Galway Community College Further Education College GCC AY

Galway Community College Further Education College © GCC AY 2021/2022

GALWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE GCC FURTHER EDUCATION 2021/2022 © GCC AY 2018/2019

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Ø The courses we offer are based on v current employment opportunities, v growth in specific industry sectors and v specific areas of interest arising from feedback Ø Foundation for further study and Apprenticeships/Training Ø Access to 3 rd level (IOTs and University) Ø Opportunity to explore 2 nd chance education route for mature students Ø Mandatory work experience Ø Specific skills development for employment

Business & Secretarial Ø Business & Accounting Level 5 5 M 2102 Ø Digital Marketing & Web Design Level 5 5 M 2069 Ø Legal & Medical Secretarial Studies Level 5 5 M 1997 Ø Business Information Systems Level 5 5 M 2076 Ø Business Administration/Office Technology Level 5 5 M 2468 Ø E business Level 5 5 M 0828 Ø Retail Pharmacy Assistant Level 5 5 M 4468 Ø Advanced Cert. in Business Mgt. & Accounting Level 6 6 M 498

Design & Technology Ø Art Design & Portfolio Preparation Level 5 5 M 1995 Ø Introduction to Software Development Level 5 5 M 0529 Ø Computer Systems & Networks Level 5 5 M 0536 Ø Digital Media Level 6 6 N 1234

Theatre/TV & Film/Music Ø Acting & Theatre Performance Level 5 5 M 5163 Ø Speech & Drama Teacher Training with Theatre Level 5 5 M 5163 Ø Music Performance Level 5 5 M 2011 Ø Film & Documentary Level 5 5 M 5158 Ø TV Presenting & Film Production Level 6 6 M 5159 Ø Mobile Journalism & Film Production Level 6 6 M 5159

Science & Engineering Ø Apprenticeship Preparation for Trades Level 5 5 M 2061 Ø Biomedical Science / Lab. Techniques Level 5 5 M 3807 Ø Horticulture Level 5 5 M 2586 Ø Motor Technology Level 5 5 M 2145

Social Care Ø Early Childhood Care & Education Level 5 5 M 2009 Ø Special Needs Assisting Level 5 5 M 4468 Ø Early Childhood Care & Education Level 6 6 M 2007

Sport & Equine Ø Exercise Fitness & Nutrition Level 5 5 M 5146 Ø Sports Coaching Level 5 5 M 5146 Ø ITEC Diploma in Pilates Teaching & Exercise Specialist Level 6 6 M 5147 Ø ITEC Diploma in Personal Training Level 6 M 5147 Ø Equine Studies Level 5 5 M 3371 Ø Horsemanship Level 6 6 M 3505

Progression to Higher Education (HE) Student’s responsibility to research HEI’s courses on www. qualifax. ie to check eligibility of QQI students and specific entry requirements www. cao. ie

Progression to Higher Education (HE) Ø By completing the course and achieving a full award at level 5/6 students may achieve a maximum of 390 CAO points to apply to most IOTs once they have satisfied the minimum entry requirements of the particular HEI. Students must check the relevant appropriate QQI qualifications required by using the www. cao. ie or www. qualifax. ie

Progression to Higher Education (HE) Students applying to Universities may have to satisfy particular module requirements such as grades and a number of distinctions (usually 5) for individual course requirements. Note; application requirements differ for University and IOT courses, check the above search tool on www. cao. ie for guidelines. Not all University courses accept QQI qualifications.

Progression to Higher Education (HE) from Level 6 Ø Upon completion of a level 6 award students may who have achieved a full award may apply for entry into second year of relevant courses. This is by direct application to the relevant HEI. Ø Many students upon completion of level 5/6 awards may apply to the UK by applying online to www. ucas. com with help from qualified guidance personnel. Ø Once students are progressing onto a higher level of attainment on the NFQ, students will maintain their grant aided finance assistance.

Services at GCC Ø 5 Computer Suites: 4 PC & 1 Mac Ø Editing suite Ø Art Studio Ø CAD Room Ø Motor Technology Workshop Ø Gymnasium, Fitness Suite & Dance Studio Ø Auditorium Ø Science Laboratory Ø Performance Room Ø Poly Tunnel Ø Student Cafe

Additional Services: Ø Guidance Counsellor Ø Chaplin Ø Student Mentoring Service Ø Repeat Leaving Cert. Maths Ø Moodle – Interactive Learning Environment Ø Microsoft Teams

Links Ø 3 rd Level – Universities and IOTs Ø Memorandum of Understanding with GMIT Ø Business & Industry through Work Placement Ø Community – Sport, Theatre, Music & Film Ø More information www. galwaycc. ie

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