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Message from the Minister .................................................................................. 3 FEATURE: UCC takes the lead............................................................................4 Kemmy Business School . ................................................................................... 7 FEATURE: International education finally on the map?.......................................8 Glasnevin Museum.............................................................................................10 Mary Immaculate College................................................................................... 13 Briefing: Financial support for students......................................................... 15 Nursing at Trinity College................................................................................... 17 BRIEFING: National Framework of Qualifications.............................................. 18 Lidl and Dublin Business School........................................................................ 21 Studying law at Griffith College.......................................................................... 23 FEATURE: Questions for Wind Energy..............................................................24 FETAC - opportunities for you!...........................................................................29 Nursing at GMIT................................................................................................. 31 BRIEFING: Studying in the UK........................................................................... 33 Humanities at IT Tallaght.................................................................................... 35 St. Nicholas College - Leaders in montessori teacher education.......................36 Crumlin College: A case study............................................................................39 The Grafton Academy of Dress Designing.........................................................41 ACCORD – caring for marriage, building relationships......................................42 Nursing at UCD..................................................................................................43 BRIEFING: Post Leaving Courses.....................................................................45 Business at IT Tallaght...................................................................................... 46 Clare VEC: A broad range of services................................................................47 Limerick College of Further Education.............................................................. 49 Festo - professional training in virtual learning environments........................... 50 The Gaiety School of Acting............................................................................... 53 Trócaire’s Work with Schools and Educators..................................................... 55 Onwave - Reliable broadband for every school and student.............................. 57 Pontifical University, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth.........................................58 Vocations............................................................................................................59 Parchment Square Student Accommodation for CIT......................................... 60 National Wax Museum.......................................................................................62 Ulster American Folk Park................................................................................. 64 Dublin Zoo: A Living Classroom........................................................................ 66

LISTINGS.................................................................................................. 61 Careers Information .............................................................................. 61/63 Government Departments .......................................................................... 63 Government Services ................................................................................. 63 Education Institutes in Ireland .................................................................... 65 Vocational Education Committees .............................................................. 67 Education Centres ...................................................................................... 67

BRIEFING: The education system in numbers ................................................ 68 Diary ...................................................................................................... 69-84

Foreword by

Ruairí Quinn, TD Minister for Education and Skills

This guide is an important resource for all those working in the education sector and details many of the key issues in the sector today.

Under the Programme for Government, it is Government’s ambition to build a knowledge society. Education is at the heart of a more cohesive, more equal and more successful society, and it will be the engine of sustainable economic growth.

Since my appointment as Minister for Education and Skills in March of this year I indicated that one of my main priorities in the sector is to make Literacy a National Cause. This Government believes that no child should leave school unable to read and write.

In July, I launched the National Literacy and Numeracy Strategy 2011 to 2020, Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life.

The Strategy aims to ensure that teachers and schools maintain a strong focus on literacy and numeracy skills, within a broad and balanced curriculum. It sets out a wide-ranging programme of reforms in initial teacher education courses, in professional development for teachers and school principals, and in the content of the curriculum at primary and post-primary levels in order to achieve these vital skills.

Nationally the aims of the Strategy are at primary level, increasing the number of children performing at Level 3 or above (the highest levels) in the national assessments of reading and mathematics by 5 percentage points; reducing the percentage performing at or below the lowest level (Level 1) by 5 percentage points; at post-primary level, increasing the number of 15-year-old students performing at Level 4 or above (the highest levels) in the OECD’s PISA test of literacy and mathematics by at least 5 percentage points; halve the numbers performing at Level 1 ( the lowest level) in PISA test of literacy and mathematics and improve early childhood education and public attitudes to reading and mathematics.

I have also made it a priority to establish a Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in the primary sector and one of my first announcements as Minister was the establishment of this Forum.

The Forum’s remit is to look at how it can best be ensured that the education system can provide a sufficiently diverse number and range of primary schools catering for all religions and none; the practicalities of how transfer/divesting of patronage should operate for individual primary schools in communities where it is appropriate and necessary; how much such transfer/divesting can be advanced to ensure that demands for diversity of patronage (including from an Irish language perspective) can be identified and met on a widespread basis nationally.

The Advisory Group on the Forum, chaired by Dr. John Coolahan will present a report to me by the end of this year.

Attracting International students to study in Ireland is a further priority of Government under the Programme. In March I launched, in conjunction with my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, the new International Brand for Education in Ireland.

Around 26,000 international students currently undertake third level education in Ireland. The combined value of third level and English language international education in Ireland is estimated to be currently worth €900m to the Irish economy.

The aim of this initiative in promoting Ireland’s education abroad is to double the number of international students studying in Irish higher education institutes by 2015.

A further development in the sector I announced during the year is the establishment of a single student awarding authority – the CDVEC- to replace the existing 66 grant awarding bodies.

I had strongly supported student calls to overhaul the student grants system and I was delighted to be able to move quickly to introduce this very significant development which was enabled by the passage of the Student Support Act earlier this year. This also represents a concrete development in meeting the objectives set out in the action plan for the education sector on the Croke Park Agreement.

The loss of employment in traditional sectors such as construction, manufacturing and retail has meant that many of these qualified and experienced people are now out of work. In this context in May of this year I launched Springboard with 6,000 new places for the unemployed on Higher Education Courses.

This initiative is targeted at those who were previously working but lost their jobs or were made redundant and who, with some upskilling, could fill current or future job shortages.

Also in that month I announced 15,900 extra education and training places and €40million for school works projects under the Government’s Jobs Initiative.

These extra education and training places are being provided across a spectrum of programmes, namely 6,000 places in the FAS Specific Skills Training programme; 5,900 places in Higher Education Springboard programme; 3,000 places in the Back to Education Initiative programme and 1,000 places in Post Leaving Certificate Courses.

Two further initiatives that I announced during the year were the publishing of a discussion document on the Enrolment Policies in schools, which will focus on the content of an enrolment policy, in particular the over subscription criteria to be used when demand for places exceeds supply and the operation of the enrolment policy.

The second was the announcement of the revised mergers of Vocational Education Committees-VECs down from 33 to 16.

We have a comprehensive agenda in the education sector under the Programme for Government. I look forward with enthusiasm to bringing this work to a positive conclusion.

I would like to take this opportunity to commend the publishers of the Education Reference Guide on their informative production and wish them every success for the years ahead.

With best wishes, Ruairi Quinn, T.D. Minister for Education and Skills

n International students are encouraged to get a taste for life at UCC with specially organised visits to meet UCC academics, current students and the International Education Office staff.

University College Cork

UCC takes the lead U

niversity College Cork (UCC) has always enjoyed a reputation for excellence – it ranks 184 in the world’s top 2,000 universities, placing UCC in the top two per cent of universities worldwide.

Now, in response to the mercurial changes sparked by the global recession, UCC has taken the lead in providing its

student body with the skills they need to succeed in their chosen careers, and become the leaders of the future.

UCC – IMI ALLIANCE: TOGETHER, WE MEAN BUSINESS UCC and the Irish Management Institute (IMI) recently announced an alliance which is set to transform executive education in

n At the announcement of the alliance between University College Cork and the Irish Management Institute were IMI Chairman Dr Phil Nolan, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and UCC President Dr Michael Murphy.

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Ireland. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny TD, who officially launched the alliance, said: “Ireland’s focus is on jobs and developing the skills of our workers. By aligning in this manner, UCC and the IMI are creating for the first time a new and vital force in business education in Ireland.”

“This alliance will culminate in a unique model of executive education with the principle of lifelong learning at its core and will have a transformative effect on the skills and competence levels of our managers and workers.

"We need to get our graduates into employment," he continued. "I believe this alliance can support this objective and is consistent with the best-practice collaborative executive training model envisaged in the Hunt report.

"Education and development of our graduates and our future managers must take place in a way that is consistent with effective participation in the workforce – this alliance should go a long way towards meeting this goal.”

The alliance will establish a UCC presence in Dublin. The institutions will work together on research, on the teaching and delivery of education programmes and on

and through bilateral exchanges with universities in the USA, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore and the Republic of Korea.

the attraction of international business people to Irish executive education.

INTERNATIONALISATION Although UCC’s role at a regional and national level remains the priority, its horizons continue to expand. Through alliances with partner institutions around the world, UCC is at the forefront of an international educational movement that seeks to produce graduates who are global citizens.

UCC currently welcomes young men and women from America, South East Asia, China and Africa to its cosmopolitan campus. The International Education Office (IEO) provides bespoke campus tours for international students, from all over the world, who come to spend a day in UCC, meeting academics and other international students and talking to current students from clubs and societies, to get a real taste of what it is like to study in UCC. IEO also travels all over the world to market UCC to international students.

Recent initiatives include familiarisation trips for college counsellors, direct recruitment strategies with partner institutions in China, and twin city partnerships (between

ASIA WON’T WAIT!

n The QS World University Rankings, based on academic reputation, employer reputation and research citations, ranked UCC in the top 150 out of 2,000 universities around the world for biological sciences and the top 200 for chemistry, environmental sciences, maths, medicine and physics.

Cork/San Francisco and Cork/Shanghai, for example) that use civic and city partnerships to develop educational links.

Of course, internationalisation is a twoway process and UCC also provides study placements for Irish students through its participation in the ERASMUS programme

While Ireland’s economic circumstances remain uncertain, graduates are increasingly looking beyond national boundaries to further their careers. New departures in UCC’s academic programmes, like the MBS in Asian Business, will help graduates take advantage of business opportunities in Asia.

The MBS, a one-year full-time programme awarded by UCC and delivered in partnership with Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore and the Farmleigh Fellowship combines three months study in Ireland at UCC with nine months in Nanyang Business School at NTU and, uniquely, includes 16 weeks working with leading Irish companies and organisations in various locations across Asia.

Find OUT MORE To learn more about the initiatives in this article visit: www.ucc.ie

Student Profile: Ciarán Gallagher Ciarán Gallagher is among the first cohort of MBS in Asian Business students who left for Singapore earlier this year: “Asia is changing very rapidly. Here in Ireland, we are beginning to understand the business opportunities in Asia, but Asia won’t wait. It is vital for us to develop innovative, ambitious projects to rapidly progress Ireland’s engagement with Asia.

The MBS in Asian Business fits the bill perfectly.”

“The first three months of the MBS in UCC prepared us for the subtle cultural variants in the Asian business world. This preparation will help us hit the ground running in Singapore.

"Each Asian country has its own uniquely nuanced set of etiquettes and traditions – the giving and receiving of business cards, for example, is very important, particularly in the Chinese business world. You give and receive them with two hands and never put them away or write on them. It is a matter of respect.

“The building of authentic relationships, both on a personal level and business level is also vitally important. Asian business people place great emphasis on getting to know the people they are doing business with. This can be frustrating for the uninitiated: first meetings can often seem unsuccessful. It’s all about guang xi – personal and professional reputation. Building up good relationships will serve you long into the future. In my experience this is an

area that Irish people excel at. We’re big on relationships too. It comes naturally to us.

“Each student has a sponsor company, mine is Glanbia Nutritionals. They have not been operating in Asia for very long, but they have been extraordinarily successful. They are known in Ireland for their dairy products, but in Asia they are interested in marketing the nutrient-rich by-product of milk called whey for use in sports products, health foods and infant formulas. I’ll be analysing market entry strategy for them.

“My time will be spent in Nanyang Business School and Glanbia on a two month rotation for 8 months. It’s a very progressive way of working. The approach – working in a dynamic business environment combined with proactive study – is the way of the future and will give Irish graduates the edge in Asia.

“I feel like we are pioneers, developing a whole new model of engagement. In business you have to be able to apply your skills. There’s no point in sitting in the library all day long. The work/study aspect of the programme is very appealing. You can learn an awful lot from books, but the real learning is when you are working alongside people. This is what attracted me to the MBS Asian Business programme.

“One of the ideas behind the programme is to build up a network for Irish

n Ciarán Gallagher, MBS Asian Business student

people in Asia. We have plenty of Irish people in America. We have succeeded in Europe, but Asia is where it is really happening. The twenty-first century will be the century of Asia. Finding ways to create a critical mass of Irish people and galvanise the Irish population who are already out there is one of our main objectives.

“The group will return to UCC in December. After that . . . who knows? I certainly want to continue working in Asia for a few years. This is where the opportunities are and it’s where I want to be. I feel, in turn that I have a responsibility to look out for the interests of other Irish people while I’m away and open doors for others where I can.”

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Kemmy Business School

Providing a first class business education

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he Kemmy Business School (KBS) at the University of Limerick is a young, dynamic and innovative Business School with a reputation for providing a first class business educat i o n t h a t p re p a r e s g r a d u a t e s f o r successful and rewarding careers in business management and related professions.

With almost 100 faculty and staff, the Kemmy Business School is one of the largest in Ireland. With the aid of a generous donation of €5m from the private sector, the dream of building a world class business school facility on the UL campus has been fulfilled. KBS students experience not only superb classroom and study facilities but also dedicated laboratories in HRM, Economics, Marketing and Computing as well as a dedicated Trading Floor, where Reuters provide “live feed” from the world’s financial centres.

The KBS is home to some 3,000 students of which about 2,600 are undergraduates. The core undergraduate programme, the Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) and BBS with Languages (French, German or Japanese), is the largest undergraduate business degree programme in Ireland and is also the only EPAS-accredited undergraduate degree in the country.

The KBS portfolio of postgraduate programmes continues to expand with options ranging from the Corporate MBA a n d C o r p o r a t e M B A i n Av i a t i o n Management, to programmes in specialist function areas such as Project Management, Work & Organisational Psychology/Behaviour, Marketing and Human Resource Management.

Latest technologies

Sector focused

A flexible learning variant of this programme was introduced in September 2009 and is delivered using the latest online learning technologies and tools.

The BBS by Flexible Learning (Hons) is designed for those whose location and/ or professional and personal responsibilities prevent them from attending a full-time programme on-campus.

Part-time and distance programmes are offered in a range of disciplines including: Human Resource Management, Project M a n a g e m e n t , A p p l i e d Ta x a t i o n , Management and Health Services Management. Programmes jointly delivered with other Colleges in the University include: Law and Accounting; International Insurance and European Studies; Economics and Sociology; Economics and Mathematical Sciences and Production Management.

A further suite of programmes aimed at particular sectors of the economy includes International Tourism, Financial Services and Computational Finance.

While the international perspective of the school is reflected in all its courses, a particular global focus is key in areas such as International Entrepreneurship Management and International Management & Global Business.

The suite of taught programmes is complemented by research degrees of the MBS and the PhD programme where students are based in the excellent facilities of the KBS Graduate Centre of Business.

Full-Time Undergraduate Programmes BBS (Hons) Degree BBS (Hons) Degree with a Modern Language (French, German or Japanese) BA (Hons) in Law and Accounting BA (Hons) in Economics and Sociology BSc. (Hons) in Economics and Mathematical Sciences BA (Hons) in International Insurance & European Studies BSc (Hons) in Technology Management Part-Time Undergraduate Programmes

Find OUT MORE For information on all Kemmy Business School programmes see www.ul.ie/business

BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management BBS (Hons) by Flexible Learning BA (Hons) in Applied Taxation Diploma in Applied Taxation Diploma in Project Management Diploma in Health Services Management Diploma in Management Certificate in Management Certificate in Health Services Management Certificate in Personnel Practice Certificate in Project Management Postgraduate Programmes Corporate MBA Programme Corporate MBA Aviation Management Masters in Project Management MA in International Tourism MSc in Financial Services MSc in Computational Finance MSc in Work & Organisational Psychology/Behaviour MSc in Human Resource Management MBS in International Entrepreneurship Management MA in Business Management MSc in Marketing, Consumption & Society MSc in International Management & Global Business MSc in Project & Programme Management MSc in Software Engineering and Entrepreneurship MSc in Finance & Information Systems MBS and PhD by Research Further information on Undergraduate Programmes from: Rita Gallagher Tel: +353-61-202256 Email: rita.gallagher@ul.ie Further information on Postgraduate Programmes from: Deirdre O’Dwyer Tel: +353-61-202230 Email: deirdre.odwyer@ul.ie

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International education

International education finally on the map?

The launch of a new brand for Ireland as a centre for International Education and the publication of a strategy to make it happen has created optimism.

Is it justified? Niall Gormley reports

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hen the Education in Ireland brand was launched in March of 2011, the response was somewhat muted.

Perhaps moves to promote Ireland as a destination for international students had been run before and interested parties were wary of another piece of spin. Or perhaps it was lost in the early days of the new government and the economic turmoil in the country.

Whatever, the reason the response may be misplaced because it does seem that there is a new impetus in the quest to bring international students to Irish colleges and universities.

Possibly the more significant event was the launch in late 2010 of the eagerly awaited report 'Ireland’s International Education Strategy 2010-15' document which is the blueprint for international education in the coming years.

Ireland's opportunity In the year 2009/10 there were over 26,000 international students studying in higher education in Ireland. The total tuition income recorded was €192m, an increase of €28m on 2006/7. Living costs add an estimated €236m, bringing the total estimated income to €428m. (International Students in Higher Education in Ireland 2009/10 report).

From the table on the opposite page, we can see that the aim is to increase the number of international students by half by 2015, just four short years, bringing in an additional €200 million into the economy.

The overall economic impact is even greater than this. English language learning brings tens of thousands of students to Ireland each year, while the offshore reach of Irish institutions mean that thousands of international students are participating in

n Education Ireland launched: Ruairí Quinn T.D., Minister of Education & Skills, Frank Ryan, Chief Executive of Enterprise Ireland, Richard Bruton T.D., Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, and Xiao Jing Yue, Enterprise Ireland China Marketing Executive and a UCD Michael Smurfit Business School Graduate

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the Irish education system without ever reaching the shores of Ireland.

