OPEN/CAREER DAY Friday 23rd January 2015 10:00 16:00 Bray Institute of Further Education Novara Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow TeL: 01 282 96 68
Welcome to BIFE OPEN DAY Bray Institute of Further Education (BIFE) is a centre of excellence in the field of Further Education for the past twenty five years. The Institute has a national profile attracting learners from all over Ireland and abroad. It is located on a six acre site only 150 metres from Bray town centre and walking distance from the DART station. At present BIFE has over one thousand full-time learners studying at Degree, Diploma and Certificate Level and over one thousand learners on part-time courses. The dedicated staff at BIFE have years of experience in Further Education and promise to assist you in achieving your potential. Meet them on Friday 23 rd January from 10am to 4pm and discuss your future! Lectures will take place in the Institute library and room 18 &19 from 10:30am. Learn about your career path and speak to the staff who with their educational knowledge and specialist industry experience can guide you in the right direction. Workshops and demonstrations will run throughout the day which will allow you to speak to BIFE students and get their views on the courses. Get ahead and plan your future with BIFE
Schedule of careers talks Lectures Speaker Venue Time A career in Dance Annette Hynes & Alison Doherty Room 18 10:30 Guidance & Financial Supports Matt Way Library 10:30 A Career in Outdoor Sport Keith Fitzsimmons Room 19 10:30 A Career in Architectural Design & Technology Berni Walsh Room 18 11:00 A Career as an Accounting Technician ATI Speaker Room 19 11:00 Science Pre University Claire McQuade Library 11:00 A Career in Business & Tourism Paddy McNulty & Erinne Tyrrell Room 18 11:30 A Career in Youth Work & Social Care Keith Fitzsimmons Room 19 11:30 A Career in Sport Charles Batt Library 11:30 A Career in Horticulture Claire McQuade Room 18 12:00 A Career in Nursing/Midwifery & Health Care Emer Shortall Room 19 12:00 Art Portfolio - How to prepare for the Interview Annette Vella Library 12:00 A Career in Security Charles Batt Room 18 12:30 A Career in Gaming Ross Lee Room 19 12:30 Guidance & Financial Supports Matt Way Library 12:30
Workshops Name Speaker Venue Time Fashion Workshops June Verdon & Anne Jeffares Fashion Rooms 10:00, 11:00,12:00, 13:00 Nail Art Siobhán Tobin Room H3 10:00 2:00 Make-up Siobhán Tobin Room H3 10:00-12:00 Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-Up Jo Nugent Room H1 10:00 2:00 Indian Head & On-site Massage Nursing & CPR Workshop Laura Heffernan Room H2 10:00 2:00 10:00,11:00, Margaret Allen Room H4 12:00 & 13:00 Jazz Dance Emma Hayward Dance Studio 11:00 12:00 Sound Production/Music Technology Ken Harte, & Ivan Jackman Sound Studio A & B 11:00,12:00 13:00 DJ Techniques Sunil Sharpe and Paddy ó hailpín DJ Studio 11:30 & 12:30 Contemporary Dance Eimear Byrne Dance Studio 12:00 1:00 Fine Art Portfolio Presentations for BTEC Helen Pomphrey Room 19 10:30 12:30 Acting Simon Keogh TV Studio 14:00 15:00 Arts & Crafts in Childcare Sylvia Kelly & Irene Milner H3 10:00 12:00 12:40 1:20
Demonstrations & Presentations Demonstrations & Presentations Speaker Venue Time The Silver Tassie Rehearsals Performing Arts Students Stage All day Wood Turning John Mangan Furniture Studio 10:00 to 11:00 Ceramic Making Jean Cleary Ceramic Studio 10:00 & 12:00 Dog Grooming Delma Rae Grooming Studio 10:30 11:30 1:30 3:30 Film Editing & Special Effects Noel McAoidh Editing Studio 12:00 12:20 14:00 14:20 Gaming Ross Lee Room 5 14:00 14:20
Description of Career Talks BIFE Games Courses & Progression routes Speaker: Ross Lee (Gaming Co-ordinator) The international gaming industry is a growing one. It is now larger than the film industry. There has never been a better time to be involved in this extremely exciting industry. Ireland is home to large international corporations that provide gaming solutions in a multitude of forms; from development through to localization and testing. Ireland also boasts quite a number of internationally renowned companies without which the industry could not have developed as it has. This talk will give an introduction to our two games courses and the career and educational opportunities available. A Career in the Music Industry Speaker: Kenneth Harte (Sound & DJ Co-ordinator) A qualification in Music Production and Sound Recording prepares students for a wide range of careers including working in Live Sound, Recording Studios, Audio Installation, Sound Reinforcement, Music Production, Post Sound for TV & Film, Audio Editing, Foley Artist, Location Sound, Gaming Audio, Theatre Engineer, Event Promotion, Music Management, Education, and Software Development. BIFE offers Level 5 and 6 Certificate and Diploma qualifications with educational paths to Degrees in Music Production. Financial Supports Speaker: Matthew Way (Career Guidance Counsellor) This talk gives an overview of the two main sources of income for BIFE Learners: the maintenance grant and Back to Education allowance: who is eligible, how much students receive and how to apply.
