Prospectus 2015-2016 - Dunboyne College of Further Education
Post Leaving Certificate Courses 2015-2016 Begin here. Go anywhere! The Higher Education Links Scheme facilitates progression to a variety of higher education courses via specific FETAC Level 5 Certificates and Level 6 Advanced Certificates. 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. Simple minimum eligibility rules L8: Two Honours and four passes L6/7: Pass in five subjects including Maths and English/Irish Allocation of CAO points for specific grades CAO points calculated from single sitting Minimum Entry Requirements Eg. UCD Specific Subject Pass 6 subjects Requirements At least 2 HC3 Eg. Pass in: Irish Engineering(UCD) English HC3 Maths Another Language Mathematics* Veterinary Science Subject* Medicine(UCD) HC3 Chemistry French Law(UCD) HB3 French If all Entry Requirements are met applicant is deemed ‘Qualified’ to apply. Treasa Ní Dhársaigh 6 Must pass 8 modules in ONE sitting(University sector) Can combine 8 modules over a number of sittings(I.T sector) Must pass core modules Must get distinctions in areas required Consult www.cao.ie for Fetac information ALWAYS consult college literature/websites for information on above Treasa Ní Dhársaigh 7 FETAC awards cover a range of courses, formerly awarded by the bodies such as NCVA, CERT (now Failte Ireland), Teagasc, and FAS which are now FETAC awards under the QQI framework. FETAC courses slot in at NQAI level 5, while Leaving Certificate programmes slot in at levels 4 and 5. Apprenticeships are level 6, similar to higher certificates in institutes to technology. Please click on the sections in the image below to view the relevant information: Can you spot 16 major award-types What NFQ level are you on? Can you spot 15 major award-types What NFQ level are you on? Do these award-types Do these look familiar? !! award-types look familiar? !! Levels…. Levels…. SEC = State Examinations Commission Watch the colours!! Watch the colours!! SEC = State Examinations Commission FETAC = Further Education and Training Awards Council FETAC = Further Education and Training Awards Council DIT = Dublin Institute of Technology DIT = Dublin Institute of Technology HETAC = Higher HETAC = Higher Education and Education and Training Awards Training Awards Council Council & IoT IoT = IoT = Institutes of Institutes of Technology Technology Why was the NFQ developed? 1. To make it easier for YOU to understand the qualifications system in Ireland 2. To help YOU learn throughout your life – not just at school!! 3. To make sure that YOU can travel abroad and use your Irish qualifications 32,000 students in over 250 colleges Wide range of courses both vocational and practical (nursing, beauty therapy, outdoor education, photography, web design, sport, etc.) Generally a pass leaving cert with both Maths and English; Progression to I.T.’s and universities; Entitled to a Susi grant Admission by interview, Apply directly to colleges in January to April 2015-late applications-vacant places Higher education institutes (HEI) in the university sector reserve small quotas of places on some programmes for FETAC applicants, who are presenting with FETAC Level 5 awards in courses with modules relating in content to the course they are applying to. (Traditionally 10%) You can’t assume that you will qualify for place with the min. entry requirements. For example with FETAC Nursing or Arts you will have to scoring the eight distinctions in your FETAC award to be considered for a place. The majority of the courses have continuous assessment. This includes written examinations, assignments, reports, oral presentations, skills demonstration and portfolios. Assessment can take different forms, depending on the course FETAC Level 5 courses are usually graded as follows. 80 – 100% Distinction 65 – 79% Merit 50 – 64% Pass 0 – 49% Unsuccessful CAP is common awards policy for award that is sanctioned by new body which has amalgamated HETAC, FETAC, NQAI, IUQB An overall point score is calculated based on the best 8 components presented in an applicant’s FETAC Level 5 Certificate or Level 6 Advanced Certificate. Each Level 5 component with a credit value of 15 should lead to a major award of 120 credits and is multiplied by: 3.333 for a Distinction 2.222 for a Merit 1.111 for a Pass (120 by 3.33 equals 400 points) Grade Points Credits Total Distinction 3.333 15 50 Merit 2.222 15 33.33 Pass 1.111 15 16.7 Grades Credits Total points 8 Distinctions 15 x 3.333 x 8 Total 400 points 5 Distinctions 3 merits 15 x 3.333 x 5 15 x 2.222 x 3 250 100 Total 350 points Evaluation of FETAC (NCVA) qualifications 1. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) reserve a quota of places in specific courses for applicants presenting FETAC level 5 awards. Such applicants are assessed separately from ALL other applicants. 2. Applicants must have obtained a FULL FETAC Level 5 award. A Record of Achievement will not suffice. 3. Certain courses may require a Distinction in specific modules within the FETAC level 5 award, and certain courses may require a number of Distinctions, e.g. 5 Distinctions. 