framework of Qualifications consists of 10 levels, encompassing levels of education and training in Ireland. FETAC has specific responsibility for providing a range of awards at levels 1-6 in the framework. The framework shows how education and training awards relate to one another. A key element of the framework is to enable access and progression opportunities to education and training between levels. What is the Higher Education Links Scheme? The Higher Education Links Scheme facilitates progression to a variety of higher education courses via specific FETAC Level 5 Certificate and Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses. Under this scheme a number of places are reserved by higher education institutions for FETAC applicants for entry to a range of 3rd level courses. Which higher education institutions operate the Higher Education Links Scheme? The following higher education institutions operate the Higher Education Links Scheme: All Hallows College American College, Dublin Carlow College - St. Patricks Dublin City University Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) Mary Immaculate College (University of Limerick) Mater Dei College (DCU) Milltown Institute National College of Art and Design (NUI) NUI Maynooth National University of Ireland, Galway (NUI) Shannon College of Hotel Management St.Angela s Sligo St. Patrick s College Maynooth (Pontifical University) St. Patrick s College Drumcondra University College Cork (NUI) University College Dublin (NUI) University of Limerick (UL) page 6

8 For each module with a credit value of 1, applicants are awarded 3 points for a distinction, 2 points for a merit and 1 point for a pass. All of the points are totalled and applicants are ranked according to their total grade point. Places are offered in ranked order until the reserved places quota is complete. For details of specific linked certificates and/or additional or specific component requirements, please contact the Admissions Office of the individual Higher Education Institutions or visit Pilot Scheme Under this scheme ALL FETAC Level 5 & 6 award holders are eligible to apply for MOST Higher Certificate (Level 6), Ordinary Degree (Level 7), and Honours Degree (Level 8) (with the exception of Nursing Degree courses) course in ANY of the above named Institutions. Under this initiative most course places are open to FETAC Level 5 & 6 award holders along with Leaving Certificate applicants. The following Higher Education Institutions operate the Pilot Scheme: Athlone Institute of Technology Cork Institute of Technology Dublin Business School Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dundalk Institute of Technology Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Griffith College, Dublin Griffith College, Cork Institute of Business and Technology Swords Institute of Technology Blanchardstown Institute of Technology Carlow Institute of Technology Sligo Institute of Technology Tralee ITT Dublin (Institute of Technology Tallaght) Limerick Institute of Technology National College of Ireland National Counselling Institute of Ireland, Limerick Portobello College, Dublin St. Patrick s College, Thurles Tipperary Institute Waterford Institute of Technology A maximum of 400 points is available through this scheme for modules with a credit value of 1 (scores are adjusted to take account of modules with a different credit value). 50 points - Distinction 35 points - Merit 20 points - Pass For some courses at Level 6, 7 & 8 specific modules and/or a minimum number of distinctions are required. Students apply through the CAO using either their Leaving Certificate points or their FETAC points. Applicants are advised to confirm all progression opportunities and details of course entry requirements including any additional requirements with the Admissions Office of individual institutions. Useful Website: page 7

9 Student Maintenance Grants MAINTENANCE GRANT RATES FOR ALL GRANT HOLDERS IN RESPECT OF THE 2013/14 ACADEMIC YEAR Levels of Grant Non-adjacent Rate Adjacent Rate Student Contribution Paid Special rate of maintenance grant Standard rate-100% maintenance Standard rate-75% maintenance Standard rate-50% maintenance Standard rate-25% maintenance 5,915 2,375 3,025 1,215 2, , All figures are in euro A maintenance grant is a contribution towards the living costs of a student and is payable at (a) the standard rate, at either a full (100%) or part (75%, 50% or 25%), depending on the level of reckonable income or (b) the special rate which is payable depending on the level of reckonable income and on condition that you are in receipt of an eligible payment as at the 31 December 2011 The maintenance grant is paid at either the adjacent or non-adjacent rate, depending on the distance between a student s normal residence and the institution where the approved course takes place. The adjacent rate is payable if the student s normal residence is determined by the awarding authority to be 45km or less from the approved institution they are attending. The non-adjacent rate is payable in all other cases. Special Rate of Maintenance Grant ( Top Up Grant ) For the award of a special rate of maintenance grant in respect of the 2010/11 academic year a candidate s reckonable income must not have exceeded 20,147 (for the tax year 2011). This reckonable income must include one of the Social Welfare Benefits specified in the conditions of the scheme. (Further information available from the Social Welfare Office, Cross Street, New Ross or Co. Wexford VEC, Ardcavan Business Park, Ardcavan, Wexford. Revised rates for the tax year 2014/2015 will be available in Summer Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) If you are at least 21 years of age and in receipt of an unemployment payment or signing on for credits for at least 6 months (156 days), you are eligible to apply for this allowance. If you are in receipt of One Parent Family Payment, Blind Person s Pension, Disability Allowance or have already completed 2 years in VTOS, you are eligible to apply for the additional allowance. An explanatory booklet Back to Education Programmes is available from the local Social Welfare Office, Cross Street, New Ross. (051) Grant Application Application Forms are available from SUSI. Tel.: Ext 4 or from the PLC Co-ordinator in the College, on registration. Also see Useful Website: inance.ie page 8