A Career in Horticulture Speaker: Claire McQuade (Horticulture Co-ordinator) A qualification in Horticulture prepares students for career opportunities in Landscape Design & Construction, Nursery Management, Allotment Gardening etc. Claire will speak about these career opportunities along with the courses that BIFE offer in these areas and the progression opportunities that are available to third level Colleges. A Career in Business & Tourism Speaker: Paddy McNulty Head of School of Business & Computing) A qualification in Business prepares students for career opportunities in Marketing, Finance, Accountancy, HR and Consultancy. A tourism qualification offer career opportunities in Hotel Management, Event Management, Reservations, Tour Operations, Heritage & Tourism Marketing. Paddy will speak about these career opportunities along with the courses that BIFE offer in these areas and the progression opportunities that are available to third level Colleges. A Career in Nursing/Midwifery and Health Care Name of Speaker: Emer Shortall (Nursing Co-ordinator) Nursing involves the care of individuals of all ages, groups and communities, sick and well, in many different settings. Health Care Assistants work in a supportive role in providing hands on care. If you have good communication skills, a caring nature and are committed to helping others, come along and hear about the courses we offer and career opportunities for the future. A Career in Sport & Security Name of Speaker: Charlie Batt (Head of Sport & Security Dept.) Job opportunities in the Sport and Security Industries have exploded over the past few years. Mr. Batt will discuss career opportunities in these industries. He will talk about the courses that BIFE offer and the progression opportunities that are available to Third Level Colleges.
Science Pre-University Name of Speaker: Claire McQuade (Co-Ordinator) This course was set up with the idea of giving students the opportunity to study all three science subjects Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Many leaving cert students would have 2 science subjects but lack the third. They also study lab skills and mathematics. This will give them a clear advantage on entering college. The extra year link between university and school defines the student s interest in science and enables them to complete tasks successfully within a confined time period and to a high standard. Architectural Design and Technology Name of Speaker: Berni Walsh (Course Co-Ordinator) An Architect plans, designs, and oversees the construction of buildings that have human occupancy or use as their main purpose. Their work can also involve preparing feasibilities studies, planning, conservation and renovation. They need understanding of many different areas including law, spatial planning, aesthetics, construction materials and methods, services, building regulations, management, finance and history. Historically most architectural design and construction was carried out by artisans such as stone masons, carpenters, or master builders. Today only qualified people with appropriate qualifications and registration may legally practice architecture. Technical knowledge is as important as design. The architectural Technologist provides information on the technical design solutions and is trained in building construction methods and technology. They typically concentrate on the technology of building, design and construction. They can also be involved in the project management working with contractors on site.
EXHIBITION AREA The exhibition area in the Institute s Hall will be open from 10:00 16:00. Please take the opportunity to speak with representatives on these stands who will be delighted to answer your questions. Department Art Design Media Health Sport Security Business & Tourism IT & Computing Administration Repeat & Adult Leaving Certificate Performing Arts Theatre Performing Arts dance Grants Head of Further Education Enquiries Contact persons KarenRyan@wicklowvec.ie LouiseFortune@wicklowvec.ie PaulShortall@wicklowvec.ie SandraKelly@wicklowvec.ie CharlieBatt@wicklowvec.ie CharlieBatt@wicklowvec.ie PaddyMcNulty@wicklowvec.ie MaryHannon@wicklowvec.ie AilishKane@wicklowvec.ie MaryShiel@wicklowvec.ie MaryKellyBorgatta@wicklowvec.ie AlisonDoherty@wicklowvec.ie mattway@wicklowvec.ie GabrielAllen@wicklowvec.ie bifeenquiries@wicklowvec.ie
Useful websites www.cao main website for applying to college in the republic of Ireland www.ucas.com main website for applying to college in the UK www.qualifax.ie - Qualifax is Ireland s National Learners Database. It is the "one stop shop" for learners. We provide the most comprehensive information on further and higher education and training courses. Qualifax has developed services to ensure that you have all the information you need to make informed choices about your education, training and career paths. www.careersportal.ie careers website with self-assessment, quizzes, overview of employment sectors www.careersdirections.ie Careers website with database of Careers A-Z, types of work and job matching facility www.gardireland.ie Careers advice and information of different careers sectors www.propsects.ac.uk Graduate careers website offering career advice www.skoool.ie Information on Leaving Certificate, study and revision tips www.curriculumonline.ie National Council for curriculum and assessment information on Leaving Certificate Curriculum
Plan your visit to the Careers Exhibition In order to get the most out of the BIFE Open Day, we advise you to plan in advance the career talks you wish to attend, the exhibition stands you want to visit and the questions you would like to ask. Careers Talks 1 2 3 4 Talk / Subject Time Exhibition Stands Area Contact Person
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