The economic case is clear on two levels.

Firstly, the economy is in real need of export income, which is effectively what international education is. Secondly, the third level institutions also need additional funding at a time when the state contribution is going to be under pressure. In this respect, the universities have put more resources into their international offices and have begun to sell themselves abroad in a more aggressive way.

Not just about money However, the strategy acknowledges that the advantages of siting Ireland as an hub for international education is not just about short-term economic gain.

The report says: "An internationalized education system in Ireland has a crucial role to play in maintaining Ireland’s international profile and attractiveness by educating the next generation of leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers in our partner-countries, by giving our own students the intercultural expertise demanded in the global economy, and by enhancing the direct link with Ireland for members of our global diaspora who choose to come home to study."

The short description for this is 'networking'. In the post war years many of the leaders of the colonial nations were educated in the US, and these contacts opened many doors for the Americans in the years that followed. Part of the reasoning here is that many of the students who come to study in Ireland will be tomorrow's entrepreneurs and politicians in their own countries, and that their contacts with Ireland will allow us to develop markets and opportunities abroad in the years ahead.

n The new brand complete with statements of intent.

Quantity and quality So the long term value of international education is as important as the short term benefits. This underlines the importance of getting the quality of Irish education right.

But the report also sees that attracting international students can also increase the quality of the Irish system, not lease on the research and post-graduate side.

The government intends to introduce a quality mark for Irish education to underpin standards. Much of the work will have already been realized through the adoption of the National Qualifications Framework and the international standardization of qualifications.

The second part of the branding - the 'warmest of welcomes' has been addressed by the announcement of a new immigration regime for full-time non-EEA students, to address complaints from the education sector that students were being turned away from Ireland by immigration practices.

Brand new approach The report and new brand was widely welcomed, including by the Irish Council for International Students (ICOS). The Chair of ICOS, Nicola Carroll, acknowledged the whole-of-Government approach in the development of the strategy and welcomed the consultations which had taken place with the sector in the lead up to its publication.

"ICOS is very heartened by the strong emphasis on quality in the strategy and the importance of ensuring that every student who comes to Ireland has a positive experience", Ms Carroll said. "It will be very important now to ensure that momentum is not lost and progress will be made as planned on implementation of the promised measures including the Code of Practice and Quality Mark which will offer the necessary security and protection to genuine students".

Ms Carroll also noted the Minister's remark in her foreword to the strategy that Ireland would not seek to position itself as 'a mass-market player'.

This last point is being addressed by the introduction of a quality mark for Irish education and was pointedly referred to by Education Minister Ruairi Quinn.

"Ireland's education sector has many

intrinsic strengths which give real, lasting value to our international students and that give us a competitive advantage in the international education market. But our success depends on the quality of our offer and our ability to tell our story internationally.

"The new brand is more than a logo. It represents our vision of Ireland as an internationally recognized world leader in the delivery of high-quality international education," he said.

Making it happen While there might be some scepticism about the likely implementation of the new strategy, experience to date is encouraging.

Over the past ten years, the growth in the numbers of students coming to Ireland has been greater than the growth in international student numbers globally. That

means that Ireland is already increasing its share of the market.

A second factor is the immediate economic opportunity available. By 2015 the aim is that international students will be contributing some e1.2 billion to the Irish economy. The report estimates that there will be 13 new jobs created for every 100 students that can be attracted to study in Ireland.

The report outline the steps that need to happen for the objectives to be realized.

Irish third level institutions will have a central role in ensuring that the increase in numbers happens, that the quality of education envisioned happens and that the economic benefit to the economy and to the institutions happens.

Ireland, as an English language business hub, is well placed to position itself as a leading destination for education and now we have the strategy to make it happen.

Ireland’s International Education Strategy 2010–15 Objectives and targets: Primary objective: Ireland will become internationally recognised and ranked as a world leader in the delivery of high-quality international education by providing a unique experience and long-term value to students.

Other objectives and targets By 2015 Ireland will— • increase total international student numbers (including full-time, part-time, and exchange) in higher education institutions to 38,000, an increase of over 12,000 or 50% on current numbers • increase the number of full-time international students in higher education to 25,500, an increase of 8,500 or 50% on current numbers (this corresponds to an increase in the national proportion of such students from approximately 10% to 13%) • increase the proportion of international students undertaking advanced research from 10% to 15% (3,800 students) • increase the proportion of international students undertaking taught postgraduate programmes from 13% to 20% (5,100 students) • increase the number of exchange and junior year abroad students from outside the EEA to 6,000, from its present level of approximately 3,600 • increase the number of English-language students by 25% to 120,000 • increase the number of offshore students (i.e. those undertaking Irish education programmes outside the jurisdiction) by 50% to 4,500 • enhance the economic impact of international education by some €300 million, to approximately €1.2 billion in total.

By 2015 Irish higher education institutions will— • strengthen institutional relationships with priority partner-countries to include greater collaboration in mobility, research, and teaching • increase outward mobility of staff members and students to make significant progress towards Bologna and EU goals in this regard.

By 2015 the English-language sector will— • significantly diversify to include more higher education pathway programmes, teacher training courses, greater transnational delivery, and further collaboration with the wider tourism sector • increase direct employment levels by 25%, to a target of 1,250 full-time jobs.

Source: INVESTING IN GLOBAL RELATIONSHIPS Ireland’s International Education Strategy 2010–15

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Glasnevin Museum

An intriguing journey through Ireland's past

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lasnevin Museum is marvellous introduction to the history of Ireland contained within the walls Glasnevin Cemetery.

Glasnevin Museum is a must see for anyone interested in Irish Heritage and Genealogy.

The exhibitions over two floors show the social, historical, political and artistic development of modern Ireland through the lives of the generations buried in Ireland’s necropolis.

Glasnevin Museum and Cemetery Tour brings history to life for all age groups.

Visiting School Groups can avail of our Education Packs for Primary, Junior and Leaving Cert.

Primary Schools have the opportunity for active exploration of our archive material.

Glasnevin Museum allows children to further investigate a number of the Strands for 5th and 6th class such as Era of Change and Conflict; Politics, Conflict and Society and Literature, Arts, Craft and Culture. political and social landscape Junior Certificate History Students can link into the curriculum in Section III: Understanding the Modern Ireland, as Glasnevin Cemetery is such an important place in our political and social landscape; many of those who shaped modern Ireland are buried here.

Transition Year Students have an infinite range of possibilities material for project work can be developed around subjects such as History, Religion, Genealogy, and Travel & Tourism.

Glasnevin Museum for Leaving Certificate History students offers a unique insight into three of the Later Modern Ireland section

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in the curriculum. The Religions Wall located within the City of the Dead exhibition offers a comprehensive view of the many different faiths interred in Glasnevin Cemetery, Ireland’s first non denominational cemetery.

Glasnevin Museum facilities include the Tower Cafe open daily for breakfast at 10am and also serves lunch, light snacks and a wonderful selection of cakes throughout the day and also Glasnevin Trust Shop where visitors can buy books such as Glasnevin Trust, Ireland's Necropolis by Historian Shane MacThomais and O’Connell, The Man who Discovered Ireland by Patrick Geoghan. There are also educational children’s toys, the very best in

Irish design, plus Glasnevin Trust exclusive jewellery and souvenirs.

Glasnevin Trust is a not for profit organisation, charity number 5849. All purchases go towards the upkeep of Glasnevin Trust Cemeteries.

Find OUT MORE Daily Tours Summer Schedule: 11.30am, 1pm, 2.30pm Winter: 2.30pm Daily October – March

Follow us on Facebook for information on tour schedule and to avail of special events and treats.

Glasnevin Museum, Glasnevin Cemetery, Finglas Road, Dublin 11.

T: 01 8826550; E: museum@glasnevintrust.ie, bookings@glasnevintrust.ie; W: www.glasnevinmuseum.ie

Mary Immaculate College, Limerick

MIC – the place to be!

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ary Immaculate College is a university-level College of Education and the Liberal Arts, academically linked with the University of Limerick.

The College has a diverse and growing student population of almost 3500, enrolled in undergraduate programmes for B.Ed. and BA degrees, and in a range of postgraduate programmes at Diploma, MA and Ph.D level.

The College is situated in the southern suburbs of Limerick City and is within ten minute’s walk of the city centre, the main rail and bus terminus and a few miles from Shannon International airport. The city has a thriving cultural scene and is famous for its sporting tradition both in rugby and Gaelic games.

The campus has undergone much change over the past few years with the recent construction of two new buildings - a stateof-the-art multi-purpose sports complex named Tailteann which was voted Leisure Building of the Year 2008 by the RIAI and more recently Teamhair /TARA which consists of large lecture theatres, computer and teaching laboratories and a 500-seat theatre.

The College has an active and inclusive Students’ Union and has a range of clubs and societies including an equestrian society, a drama society and a radio society with its own radio station – Wired FM! On-campus and off-campus residential accommodation is available.

Find OUT MORE Mary Immaculate College, South Circular Road, Limerick.

Tel: + 353 61 204300.

W: www.mic.ul.ie E: admissions@mic.ul.ie

The College promotes excellence in teaching, learning and research through taught programmes and research degrees. It serves the needs of a growing and diverse student population of almost 3500 students. Undergraduate programmes at B.Ed and B.A. level and a range of postgraduate programmes in Arts/Humanities and Education at Diploma, Masters and Doctorate level are offered at the College.

BA in Liberal Arts: (MI004) This four-year honours degree programme offers a wide range of Arts subjects (English, Gaeilge, French Studies, Geography, German Studies, History, Léann Dúchais, Mathematics, Media and Communication Studies, Music, Philosophy, Psychology, Theology and Religious Studies).

BA in Early Childhood Care and Education: (MI007) This four-year honours degree programme is designed to provide an exciting and challenging programme for those interested in working with young children in a range of educational settings.

B.ED: (MI005 and MI006) The Bachelor of Education honours degree programme is a recognised qualification for primary teaching and was among the first such programmes to receive Teaching Council Accreditation in 2011. The course comprises theoretical education, pedagogy of curricular areas, and teaching practice in primary schools.

B.ED in Education and Psychology: (MI008) This four-year honours degree programme is a joint degree in Primary Teaching and Psychology (B.Ed.) Graduates of this programme will be eligible to practise as primary school teachers and also have the option of pursuing postgraduate studies in Psychology. The course would be particularly suitable for, though not confined to, students who wish to specialise subsequently in the field of Educational Psychology.

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Financial Support 2011:Financial Support 2007

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Financial support for students The Student Grant Scheme THE Department of Education and Skills announced details of the further and higher education Student Grant Scheme in the summer of 2011. Up until now, there were four grant schemes (The Higher Education Grants scheme, The VEC Scholarship scheme, the TLT scheme and the PLC scheme).

In the first major step to overhaul the student grant system, the four schemes have been replaced by a single unified scheme this year. This makes it easier for students to apply for a grant.

Almost 38,000 students, well over half of the expected number of applications, will be able to apply online for their grant in 2011.

The grantsonline.ie facility has been rolled out to an extra 24 grant awarding bodies giving a total of 35 in all now using the system. The system is available through studentfinance.ie.

This facility will be available to all students in 2012 when a single grant awarding authority will become operational. The CDVEC has been announced as that authority after a competitive process.

Up to 60% of applications in some areas have to be returned because they are not fully completed, they are inaccurately completed or don't have the necessary supporting documentation. Again, this contributes significantly to delays.

The grantsonline system will play an important role in reducing application completion errors because the system is intelligent to the information being input.

The Department confirmed that income limits to qualify for maintenance grants and payment of the student contribution remain unchanged for the 2011/12 academic year.

However, students should be aware of a change introduced to the scheme under the last government's Budget 2011 which reduces the qualifying distance criterion for the non-adjacent rate of grant from 24kms to 45km.

Details of the scheme together with the application form and guidance notes are available in the grants section of the www.studentfinance.ie.website.

Reckonable Income Limits for the ordinary rates of grant (2011/12) No. of Dependent Children

LEVEL 5 Full Maintenance & Full Fees

Less than 4 4-7 8 or more

€41,110 €45,165 €49,045

LEVEL 4 Part Maintenance (75%) and Full Fees €42,235 €46,415 €50,400

LEVEL 3 Part Maintenance (50%) and Full Fees €44,720 €49,145 €53,360

LEVEL 2 Part Maintenance (25%) and Full Fees €47,205 €51,880 €56,320

LEVEL 1 Exempt from student service charge* €51,380 €56,460 €61,295

*Full Student Service Charge paid where income is at or below this level • Note: Where 2 or more children (or the candidate's parent) are pursuing a course of study, the reckonable income limits for Full Maintenance (100%) and Full Fees and the Part Tuition Fee (50%) only, categories may be increased by €4,980 where there are 2 such children, €9,960 where there are 3 such children and so on, by increments of €4,980

Maintenance Grants Rates (2011) Full Maintenance

Part Maintenance (75%) Part Maintenance (50%) Part Maintenance (25%)

Non-Adjacent Rate

Adjacent Rate

€3,120

€1,250

€2,340

€940

€1,560

€625

€780

€315

FIND OUT MORE More detailed and up-to-date information on student finance issues is available on the Department of Education website - www.education.ie and at www.studentfinance.ie

THE ‘TOP UP’ GRANT THE ‘Top Up’ grant is aimed at helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds to access higher education. Known as the ‘Special Rates of Maintenance Grant’, the ‘Top Up’ helps those on lower income levels to get to college without suffering financial hardship.

Check out the latest information on rates and conditions at the new site www.studentfinance.ie.

THE FREE FEES INITIATIVE STUDENTS who meet criteria laid down by the Department of Education can qualify for the Free Fees Initiative.

Under the scheme eligible students attending most full-time undergraduate course will have their fees paid by the department. Courses must generally be at least two years long and taken at approved colleges.

Students who are repeating a year at the same level are generally not eligible under the Initiative TAX RELIEF ON TUITION FEES The Tax Relief on Tuition Fees Scheme applies to higher education courses only. It does not encompass PLC courses. The relief is available at the standard rate of tax. The maximum tuition rate for which relief can be claimed is €5,000.

It’s not available for any part of the fees that have been met through a grant, scholarship or where fees are reimbursed by an employer. The grants are available for certain undergraduate, postgraduate, IT and foreign language courses.

OTHER FINANCIAL SUPPORTS: The Student Assistance Fund is available to those students who experience hardship having commenced a third level course. Application should be made to the access official at their college. Payments are made on a discretionary basis.

The Fund for Students with Disabilities help qualifying students with funding for extra equipment or assistance to help them finish their studies. Eligible students can receive assistance from the Fund from PLC level right up to doctoral level.

The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) allows people in receipt of certain social welfare payments to retain those payments whilst participating in approved full-time courses in further and higher education.

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School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin

Choosing your career, securing your future

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or young people who are trying to decide what route their future career should take, it might feel that now is a very difficult, daunting and scary time. University and course selection has always been an important choice to make, and now more than ever this decision deserves careful thought and consideration.

Even in these uncertain times the one thing that will never change is that people will need healthcare. So students that opt for a degree in Nursing or Midwifery are making a choice that offers them a long and varied career, spanning a diverse range of disciplines. It provides the opportunity to work in Ireland or overseas.

As a nurse or midwife they will enjoy being part of a challenging and rewarding profession which really makes a difference to the world – a unique occupation where no two days are ever the same and where different people and experiences will be encountered all the time.

Recreation plays an important part of college life and there are a wide range of activities to suit everyone in Trinity. The TCD LIFE website provides a good insight into how students can become involved in the many clubs and societies on offer. There are currently nearly 100 student societies and 50 sports clubs in the college. TCD’s Sports Centre offers state of the art sports facilities, including a climbing wall, 25m swimming pool and fitness theatre.

Find OUT MORE For more information about the School and our courses, and to read comments from nursing students and graduates on our courses and postgraduate opportunities, log on to www. nursing-midwifery.tcd.ie and follow us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/TCD.Nursing.Midwifery.

dynamic and shifting health care sector A Nursing or Midwifery graduate from Trinty College Dublin will be equipped to contend with the challenges of a dynamic and shifting health care sector, even through the sort of unpredictable circumstances as have been witnessed by the country in recent times. The security of having a professional qualification in a skill that is internationally required and recognized cannot be underestimated. Couple that assurance with the opportunities that a Nursing or Midwifery degree from TCD offers for future study and career advancement and the choice of which course to apply for can certainly feel less scary!

With its consistent ranking of top university in Ireland, and its world-renowned reputation for excellence, a degree in Nursing and Midwifery from Trinity College Dublin will help to secure your future. Proclaimed recently to be “the leading institution within Ireland” in Nursing & Midwifery education and research by an International panel of experts in the 2010 School Quality Review, the School of Nursing and Midwifery in TCD is committed to excellence in teaching, research and in training students who will deliver quality care and lead improvements and innovations in Irish Healthcare. more than lectures and lessons!

However, being a TCD student is about more than lectures and lessons! TCD students enjoy the experience of being educated in the oldest university in Ireland and they have access to the resources of Ireland's largest research library and one of the great libraries of the world. College accommodation is available both on campus, and off campus in Trinity Hall, Dartry, a short distance from the city centre. First year students are mostly accommodated in Trinity Hall, and a place can be applied for online as soon as a student has accepted a place in Trinity.

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Reference Guide Briefing:

National Framework of Qualifications LEVEL 1 CERTIFICATE What i s thi s ? Level 1 Certificates comprise of a number of components - often in basic literacy and numeracy.

Exampl e: An example of a Level 1 award is the Level 1 Certificate in Communications (major).

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding body for this award is the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).

LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE What i s thi s? Level 3 Certificates enables learners to gain recognition for, specific personal skills, practical skills, and knowledge.

Exampl e: An example of an award at Level 3 includes a Certificate in Keyboard and Computer Skills (major).