10 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Feb - September 2014 * Applications processed September - October 2014 * Registration. * Courses commence, work placement starts. * Grant applications processed. * Projects, assignments etc. assigned to students. November - December 2014 * Continuous assessment - students work on projects, assignments. * Dec. 1st: Closing date for UK (UCAS) applications. * Graduation Ceremony * Closing date for Course fees is November 1st * Closing date for Exam fees is December 1st January - February 2015 * Fees for exams paid. (No exam fees for medical card holders) * Feb. 1st: Closing date for CAO applicants. March - April 2015 * Assignments, projects and work experience continue. * Study week - no class contact. April - May 2015 * FETAC and ECDL exams. August 2015 * Exam results. * Offers of College (3rd level) places. Note: Early application is recommended as places are offered on a first come first served basis. Useful Websites: and page 9

11 HORTICULTURE Duration: Minimum Entry Requirements: 1 year Full Time/2 years Part Time. - Leaving Certificate or equivalent - Mature Students - VTOS Students Course Description: This FETAC Level 5 course will equip students with recognised training which will help them to serve in a variety of challenging positions in the expanding and interesting field of Horticulture. It will also allow them to progress to further studies should they so wish. Course Content: Plant Science Plant Identification and Use Nursery Stock Production Soil and Crop Production Word Processing Communications Work Experience Health and Safety Note: Award: Course content may be subject to change. Course work will involve visits to Estate Gardens, Woodstock, Kildalton Agriculture College, Mount Juliet Golf Course. This course has special links with Forestry, Agriculture and Horticulture courses in Waterford Institute of Technology. Major Award FETAC Level 5 - Horticulture (CASHX) Course Leaders: Jane Ryan, Mairead Dunne Note: FETAC is currently going through a transition period. Course content/availability may vary to reflect these changes. page 10

12 CAREER ROUTE Employment: Gardening Centres Estate Gardens Landscaping Fruit Production Units Allotments Botanical Gardens Golf Courses Forestry Work Progression to Third Level: Examples of courses available to successful holders of this FETAC Award. Higher Education Links Scheme: UCD Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Horticulture, Landscape & Sportsturf Management) (Level 8). Pilot Scheme WIT Higher Certificate in Science in Agricultural Science (Level 6) Higher Certificate in Science in Science in Agriculture (Level 6) Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (Level 7) Higher Certificate in Agriculture (Level 6) Tipperary Institute Bachelor of Arts in Rural Development (Level 7) page 11

13 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (5M2009) Duration: Minimum Entry Requirements: 1 year Full Time/ 2 years Part Time. - Leaving Certificate or equivalent - Mature Students - VTOS Students Course Description: Course Content: Note: Award: This FETAC Level 5 course will equip students with recognised training which will help them to serve in a variety of challenging positions in the expanding Childcare field and allow them to progress to further studies should they so wish. Early Childcare & Education Practice Child Health and Well Being Child Development Early Childhood Education & Play Creative Art for Early Childhood Communications Work Practice Work Experience *Social Studies Irish for Pre Schools *Care Provision and Practice - Note new module (Caring for the elderly to assist people in gaining employment) * Special needs assisting skills Course content may be subject to change. First Aid Course and Manual Handling Course mandatory. Cost of both courses 100 approx. Minimum of 20 days work experience required in a Childcare setting Garda Clearance/Vetting required. *Extra modules included to improve your chances of employment. Please apply before September 2011 Major Award FETAC Level 5 Childcare (DCHSC) Course Leaders: Christina Meyler, Ann Donoghue Note: FETAC is currently going through a transition period. Course content/availability may vary to reflect these changes. page 12