4. All HEIs consider only the best 8 Modules in a single award for the calculation of points. A Major award must be achieved. In some instances the University will require achievement of specific grades, and / or specified Components e.g. five distinctions, including minimum of pass in mathematics. results achieved in a single sitting, i.e. between 1 August–31 July are taken. The total maximum score that can be achieved is 400 points. Grade scores for Component awards are as follows: Distinction Grade Score = 3.333, Merit Grade Score = 2.222, Pass grade Score = 1.111 Course Places Available MH101 Arts 50 MH108 European Studies 3 MH111 Anthropology 3 MH120 Philosophy, Politics & Economics 3 MH121 International Development 3 MH140 Computer Science 3 (Arts) MH901 Arts Kilkenny 5 Total in Arts degrees in Maynooth 70 Science degrees MH101 Bachelor of Arts and other BA programmes MH102 BA Music Technology MH107 Social Science MH109 BA Media Studies MH401 BA Finance MH403 Accounting and Finance MH404 BBS/BBA Business & Management MH405 BBS/BBA Equine Business MH407 BBS/BBA Business & Accounting MH408 International Finance & Economics MH410 Marketing MH411 Entrepreneurship MH003 Early Childhood - Teaching & Learning 22 70 3 7 4 3 5 5 3 3 2 3 3 7 NUI Maynooth have 70 places in Arts courses, 22 in science, and 5 in Business, 5 in Social Science and assorted places in other areas. TCD have 10 in Science and 7 over the various nursing disciplines D.I.T. have over 450 places in FETAC programmes spread over an average of 4 to 8 per course. In UCD, for example, quotas range from: 5 places in Commerce, 5in Social Science, 20 places in Science, 15 in Ag. science, food, dairy, forestry, horticulture etc. 10 in computer Science, 25 in Arts, 10 into nursing programmes 3 into Veterinary Nursing.. DN200 Bachelor of Science (Honours) BSc (Hons) in UCD Entry requirements to DN200: Pass in : CASLT or 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques Distinctions (80% or better) in a minimum of 5 modules in the Qualification which must include distinctions in the following modules: 5N1833 Mathematics ((OR) Grade B3 in Mathematics Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level And 2 of the following modules: 5N2746 Biology 5N2747 Chemistry 5N2751 Laboratory Skills 5N1460 Physics It is expected that there will be 20 places available for students presenting with these qualifications. Nursing Degree courses via the following FETAC Level 5 Certificates have the following additional qualification. • Nursing Studies 5M4349 • or Community and Health Services • or Healthcare Support (DHSXX) In all cases, applicants must have achieved distinctions in five components, including: Anatomy and Physiology (5N4749) Nursing Theory and Practice (5N4325) (Human Growth and Development (5N1279) or Biology (5N2746) You want Sports management and Coaching in IT Blanchardstown: 320 Points You achieve 300 LC points; the options are: 1. to repeat the Leaving cert, 2. get a job, 3. do a FETAC course 4. Pick some other course that you may not like You complete Sports Recreation and Coaching in Dunboyne with 6 Distinctions, 2 merits and 2 passes. You have achieved 366 points in Round 0 for CAO (6 by 50 & 2 by 33). More than 320 required. If you have the points you get in. There is now a quota for Applied Social Studies in ITB but not for other programmes in IT Colleges. Level 7: Generally any award gets you in. Level 8: Must be in area of study. Direct links to certificate/degree courses in I.T. colleges regardless of L.C. points; Direct link to industry and employment opportunities; Develop new skills and explore areas of interest through work placement; To obtain a recognised FETAC qualification. (FETAC now have transferable links based on your best 8 modules). FETAC students are more focused and perform well at third level. ‘Dunboyne College of Further Education provides access to higher education and career opportunities that enable students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals. All One Year Courses All have links to Third Level courses All are FETAC Level 5 Excellent employment opportunities Wide variety of career options Possible funded EU travel option Relevant and practical Electives Dunboyne College of Further Education is a wellestablished College of Further Education providing full-time courses at FETAC level 5. ideally located to serve the Meath, Dublin and Kildare; close proximity to two national universities and I.T. with close links with all three. Our student’s achieve excellent results and progress to certificate and degree courses. Over 90% that achieve full award get third level offers Our courses are constantly being revised to ensure that they meet the needs of students in terms of personal development, job opportunities and enhanced career prospects. We have a dedicated staff who are highly qualified in their fields, concerned for learner welfare and interested in seeing their learners progress Progression opportunities through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Building links with partner colleges in the UK which give learners opportunities to complete their degree in nursing, law, sports science, etc. Learners of all ages catered for and our track record in supporting mature applicants with the transition involved in returning to