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding body for this award is the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).

LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE What i s thi s ? Level 2 Certificates comprise of a number of components, - often in basic literacy and numeracy.

Exampl e: An example of a Level 2 award is the Level 2 Certificate in General Learning (major).

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding body for this award is the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).

LEVEL 3 JUNIOR CERTIFICATE What i s thi s ? The Junior Certificate is an award given to students who have successfully completed examinations from the junior cycle which is the first three years of secondary education.

Exampl e: Junior Certificate.

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding body for this award is the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

LEVEL 4 CERTIFICATE What i s thi s? The Level 4 Certificate enables learners to gain recognition for the achievement of vocational and personal skills. This award may lead to progression to a programme leading to a Level 5 Certificate and employment at an introductory vocational level.

Exampl e: An example of an award at Level 4 is the Certificate in Pharmacy Sales (major).

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding body for this award is the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).

cation and training award at Level 5 or at a higher level or to a higher education and training award at Level 6 or higher.

Exampl e: Leaving Certificate Awardi ng B ody: The awarding body for this award is the State Examinations Commission (SEC).

LEVEL 4/5 LEAVING CERTIFICATE What i s thi s ? Leaving Certificate and its various programmes is placed at Levels 4 and 5. It is the final course in the Irish secondary school system. It takes a minimum of two years preparation, but an optional Transition Year means that for some students it takes place three years after the Junior Certificate Examination. This award may lead to progression to a programme leading to a further edu-

LEVEL 5 CERTIFICATE What is this? A Level 5 Certificate enables learners to develop a broad range of skills, which are vocational specific and require a general understanding of the subject matter. The majority of certificate/module holders at Level 5 take up positions of employment.

Holders of certificates at this level also meet the minimum entry requirements for a range of higher education programmes.

Exampl e: An example of a Level 5 award is the Level 5 Certificate in Restaurant Operations (major).

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding body for this award is the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).

LEVEL 6 ADVANCED CERTIFICATE What i s thi s ? An Advanced Certificate award enables development of a variety of skills which may be vocationally specific and /or of a general supervisory nature. The majority of Level 6 holders take up positions of employment. A Certificate holder at this level may also transfer to a programme leading to the next level of the framework.

Exampl e: An example of awards at Level 6 includes Advanced Certificate Craft-Electrical.

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding body for this award is the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC).

LEVEL 6 HIGHER CERTIFICATE What i s thi s ? The Higher Certificate is normally awarded after completion of a programme of two years duration in a recognised higher education institution. A Certificate holder at this level may transfer to a programme on the next level of the framework.

Exampl e: An example of awards at Level 6 Higher Certificate is a Certificate in Business Studies.

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding bodies for this award is the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) and the Institutes of Technology (IOT) with delegated authority.

LEVEL 7 ORDINARY BACHELOR DEGREE What i s thi s ? The Ordinary Bachelor Degree is normally awarded after completion of a programme of three years duration in a recognised higher education institution.

Progression routes include an Honours Bachelor Degree or progression to a Higher Diploma.

Exampl e: An example of an award at Level 7 is a Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management.

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding bodies for this award is the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), the Universities and the Institutes of Technology (IOT) with delegated authority.

LEVEL 8 HONOURS BACHELOR DEGREE What i s thi s? The Honours Bachelor Degree is normally awarded following completion of a programme of three to four years duration in a recognised higher education institution. Progress and transfer routes include transferring to programmes leading to Higher Diploma/ Masters Degree/Post-graduate Diploma or in some cases programmes leading to a Doctoral Degree.

Exampl e: An example of an award at level 8 is an Honours Bachelor Degree in Business Studies.

Aw ar di ng B ody: Awarding bodies is the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), Universities and the IOT with delegated authority.

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LEVEL 8 HIGHER DIPLOMA What i s thi s ? The Higher Diploma is normally awarded following completion of a programme of 1 year duration in a recognised higher education institution.

Entry to a programme leading to a Higher Diploma is typically for holders of Honours Bachelor Degrees but can also be for holders of Ordinary Bachelor Degrees. Progress and transfer routes include transferring to programmes leading to Higher Diploma/Masters

Degree/Post-graduate Diploma or in some cases programmes leading to a Doctoral Degree.

Exampl e: An example of an award at level 8 Higher Diploma is a Higher Diploma in Management.

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding bodies for this award are the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC), the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), with delegated authority; the Universities and the Institutes of Technology (IOT), with delegated authority.

LEVEL 9 MASTERS DEGREE What i s thi s ? There are two types of Masters Degree in Ireland: taught Masters Degrees and research Masters Degrees. The taught Masters Degree is awarded following completion of a programme of 1 to 2 years duration. Entry to a programme leading to a Masters Degree is typically for holders of Honours Bachelor Degrees, however in some cases entry can be permitted for those with Ordinary Bachelor Degrees. Some of the progression and transfer routes include progression to programmes leading to Doctoral Degrees or to another Masters Degree or to a Post-graduate Diploma.

Exampl e: An example of a Masters Degree at Level 9 is a Masters in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Aw ardi ng B ody: Awarding bodies is the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), the Universities and the IOTs with delegated authority.

LEVEL 9 POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA What i s thi s ? The Post-graduate Diploma is normally awarded following completion of a programme of 1 year duration in a recognised higher education institution.

Entry to a programme leading to a Post-graduate diploma is typically for holders of Honours Bachelor Degrees but can also be for holders of Ordinary Bachelor Degrees. Progression and transfer routes include exemptions from a programme leading to a Masters Degree.

Exampl e: An example of a Level 9 post graduate diploma is the Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Awardi ng B ody: The awarding bodies for this award is the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), the Universities and the Institutes of Technology (IOT) with delegated authority.

LEVEL 10 DOCTORAL DEGREE What i s thi s ? Entry to a programme leading to a Doctoral Degree is typically for holders of Honours Bachelor Degrees. The general model is that a holder of an Honours Bachelor degree with a high classification enters initially on to a Masters research programme, and transfers on to a Doctoral programme after one year on the Masters research programme. Various models for Doctoral Degree programmes now exist, ranging from the traditional research doctorate to professional and practitioner doctoral programmes which have substantial taught components.

Exampl e: Doctoral Degree in Theology Awardi ng B ody: Awarding bodies are the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), the Universities and the IOTs with delegated authority.

LEVEL 10 HIGHER DOCTORATE What i s thi s ? This award largely recognises excellent and distinguished contributions to learning. It may be used for career progression to advanced levels of academia and research. This award is never based on a provider’s programme and, as such, is not subject to validation but is assessed by the awarding body for each individual learner. Normally, the learner already holds a first doctorate or equivalent for some period of time prior to becoming a candidate for the higher doctorate Example: Doctor in Music Awarding Body: The awarding bodies are the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), the Universities and the Institutes of Technology (IOT).

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Lidl and Dublin Business School

Earn while you learn G

reat career opportunities in Ireland are currently few and far between given the current economic climate, but there is no better way to increase your marketability for employment than by up-skilling with a quality third level degree. Ireland’s leading discount retailer, Lidl Ireland, is not only giving students the chance to attain a fully internationally recognised third level degree, but will also pay students a salary throughout their studies.

This programme, unique in Ireland, has been running at the prestigious Dublin Business School (DBS) since 2007 and the first cohort of students graduated in 2010.

The programme offers students a fantastic hands-on education that is accredited to Level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework by the Higher Education Tr a i n i n g Aw a rd s C o u n c i l ( H E TAC ) .

Successful students from the course will have the opportunity to join Lidl on a permanent basis upon graduation, initially in the role of Deputy Store Manager.

Blended Learning Solution This highly sought after undergraduate course recruits 40 students each year into Ireland’s leading independent college. The programme devotes 50% of a student’s time to classroom based learning in DBS and the remaining 50% is dedicated to gaining practical experience in a Lidl store, up to management level.

There are strong links between Lidl and DBS throughout the programme whereby the students transfer the learning from the classroom onto the shop floor continuously throughout their development. Lidl hope to, not only train these ‘management trainees’ in store, but also provide them with the formal education, to enable them in becoming leaders of the future.

As a Lidl employee, Lidl sponsors all tuition fees for the participants as well as paying them a salary, which increases as each year is successfully completed.

Students are also given 20 days paid leave each year and have the added benefit of free private healthcare contributions.

Siobhan Shannon, who graduated from the programme in 2010 and has since been promoted to the position of Store Manager explains, “I have not looked back since

embarking on this course with Lidl and DBS. Going to college is often associated with putting earning on hold so it was fantastic to be able to improve my education and job prospects while continuing to support myself financially.” She concluded, “The course, which is part theory and part practical hands on retail experience, is very relevant and applicable to the real working environment. I loved every minute of it and I’m delighted with the outcome.”

A Win Win Situation Mark Lacey, Career Development Manager for Lidl Ireland, explains that it is a ‘win win’ situation, for both the successful applicants and Lidl, “Students receive a very reputable degree while we get the opportunity to work with motivated and dedicated people who are interested in building a long term career with Lidl.

Applications for this programme are on the rise year on year as the awareness of the uniqueness of this opportunity grows amongst prospective students and career guidance counsellors.” He also commented, “It is hugely rewarding for us to see some of the first group of students to have come through the programme now working in various management positions in our stores. Our attention now turns

however to preparing the way for the next group of applicants, so that we can continue to provide the opportunity to school leavers, and recruit the very best of future leaders in our company”. We’ve just completed the selection process for the 2011 intake and our newest group of 40 trainees will start with us on 24th October.

Pioneering Development Gerry Muldowney, Chief Executive of Dublin Business School says, “The degree in retail management since its launch in 2007 has been a pioneering and exciting development providing learners with the opportunity to obtain employment combined with an underpinning academic third level education. In the current economic climate it provides a massive opportunity to school leavers and further education graduates. We at DBS are delighted to be involved in such an exciting project with Lidl.”

Find OUT MORE Full details of the programme, course content and entry requirements are available at www.lidl-degree.ie. For more information call the Lidl degree helpline on +353 (0) 45 853 454.

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Griffith College

Studying law at Griffith College

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riffith College (based in Dublin and Cork) is home to Ireland’s largest Law School. The School runs two three year undergraduate degrees - the LLB (Hons) degree in Irish Law and the BA (Hons) degree in Business a n d L a w, b o t h v a l i d a t e d b y b o t h Nottingham Trent University and HETAC. LLB As well preparing learners to undertake the Law Society of Ireland / King’s Inns Entrance Examinations to train as solicitors and barristers, the LLB degree also enables students to pursue stimulating career opportunities across a range of areas such as journalism, media, finance and commerce.

Structure of the LLB • Year One: Law of Tort ,Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Introduction to Law and Legal Skills • Year Two: Criminal Law, Land Law, Equity & Trusts, Administrative Law (Elective), Law of Evidence (Elective), Criminology (Elective), Planning & Development Law (Elective), Public International Law, (Elective) Employment Law (Elective) • Year Three: European Union Law, Jurisprudence, Company Law, Media Law (Elective), Human Rights Law (Elective), Revenue Law (Elective), Intellectual

Griffith College CAO Codes: Honours Bachelor Degrees - Level 8 GC200 Business Studies (Cork) GC201 Accounting and Finance (Cork) GC203 Law (Cork) GC301 Accounting and Finance (Limerick) GC400 Business Studies (Dublin) GC401 Accounting and Finance (Dublin) GC403 Law (Dublin) GC404 Business and Law (Dublin) GC405 International Hospitality Management (Dublin) GC430 Computing Science (Dublin) GC450 Journalism and Visual Media (Dublin) GC489 Interior Architecture (Dublin) GC494 Fashion Design (Dublin - Portfolio required) Ordinary Bachelor Degrees/Higher Certificates Level 7/Level 6 GC210 Marketing (Cork) GC211 Business (Cork) GC216 Business (Cork) GC265 Journalism (Cork) GC316 Business (Limerick) GC320 Business Administration (Limerick) GC335 Computing (Limerick) GC340 Computing (Limerick) GC416 Business (Dublin) GC435 Computing (Dublin) GC440 Computing (Dublin) GC465 Journalism (Dublin) GC470 Photographic Media (Dublin) GC490 Interior Design (Dublin) GC495 Fashion Design (Dublin - Portfolio required)

Property (Elective), Family Law (Elective) All electives offered subject to demand BA in Business and Law The BA (Hons) in Business and Law degree provides learners with a balanced educational programme in both business and law and is also recognized for entry purposes by the Law Society and Kings Inns.

On graduation, a student could pursue a career in business either as an in-house legal consultant or in the management of his own legal practice.

Structure of the BA in Business and Law • Year One: Law of Tort, Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Introduction to Law and Legal Skills, Business Economics, Quantitative Methods • Year Two: Land Law, Equity & Trusts, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Marketing Management (Elective), Employee Relations & The Law, Administrative Law (Elective), Management Accounting • Year Three: European Union Law Company Law Strategic Management International Business Human Resource M a n a g e m e n t Ta x a t i o n ( E l e c t i v e ) Jurisprudence 1 (Elective) Dissertation (Elective) All electives offered subject to demand Staff at the Law School The Law School is comprised of lecturers and associate teaching staff, who are either noted academics or practising solicitors and barristers.

Lecturers are graduates of such illustrious institutions such as Harvard University, Oxford University, Cambridge University and Trinity College. The judge in residence at the Law School is Mr Justice Frank Clarke.

Extra-Curricular Activities Law students at Griffith College enjoy a vibrant schedule of activities including: Innocence Project: The Law School at Griffith College is home to the ‘Irish Innocence Project’, which enables a select group of students to partake in a postconviction review of a case in response to claims of wrongful conviction or court judgement, under the supervision of a qualified, practising lawyer.

The Law Society The Law Society schedules a series of talks for students by prominent members of the legal community. Recent speakers include the Honourable Mrs Justice Catherine McGuinness, President of the Law Reform Commission and Mr James Hamilton, DPP. It also organises regular court trips at home and abroad as well as numerous social events.

Communication and Debate Society The college runs a debating competition for its own students and externally, students are encouraged to participate in prestigious international and national debates such as the annual Irish Times debate, which a Griffith student won recently.

Mooting Society The Mooting Society encourages legal debate by way of written submission and oral presentation. The Society runs an internal Moot Court for Griffith law students and encourages teams to enter renowned intervarsity Moots such as the Thomas Finlay Moot Court, which a Griffith team won recently.

Find OUT MORE Email: admissions@gcd.ie Web: www.gcd.ie/law Griffith College Dublin: 01 415 04 00 Griffith College Cork: 021 450 7027 Education 23

Questions Wind energy is the most promising of Ireland's renewable energy resources. Yet many people question the ability of wind to be a major supplier of Irish electricity.

Here, the Irish Wind Energy Association answer some of the most frequently asked questions about wind energy.

How much does it cost to make electricity from the wind?

Wind energy is one of the cheapest of the renewable energy technologies. It can easily compete with new clean coal fired power stations and cheaper than new nuclear power. If we were look at the variable unit cost of electricity production then we would interpret the cost as being zero, i.e. there are no fuel or input costs, the energy itself is free.

However in reality we interpret the actual cost per unit of electricity as represented by the long term spread per unit allocation of the very high initial capital costs, coupled with the day to day running of the wind farm e.g. administrative and maintenance costs.

How exactly does a wind turbine convert wind into electricity?

In simple terms, the wind turbine produces electricity by using the kinetic or moving energy of wind to create motion.

The force of the wind causes the turbine blades to rotate and this in turn rotates a drive shaft. This is made possible by the special aerodynamic design of the blades which results in the speed of the wind leaving the turbine being less than the speed of the wind approaching it creating a spinning effect.

This rotating motion of the drive shaft fed through a gearbox delivers the motion required for a generation unit to produce electricity by using the motion to create a magnetic field and generate an electrical current.

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which that specifically designed turbine is able to convert wind energy to electrical energy.

Currently the largest wind turbine in manufacture has a 6 MW capacity. Given a 31% load factor it has the potential to produce roughly 16,300 MWh in a year (6 MW*8760*0.31). On average, this is enough to supply the electrical needs of around 2,700 households for the year, (16,300/5.93) and would satisfy the total energy needs of 607 households annually.

(16,300/26.84) How much of the time do wind turbines produce electricity?

A modern wind turbine produces electricity 70-85% of the time, but it generates different outputs dependent on wind speed.

Over the course of a year, it will generate about 31% of the theoretical maximum output. This is known as its load or capcity factor. The load factor of conventional power stations is on average 50%.

What are wind turbines made of?

The larger commercial turbine towers are made of steel, generally painted light grey.

The turbine blades are usually made of a matrix of glass-fibre reinforced polyester or wood-epoxy or a similar composite fabrication technique.

They are generally painted light grey because this is the colour which is most inconspicuous under most lighting conditions. The finish is matt, to reduce the potential for excessive light reflection. A "nacelle" or enclosure is where the generator and gearbox are housed.

How much electricity can a wind turbine produce?

How big are wind turbines?

The amount of electricity that a single turbine is able to produce depends on its size, the wind speed and the efficiency with

Wind turbines come in many different sizes, depending on the amount of energy that it is required to produce. The larger the tur-

for wind energy bine, then (generally) the greater the amount of electricity produced. For most modern commercial turbines the tubular steel towers range from about 200 to 300 feet (60 to 90 metres) in height.

In terms of rotor diameter, large modern wind turbines have rotor diameters ranging up to 100 meters while smaller machines (around 30 meters) are typical in developing countries.

How strong does the wind have to blow for the wind turbines to work?

Wind turbines typically start operating at wind speeds around Beaufort Force 3 (which is around 3-5 metres per second (m/s), or 8-12 miles per hour (mph)).

Turbines reach maximum power output at Beaufort 5 (around 11-14 m/s or 25-30 mph). At very high wind speeds, i.e.