14 CAREER ROUTE Employment: Pre-schools Creches Nurseries Montessori schools Au-pair work Working with children with Special Needs Progression to Third Level: Examples of courses available to successful holders of this FETAC Award. Higher Education Links Scheme: UCC Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Studies (Level 8). UCC Bachelor of Social Science (Level 8). NUI Maynooth Bachelor of Social Science (Level 8) Mary Immaculate College, Limerick Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 8) St. Patrick s College, Carlow Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 6) Pilot Scheme: WIT Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 8) Tralee IT Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care & Education (Level 8) Griffith College, Dublin Legal Studies Degree (Level 7) page 13

15 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION (6M2007) Duration: 1 year Part Time Minimum Entry Requirements: Course Description: Course Content: Irish for Pre Schools Note: Award: Course Leaders: - All applicants will be selected by interview - FETAC Level 5 Childcare Award at Merit / Distinction Level - Candidates must have Garda Clearance/Vetting. This supervisor course will be of benefit to those who have particular interest in the professionalism of their business. The course is designed for learners who already work in the Childcare Sector or who hope to take up a position in the area. This course will suit those who have a good childcare knowledge, have experience at supervisory level, and are seeking to progress their own professional development. Child Development Early Childhood Curriculum Childhood Social, Legal & Health Studies Supervisor in Early Childhood Care Equality and Diversity in Childcare Special Needs Assisting Disability Awareness Irish for Pre Schools Work Practice Work Experience Course content may be subject to change. FETAC Level 6 Childcare Supervisor Award (DCXXX) Christina Meyler Note: FETAC is currently going through a transition period. Course content/availability may vary to reflect these changes. page 14

16 CAREER ROUTE Employment: Progression to Third Level: Degree in Childcare Studies in WIT and UCC. Learners who have successfully achieved a full level 6 Award may be exempt from year 1 of specified Degree Courses. Please check with the relevant Institutes of Technologies and Universities. Don t forget to apply for Garda Vetting / Clearance on time! page 15

17 COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES FETAC LEVEL 5 Duration: Minimum Entry Requirements: 1 Year Full Time / Part Time Option - Leaving Certificate or Leaving Cert Applied - Successful completion of entrance test and or Interview - Garda Vetting is a requirement Course Content: Safety & Health at work Communications Work Experience Social Studies Understanding Special needs Care of the older person* Care support* *Subject to demand and tutor availability *Occupational first Aid/Manual and Patient lifting / Fire Safety Work Experience: Progression: Career Prospects: Work experience is an integral part of the course. One day per week, normally a Wednesday. The full FETAC Level 5 Award facilitates entry to a range of third-level colleges / institutions nationwide, please check with the college of your choice. Health Care Assistants Disability Care Nursing Home Care Hospital Care Assistant Cost: Occupational First Aid Manual / Patient Lifting Course Fee Award: Certificate - Fetac Level 5 Course Leaders: M. Tomkins Note: FETAC is currently going through a transition period. Course content/availability may vary to reflect these changes. page 16

18 OFFICE ADMINISTRATION (5M1997) Duration: 1 year Full Time / 2 years Part Time. Students may take the course on a full or part-time basis. Minimum Entry Requirements: Description: Course Content: Award: Note: - Leaving Certificate or equivalent - Mature Students with or without Leaving Certificate. - VTOS Students This FETAC Level 5 course will equip students with recognised training which will help them to serve in a variety of challenging positions in Secretarial and Office Administration environments. Students will be enabled to develop a high level of computer and office skills. Audio Transcription Bookkeeping - Manual & Computerised Communications Computer Applications French Information and Administration Reception Skills Text Production Wordprocessing Accounting - Manual & Computerised Work Experience Major Award FETAC Level 5 - Business & Secretarial Studies(BBSSX). Course content may be subject to change Number of places is limited, early application is advised. Course Leader: Sarah Logan Note: FETAC is currently going through a transition period. Course content/availability may vary to reflect these changes. page 17