study is very strong. Our college has a friendly atmosphere, with relatively small class groups providing a unique learning experience. A Guidance Counsellor, academic tutor and learning support tutors are available to support you in your learning and future career choices and progression. Maintenance Grants apply. All programmes are Quality Assured courses leading to nationally and internationally recognised certification A great place to learn. A great place to meet new people! I'm glad I'm studying General Nursing at UCD. I have already made new friends and I'm trying to get engaged with the University life, with the reading world and the new style of studying.. Leontina I want to thank you for all your help last year in the PreUniversity Law in Dunboyne. I am delighted to announce, I have been accepted into Trinity College to do Law undergraduate course. I am so looking forward to start the next chapter . I want to say a special thanks to Irene Togher and Jacquelyn Kerley for their help. I am very thankfully for your classes and guidance throughout the year and I wish you all the best in the future. Aoife I am attending ITB doing sports management and coaching, really like the course and found Dunboyne College very worth my while as it gave me a good insight into college life and what I would like to do in the future. Danny Garvey I want to thank you for all your help last year in the PreUniversity Law in Dunboyne. I am delighted to announce, I have been accepted into Trinity College to do Law undergraduate course. I am so looking forward to start the next chapter. I am very thankfully for your classes and guidance throughout the year and I wish you all the best in the future. Aoife I received offers from Maynooth for law and social science. I accepted social science and will begin a three year degree in September. Sean McCarthy I completed the Cultural And Heritage Course year ended 2013. I was offered and I accepted a place in St Patrick’s College Drumcondra, studying for a BA. I want to thank you and your staff for all your help and advice during the year. Keava Galligan I have been offered a place in NUI Maynooth MH101 and I accepted it so I will be studying Irish, Music and Anthropology as part of an Arts Degree. Thank you so much to you, and to all of my tutors from last year for all of your help, if it wasn't for all of you I wouldn't be where/ who I am now and I am very grateful for everything. Kind regards, Maria Johnson. I am delighted to say that my achievements in Dunboyne resulted in an offer from DCU for Sport Science and Health. Accepting this course was one of my major long term goals. I feel as if spending a year in Dunboyne prepared myself for DCU. I look forward to experiencing college life for the first time. It was a tough year but it was well worth it. The tutors in Dunboyne were very supportive and in showing a little initiative they were more than happy to help me achieve my goal. Kind regards Atif Saeid Just letting you know I got excepted into NUI Maynooth in September to do Arts, Just want to say thank you very much to you and to all my tutors for helping me to get to where I am today, I could not have done it without all your help and I would recommend DCFE to anyone in the future. Niamh I just thought I'd drop a quick email and let you know how I was getting on! Things are going great over here! Really getting into the course now and I absolutely love it! Just wanted to thank you and the staff again I couldn't have done it without you all :) I'd definitely advise anyone to come here it's been so much fun and I've met loads of New people too! Thanks again! Maeve After returning to Dunboyne College for a second year to repeat Applied Social Studies, I have just been offered a level 8 Applied Social Studies in Social Care course in ITB. I am so excited to start my degree. I am so thankful to everybody in Dunboyne College for making my two years I had their enjoyable. I now know what I want to do and am more determined to get it since repeating. I would say this to anyone to do a PLC because I feel that they prepare people for university and make people determined to do well. Thanks once again Colm Woods Health Care and Community Care Pre University Courses Business Sport Food Multimedia and Computers The Arts Health Care and Community Care Applied Social Studies Nursing Studies Childcare/Special Needs Classroom Assistant Community and Health Care Pre-University Courses Pre-University Arts (Culture or Language) Pre-University Law Pre-University Science /Agricultural Science. Business Courses Pre-University Business Tourism and Business. eBusiness Sport Sports Science Sports Management and Coaching Food Professional Cookery Multimedia and Computers Information Technology Multimedia Sound Engineering The Arts Music and Music Performance Art/Art Portfolio Preparation Arts Administration Supervision in Childcare Community Development (Applied Social Studies) Multimedia and Web Development Sports Professional Cookery Social Studies Applied Psychology Intercultural Studies Care Provision and Practice Human Growth & Development Communications Work Experience Word Processing Safety & Health at work Nursing Theory and Practice Anatomy