Beaufort Storm Force 10 winds, (around 24 m/s or 55 mph) or greater the wind turbines shut down to prevent excessive wear and tear. Since winds of this strength occur only for a handful of hours per year, very little energy is lost in high wind periods.

celebrated its 20th birthday. The Vestas 30 kW machine has operated steadily throughout its lifetime, with none of the major components needing to be replaced.

How efficient are wind turbines?

The theoretical maximum energy which a wind turbine can extract from the wind blowing across it is just under 60%, known as the Betz limit.

As the wind turbine extracts energy from the air flow, the air is slowed down, which causes it to spread out. Albert Betz, a German physicist, determined in 1919 that a wind turbine can at most extract 59% of the energy that would otherwise flow through the turbine's cross section.

The Betz limit applies regardless of the design of the turbine. However is should be noted that the meaning of efficiency in technological terms is a redundant concept to apply to wind energy, where the fuel is free. A more pressing concern is the challenge to improve productivity by removing logistical, financial and institutional barriers in order to bring the price of wind energy down.

How fast do the blades turn?

How much space does a turbine require?

Large scale wind turbines blades typically rotate at somewhere between 10-25 revolutions per minute. In the past, most wind turbines rotated at a constant speed, however, most modern turbines now operate at variable speed, for greater efficency. Top How long do wind turbines last?

A wind turbine typically lasts around 20-25 years. During this time, as with a car, some parts may need replacing. In May 2000, the very first of the mass-produced turbines

There are different spacing requirements for different types fo turbines, so the amount of space required by a wind farm depends on the number and type of turbine being deployed.

A typical wind farm of 4-5, 3MW turbines might extend over an area of 1 square kilometre, but only 1% of the land area would be used to house the turbines, electrical infrastructure and access roads; the remainder can be used for other purposes, such as farming or as natural habitat.

Could Wind Energy provide 100% of Ireland's energy?

While it would be technically possible to install enough wind turbines to meet the future annual total electricity demand of Ireland, given the current technological limitations this would be highly unlikely.

The problem is that while wind energy created might meet total demand over the year, Ireland is a relatively small meteorological area and there are going to be times where electricity generation is extremely low due to very load wind speeds across the country and similarly periods where generation exceeds demand.

The only way in which one might solve

this problem would be to have the national grid fully integrated with a much larger electrical grid such as the UK or Europe, where we could import electricity in times of shortage and, and export energy in times of surplus. Even then, the connections required to safely import periodically the majority of the country's electrical demand would make the scenario highly unlikely.

The most likely long term sustainable solution to Ireland electrical would be the contribution provided by other renewable energies such as wave, tidal and bio-mass in addition to wind energy.

What happens when the wind stops blowing?

When the wind stops blowing, electricity continues to be provided by other forms of generation, such as gas or coal-fired power plants.

This is made possible by sophisticated generation planning and the interconnection of power plants through the national grid. In order to ensure security of supply the system has to be able to cope if one of these goes out of action. The all-island grid study has shown that it is possible to deliver at least 42% of Ireland's energy from renewable sources.

If possible, how many wind turbines would supplying 100% of Ireland's energy require?

To answer this question we construct a estimate given the latest available information, combined with a number of assumptions.

The 2009 Eirgrid Generation Adequacy Report, returns a median demand forecast for the year 2010 of 27,206 GWh, given this demand we shall construct the figures on the basis of a 3 MW turbine (the largest commercially available onshoreturbine), with a 31% load factor.

Given this demand and these assumptions, as few as around 3,400 wind turbines could produce as much energy as Ireland uses in a year. However, given that electricity normally has to be used as soon as it is generated, in low wind periods, there would be a need for alternative generation.

In order to deliver the cheapest electricity to the consumer, these alternative generation plants should be flexible power stations, rather than the large, inflexible and expensive baseload plant which has recently been built in Ireland.

At other periods (eg in summer), there may be excess wind generation. However, this excess energy could be stored at pumped electricity storage facilities such as Turlough Hill, exported (e.g. on the new interconnector planned) or demand could be encouraged to move around to avail of this 'free' energy (as encouraged by the new SEM pool market structures).

What are the job opportunities in the Wind Industry?

There are many opportunities for employment with in the industry.

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In terms of staff on site, wind farms require qualified electrical and mechanical engineers to oversee the operation of the turbines and the internal electrical system, as well as computational analysts to assess the projected generation output systems in terms of the constant updating of notification of generation ability to the grid operator.

What is the current installed wind capacity of Ireland?

The current* grid connected and operational installed wind capacity on the island of Ireland is 1746.7 Megawatts (MW) which will on average generate 4,743,339 Megawatt hours (MWh) in a year given a 31% load**or capacity factor.

Sustainable Energy Ireland's 2008 Report, "Energy in the Residential Sector" report states that the average household consumed 5.591 MWh in 2006. If we assume that electricity consumption growth is roughly similar as previous years (around 3%) this means that in 2010, wind energy accounts for the electricity needs of over 753,000 domestic households in Ireland. *Figures correct on 19/07/10. ** A 31% load factor or capacity factor means that we assume that the actual output or electricity generation over the year from wind generation is 31% of its maximum capacity.

Do wind turbines disturb migratory bird patterns?

Before a wind farm is given planning permission, a strict Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) must be undertaken and investigations into any possible disruption of local environment or wildlife must be conducted. If the proposed site turns out to be on a path along which migrating birds frequently fly, the site may be adjusted to eliminate adverse impacts on the bird’s migrations.

What are the implications for tourism?

In 2008, the Scottish Government released its commissioned report from Glasgow Caledonian University on "The Economic Impacts of Wind Farms on Scottish Tourism".

The report involved the identification of the number of tourists that would be affected, the reactions of those tourists

affected, and the economic impact of those reactions. In summing up the findings of the study the authors report that, "....our overall conclusion is that the effects are so small that, provided planning and marketing are carried out effectively, there is no reason why the two are incompatible..."

Why don't we just put all the wind turbines out to sea?

We will need a mix of both onshore and offshore wind energy to meet Ireland’s challenging targets on climate change. At present, onshore wind is more economical than offshore development.

Furthermore, offshore wind farms take longer to develop, as the sea is inherently a more hostile environment. Here in Ireland we are lucky enough to have good winds both on and offshore. Ireland's first offshore wind project, the Arklow Bank Wind Park in the Irish Sea, is now in operation.

How long does it take for a wind turbine to pay back the cost of installation?

There are many different factors which have to be taken into account when estimating the time it would take for a turbine to pay back the cost of its installation.

Key factors that will influence this time period will include wind speed, connection cost, the actual price you'll pay for your turbine, your debt-equity ratio and the terms of your PPA agreement.

Due to the wide variabity of these factors and the length of time over which payback revenue will be spread, a payback period of anywhere between 10-20 years is the most likely time window before the initial invest costs have been recovered.

How long does it take, on average, for a wind turbine to pay back the energy or carbon cost of manufacture?

The comparison of energy used in manufacture with the energy produced by a power station is known as the 'Energy Balance'. It can be expressed in terms of energy 'Pay Back' time, i.e. as the time needed to generate the equivalent amount of energy used in manufacturing the wind turbine or power station.

Recent reports estimate that the time required for a turbine to be in operation to restore the energy balance or offset the carbon cost is 3-5 months of operation.

Are wind turbines noisy?

Wind turbines are not noisy. The evolution of wind farm technology over the past decade has rendered mechanical noise from turbines almost undetectable with the main sound being the aerodynamic swoosh of the blades passing the tower.

There are strict guidelines in the plan-

ning regulations on wind turbines noise emissions to ensure the protection of residential amenity. It is possible to stand underneath a turbine and hold a conversation without having to raise your voice. As wind speed rises, the noise of the wind masks the noise made by wind turbines.

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Fetac

FETAC - opportunities for you!

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he Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC) makes quality assured awards that are part of the National Framework of Qualifications www.nfq.ie at levels 1-6.

The Framework illustrates how different awards and qualifications relate to each other so that everyone can plan their next steps in learning. The Framework has ten levels with awards ranging from elementary literacy right through to PhDs. All awards made in Ireland are placed at particular levels on the Framework.

FETAC awards are achieved through successful participation in any of a wide range of courses, for example Agriculture, Childcare, Tourism, Beauty, Animal Care, Electrical, Equitation, Computing, Arts or Business. FETAC awards are almost always built up of component parts. This means you can learn at your own pace.

Differences in awards Different certificates indicate different kinds of awards - a Component Certificate is awarded for individual blocks of learning, while, for example, a Certificate is achieved through completion of a significant volume of learning across a prescribed range and number of component areas.

There are over 1,500 centres all over Ireland offering courses leading to FETAC awards. Find a course near you by viewing Qualifax: The National Learners' Database at www.qualifax.ie Application is directly to the provider. To be certain that the provider is registered with FETAC and can help you achieve a FETAC award, visit www.fetac.ie/ fetac/alphabet.do?check=A . FETAC registered providers' programmes and services are evaluated and monitored.

Routes to learning Many learners complete Post Leaving Certificate or Further Education and Training courses leading to FETAC awards with the specific intention of using their award to progress to 3rd level through a system known as the Higher Education Links Scheme.

Over forty higher education institutions including Universities, Institutes of

Technology and private colleges are offering places for FETAC award holders on a variety of courses. Detailed information is available on www.cao.ie Further details on this scheme is also available on the FETAC website at www.fetac.ie/fetac/ learners/hels/hels.htm What award?

Learners exploring choices of programmes should always ask what award the programme leads to, and at what level on the National Framework of Qualifications. The name of the awarding body, entry requirements and arrangements, including the kinds of learning you may need to participate well in the programme should be clearly set out for you.

Many providers offer learning supports. The provider should tell you about the recognition of your prior learning, whether for access, for credits towards an award or for access to a full award.

Finally you should know what progress i o n o p p o r t u n i t i e s a r i s e f ro m y o u r programme - to other programmes and to other awards. If there are specific attainments/requirements to make you eligible to progress, these should be clear- for

example, if you must achieve all the components in one sitting, or achieve specific grades.

New single awards agency A new single agency, Qualifications and Quality Assurance Ireland will replace FETAC, HETAC, NQAI and IUQB. Awards made by FETAC and HETAC are protected because they are part of the Framework.

Dr Padraig Walsh (pictured), Chief Executive of F E TAC a n d C h i e f Executive Designate of QQAI, has said: ’the establishment of a single organisation with responsibility spanning further and higher education and training, will facilitate greater progression opportunities for learners and a greater efficiency in the quality service to providers."

Whatever you do is up to you- a FETAC award on the National Framework of Qualifications ensures your learning gets the recognition it deserves!

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NURSING IN GMIT @ CASTLEBAR Bachelor of Science (Honours) in General Nursing Course Codes: GA880 (Standard Applicants) • GA881 (Mature Applicants) Places: 25 • Course Duration: 4 years • NQAI Level: 8

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychiatric Nursing Course Codes: GA882 (Standard Applicants) • GA883 (Mature Applicants) Places: 15 • Course Duration: 4 years • NQAI Level: 8

Certificate in Care of the Older Person - Special Purpose Award Apply direct to the Department of Nursing & Health Sciences Places: 30 • Course Duration: 1 day per week over 13 weeks commencing in January 2012 NQAI Level: 7

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing

(One year add-on part time degree) Apply direct to the Department of Nursing & Health Sciences Places: 30 • Course Duration: One day per week for one year commencing in September.

NQAI Level: 8

Recovery in Mental Health – Special Purpose Award

(13 week, 10 credit module) Apply direct to the Department of Nursing & Health Sciences Places 30. Course Duration: One day per week over 13 weeks commencing in September.

NQAI Level 8.

Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) in Applied Social Studies Part time Apply direct to the Department of Nursing & Health Sciences Places: 40 • Course Duration: 2 years • NQAI Level: 7

This programme will be delivered on a part time basis over 2 academic years on Friday afternoons.

Entry Requirements: The requirement is a higher certificate in applied social studies or equivalent with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in social care work. Applicants must be over 23 years old. It is also available through ACCS mode.

Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) in Applied Social Studies Full Time Course Code: GA879 Places: 30 • Course Duration: 3 years • NQAI Level: 7

Entry Requirements: Entry will be in accordance with the current GMIT admissions policy for entry to Bachelor of Arts (Ordinary) Level 7 programmes.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies Part Time Apply direct to the Department of Nursing & Health Sciences Places: 30 • Course Duration: 2 years • NQAI Level: 8

The programme will be delivered on a part-time basis over 2 academic years on one afternoon per week. It is designed to prepare the student for professional practice and to enhance the student’s employability as a basis for a long-term professional career in a broad range of social care settings, youth work, community development and interpersonal services.

Entry Requirements: BA (Ordinary) in Applied Social Studies or equivalent. It is also available through ACCS mode.

Further information: Visit our website www.gmit.ie/campus/castlebar or telephone: 094 9043141/3192

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology @ Castlebar

Nursing - trained to work to excellent standards A historic grey building on the edge of Castlebar town houses a vibrant campus of the Galway Mayo Institute of Technology (gmit). The second largest gmit campus, it offers a variety of programmes ranging from accounting to heritage, from nursing to computing science and from outdoor education to applied social studies.

The diversity of our programes means that students have the chance to meet other students with a range of interests.

They also have opportunities to customise their own degree with electives from other programmes.

The Galway Mayo Institute of Technology at Castlebar is located on approximately 20 hectares of land less than 10 minutes walk from the town centre. The institute with its extensive mature grounds and elegant buildings constitutes a pleasant and productive environment for study. There are over 1300 students currently studying at Castlebar, not just from around Ireland but from many other countries also.

Why castlebar?

Why do students come to Castlebar? The location, programmes on offer and the character of the campus. As well as the surrounding natural beauty, the town offers a wealth of cultural and social activities ranging from international performers to local festivals. Life on the campus is enriched by a strong student’s union, clubs and societies ranging from archery to music, an active and successful sports programme and a sense of community.

Students can avail of a wide range of facilities in Castlebar including swimming, bowling, golf, horse-riding, tennis and cinema. The town is only a 15 minute drive from the beautiful coastal town of Westport which provides for a variety of water sports.

Experience

The Department of Nursing & Health Sciences is now operating in excess of ten years.

Here in GMIT @ Castlebar, we provide for undergraduate degrees in both General and Psychiatric nursing. These Degrees deliver a curriculum, which prepares students not only to be graduates from Higher Education but also fit for practice, purpose award and professional standing at the point of registration. The degree is the first stage in pursuing a career in either of these disciplines of nursing.

This undergraduate degree is a four year programme which enables students to develop knowledge, skills and professional practice. The curriculum also provides for lifelong learning, and encourages reflective practice to enable identification of future training needs.

Our programmes combine the highest standards of education with a personal approach. The department provides for a variety of teaching and learning methodologies including lectures, tutorials, group work, and practical exercises amongst others.

Clinical placements form much of the four year course undertaken in a variety of health care agencies to include Mayo General Hospital, Roscommon County Hospital, Galway Clinic, Bon Secours Hospital, and Galway Hospice for the General programme and Mayo Mental Health Services and other external agencies outside Co. Mayo for the Psychiatric programme.

Year four of each programme provides for 36 weeks in the clinical environment whereby students become “interns� and are paid employees of the health service.

These Health Care Agencies are integral to the successful delivery of both programmes.

By Geraldine Murray

Head of Department of Nursing and Health Sciences GMIT @ Castlebar

ENHANCED OPPORTUNITIES The department also offers registered nurses, who trained in the old apprenticeship or diploma model, the opportunity to enhance their qualifications by undertaking a Special Purpose Award and /or a Level 8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing as appropriate.

The function of the Special Purpose Award programme is to afford registered nurses from all disciplines an opportunity to study to degree level and beyond.

Critical thinking and reflective practice are enhanced with opportunities provided to explore and develop existing nursing and related scientific knowledge. Progression from this award may then lead to the Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) in Nursing.

Stand alone modules are also offered. An example is 'Recovery in Mental Health', Education 31

other countries worldwide.

Men and women entering these professions can look forward to graduating with a career for life from a professional, financial and personal perspective and be highly regarded members of the community All lecturing staff within the department have worked in various areas of nursing and social care for many years and will share their experience and expertise with all students so that they will be highly qualified and trained to work to excellent standards both as nurses and social care professionals.

Increasingly our department is looking outwards and embracing international collaborations and opportunities.

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n The staff at the Nursing & Health Studies Department at GMIT

which is a 10 credit, level 8 module which enables students to develop an Independent working knowledge of the principles and practice of recovery for the mental health user and also to critically evaluate the range of skills necessary to work innovatively with service users, carers and their families. This module is aimed at all mental health workers in areas of rehabilitation and recovery.

The Department of Nursing & Health Sciences also offers a Bachelor of Arts, Level 7 and Level 8 (Ordinary and Honours) in Applied Social Studies, both on a part time and full time basis. This course opens up

new opportunities for school leavers and for mature students to have fulfilling and challenging careers in the social care sector.

Both programmes help prepare students for social care practice in a structured and supported setting with a wide variety of work areas such as people with disabilities, childcare, youth work, community development, members of the traveller community, homeless people, elderly people, asylum seekers and many more. Both programmes are internationally recognised so it not just equips people to work in Ireland but many

Department of Nursing & Health Sciences, GMIT, Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. www.gmit.ie/campus/castlebar Geraldine Murray (Head of Department) Nursing & Health Sciences Tel: 094 9043249/3141 E-mail: Geraldine.murray@gmit.ie Ivana Neary (Dept Administrator) Tel; 094-9043141 / 3192 E-mail; Ivana.neary@gmit.ie

CURA offers a variety of services to those dealing with an unexpected pregnancy. We provide counselling and support services for the baby's father and other family members at any time during pregnancy

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Study UK RG11 Brief:Studying in the UK RG07 Brief

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Studying in the UK THE numbers of Irish students applying for courses in UK universities increased by over 30 per cent in 2010, reflecting the increase in numbers at home and the economic situation.