19 CAREER ROUTE Employment: Bank Civil Service Tourism Departments Health Boards Local Authorities Local Companies Private Enterprises Progression to Third Level: Examples of courses available to successful holders of this FETAC Award. Higher Education Links Scheme UCC BSc - Government (Level 8) UCD Bachelor of Business Studies (Level 8) DCU Bachelor in Accounting & Finance (Level 8) Pilot Scheme WIT Higher Certificate in Business Studies (Level 6) National Certificate in Tourism with Business (Level 6) Higher Certificate in Arts in Legal Studies (Level 6) CIT Higher Certificate in Accountancy(Level 6) Higher Certificate in Business (Level 6) Higher Certificate in Office Management (Level 6) Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Exercise (Level 8) DIT Business Management Certificate (Level 6) page 18

20 INFORMATION PROCESSING (5M2067) Duration: 1 Year Full Time / 2 Years Part Time Minimum Entry Requirements: - Leaving Certificate or equivalent - Mature Students - VTOS Students Course Description: This FETAC Level 5 course enables students to become proficient in a wide range of computer skills. The course can help students secure employment in the computer industry or progress to courses in Computer Studies in Third Level Education Course Content: Database Methods Information and Communication Systems Spreadsheet Methods Desktop Publishing Web Authoring Word Processing Statistics Work Experience Communications Award: Major Award FETAC Level 5 - Information Processing (BIPXX) Course Leader Mary Cushen Note: FETAC is currently going through a transition period. Course content/availability may vary to reflect these changes. page 19

21 CAREER ROUTE Employment: Bank Civil Service Local Companies Intel Microsoft Apple Progression to Third Level: Examples of courses available to successful holders of this FETAC Award. Higher Education Links Scheme DIT BSc - Computer Science (Level 8) Pilot Scheme: WIT Higher Certificate in Electronic Engineering (Level 6) Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Level 6) Higher Certificate in Engineering in Building Services Engineering (Level 6) CIT Higher Certificate in Computing (Level 6) page 20

22 ECDL Duration: Entry Requirements: 1 Year Full Time Open to everyone. Basic computer skills would be an advantage. Course Description: Course Content Award Note Employment Opportunities Further Education & Training Course Leader ECDL establishes standards for everyone who uses a computer in either a personal or professional capacity. It is an internationally recognised qualification which verifies your competence and computer skills. Concepts of ICT Using computers and managing files Word Processing Spreadsheets Using Database Presentation Internet ECDL Certificate ECDL Qualifications are recognised for FETAC Awards and also as credit on some I.T. Courses. Each student is given a skills card. To complete the card students must pass seven modules. An ECDL License is then awarded. Students have three years after passing their first exam, to complete the card. ECDL serves as a passport to employment. It is a statement of real computer skills and is recognised as such. On successful completion of the course, students may progress to further ECDL qualifications such as ECDL Advanced or any computer studies course. Mary Cushen page 21

23 ECDL ADVANCED MICROSOFT WORD Duration: 1 Year Entry Requirements: ECDL Word. Course Description: Course Content Award Many ECDL license holders are anxious to progress to a higher level of proficiency in computer usage. The Advanced programme addresses the needs of these people. The skills covered in the advanced level ECDL concern more complex tasks and deal with a richer and more extensive functionality of common applications. In general, the ability to create and manipulate larger, extended files is required for advanced certification. It is anticipated that candidates will undergo a programme of study in order to bridge the gap in the skill and knowledge requirements from the core to the advanced level certification. Tables Templates Advanced Page Layout & File Handling Macros Large Documents Mail Merge Graphics ECDL Advanced Certificate Note On completing the ECDL Advanced Programme, a candidate is a proficient computer user who has high-level skills in four applications, and has gained a degree of intuition in their use. They are fully conversant with the scope and the interactivity of related applications. Increased skill level undoubtedly leads to enhanced confidence and self-assurance in the advanced user. Employment Opportunities ECDL serves as a passport to employment. It is a statement of real computer skills and is recognised as such. Further Education & Training On successful completion of the course, students may progress to Further Education or Employment Course Leader Mary Cushen page 22