and Physiology Biology Human Growth Development. Care of the Older Person Care Provision and Practice Communications Word Processing Work Experience Maths Nutrition Care provision and Practice Care Support Anatomy and Physiology Human Growth / Development Nursing Theory and practice Care for the Older person Communications Work Experience Word Processing. Social Studies Child Development Early Care and education Practice Early Childhood Education and Play Child Health and Well Being Special Needs Assisting Children with Additional Needs Communications Work Experience Word Processing School Age Children Local History Studies Archaeology Folklore Irish Political studies Appreciation of Irish Culture European Studies Communications Teamwork Word Processing Work Experience Legal Studies Business Law Legal Practice and Procedures Criminal Law Political Studies Communications Teamwork Safety & Health at work Word Processing Work Experience And any module from Journalism course as an enrichment course. Technical Skills for Journalism Writing Skills for Journalism Research Skills for Journalism Media Analysis Political Studies Communications Teamwork Safety & Health at work Word Processing Work Experience And any module from Law course as an enrichment course. Laboratory Techniques Biology Chemistry Physics Anatomy and Physiology Communications Work Experience Word Processing Mathematics Nutrition Marketing Accounting (Manual and Computerised) Business Administration Applied Economics Business Law Financial Services Communications Work Experience Word Processing Safety & Health at work Mathematics Tourism Information and Administration Tourism Principles and Practice The internet Business Administration Marketing Practice Communications Work Experience Word Processing Safety & Health at work Teamwork E Business Studies Web Authoring The Internet Business Administration Marketing Practice Communications Work Experience Word Processing Safety & Health at work Teamwork Sports and Recreation Health Related Fitness Exercise and Fitness Business Administration Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition Communications Work Experience Word Processing Safety and Health at Work Teamwork Coaching Studies Rugby Coaching Soccer Coaching Gaelic Coaching Sports and Recreation Health Related Fitness Exercise and Fitness Sports Anatomy and Physiology Nutrition Biology Chemistry Laboratory Techniques Communications Work Experience Word Processing Safety and Health at Work Teamwork Coaching Studies Rugby Coaching Soccer Coaching Gaelic Coaching Culinary Techniques Meal Service Pastry, Baking and Desserts Menu Planning and Applied nutrition Food Science and Technology International Cuisine Personal Effectiveness Work Practice Word Processing Teamwork Multimedia Authoring Web Authoring Design Skills Multimedia Project Development The Internet Word Processing Communications Work Experience Teamwork Mathematics Information and Communication Systems Database Methods Spread sheet Methods Accounting Web Authoring Word processing The Internet Communications Work Experience Teamwork Sound Engineering Radio Production Music Technology Media Analysis Music Industry Studies Web Authoring Communication Work Experience Music Theory and Practice Music Performance Teamwork Maths Music Performance Music Theory and Practice Music Industry Studies Music Technology Radio Production Sound Engineering Media Analysis Communications Teamwork Work Experience Maths Safety and Health at Work Interview and audition based Drawing Painting Sculpture Design Textiles Embroidery Portfolio Evaluation Communications Work Experience Word Processing Option of Second year level 6. Child Development Early Childhood curriculum Social and Legal Issues in Childcare Supervision in Early Childhood Care Child Psychology Participants get credit for two childcare modules completed at level 5 to make one level 6. Five Modules required for Level 6 Cert Leads to exemptions from modules on some first year courses FETAC www.fetac.ie Qualifax www.qualifax.ie Careers Portal www.careersportal.ie FAS www.careerdirections.ie CAO www.cao.ie Internet Fetac www.fetac.ie all FETAC courses explained Qualifax – www.qualifax.ie Irish courses database CAO – www.cao.ie Contains links to course websites Careersportal- www.CareersPortal.ie Ucas- British courses database www.ucas.com College websites (Addresses in CAO Handbook) HEAR and DARE www.accesscollege.ie People Relatives/friends/classmates Former students Admissions/Academic staff of colleges Guidance Counsellor Individual consultation Tdenis Leonard 89 Example of Links Schemes Degree in Business Studies at I.T. Blanchardstown(8) ↑ Ordinary Degree in Business at I.T. Blanchardstown (7) ↑ Certificate in Business Studies at I.T. Blanchardstown (6) ↑ Business Studies FETAC Level 5 (5) ↑ Leaving Certificate/ LCVP/LCA (4-5) Hon Degree in Applied Social Stud at I.T. Blanchardstown (8) ↑ Ordinary Degree in Social Studies at I.T. Blanchardstown (7) ↑ Certificate in Applied Social Studie at I.T. Blanchardstown (6) ↑ Social Studies FETAC Level 5 ↑ Leaving Certificate/ LCVP/LCA (4-5) NUI Maynooth I.T. Blanchardstown DCU D.I.T Dundalk I.T. Tallaght Athlone I.T. Univ. of Limerick Trinity