The UK is a very valuable outlet for Irish students as some courses here still need huge points while the UK has many more specialist courses on offer across a wide variety of study areas.

Applicants need to be mindful of the applications deadline for UCAS (the British equivalent to the CAO). Applications for British and Northern Ireland colleges must be in to UCAS by 15 January 2012 for entry to courses in 2012.

Applications may be made after this date up to 30 June 2012 but UCAS cannot guarantee that consideration for the courses applied for and will be classed as a late application. There is an early application deadline, 15 October 2011, for medicine, dentistry and veterinary courses.

For those wishing to attend the Oxbridge colleges there are different earlier dates and students should check the UCAS website for details.

FINANCIAL HELP MAINTENANCE grants are available for approved undergraduate courses with certain exceptions, within the EU, including the UK, under the terms of the new Student Grant Scheme. Course fees also have to be paid and are in the order of €3,000 depending on the course and the college. In the UK student loans are a major source of finance but they are not

really an option for Irish students as people need to be resident in the UK for three years to qualify.

There is a huge variety in living expenses depending on the region where students will be attending college. Rents in London are as dear as Dublin while many provincial cities have relatively modest rental rates. Living expenses will vary from €8,000 to €15,000 per year.

Irish applications to British and NI colleges Year Applied Accepted

2006 6356 2675

2007 5841 2572

2008 5459 2609

2009 6264 2823

2010 8253 2992

UCAS POINTS UCAS operates in a very similar way to the CAO. The Irish Leaving Cert is directly reckonable against the UCAS tariff (points) (See panel). In each application six choices may be made, in no order of preference. The choices are confidential so that the college has no knowledge of a student’s other choices and they then cannot make their decisions on that basis.

One other facet of the UCAS system to look out UCAS points for is the personal statement, which for Leaving colleges can take Cert grades account of when 90 A1 offering course 77 A2 places. The per71 B1 sonal statement 64 B2 allows applicants 58 B3 to make a sum52 C1 mary of their finer 45 C2 points and should 39 C3 A1 include member33 D1 ship of sports 26 D2 A2 clubs, extra-cur20 D3 B1 ricular activities 14 B2 and life experi7 B3 ences.

UCAS: The British CAO WHAT IS UCAS? UCAS is the British equivalent of the CAO. It caters for all the UK universities and most of the colleges of higher education.

HOW DOES IT WORK? Students apply online, although UCAS will make arrangements for schools without internet access. Each student can make a maximum of five choices on their application, including: • no more than four choices in any one of the following three areas: (i) medicine; (ii) dentistry; (iii) veterinary medicine or veterinary science; • no more than one choice for Oxford University or the University of Cambridge.

WHAT ARE THE KEY DATES? Applications for British and Northern Ireland colleges must be in to UCAS by 15 January 2012 for entry to courses in 2012. Applications may be made after this date up to 30 June 2012 but UCAS cannot guarantee that consideration will be given and it will be classed as a late application.

APPLY ONLINE UCAS has phased out written application forms. You can apply to UCAS online at www.ucas.com. The web address is www.ucas.com/apply.

WHAT NEXT? UCAS does not make decisions about college entry. They merely pass on the application to the relevant college. UCAS will supply student with a Personal ID number and the student can then check the progress of the application online at any time. UCAS will contact the student to tell them whether they have been accepted on a particular course and what they must do from there.

MORE INFO? UCAS has a very comprehensive website at www.ucas.com Fees for 2012 are as follows: £11 for a student who uses just one of the five choices allowed, or £22 for students making two or more choices.

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Department of Humanities @ ITT Dublin

A vibrant and proactive place to study

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he Department of Humanities, at ITT Dublin is a vibrant and proactive place where students can chose to study for a degree in such diverse areas as Creative Digital Media, European Studies, Social Care Practice, Culinary Arts, and International Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Besides undergraduate study students are able to pursue research degrees at Master and PhD levels in Social Science, Languages, Creative Digital Media, Literature, and Adult Mathematics Education. considerable investment A central theme of all programmes offered in the Department of Humanities is the alignment of theory and practice so students who complete any of the awards are able to DO and not just TALK ABOUT what their course qualifies them to do.

To this end considerable investment has been made to ensure that students can study and work in practical environments where access to studio equipment, language resource materials, culinary and restaurant facilities enables them to achieve their creative and professional potential.

With a practical class ratio set at 20:1 students are able to put theory into practice very quickly and become active players in their own learning.

Practical and academic Besides the practical components on degree programmes students also pursue traditional “academic” modules where all student learner supports are available online. This approach ensures that students are prepared before they come to class and then in class can derive greater benefit through their exchanges with lecturers.

Proof, if any is needed, that our approach works can be seen in the number of awards attained by students in Chef Ireland 2011

by Culinary Students; and the drink aware campaign (2011), and Student Media Awards 2011 by Creative Digital Media Students. active citizenship While formal study is an important part of a third level student’s life, critical aware-

ness of responsible and active citizenship is an essential component of education which is needed now more than ever as Ireland seeks to re-engineer how its society should function properly and in the process avoid committing grave errors made in the recent past.

To this end the Department operates a highly successful Active Citizenship programme whereby students receive academic credit arising from voluntary work in the community. So whether it’s working with a local social and community services or assisting in the construction of a school abroad all such activity is valued and rewarded appropriately.

The task of co-ordinating such activities is quite demanding and recognising these challenges, the Department has put in place both Internship and International co-ordinators to ensure that students can make their contribution in a constructive and meaningful manner.

The work of the Internship and

International co-ordinators is not confined to volunteering activities but also to ensuring that Social Care Practice Students, European Studies, and International Hospitality and Tourism Management students can avail of placement opportunities to work and study at home and abroad.

CAreer Launch All in all the Department of Humanities is a vibrant place where prospective students who wish to study arts, humanities, and social sciences should consider as they launch their careers whether as students coming straight from second level school, or those wishing to change their careers, or those who are coming back to education for whatever reason.

The Department’s door is open and all are welcome to come in have a look, stay awhile, and hopefully leave better for having accepted the invitation to study with us.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES Undergraduate Programmes on offer for which applications are made through the Central Applications Office:

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HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN CULINARY ARTS

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (ORDINARY DEGREE) IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN EUROPEAN STUDIES

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN CREATIVE DIGITAL MEDIA

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS) IN SOCIAL CARE PRACTICE

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BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONOURS DEGREE) IN INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Undergraduate Programmes on offer for which applications are made directly to the Institute:

9 month specialist Total Immersion Chef Programme - a FETAC level 6 award BACHELOR OF ARTS (ORDINARY DEGREE) IN CULINARY ARTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE HEAD OF DEPARTMENT, DR. DAVID IRWIN David.irwin@ittdublin.ie

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St. Nicholas College

Leaders in montessori teacher education

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mong the many institutes in Ireland offering teacher education, St. Nicholas College in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin provides degree programmes in this discipline. From Pestalozzi to Dewey’s progressive education, the Montessori Method has stood the test of time and is being used today in schools all over the world.

Dr. Maria Montessori, at the beginning of the twentieth century, based her childcentred on careful observation of what children revealed about their developmental needs. However, Montessori education in Ireland is synonymous with the preschool sector and it is important to dispel this misconception. Throughout Europe and the United States, the Montessori Method of Education is utilized both at Primary and Secondary level.

Today, as it was a century ago, education is rightly seen as a means to tackle poverty, inequality, anti-social behaviour and other ills of society. The fundamental problem with education is the lack of faith in the child to guide his/her own development and to guide the educators in supporting this task. Montessori Education worldwide shows that the child is best supported in an learning environment which meets all his/ her needs in order to become a valued member of his/her society.

Teacher's Role The teacher's role in the Montessori classroom is to observe children engaged in activities that follow their own natural interests. This indirect teaching to control the environment, not the child, contrasts sharply with the ordinary teacher's role of implementing a pre-determined curriculum.

For example, a Montessori class has the teacher resolving misbehavior by refocusing the child to some positive activity, freely chosen rather than engaging in the system of rewards and punishments.

Children learn from each other in a spontaneous manner that supports their 36 Education

independent self-directed activity. In the family, in the workplace and society as a whole we are in constant interaction with those who are older or younger. Children in traditional schools are the only members of society segregated by age. A mixed-aged environment is an important feature of Montessori Education. Since the children need different environments at different stages in their development, classes are mixed within bands, for example, 3-6 yrs, 6-9yrs and 9-12yrs.

Each child is surrounded by role models a little more developed than him/her or becomes a role model for younger peers.

Similarly, the older child finds him/herself in a position of responsibility, and by showing younger children what s/he knows, affirms to him/herself, more surely than any test, the extent of his/her learning.

Co-operation replaces competition as the driving force within these mini-societies.

The auto-education facilitated by the prepared environment learning means that each child is always successful learning and developing at his/her own pace.

Degree programmes St. Nicholas Montessori College Ireland (SNMCI) offers the student the possibility of obtaining this degree either full-time or part time (ACCS mode). The degree programmes – (levels 7 & 8) and the Higher Diploma in Arts in Early Childhood Montessori Education (level 8) are accredited by The Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) which is the qualifications awarding body for third level education and training institutes outside the university sector.

Stage 1 of the programme delivers the pre-school curriculum to students and requires them to have an internship of 200

hours teaching practice in Montessori preschools. Stage 2 is the 6-9 curriculum and the students have a block of 6 weeks in Primary schools or Special Education schools. The college has an Erasmus exchange with the Hogeschool in Rotterdam and 4 lucky Stage 2 students will spend from February to May attending college and complete the required teaching practice there.

Stage 3 requires the student to study the requirements for teaching children from 9-12 years which requires the student to teach for at least 6 weeks in the Primary sector, Montessori sector or Special Education schools. Throughout the four

years of study, all students become competent in implementing all aspects of the Primary School Curriculum 1999 utilising in particular the Montessori Method of Education to facilitate each child’s learning.

Students who have met the learning outcomes of the programme will be conferred with a level 7 degree and those who receive a merit grade will be interviewed and present their lesson plans portfolio for entry onto the level 8 programme.

However, in November 2009 the Teaching Council announced that only those with level 8 qualifications will be eligible to register as Montessori Teachers

from April 1st 2013. (Montessori Teachers are entitled to register for Restricted Recognition, as per DES Special Education circulars 25/00 and 36/06)) The College is now in the process of submitting a new suite of programmes for HETAC validation.

These will hopefully commence in September 2011.

Accordingly, the college recognises the need to differentiate its product and is also designing a level 6 Higher Certificate in the Montessori Method of Education for those wishing to obtain a qualification to teach in the pre-school sector only.

The College welcomes requests for further clarification – email info@snmci.ie.

Courses:

BA in Montessori Education (Level 7) BA in Montessori Education (Level 8) Higher Diploma in Montessori Education (Level 8)

Go to www.snmci.ie Call 01-2806064 / 01-2300080 email: info@snmci.ie or visit us at 16 Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin or Century Court, 100 George's Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin Education 37

Crumlin Road, Dublin 12.

Ph: 454 0662 • Fax: 453 8855 E-mail: enrol@ccfe.cdvec.ie Web Site: www.crumlincollege.ie Further Education Courses - 2012/2013

SchOOl Of InfORMatIOn technOlOgy & MultIMeDIa DeSIgn Computer & Network Support Technician Computer & Network Technician – Year 2 IT with Computer Programming Computer Networks & Software Systems Advertising & Graphic Design Design in Multimedia Computing Multimedia & Web Development

SchOOl Of tOuRISM & cateRIng Tourism & Travel Studies Management & Marketing in Tourism Hotel, Catering & Tourism

SchOOl Of BuSIneSS & aDMInIStRatIOn Business Management & Marketing Tax Technician & Information Technology Accounting & Computer Applications Accounting Technician – Second Year (ATI) Sales & Marketing Security Studies Essential Computer Applications Reception & Office Administration

SchOOl Of Beauty, haIR & faShIOn Diploma in Beauty Therapy Beauty & Retail Sales Make-up for Fashion & Media Hairdressing & Cosmetic Studies- Year 1 & 2 Fashion Styling Commercial Fashion Design Fashion Buying & Merchandising Fashion Management

SchOOl Of fItneSS & SpORtS theRapy Sports Therapy Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition Studies

Open Day Tuesday 24th January 2012 (10.00am-4.00pm)

enrolment & Registration Applications for all Courses to be made directly to the College Admissions Office from January to September 2012.

Interviews will take place from March 2012 onwards.

For further information contact: patricia Breen, admissions Officer City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee.

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Crumlin College

A case history

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he post leaving certificate sector is the largest single provider of further education and training places for school leavers. Crumlin College of Further Education has been to the forefront of PLC course development since 1979. This is reflected in the courses offered for 2012/2013.

Course development has always been a priority in the College. Our staff constantly review the content of all courses to ensure their relevance to current requirements in job placement.

Crumlin College also provides an opportunity for unemployed adults who are eligible under the VTOS programme to avail of any of these courses, subject to interview.

All the courses provide an excellent foundation for further studies. College facilities include Computer Rooms, Canteen, Fully-equipped Beauty Salons, Hairdressing Salon & Sports Therapy Rooms, Open Learning Centre, and a Guidance & Counselling Service for all students.

The Further Education Courses available to students in Crumlin College include: Information Technology – Computer and Network Support Technician & IT with Computer Programming - these courses are of one or two years duration and provide an excellent foundation for careers in programming or technical support and as computer personnel in industry.

Past students have continued on to further education, either full-time 3rd level or within the College to the 2nd Year Computer Networks course or 2nd Year Computer Technician course.

Sales & Marketing- these courses concentrate on providing the practical specialist skills required for successful careers in selling, teleservices, retailing, security, & business. Students will gain an extensive knowledge of selling techniques, information technology and business subjects.

ers in fashion stores, stylists, fashion consultants or fashion marketeers. Students can continue t h e i r s t u d i e s i n t h e 2 n d Ye a r F a s h i o n Management course which concentrates on the business & managerial side of the fashion industry whilst actively developing a flair for promotion.

The Business Management and Administration course is certified by BTEC – HND in Business (Marketing). These courses can also provide a route for further study at DIT or IT level.

Tourism & Catering –

Accounting & Computer Applications - This course is specifically designed for students who wish to work in the accounting area and to gain relevant practical computer experience. Students can continue their studies into Accounting Technician – Second Year (ATI) course.

Students may gain employment in any of the following areas - computerised accounts, administration, accounts clerk. The ATI qualification provides opportunities for students to further their study and it is possible to gain exemptions from the Professional Accounting Bodies - C.I.M.A. & A.C.C.A. There is a great need in the workplace for people who have a knowledge of our Taxation sytem and a new course, Taxation & Information Technology will provide this knowledge with an emphasis on pratical taxation skills.

Essential Computer Applications, Reception and Office Administration – these courses provide training in office administration, secretatial skills & up-to-date office technology.

Students are well prepared for administrative and secretarial posts in industry.

Beauty, Hair & Fashion -

Multimedia Design Advertising & Graphic Design - combines essential drawing skills with use of modern multimedia applications such as Desk Top Publishing, Computer Graphics and the Internet.

Additionally, it provides a good knowledge of the business environment in which advertising operates. It can lead to careers in the advertising, printing or computer industries.

Design in Multimedia – concentrates on providing skills to develop multimedia application systems in a creative way combined with training in a range of market leading multimedia software tools.

Both of the above courses provide a route for further study at IT level or into the 2nd Year Advanced Multimedia & Web Development course within the College.

Business & Administration – Business Management & Marketing, Security Studies, Sales & Marketing- Security Studies,

Beauty Therapy, Hairdressing - Crumlin College is considered to be the main centre for hairdressing and beauty therapy courses in the Dublin Area. Internationally recognised qualifications such as CIBTAC, CIDESCO and ITEC are gained in Beauty Therapy. Hairdressing students can continue their studies in the 2nd Year Hairdressing Course or in the Evening School which can lead to the Masters Diploma in Hairdressing.

Beauty & Retail Sales; Make-up for Fashion & Media - These courses aim to specialise in the field of make-up & provides an extension of the Beauty & Fashion areas of the College. Students gain professional qualifications from ITEC in Beauty Specialist.

Commercial Fashion Design, Fashion Styling and Fashion Buying & Merchandising - These courses are designed to ensure that students gain an understanding of the design elements of the fashion industry as well as key aspects of the business environment. It is envisaged that students would be prepared for careers as buy-

Hotel, Catering & Tourism - prepares students for a variety of career opportunities within the catering industry such as Dining Room Service, Practical Cookery, Tourism, Hospitality & Accommodation Studies. Students can also further their studies in this area in DIT & IT's.

Tourism & Travel Studies - this course offers a variety of options which allow students to gain internationally recognised qualifications in tourism such as IATA/ABTA. Training is provided in Airfares & Ticketing as well as providing a good knowledge of the Travel & Tourism Industry.

Additional qualifications are provided by FETAC & Galileo.

Students can continue their studies in the 2nd Year Management & Marketing in Tourism course which is suited to those who want to progress into the management & marketing areas of tourism.

Fitness & Sports Therapy Sports Therapy, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition Studies – these are courses which can result in employment in the growing Health, Fitness, Sports and Leisure areas. Certified by the International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) & CIBTAC. In second year students have the option to specialise in either Sports & Complimentary Therapy or in Fitness & Exercise.

Many of the courses within the College are certified by the Further Education & Training Awards Council (FETAC).

Enrolment & Registration: Applications can be made directly to the College Admissions Office from January to September 2012. Interviews will be held from March 2012 onwards

Find OUT MORE For further information, contact: Patricia Breen, Admissions Officer, Crumlin College of Further Education, Crumlin Road, Dublin 12.

