The Dungarvan Adult Education Centre at Wolfe Tone Road, Dungarvan, offers full and part time courses as well as being home to our Community Education department and one of our Adult Literacy Centres.
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Business Studies (QQI Level 5)
| First Year | Second Year |
|---|---|
| Mathematics (Level 4) | In second year the student can progress onto a choice of the following programmes at QQI Level 5 |
| Communications (Level 4) | |
| Teamworking (Level 4 & 5) | Retail Practice 5M2105 |
| Computer Applications (Level 4) | Business Administration 5M2468 |
| Information Technology Skills (Level 4) | eBusiness 5M0828 |
| Bookkeeping (Level 5) | Tourism with Business 5M5011 |
| Text Production (Level 5) | Office Administration 5M1997 |
| Customer Service (Level 5) | |
| Work Experience (Level 4 & 5) | |
| Tourism (Level 5) | |
| Business Calculations (Level 4) | |
| Business English (Level 4) | |
| Information and Administration (Level 5) |
Art (5M1985) QQI Level 5
The Art course is a 2 year course that covers all the essential areas within Art practice. Many subjects in year 1 start at level 4, progressing to level 5 in the second year.
Duration: 2 years full-time
| First Year | Second Year |
|---|---|
| Drawing (level 4) | Drawing (level 5) |
| Painting (level 4) | Combined Materials (level 5) |
| Woven Textiles | Sculpture (level 5) |
| Batik | Woven Textiles (level 5) |
| Sculpture | Batik (level 5) |
| Information Technology Skills (level 4) | Painting (level 5) |
| Computer Applications (level 4) | ECDL |
| Functional Mathematics (level 4) | Work Experience (level 5) |
| Communications (level 4 & 5) | Teamworking (level 5) |
| Teamworking/Work Experience (level 4) |
The student may also add on other qualifications such as ECDL, ECDL Advanced Database, Spreadsheet, Word or Powerpoint, ECDL Webstarter, ECDL Image-maker.
BTEI (Back to Education Initiative) Programme:
| Skills and Education Refresher Programme |
|---|
| QQI Level 3 Basic Computers (Word Processing, Internet and email). |
| QQI Level 4 Career Planning – take the time to assess where you are currently and decide the next step. |
| Writing Skills for further education programmes to ensure you are comfortable and confident in taking that next step. |
Information and Communication Technology Skills (4M0855) QQI Level 4
The overall aim of the programme is to enable the learner to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence in a broad range of information and communication technology – which promote employability – under direct supervision in a variety of communications and technology sectors and/or to progress to further education and training.
Duration: 1 Year Part-time
| Compulsory Components | Optional Components |
|---|---|
| Communications credit value 15 | Information Technology Skills credit value 10 |
| Mathematics credit value 10 | Computer Applications credit value 10 |
| Work Experience credit value 15 | Desktop Publishing credit value 10 |
(The remaining credit value of 10 can be obtained by using relevant component(s) from level 4. A maximum of 10 credits may be used from either level 3 or level 5; important: subjects offered will depend on demand – 90 credits required for the full award).
Retail Skills (4M1998) QQI Level 4
The aim of this programme is to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and competency to enable them to work efficiently and effectively in the retail sector.
| Compulsory Components | Optional Components |
|---|---|
| Communications credit value 15 | IT Skills credit value 10 |
| Customer services credit value 10 | Computer Applications credit value 10 |
| Retail Sales Technique credit value 10 | |
| Work Experience credit value 15 | |
| Personal Effectiveness credit value 10 |
(The remaining credit value of 10 can be obtained by using relevant components from level 4. A maximum of 10 credits may be used from either level 3 or level 5; important: subjects offered will depend on demand – 90 credits required for the full award).
Early Childhood Care & Education (5M2009) QQI Level 5
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Early Childhood Care and Education [ECCE] settings and/or to progress to higher education and training.
Duration: 2 Years Part-Time
| Compulsory Components | Optional Components |
|---|---|
| Child Development credit value 15 | Special Needs Assisting credit value 10 |
| Early Care & Education Practice credit value 15 | Occupational First Aid credit value 10 |
| Early Childhood Education & Play credit value 15 | |
| Child Health & Well-Being credit value 15 | |
| Communications credit value 15 | |
| Work Experience credit value 15 |
The remaining credit value of 15 can be obtained by using relevant components from level 5. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either level 4 or level 6) NB: subjects offered will depend on demand – 120 credits required for the full award).
Healthcare Support (5M4339) QQI Level 5
The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a range of Healthcare Support settings and/or to progress to higher education and training.
Duration: 2 Years Part-Time
| Compulsory Components | Optional Components |
|---|---|
| Care Support credit value 15 | Occupational First Aid credit value 5 |
| Safety and Health at Work credit value 15 | Palliative Care Support credit value 15 |
| Care Skills credit value 15 | Care of the Older Person credit value 15 |
| Communications credit value 15 | |
| Work Experience credit value 15 |
The remaining credit value of 15 can be obtained by using relevant components from level 5. A maximum of 15 credits may be used from either level 4 or level 6) NB: subjects offered will depend on demand – 120 credits required for the full award).
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