College Dublin Waterford I.T. UCC UCD Mater Dei Milltown Sligo IT IT Carlow Community Centre/ Sporting Facilities Banks & ATMs Local Library Regular Bus Service Restaurants Train Service Easy Access To NUI Maynooth & ITB “NUI Maynooth is delighted with the recent development of a range of postleaving certificate courses at Dunboyne College of Further Education(DCFE). For example, this year we have sixty three places available in First Arts and over twenty places in First Science for FETAC graduates from courses already available at Dunboyne College.” Supply PPS Number on Application Form; Apply on line as early as possible; Information/Regist. Days: 28th Jan/25th Feb. Free to Apply and No course deposit required PLC Grant available from SUSI If you want to come to the college to register directly just come along on the two registration days: 28th January, 25th February between 2 and 4pm. You can still register outside these times on www.dunboynecfe.ie interview days Interviews will be held on the 30th January, 7th March and 4th April 2014. Late interviews will be held in May and September 2014. Interviews:, January, and March, and April 2015 Late Enrolment May to September Entry Requirements: Leaving Cert./LCA Merit and interview. Mature Students welcome to apply 1. Applications can be made on line or directly at Dunboyne College of Further Education, Dunboyne Business Park, Dunboyne Co. Meath from October 2014 to September 2015. 2. After registering on line students will receive a text and email to notify them they have pre-registered and can log in to view and track their application. 3. Applicants will be notified by text and email of their interview dates in January, March and April when initial interviews for early applicants will take place. Applicants should dress appropriately as for any interview and should bring the following: Copy of most recent school report or examination results-non-returnable. (for example mock results) Reference from teacher, employer, coach, guidance counsellor, etc 100 word statement: “Why this course is right for me”. 4. Successful applicants will then be able to pay fees on line at www.dunboynecfe.ie Payment of €650 fee after a successful interview holds your place. Refund until the 20th September. (€30 registration fee) Late applicants can apply online for vacant places at any time before September 2015 and will be interviewed in September for vacant places. Grants can be applied for from www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie Students who are entering an approved fulltime Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course for the first time in 2015/16 or who are already attending approved PLC courses are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. This grant does not cover the cost of registration or examination fees. It is a maintenance grant paid each month directly into the student’s bank account. Students apply for the PLC Maintenance Grant to www.susi.ie. It is not necessary for students to know the exact Course they will be attending in September in order to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant. The initial decision regarding the grant is based solely on income. The PLC Maintenance Grant is a means tested grant. This involves an assessment of the earnings in the family (parents and candidate). See www.Susi.ie or www.studentfinance.ie All courses for the academic year 2015/2016 will be priced at €650 except for Healthcare and Multimedia courses which are €750 and Sound Engineering and Culinary Arts which have a price of €1050. (Two hundred and fifty euro refund if on a medical card) Payment of the full fee guarantees a student a place on the course that they have been offered. All Students can claim a refund for their courses up to September 20th of the year of enrolment. Demand for places is usually high. We will interview for all courses. 1550 applicants for 450 places in 2014. All prospective students should apply early. Train Service to Dunboyne From City Centre 70 City Centre / Cabra / Castleknock / Blanchardstown /Clonee / Dunboyne (Dublin Bus) From Blanchardstown 270 Blanchardstown Shopping Centre / Clonee / Dunboyne (Dublin Bus) From Kells/Navan/Trim/Dunshaughlin Bus Eireann or Private Bus subject to demand* From Maynooth/Kilcock Train/shuttle*Private Bus From Celbridge/Leixlip Train/ shuttle (Maynooth) From Drogheda/Ashbourne/Ratoath*Private Bus (*Existing coach in operation Contact college for details) All Courses are one year and are FETAC level 5; All courses have links to third level Certificate and Degree programmes; Excellent employment opportunities exist in these areas of study; There are a wide variety of career options on completion; There is a bus service available from all areas, or one will be organised. Students can attend on the following days to see the college, to register and to be interviewed. Wednesday 28th January 2-4pm Wednesday 25th February 2-4pm. Apply now on line on www.dunboynecfe.ie or phone 01-8026577. www.dunboynecfe.ie https://twitter.com/DcfeDunboyne https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dunboyne -College-of-FurtherEducation/263125933730797
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