24 ECDL ADVANCED DATABASE Duration: 1 Year Entry Requirements: ECDL Module 5 Database. Course Description: Course Content Award Note This course requires the candidate to operate effectively at more than a basic level of competence and be able to realise much of the potential of the database application. The candidate shall be able to use the database to organise, extract, view and report on data using what are deemed to be advanced data management skills. The candidate shall understand the variety of ways that data can be related and organised. In addition the candidate shall be able to run and record simple macros and to import, export and link data. The course is designed to help you to obtain the skills and knowledge required for database advanced. You will learn to use and create a relational database, design queries, forms and reports and automatic actions using macros. You will learn how to design a relational database structure and create queries, forms and reports based on multiple tables. You will also learn to import, export and link data to manipulate records using action queries. ECDL Advanced Certificate On completing the ECDL Advanced Programme, a candidate is a proficient computer user who has high-level skills in four applications, and has gained a degree of intuition in their use. They are fully conversant with the scope of the applications, and the interactivity of related applications. Increased skill level undoubtedly leads to enhanced confidence and self-assurance in the advanced user. Employment Opportunities Further Education & Training ECDL serves as a passport to employment. It is a statement of real computer skills and is recognised as such. On successful completion of the course, students may progress to Further Education or Employment Course Leader Mary Cushen page 23

25 Application Form PLEASE DETACH & RETURN WITH A MINIMUM DEPOSIT OF 50 (THIS DEPOSIT IS NON-REFUNDABLE EXCEPT TO SUCCESSFUL CAO APPLICANTS 2014) PLC Co-ordinator, New Ross Vocational College of Further Education, New Ross, Co. Wexford. PLEASE USE BLOCK CAPITALS Attach Photo Here. (Please sign back of Photo) PERSONAL DETAILS Surname:... First Name:... Address: D.O.B.:... Male / Female:... Home Phone:... Mobile:... Medical Card: Yes No Number... PPS No.: Digits Letter Mother s Maiden Name:... Are you a citizen of a European Union Member Country? Yes No State Country of Birth: State Nationality: If you do not have English as your first language are you proficient in the use of the language Yes * Applicants not born in the EU are required to provide original documentation about the nature of their residence in Ireland with this application Form. Please contact the College regarding payment of fees. EDUCATION DETAILS Last schools attended 1. From To (Post Primary Only) 2. From To Last Examination Taken Inter/Junior/Leaving Certificate/LCA or other LEAVING CERTIFICATE RESULTS No Subject H/O Grade Subject H/O Grade Subject H/O Grade DETAILS & RESULTS OF PREVIOUS PLC OR OTHER COURSES ATTENDED COURSE: INSTITUTION: Modules Level Award Modules Level Award Modules Level Award page 24 PLEASE TURN OVER AND COMPLETE BACK OF FORM

26 EMPLOYMENT DETAILS Please supply Name, Address and Telephone Number of previous Employer (s) STATISTICAL DETAILS WHAT WERE YOU DOING ON SEPTEMBER 30TH LAST? (Tick one box): Second Level Student In Training (FAS, etc) Abroad Third Level Student PLC Student Unemployed Employed Other (Please Specify) MEDICAL HISTORY / SPECIAL NEEDS Do you suffer from any medical condition(s) or have Special Needs which may require extra support or of which the College should be aware? If yes, please give details. (Note: the Department of Education & Science may provide funding to assist students with Special Needs). Do you have a learning disability? (If yes, please specify). COURSE DETAILS Enter IN ORDER OF PREFERENCE the course(s) detailed in the College Prospectus for which you wish to apply WHERE DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS COURSE? (Tick one box): Radio Guidance Counsellor Newspaper Prospectus A Friend Personal Contact College Staff Website School Visit Obair Office New Ross Other (Please specify): CHECKLIST BEFORE RETURNING YOUR APPLICATION FORM - Incomplete forms will be returned unless accompanied by the fol- lowing:- Did you provide your PPS number? Deposit Paid (Min. 50) Receipt No. Did you attach a passport size photo Date Paid: Non-EU applicants should include a photocopy of their G.N.I.B. Card. Garda Vetting Form (Child Care applicants only) I understand that I must inform the PLC Co-ordinator, New Ross Vocational College if I have a criminal record and if I was, am or will be involved in any court case. If admitted to the college I agree to purchase a PLC Student Diary. Planner and to follow the student guidelines as outlined in this Diary I certify that the information furnished in this application form is correct: SIGNATURE DATE PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM WITH A STAMPED ADDRESSED ENVELOPE TO PLC Coordinator, Vocational College of Further Education, New Ross, Co. Wexford. page 25

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