Ph: 454 0662 • Fax: 453 8855 E-mail: enrol@ccfe.cdvec.ie Web site: www.crumlincollege.ie CDVEC

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The Grafton Academy of Dress Designing

Training for the Fashion Industry

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he Grafton Academy of Dress Designing was the first Fashion Design College in Ireland, founded in 1938 by Pauline Clotworthy, a pioneer in the Irish Fashion Industry.

The Grafton Academy is a small private college offering a 3 year full-time professional Fashion Design course for both the Irish and International Clothing Trade.

Celebrating over 70 years of creativity, the college continues to support the Clothing Trade and Associated Industries.

In April 2008, the Grafton Academy celebrated 70 years with a glittering fashion show at The National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts and History, Collins Barracks, Dublin. Many Grafton Academy alumni and emerging designers showed their collections at this event.

The approach to teaching, by individual attention, is non academic with emphasis on the practical application of Design, Pattern Drafting and Garment Assembly.

The Fashion lIlustration classes include computer assisted drawing using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. There are four formal examinations in three parts each for the Diploma. opportunities In addition to the full-time course there are opportunities to do trial and introductory courses to design and make to individual measurements or to see what is involved before making a commitment to the full course.

These are available especially in the summer holidays, saturdays, evenings during

the week, 7-9pm, and also by day September to June, there are 1 or 3 month trial courses. application by portfolio For admission to the full course, September, January or Easter, no particular points are required in the Leaving Certificate and application is by portfolio.

The Grafton Academy is applied to by the clothing trade and associated industries for designers, assistant designers, pattern makers, designers for film, television and stage, as well as fashion buyers and fashion stylists.

Many well-known couture, retail, wholesale designers and manufacturers have been trained at the Grafton Academy.

Over 70 Years of Creativity

Professional Fashion Design Diploma (3 years full-time)

For the Irish & International Clothing Trade & Associated Industries •••••••

For Career & Educational Breaks 1 or 3 month's Trial and Introductory Fashion Design Courses available September - May •••••••

Also Summer Holiday courses in Fashion Design or Dressmaking •••••••

Contact: 6 Herbert Place, Dublin 2 Tel: 353 01 676 3653 / 676 7940

n Design by Louise Brennan, Grafton Academy Model: Assets. Pic: Tim McDonnell.

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Relationships

ACCORD – caring for marriage, building relationships.

Each year thousands of couples choose to avail of the Sacrament of Marriage. accORD has the great privilege of working with these couples as they prepare to enter into a lifetime commitment to each other.

Through our marriage preparation programme ‘Marriage a Journey not a Destination’ we offer couples an opportunity to get away from the preparations associated with their wedding day, which can cause so much stress for one or both of them. In the non intrusive company of other couples and the ACCORD programme facilitators, spending quality time together, they can: explore as a couple, their past, engage with the present and look with confidence to the future.

Why MaRRiagE PREPaRatiOn? This is a question many couples ask, not just of ACCORD but of their priest. ACCORD, in inviting couples to attend their course, ask the following question: when did you spend nine hours together recently, if at all, looking at the core elements of your relationship, your family of origin, how you communicate, deal with conflict? What does being a parent mean? Your commitment, sexuality, fertility awareness and well-being?

Couples are encouraged to discuss all of these topics with each other even if they believe they have done so already. The majority of couples who attend our courses offer very positive feedback.

They appreciate the opportunity to explore the various topics mentioned above and all would say that they got something from the course. For more details why not visit www.accord.ie.

Catholic Marriage Care Service

Are you getting married in 2011?

Prepare well with ACCORD Attend an ACCORD Marriage Preparation Course by booking on-line or contact your local ACCORD Centre (60 locations nationwide)

Visit www.accord.ie for more details

Carlow Institute of Further Education Kilkenny Road, Carlow • Tel: 059 9131187 • Fax: 059 9143521 E-mail: info@carlowife.ie • Web: www.carlowife.ie Further Education Courses 2011/2012 Arts, Crafts and Media LEvEL 5 • Art, Craft, Design - Portfolio Preparation • Sewing & Craft Skills • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Media Production & Photography • Multimedia Production & Digital Movie • Music Construction and Built Environment/ Engineering and Manufacturing LEvEL 5 • Construction Technology • Architectural Technology and Design • Engineering Technology • Furniture Making & Design Tourism, Hospitality and Sports LEvEL 5 • Travel and Tourism • Sport and Recreation LeveL 6 • Sport Development

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Agriculture, Science and Computing LEvEL 5 • Gardening and Landscape • Organic Agriculture • Information Technology • Animal Care • Teachers Diploma in IT LeveL 6 • Animal Science Business and Administration LEvEL 5 • Business Administration with Legal Studies • Business Studies – Secretarial • Marketing • Office Administration & Reception Studies • Office Technology Retraining • Retail Studies • Legal Studies LeveL 6 • Business Practice

Education, Health and Welfare Repeat Leaving Certificate LEvEL 5 • Gateway Programme to Third Level • Childcare • Childcare (Flexi) • Nursing Studies / Health Science • Physiology and Sports Injuries Management • Applied Social Studies LeveL 6 • Beauty Therapy • Advanced Beauty Therapy • Childcare Supervisor • Holistic Health Studies Services LEvEL 5 • Hairdressing • Make-up Artist and Nail Technician • Security Operations and Administration LeveL 6 • Hairdressing • Security Operations and Administration

UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems

Studying Nursing/Midwifery at University College Dublin

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f you would like a rewarding, challenging and respected career, then nursing and midwifery are well worth considering.

These professions offer great career and travel opportunities.

• Nursing and midwifery provide longterm, sustainable career opportunities.

• You will become a professional clinician capable of integrating scientific and technical knowledge with the art of caring.

• You will directly influence the health and well-being of other people – nurses and midwives make a difference!

• You will never stop learning- about health, about illness, about people and the world we live in – nurses continually engage in on-going professional education and UCD provides a wide range of postgraduate opportunities to suit your personal and professional needs throughout your career.

• You will rarely have two days that are the same – nursing and midwifery are dynamic professions and offer enormous variety and challenge.

• Although many qualified nurses and midwives work in hospitals, they can also work in a variety of settings, including community settings, e.g. as a Public Health Nurse, mental health services, management and administration, policy making, teaching and research.

WHY UCD NURSING & MIDWIFERY? Developments in healthcare are transforming the roles of nurses and midwives, leading to new and exciting career opportunities.

The UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems has developed innovative programmes to prepare our graduates to respond to these changes and to meet changing patient-care needs.

You will study in state-of-the-art facilities, including a top class clinical skills centre Find OUT MORE Find out more at: www.my ucd.ie UCD Undergraduate Open Day: Saturday, 11 November 2011

with interactive video equipment; you will be guided by academics that are experts in their field, and you will gain clinical experience at our renowned clinical partner sites.

By choosing to study with us, you become part of a greater community of people working together to shape the future of nursing and midwifery in Ireland and abroad.

UCD School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems Are you looking for a rewarding, challenging and respected career?

If so, then a career in Nursing or Midwifery is the right career for you..

The UCD School of Nursing and Midwifery is Ireland’s leading University School of Nursing and Midwifery and we offer a choice of 4 major programmes in: • General Nursing • Children’s and General Nursing(Integrated)

• Psychiatric Nursing • Midwifery.

The School is located in the state of the art Health Sciences Centre on the Belfield campus which includes a top class clinical skills centre. As a UCD student nurse or midwife you will have a unique opportunity to engage in hands-on clinical practice in one of our partner hospitals: • Mater Misericordiae University Hospital • St Michael’s Hospital • St John of God Hospital

• St Vincent’s University Hospital • Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital • National Maternity Hospital

These hospitals are centres of clinical excellence and will provide you with a variety of unrivalled clinical learning opportunities and experiences.

International study opportunities: You can also participate in the Erasmus Exchange programme and spend 12 weeks in another European country as part of your degree at UCD. There are excellent work and travel opportunities available in Ireland and throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Once qualified, you can also avail of a large range of further study opportunities provided by our graduate programmes.

For further information please see our website at:

www.ucd.ie/nmhs

Telephone: 7166407/7166488 • e-mail:nursing.midwifery@ucd.ie Education 43

St. Kevin’s College Clogher Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 Telephone: 4536397 • Fax: 01-4730868 e-mail: info@stkevins.cdvec.ie visit us at: www.stkevinscollege.ie www.dayscourses.com/profiles/saint_kevins

Further Education Courses 2011/2012 City of Dublin Vocational Education Committee

■ Outdoor Recreation (1 year) ■ Outdoor Recreation Management (FETAC Advanced Certificate, 2 Years) ■ Applied Laboratory Science* ■ Mechanical Engineering* ■ Electronic Engineering* ■ Pre-apprenticeship Trades ■ Family and Community Studies ■ Social & Workplace Relationship Skills ■ BTEC Higher National Diploma/Advanced Cert FETAC Level 6 in Media Production (2 Years) ■ BTEC Higher National Diploma/Advanced Certificate FETAC Level 6 in Photography & Digital Imaging (2 Years) ■ National Certificate in Photography & Digital Imaging (1 Year) *Institute of Technology and third level links Post Leaving Certificate Courses are assisted by

The National Development Plan and the European Social Fund

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Post Leaving Certificate Courses THE jump from secondary school to college is one that leaves many students and adult learners behind. The Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) course can fill this gap.

There are now over 1,600 PLC courses available around the country in schools, education centres and further education institutes. They cater for a remarkably broad range of tastes and needs, from those pursuing vocational training to those using PLC courses as a stepping stone to third level education.

The courses are usually full-time with a mixture of classroom tuition and practical experience. Many of the schools and colleges running the courses have a close working relationship with local business and industry and are tailored for their needs while providing learners with relevant work experience.

Around 30,000 students are now enrolling each year on PLC courses in over 200 centres across Ireland. The vast majority of courses are delivered under the aegis of local Vocational Education Committees (VECs).

PLC courses run for one or two years and qualifications awarded at the end

vary with each course. Most one-year courses will attract a qualification from Fetac at Level 5 of the National Framework of Qualifications, while other courses have awards at Level 6. In addition many courses conclude with a City & Guilds qualification.

While the PLC sector is a natural route for many who have recently completed their Leaving Cert and while a completed Leaving Cert is a requirement on many of these courses, the sector is also geared towards mature students and those who have completed other vocational courses. The course providers will take experience and other qualifications into account when deciding on entry and students are welcome to contact their local PLC providers to discuss their needs and options.

With effect from the academic year 2011/2012, a new participant contribution of €200 per year is being introduced, with some exemptions.

Students will also be asked to pay for some books, uniforms/clothing and equipment (where the item purchased becomes their personal property) and examination fees.

Grants for intending PLC students THE separate PLC Grants have been ended with the advent of the Student Grant Scheme in 2011.

More informetion is available on www.studentfinance.ie. Students don’t have to wait for the offer of a place before they make their grant applications.

More information on grants and maintenance is available on our briefing in student finance on page 15 of this Reference Guide.

You may also be eligible for the top-up grant for disadvantaged students (currently €2,445 for adjacent students and €6,100 for non-adjacent students.

FIND OUT MORE More information on PLCs is available on www.education.ie in the ‘students and trainees’ section. The Citizens Information website has upto-date information on grants for PLC courses.

PLCs qualification levels

Higher Education Links Scheme

UNDER the National Framework of Qualifications PLC courses are not just stand-alone courses but fit into the bigger picture of Irish education. The framework’s fan diagram (below) shows how all of the various qualifications relate to one another.

PLC qualification are made by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (Fetac) and are made from level 1 up to level 6 of the framework, with awards in Level 5 and Level 6 allowing students to access qualification further on in the framework.

On the other hand, many PLCs courses are goals in themselves which allow students to take up employment in their chosen fields with the option of additional and further training subsequently.

THE Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS) links specific FETAC Level 5 and some Level 6 awards to reserved places on a variety of higher education courses. Since its inception over a decade ago the scheme has expanded and broadened its progression routes to third level education courses in a range of higher education institutions.

In 2011 there was 40 higher education institutions offering progression to a wide variety of Level 6 Higher Certificate, Level 7 Ordinary Degree and Level 8 Honours Degree programmes, all part of the National Framework of Qualifications.

Both schemes enable access routes and are intended to facilitate greater progression to 3rd level programmes.

Applicants must have obtained a full FETAC major award. A Component G This Fetac leaflet Certificate (Record of Achievement) will explains how you not suffice. A full award may be accu- can progress from mulated over more than one year. In your PLC coures (fetac.ie) such cases, it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that their FETAC centre applies to FETAC for a full award where courses are taken over more than one year. Application for a full award should be made prior to CAO application.

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Exciting career opportunities in the financial services sector - 10,000 new jobs to be created

Choose this programme to gain a comprehensive and market-relevant qualification leading to a rewarding career in Ireland or overseas New IFSC strategy for creating 10,000 jobs...

In New York in June 2011 the Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan, announced that he would be bringing forward a new strategy for the creation of 10,000 jobs in the IFSC (International Financial Services Centre) over the next five years.

The Strategy will unfold a plan to develop the funds, insurance, international banking, aircraft leasing and Islamic finance industries. IFSC employment increased for the first time in three years in 2010, bringing total numbers in the centre to nearly 33,000 and the sector contributes â‚Ź2bn in tax annually.

ITT Dublin

Entry Requirements

is two years on from the successful launch of its Honours Degree in Financial Services and Investment Analysis.

The degree programme was developed to meet the growing requirements of the financial services sector.

It is timely that in 2011 the sector is now entering a phase of planned expansion through government initiatives that include: expansion of the network of tax treaties around the world, speedier transposition of European law into Irish legislation, marketing of Irish financial services abroad and through attracting funds from emerging markets to set up domiciles in Ireland.

Leaving Certificate students may apply for the Higher Certificate level 6 two year programme, the Abinitio Ordinary Degree level 7 three year programme or the Abinitio Honours Degree level 8 four year programme.

Mature applicants may be considered on their merits.

For further information logon to: www.ittdublin.ie Programme Leader: Pasqueline.Tierney@ittdublin.ie Ph 01 4042426

PAthways to your qualification

Clare Vocational Education Committee

A broad range of services

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he provision of education to second level students continues to be at the heart of what Clare VEC does. All VEC schools and colleges offer a wide range of subjects to Junior and Leaving Certificate level.

In addition, a number of schools offer Transition Year, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme and a range of Post Leaving Certificate Courses.

All schools take a holistic approach to education, paying attention to the academic, physical, emotional, social and e t h i c a l w e l l b e i n g o f t h e l e a r n e r.

Participation in sport, drama, music, athletics, educational travel and other extra-curricular activities is seen as vital to the development of every young person.

Over 2000 students attend our seven schools in Co. Clare.

Adult Education Services Adult Education asserts that learning is not confined only to childhood, adolescence and early adulthood but rather is a process in which everyone is involved throughout life. Each year over 5000 people participate in VEC adult programmes. Adult Learning Centres are maintained by Clare VEC at

seven locations in the county.

Key programmes strands include…

• Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) • Youthreach • Adult Literacy and Basic Education • Community Education • Adult Guidance Service • Back to Education Initiative • Childcare • E-Learning • Evening Classes Outdoor Education Centre, Turlough, Bellharbour, Co Clare.

The Burren OEC is a purpose- built facility situated amid the carved limestone hills of the Burren with hostel style accommodation for up to 54 people. Facilities include dining room, games room, meeting/classroom, drying room and showers. Eighteen staff, including outdoor tutors, administration, catering and maintenance, work at the centre.

Activities include caving, kayaking, rock climbing, body boarding, hill-walking, orienteering, snorkelling, team games and environmental studies. Over 8,000 people participate each year in field studies, outdoor education, LCA, Transition Year and

Station Rd, Ennis, Co. Clare.

Tel: 065 6828107 E-mail: headoffice@clarevec.ie Web: www.clarevec.ie

The mission of Clare VEC is to deliver a range of educational programmes and supports to learners attending our schools and centres. Our service changes in response to learner need and is based on the values of respect, equality, excellence, inclusion, caring and trust.

• Second Level Colleges including Gaelcholaiste an Chlair offering Junior and Leaving Certificate and PLC Programmes.

• Adult and Community Education Service including Youthreach, VTOS, BTEI, Adult Literacy and Adult Guidance.

• St. Joseph’s Education Centre.

• Burren Outdoor Education Centre.

• Educational Support Services including Third Level Grants, School Transport, Youth Club Grants and Training Allowances.

• West Clare Resource Centre.

• Community Creches in Ennis and Kilrush.

St Joseph’s Education Centre St. Joseph’s Education Centre is one of a network of 33 Senior Traveller Training Centres (STTC) in Ireland. The Ennis Centre was the first of its kind in the country. It is now a 37 place facility providing programmes for early school leavers. The centre offers a holistic curriculum catering for learners’ educational and personal needs. Courses include basic education, FETAC programmes and Leaving Certificate Applied. Students range in age from 18 to 60.

Administration: Clare VEC has its Administrative Head Office at Station Road in Ennis. Services are coordinated under three broad pillars Finance, Human Resources and Corporate Services.

Find OUT MORE For further information on any of the above, check our website at www.clarevec.ie or ring 065 6828107 or email info@clarevec.ie

Burren Outdoor Education Centre

County Clare Vocational Education Committee

County Clare VEC Services include:

primary programmes. Programmes provide opportunities to experience adventure and develop life skills.

Turlough, Bell Harbour, Burren, Co. Clare Manager: Joanna McInerney

Experience adventure and develop life skills.

Activities include: • Rock climbing • Body boarding • Orienteering • Team games • Environmental Studies

• Caving • Hill-walking • Snorkelling • Kayaking

Tel: 065 7078066 • Fax: 065 7078195 E-mail: burrenoec@eircom.net Co Clare Vocational Education Committee

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Limerick College of Further Education

A dynamic, thriving educational environment

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imerick College of Further Education (formerly Limerick Senior College) is the largest provider of Further Education/PLC courses in the Mid West region. Centrally located in Limerick, the College has an enrolment of over 5000 day and night students. knowledge-based skills With more than 52 courses on offer, we are able to satisfy almost everyone’s need to acquire knowledge-based skills and assist learners in securing the awards they pursue.

The majority of our courses are FETAC. The entry level is Level 5, with more and more Level 6 courses being offered. Holders of a FETAC Level 5 award may apply to the CAO with the possibility of having scored

up to 400 CAO points. Those with a Level 6 award may score 500 points.

Much of what we are about now in LCFE is progression because of the FETAC links schemes enabling students to move from LCFE to Higher Education right up to Level 8 (Honours) Degree programmes. Awards can also lead people directly into the workplace. acquisition of awards With the dramatic increase in enrolments in the past two years, the College is a dynamic, thriving educational environment.

Newly refurbished and reequipped, the setting lends itself to the smooth acquisition of awards for those willing to make the required effort.

This academic year, we are offering new

courses in: Community Arts and Equine Studies, both at Level 5. 2010 saw the introduction of Sport and Recreation (Level 6) and in September 2011, we will be offering Tourism and Travel Services at Level 6.

These courses will expand even further the diverse range of courses already on offer at LCFE. Our Prospectus is available to download from our website www.lcfe.ie. Applications for the 2012-13 Academic Year will be taken from September 2011.

Find OUT MORE Limerick College of Further Education, Mulgrave Street, Limerick Phone: 061 414344 Email: apply@lcfe.ie Web: www.lcfe.ie

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The Gaiety School of Acting

Designed to enhance confidence and creativity

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he Gaiety School of Acting has a range of full and parttime courses. The school is based in Temple Bar, at the city's cultural heart, and is run by some of the eminent names in Irish drama. The courses are designed to bring out your abilities, enhance your confidence and creativity, and help you develop as a performer.

The two-year full time programme prepares the actors for the theatre, television and film industries, with a solid foundation of technique and an array of tools for beginning the extraordinarily and rewarding journey of being an actor.

The full –time students engage in an intensive regime of physical, emotional and intellectual training, a wholesale cultivation of the skills demanded of a fully rounded actor, getting the opportunity to build a personal technique through an array of core courses.

Our One Year Part Time courses represent our part time school at its most advanced level. These courses are for the adult student who is committed to the pursuit of excellence in the field of acting. All of our courses consist of 2 classes for week over 3 ten week terms.

Find OUT MORE For more details, call 01 679 9277 or visit www.gaietyschool.com

Trócaire’s

Outside the Box! Trócaire’s Work with Schools and Educators

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rom your schools days, you might remember the Trócaire box. What you might not know is that for over 38 years, Trócaire has worked with 100's of teachers and 1000's of students to go much further than that and to also think outside the box!

If you are involved in education, Trócaire has something to offer you. We have been working with students, teachers, educators, academics and curriculum developers to promote the integration of a global and justice perspective into the Irish education experience.

With the help of Trócaire’s development education work, a curious 4 year old at pre-school can learn about sharing and caring through our Just Children pack and Mama Panya’s story book; an inquisitive 8 year old can go online and play our interactive game about Digna’s Day to find out what life is like in Honduras; an active 16 year old can attend our Human Rights Summer School and develop a passion to last a life time; and a committed teacher can use our curriculum based resources to not only fulfil the needs of their subject area but also open their students’ eyes to the world around us. the power of education In Trócaire, we believe in the power of education to bring about positive social change. From its establishment in 1973, Trócaire's mandate has included a requirement to raise awareness of the issues affecting people in the developing world

and to mobilise Irish people to act.

At home, it will try to make us all more aware of the needs of these countries and our duties towards them. These duties are no longer a matter of charity but of simple justice - Bishops of Ireland on Development 1973.

This has been one of Trócaire’s unique and distinguishing characteristics in the development sector. It underpins the belief that unless there is awareness of the complexities of development issues and the political will to bring about greater justice there will be little change in the relationship between rich and poor countries.

Through the use of development education methodologies and techniques that we employ, it is possible to not only bring global issues to life in the classroom but to enhance key skills such as critical thinking & literacy, analysis and reflective action that will support the development of empowered and informed global citizens.

with us, please contact us. We have Education Officers based in Belfast, Cork and Maynooth. Currently, we are updating our contact records. If you would like to receive appropriate education materials free of charge, contact Mary Boyce at 01) 6293333 or emailing mboyce@trocaire.ie to be added to our mailing list.

Find OUT MORE For access to all our resources log on to www.trocaire.org/education

rewarding and energising Working in Trócaire’s education team is a rewarding and energising job. As professional educators, we have the privilege of working with teachers, young people and others who want to go above and beyond the formal curriculum to enhance their own personal development, their learning and professional development also. The energy, creativity and thoughtfulness we experience when travelling the country is inspiring and infectious!

If you are interested in getting in touch

This year, Trócaire’s Education team has… l Visited over 100 schools throughout

Ireland to deliver workshops on climate change, poverty, the impact of development and the work of communities overseas. l Delivered workshops for trainee teachers in 6 Colleges of Education. l Developed and disseminated 4 new curriculum based resources, ranging from early years to post primary to over 6,000 teachers and educators. l Visited 40 primary and post primary schools with our partners from Honduras

l Created a new online resource for use

on whiteboards l Facilitated a Study Visit for Teachers

to Kenya to enhance their capacity to integrate global justice issues into their teaching and classrooms l Co-facilitated a ‘Back to Basics Conference for Transition Teachers in Athlone. l Launched a new partnership project with the Centre for Human Rights and Citizenship Education, St. Patrick’s College Drumcondra, which focuses on early years education Education 55

Onwave

Reliable broadband for every school and student

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ome of the top jobs today didn’t exist ten years ago and the digital economy will be where many jobs of the future will exist. It is essential that the school children of today are knowledgeable and comfortable in the use of technology, long before they leave the school grounds for college.

A high quality broadband service is the key to achieving this and will enable children both in school and at home to take advantage of the new advances in technology that have come online over the last number of years.

In Ireland, several hundred thousand rural homes and many schools currently can only connect to the internet at speeds under 2Mb and many others are on narrowband or dial-up connections. In July 2010 only 78 of 4,000 schools (2pc) had high-speed broadband, according to figures from the Department of Education. Many schools, (2,158), were connected to the internet via fixed line DSL and 760 had a wireless connection.

Schools in more rural or remote areas should be entitled to the same experience and advantages as their urban counterparts, and be able to provide their students with access to all the research information and learning tools that the internet has to offer.

Onwave, an Irish company, is one of Europe’s largest providers of satellite broadband services to the residential market and in May 2011 announced a major digital first for Ireland. It launched uniformly high quality packages of digital TV, home phone and broadband for every home, small business and school in Ireland regardless of location.

The new service will provide up to 10Mb download speeds which can have great benefits for those schools in rural areas who cannot benefit from the high speed fibre lines. This is a significant improvement from older Satellite services and these speeds are due to increase significantly over the coming months and years.

The painful days of waiting for slow connection are over for thousands of students

who can now get high speed broadband, at a very affordable price to the school.

Expecting students who have access to all the best technology at home to “power down” when they get to school surely can’t be beneficial to the students.

Faster broadband speeds are important in spreading the benefits of the smart economy nationwide. Rural students, businesses and home workers will no longer be disadvantaged by where they live, in terms of their ability to have high-quality, reliable access to web resources and the productivity applications they need.

Satellite broadband is also a great option for pupils studying from home, doing their homework with the help of online resources. It is also a great service for teachers who are planning and researching their lessons.. Slow and patchy connectivity caused by multiple users will no longer be

an issue and teachers can prepare lesson plans for the class without the fear of an unreliable broadband connection.

Kevin Ryan, CEO, onwave, said, “It is the right of all schools to have high quality broadband so every student in Ireland can have equal access to the abundance of information and educational tools the internet has to offer, not to mention the advantages this will have in their future careers. Rural and urban schools should compete on an equal footing, with everyone experiencing the same standards. We believe onwave’s new national service enables this for the first time.”

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Pontifical University, St Patrick’s College, Maynooth

Sharing a rich heritage

S

t Patrick’S college Maynooth opened its doors as an educational institution in 1795 and, over the intervening two centuries, it has established for itself an impressive reputation for scholarship and learning. theology makes for an excellent discipline – combining research, critical analysis, independent learning and self-development. diverse applicability

While a number of theology graduates use their qualification as a foundation for a Postgraduate diploma in Education (PGdE) and a career in teaching, students are realising that the skills acquired have a diverse applicability.

Like philosophy, theology is a valuable component of general education and the expertise gained in these disciplines is of value in many different career paths. recent graduates of theology have entered into careers such as teaching, communication, publishing, chaplaincy, finance, business, journalism, social services including both private and public sectors.

Students who choose to study theology in Maynooth will come to share the college’s rich heritage and contribute to its evolving traditions.

Find OUt MOre pontifical University, st patrick’s college, Maynooth, co Kildare telephone: 01-708 4772 / 3600 Web site: www.maynoothcollege.ie

PONTIFICAL UNIVERSITY St Patrick’s College Maynooth

UNdERgRAdUATE dEgREE PROgRAMMES Baccalaureate in Theology & Arts (BATh) ...............CAO code MU001 Baccalaureate in Theology (BTh) ...............................CAO code MU002

The above programmes qualify under the Free Fees initiative and the Higher Education Grants Scheme. Mature students are very welcome to apply.

*POSTgRAdUATE PROgRAMMES • Doctoral Degree in Theology (PhD) • Master's Degree in Liturgical Music (MLM) • Master’s Degree in Theology (MTh) specialising in Systematic/Moral; Biblical; Pastoral Liturgy; Pastoral Theology • Postgraduate Diploma in Christian Communication & Development • Higher Diploma in Pastoral Liturgy • Higher Diploma in Theological Studies* The Higher Diploma in Theological Studies is a one-year part-time evening course. It caters for graduates of disciplines other than theology. * The Higher Diploma in Theological Studies is recognised by the Department of Education & Science as entitling teachers holding Department-recognised degrees and teacher training qualifications to teach up to 15 hours' Religious Education per week in a voluntary secondary school. * Some Postgraduate programmes qualify for the Higher Education Grants scheme and tax relief where applicable.

OPEN DAYS: The last Friday & Saturday in November annually (same dates and venue as NUI Maynooth) Further information on all courses may be obtained from: The Admissions Office Telephone: +353-1-708 4772 Pontifical University Fax: +353-1-708 3441 St Patrick’s College E-mail: admissions@spcm.ie Maynooth, Co. Kildare Web site: www.maynoothcollege.ie

Christian Brothers In a new search for – Meaning Spiritual Living Justice with Peace

To make a difference – By living a full life with a new mission in brotherhood For more information contact: Brother Edmund Garvey, Christian Brothers Province Centre, Griffith Avenue, Marino, Dublin 9.

Email: edmundgarvey@eircom.net Education ??

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Vocations

We are proud and happy to be

Vocations Ireland Faithful Companions centre opens at Knock of Jesus (FCJ)

By Michael Byrne

T

he centre is operated by members of religious communities from a ro u n d I re l a n d ; a l l strands of religious orders coming together to share their experience, bringing their own unique personalities and talents to the forefront in a combined effort to make a religious vocation, a very real and worthwhile option, in today's ever changing and uncertain climate.

I dropped in to the sisters charged with operating the centre for this week (every week two new religious take up duty at the centre); Sr. Mary of the Carmelite Sisters at Loughrea in Co. Galway and Sr. Rita Kelly, a member of the Medical Missionaries of Mary, Dublin, were delighted to share the story of the new vocation mission at Knock: "We want

the public to know that we are here to promote a vocation to religious life", Sr. Mary said.

The Vocations Ireland Centre has on view the many options available to people who are open to God's call. "Our wish is to help you, so that you can help us to spread God's message of life and love in today's world", Sr. Mary concluded.

Vocations Ireland is an association of the vocation directors of the Catholic religious orders, both men and women in Ireland. They work to present religious life, apostolic, missionary and contemplative as a life choice. Vocations Ireland offers information on religious life in all its aspects, in discernment of vocation, as well as well as support and accompaniment for those who may be considering a call to religious life.

More information on www. vocationsireland.com.

Marie Madeleine d'Houet Foundress Faithful Companions of Jesus

The FCJ Society is an International Congregation of women religious founded by Marie Madeleine d’Houet, in 1820, in France. Like the holy women of the Gospel, they accompany Jesus and the people they meet in the world of today.

Ignatian Spirituality is at the root of the FCJ way of life..

FCJ sisters are contemplatives in action. Through discernment and reflection they try to find God in all and are messengers of God’s saving Word.

FCJ’s long to share the gift of this spirituality so that it may reach the lives of many more people.

In their work and prayer FCJ Sisters are called to be… ✥ Companions of Jesus and companions to all whom they meet ✥ Involved in education of people at all stages of life ✥ Chaplains and counsellors ✥ Actively involved in the pastoral life of the Church ✥ Spiritual Directors ✥ Advocates of social justice, especially committed to the needs of people who are poor and disadvantaged ✥ Are committed to gender equality in church and society.

For further information contact: Sr. Geraldine Lennon, FCJ Residence, Bruff, Co. Limerick.

(061) 382106 / 086 3423692 email: geraldinefcj@ yahoo.ie

Discalced Carmelites

Prayer is the source of our life. We cannot live without it. Through it we deepen our friendship with God and find his loving presence in the world.

It is the very vocation of a Carmelite to bear witness to a life of prayer: A special part of our prayer is time spent with God in silence.

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Parchment Square Student Accommodation

Student accommodation with direct access to CIT

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a r c h m e n t S q u a re S t u d e n t Accommodation, the closest purpose built student accommodation with direct access to CIT. Now taking bookings for the Academic year 2011/2012 for CIT and UCC Students.

Accommodation prices from €49.00 per week for academic year 2011/2012.

• Direct Walkway to CIT. • On Campus Parking.

• Direct Broadband to the CIT Network.

• 24 Hour CCTV Security System • 24 Hour Professional Office Staff.

• City Centre bus route serving, ucc, city centre, and train and bus station.

Cork city Cork City with a population of 127,000, is Ireland's third city (after Dublin and Belfast) and has always been a student city since its' beginnings as a monastic settlement under St Finbarr. With its remarkable charm, shops, restaurants, bars and distinctive continental air the city of Cork will not fail to captivate and welcome all visitor's young and old.

Cork is especially well blessed when it comes to facilities for Education with the

Find OUT MORE Parchment Square, Model Farm Road, Cork Telephone 021 4545200 Email:studentenqs@parchmentsquarecork.com Web: www.parchmentsquarecork.com Find us on Facebook: Parchment Square Student Accommodation.

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UCC and CIT both within easy walking distance of the city centre and Parchment Square. Also in the city centre itself are the Crawford Art College and Cork School of Music (both constituent colleges of the CIT).

Added to this there are a large number of Colleges of Senior Education including

Cork College of Commerce, St Johns College, and a large number of private secretarial colleges amongst others. All of these combine to give Cork an unparrallelled atmosphere of learning and youth, which brings with it all of the associated setts of great sports facilities, entertainment and nightlife.

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Listings 2011-2012

Vocational Education Committees . . . . . 67 Education Centres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Careers Information AONTAS National Association of Adult Education 2nd Floor, 83/87 Main St, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. ☎ 01 4068220/1  www.aontas.com The Arts Council 70 Merrion Sq, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6180200  www.artscouncil.ie Association of Advertisers in Ireland Ltd Fitzwilliam Business Centre 26 Upr Pembroke Street Dublin 2. ☎ 01-6373950  www.aai.ie Association of Chartered Certified Accountants 9 Leeson Park, Dublin 6. ☎ 01 4988900  www.ireland.accaglobal.com Chambers of Commerce of Ireland 17 Merrion Sq, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 4004300  www.chambersireland.ie Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland 46 Merrion Sqr, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6425588  www.acei.ie Association of Garda Sergeants & Inspectors 6th Floor, Phibsborough Tower, Dublin 7. ☎ 01 8303166  www.agsi.ie Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland PO Box 11555, Ground Floor Office, Bow Bridge House, Bow Lane, Kilmainham, Dublin 8. ☎ 01 6337222  www.aoti.ie Association of Secondary Teachers of Ireland Thomas MacDonagh House, Winetavern Street, D8. ☎ 01 6040160  www.asti.ie Authentik Language Learning Resources 27 Westland Sq, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6771512  www.authentik.ie

An Bord Altranais 18/20 Carysfort Ave Blackrock, Co Dublin. ☎ 01 6398500  www.nursingboard.ie Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport 1 Fitzwilliam Plc, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6763188  www.cilt.ie Chartered Institute of Management Accountants 45/47 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 6430400  www.cimaglobal.com Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development Marine House, Clanwilliam Place, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6530400  www.cipd.ie Computer Education Society of Ireland c/o Colaiste an Spioraid Naoimh, Bishopstown, Cork. ☎ 021 4543790  www.cesi.ie Construction Industry Federation Construction House, Canal Road, Dublin 6. ☎ 01 4066000  www.cif.ie Convention Bureau of Ireland Baggot St Bridge, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6024322  www.conference-ireland.ie Crafts Council of Ireland Castleyard, Kilkenny. ☎ 056 7761804  www.ccoi.ie Director of Vocations Kimmage Manor, Dublin 12. ☎ 4554994  www.vocations.ie Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies 10 Burlington Road, D4. ☎ 01 6140100  www.dias.ie Dublin Adult Learning Centre 3 Mountjoy Square, D1. ☎ 01 8743251  www.dalc.ie

Economic and Social Research Institute Whitaker Square, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 8632000  www.esri.ie

Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland Burlington House, Burlington Road, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 6377200  www.icai.ie

Education Research Centre St. Patrick’s College, Drumcondra, Dublin 9. ☎ 01 8373789  www.erc.ie

Institute of Guidance Counsellors 17 Herbert Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6761975  www.igc.edu.ie

Engineers Ireland, 22 Clyde Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Ireland ☎ 01 6651300  www.engineersireland.ie

Institute of Professional Auctioneers & Valuers 129 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6785685  www.ipav.ie

Farm Apprenticeship Board Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12. ☎ 01 4501980 Gorta 12 Herbert St, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6615522  www.gorta.ie Honourable Society of King’s Inn Henrietta Street, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 8744840  www.kingsinns.ie

Institute of Public Administration 57/61 Lansdowne Rd, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 2403600  www.ipa.ie Institute of Industrial Engineers PO Box 790, Sandyford, Dublin 18. ☎ 01 2943156  www.iie.ie

Law Society of Ireland Blackhall Place, Dublin 7. ☎ 01 6724800  www.lawsociety.ie

Insurance Institute of Ireland 39 Molesworth St, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6456600  www.insurance-institute.ie

Accounting Technicians Ireland 47-49 Pearse Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 649 8100  www.iati.ie

Irish Association of Social Workers 114 Pearse St., Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6774838  www.iasw.ie

Institute of Advertising Practitioners in Ireland 8 Upper Fitzwilliam Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6765991  www.iapi.ie

Irish Auctioneers and Valuers Institute IAVI 38 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6611794  www.realestate.ie

Institute of Bankers Ground Floor, Citibank, 1 North Wall Qy, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 6116500  www.instbank.com

Irish Congress of Trade Unions 31/32 Parnell Sq, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 8897777  www.ictu.ie

Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland 17 Harcourt Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 4251000  www.cpaireland.ie

Irish Council for International Students 41 Morehampton Road, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 6605233  www.icosirl.ie

Irish Dental Association Unit 2, Leopardstown Office Park, Sandyford, Dublin 18. ☎ 01 2950072  www.dentist.ie Irish Farmers Association Irish Farm Centre, Bluebell, Dublin 12. ☎ 01 4500266  www.ifa.ie Irish Federation of Musicians 63 Lower Gardiner Street, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 8744645 Irish Fisherman’s Organisation Cumberland House, Fenian Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6612400 Irish Institute of Training and Development 4 Sycamore House, Millennium Business Park, Naas, Co Kildare. ☎ 045 881166 www.iitd.ie Irish Insurance Federation Insurance House, 39 Molesworth Street, D2 ☎ 01 6761820 www.iif.ie Irish Management Institute Sandyford Road, Dublin 16. ☎ 01 2078400 www.imi.ie Irish Master Printers Association 33 Parkgate Street, Dublin 8. ☎ 01 6779116 Irish Medical Organisation 10 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6767273  www.imo.ie Irish National Teachers Organisation 35 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 8047700  www.into.ie Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation The Whitworth Building, North Burnswick Street, Dublin 7 ☎ 01 6640600  www.inmo.ie

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National Wax Museum

A variety of experiences thE national Wax Museum Plus is a visitor experience unlike any other, offering you and your students a chance to journey through; • Time Vaults of Irish History • An enchanting children's zone • Irish Heroes of Science & Discovery • The Wax Factor Video Studio • A recording studio • Hall of Irish Legends • The Grand Hall of Fame the Museum offers a variety of experiences from the areas of Science, Irish History, Music and Entertainment and we are confident it appeals to students of all ages and interests. the time Vaults and Science and Discovery zones would also meet with various course curriculum’s and help bring studies to life. the combination of learning, technology and interactivity all lend themselves to an excellent Educational yet Fun experience.

We hope your visit will sow the seeds of interest for every pupil in Science, Music, History, Invention, Entertainment PLUS much much more.

Find OUT MORE Group rates of e6.50 per student are available and teachers admission is free with every group. To book your class tour call 01 6718373 or email groups@waxmuseumplus.ie see www. waxmuseumplus.ie for more details. The national Wax Museum Plus Foster Place Temple Bar dublin 2.

NCBI is the national organisation working for people with sight loss. We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation which offers support and services nationwide to people of all ages experiencing difficulties with their eyesight.

Around 95% of people using NCBI’s services have varying degrees of usable, while 5% are completely blind. NCBI was established 80 years ago in 1931 to promote the full independence of people who are blind or vision impaired and now provides a range of services to over 15,000 people.

NCBI offers a range of services to assist people with vision impairments to maintain their independence. These services can be provided at home or in one of our resource centres, which are situated throughout the country.

Services offered include: • Practical and emotional support.

• Low vision service - can be visited by anyone experiencing significant difficulties with their eyesight.

• Guidance in choosing aids and appliances.

• Mobility training – helps people to use their residual vision or mobility aids to get around independently.

• Daily living skills training – enables people to carry out everyday tasks safely and independently.

• Counselling for individuals, couples and families.

• Employment advice • National Braille, large print and audio library • Assistive technology advice – guidance in selecting and using technology.

Contact NCBI Head Office, Whitworth Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 9.

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Careers Information (cont) Irish Pharmaceutical Union Butterfield House, Butterfield Ave., Dublin 14. ☎ 01 4936401  www.ipu.ie Irish Professional Photographers Association Unit 5, Nass Rd Business Pk, Muirfield Drive, Dublin 12. ☎ 01 4298648  www.irishphotographers.com Irish Recorded Music Association IRMA House, 1 Corrig Avenue, Dún Laoghaire. ☎ 01 2806571 www.irma.ie Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists College of Surgeons St. Stephen’s Grn, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 4022148  www.iscp.ie Irish Taxation Institute South Block, Longboat Qy, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6631700  www.taxireland.ie

Irish Vocational Education Association McCann House, 99 Marlborough Road, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 4966033  www.ivea.ie Marketing Institute of Ireland South County Business Park, Leopardstown, Dublin 18. ☎ 01 2952355  www.mii.ie The Olympic Council of Ireland Olympic House, Harbour Rd, Howth, Co Dublin. ☎ 01 8660555  www.olympicsport.ie Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland 18 Shrewsbury Rd, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 2184000  www.pharmaceuticalsociety.ie

Photographic Society of Ireland Parnell Square, Dublin 1 ☎ 01 8730263 Public Relations Institute of Ireland 8 Upper Fitzwilliam St, Dublin 2. ☎ 6618004  www.prii.ie Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland 8 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6761703  www.riai.ie Ashtown Food Research Centre Teagasc, Ashtown, Dublin 15 ☎: 01 8059500  www.bak.teagasc.ie/ashtown Opticians Board 18 Fitzwilliam Square, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6767416

The College of Progressive Education 8/10 Rock Hill, Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin. ☎ 01 4884300  www.progressivecollege.com Society of Actuaries in Ireland 102 Pembroke Road, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 6603064  www.actuaries.ie Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland 38 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6611794  www.scsi.ie

Teachers Union of Ireland 73 Orwell Road, Rathgar, Dublin 6. ☎ 01 4922588  www.tui.ie Union of Students in Ireland Grattan Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 4353400  www.usi.ie USIT 19/21 Aston Quay, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6021906 Central Reservations ☎ 01 7061071  www.usit.ie

Society of the Irish Motor Industry 5 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6761690  www.simi.ie

Veterinary Ireland, 13 The Courtyard, Kilcarbery Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 22. ☎ 01 4577976  www.veterinary-ireland.org

Department of Health & Children Hawkins House, Hawkins St, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6354000 / LoCall 1890 200311  www.dohc.ie

Department of the Taoiseach Government Buildings Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6624888 / LoCall 1890 227227  www.taoiseach.gov.ie

Department of Justice & Law Reform 51 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6028202  www.justice.ie

Department of Transport Transport House, Kildare Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6707444 / LoCall 1890 443311  www.transport.ie

Government Departments Dail Eireann Leinster House, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6183000 / LoCall 1890 337889  www.irlgov.ie/oireachtas Dept of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food Kildare Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6072000 / LoCall 1890 200510  www.agriculture.gov.ie Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism 23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6313800 / LoCall 1890 383000  www.arts-sports-tourism.ie Department of Community, Equality & Gaeltacht Affairs 43 - 49 Mespil Rd, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 6473000/ LoCall 1890 474 847  www.pobail.ie

Department of the Communications, Energy & Natural Resources 29/31 Adelaide Rd, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6782000 / LoCall 1890 449900  www.dcmnr.gov.ie Department of Defence Parkgate, Infirmary Road, Dublin 7. ☎ 01 8042000  www.defence.ie Dept of Education & Skills Marlborough St, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 8896400  www.education.ie Department of Enterprise, Trade & Innovation 23 Kildare Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6312121 / LoCall 1890 220222  www.entemp.ie

Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government Custom House, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 8882000 / LoCall 1890 202021  www.environ.ie Department of Finance Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6767571 / LoCall 1890 661010  www.finance.gov.ie Department of Foreign Affairs 80 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 4780822 / LoCall 1890 426700  foreignaffairs.gov.ie

Department of Social Protection Aras Mhic Dhiarmada, Store Street.

Dublin 1. ☎ 01 7043000  www.welfare.ie

Government Services An Bord Pleanála 64 Marlborough Street, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 8588100 / LoCall 1890 275175  www.pleanala.ie

Courts Service 15/24 Phoenix Street North, Smithfield, Dublin 7. ☎ 01 8886000  www.courts.ie

Central Statistics Office Ardee Road, Rathmines, Dublin 6. ☎ 01 4984000 Skehard Road, Cork. ☎ 021 4535000  www.cso.ie

Data Protection Commissioner, Canal House, Station Road, Portarlington, Co Laois. ☎ 057-8684800  www.dataprotection.ie

Garda Siochana Phoenix Park, Dublin 8. ☎ 01 6660000  www.garda.ie

Ombudsman 18 Lwr Leeson St, Dublin 2. ☎ LoCall 1890 223030  www.ombudsman.ie

Passport Office Molesworth Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6711633

HEAnet Limited 5 George’s Dock, IFSC, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 6609040  www.heanet.ie

Ordnance Survey of Ireland Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 ☎ 01 8025300  www.osi.ie

Irish Prison Service IDA Business Park, Ballinalee Road, Longford. ☎ 043-3335100  www.irishprisons.ie

Met Eireann Glasnevin Hill, Dublin 9 ☎ 01 8064200  www.met.ie

Office of Public Works 51 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6476000 / LoCall 1890 213414  www.opw.ie

Revenue Dublin Castle, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6792777  www.revenue.ie

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The Ulster American Folk Park

Connecting with your curriculum

C

arefully designed to support the Irish Curriculum at Primary, Junior, Transition and Leaving Certificate levels, the Ulster American Folk Park’s education programmes are guaranteed to bring learning to life.

The Folk Park is one of Ireland’s most popular venues for school visits and its not hard to see why… with a life-sized emigrant sailing ship and over 39 exhibit buildings, the museum offers the best in living history programmes. Learning is supported by costumed interpreters in the museum’s thatched cottages, log houses, and other exhibit buildings. Interpreters are keen to engage and enthral pupils of all ages.

Schools can visit on a day or residential basis. An overnight stay in the 38-bed Residential Centre will enable students to pursue an extended programme with evening activities.

Programmes for Primary Schools: • Lives of the Past • Life, Society, Work & Cultures in the 19th century (e.g. craft workshops and re-enactments) • Eras of Conflict: The Great Famine. Live out the experience of ‘Under the Hawthorn Tree’ in 19th century surroundings.

• Flight From Famine: A two-day residential programme with pupils adopting the roles of emigrants in famine times.

Other programmes include Mathematics trails and the Environmental Awareness Programmes.

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Programmes for Junior Cycle: • Social Change (e.g. crafts, industry, housing, agriculture and customs in 19th century).

• Craft workshops (e.g. basketry, farming, blacksmithing, cookery, woodcraft etc).

• Emigration 1815-1850 Transition Year Programmes on Local and Global Citizenship: • Immigrant Voices (diversity, inclusion, failure and success).

• Early American Frontier Investigation – settling in a new country.

Leaving Cert Programmes: The Irish Diaspora (1840 – 1966).

A two-day residential programme on The Irish Diaspora.

Elements include a visit to the outdoor site, the indoor Emigrants Exhibition, experience in using primary documentation, research at the Centre for Migration Studies and a seminar on 20th Century Irish Migration.

Education programmes are delivered in an engaging and interactive way. Groups can be sure of a warmth of welcome that’s second to none. Get a taster at www.nmni.com/uafp Find OUT MORE To book your visit or for further information call Breege O’Sullivan on 048 82 256320 or email uafp.education@nmni.com

Educational Institutes in Ireland All Hallows College Gracepark Road, Dublin 9. ☎ 01 8373745 American College Dublin 2 Merrion Square, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6768939 www.amcd.ie Athlone Institute of Technology Dublin Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. ☎ 090 6468000  www.ait.ie Burren College of Art Ballyvaughan, Co. Clare. ☎ 065 7077200  www.burrencollege.com Church of Ireland Theological College Braemor Park Dublin 14 ☎ 01 492 3506  www.citc.ie Cork Institute of Technology Bishopstown, Cork. ☎ 021 4326100  www.cit.ie Cork School of Music Union Quay, Cork. ☎ 021 4270076 Crawford College of Art & Design Sharman, Crawford Street, Cork. ☎ 021 4335200 University College Cork (NUI) College Road, Cork. ☎ 021 4903000  www.ucc.ie Church of Ireland College of Education 96 Upper Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. ☎ 01 4970033  www.cice.ie Marino Institute of Education Griffith Avenue, Dublin 9. ☎ 01 8057700  www.mie.ie Dublin Business School 13-14 Aungier Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 4177500  www.dbs.ie

Dundalk Institute of Technology Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. ☎ 042 9370200  www.dkit.ie Dun Laoghaire Institute of Art Design & Technology Kill Avenue, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. ☎ 01 2394000  www.iadt.ie Froebel College of Education Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. ☎ 01 2888520  www.froebel.ie Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Dublin Road, Galway. ☎ 091 753161  www.gmit.ie Griffith College Dublin South Circular Road, Dublin 8. ☎ 01 4150400  www.gcd.ie Hibernia College 2 Clare Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 6610168  www.hiberniacollege.net Institute of Technology, Blanchardstown Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15. ☎ 01 8851000  www.itb.ie Institute of Technology, Carlow Kilkenny Road, Carlow. ☎ 059 9175000  www.itcarlow.ie Institute of Technology Sligo Ash Lane, Co. Sligo. ☎ 071 9155222  www.itsligo.ie Institute of Technology, Tallaght Tallaght, Dublin 24. ☎ 01 4042000  www.it-tallaght.ie

Dublin City University Dublin 9. ☎ 01 7005000  www.dcu.ie

Institute of Technology, Tralee Clash, Tralee, Co. Kerry. ☎ 066 7145600  www.ittralee.ie

Dublin Institute of Technology 143/149 Rathmines Road, Dublin 6. ☎ 01 4023000  www.dit.ie

Letterkenny Institute of Technology Port Rd, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. ☎ 074 9186000  www.lyit.ie

Limerick Institute of Technology Moylish Pk, Limerick. ☎ 061 208208  www.lit.ie Mary Immaculate College South Circular Road, Limerick. ☎ 061 204300  www.mic.ul.ie Mater Dei Institute of Education Clonliffe Road, Dublin 3. ☎ 01 8086500  www.materdei.ie Milltown Institute of Theology & Philosophy Milltown Park, Sandford Road, Ranelagh, Dublin 6. ☎ 01 2776300  www.milltown-institute.ie National College of Art and Design 100 Thomas Street, Dublin 8. ☎ 01 6364200  www.ncad.ie National College of Ireland (NCI) Mayor Street, International Financial Services Centre, Dublin 1. ☎ 4498500 www.ncirl.ie National University of Ireland, Galway University Road, Galway. ☎ 091 524411  www.nuigalway.ie National University of Ireland, Maynooth Maynooth, Co. Kildare. ☎ 01 7086000  www.may.ie Portobello College South Richmond Street, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 4755811  www.portobello.ie Queens University Belfast University Road, Belfast BT7 1NN ☎ (048) 90245133  www.qub.ac.uk Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland 123 St. Stephens Green Dublin 2. ☎ 01 4022100  www.rcsi.ie Salesian College of Horticulture, Warrenstown, Drumree, Co. Meath ☎ 01 8259342  www.warrenstowncollege.ie St. Angela’s College Lough Gill, Sligo. ☎ 071 9143580  www.stacs.edu.ie

St. Catherine’s College of Education for Home Economics Sion Hill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. ☎ 01 2884989  stcatherineshe.ie Carlow College, College Street, Carlow. ☎ 059 9153200 St. Patrick’s College (Pontifical University) Maynooth, Co. Kildare. ☎ 01 7086000  www.may.ie St. Patrick’s College of Education Drumcondra, Dublin 9. ☎ 01 8842000  www.spd.dcu.ie Shannon College of Hotel Management Shannon Airport, Co. Clare. ☎ 061 712210  www.shannoncollege.com Tipperary Institute Nenagh Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. ☎ 0504 28000 Cashel Court, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary ☎ 0504 28000  www.tippinst.ie Trinity College Dublin College Green, Dublin 2. ☎ 01 8961000  www.tcd.ie University College Dublin (NUI) Belfield, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 7167777  www.ucd.ie University of Limerick National Technological Park, Limerick. ☎ 061 202700  www.ul.ie University of Ulster Administrative Headquarters, Cromore Road, Coleraine. BT52 1SA ☎ (048) 7012 3456  www.uslt.ac.uk Waterford Institute of Technology Cork Road, Waterford. ☎ 051 302000  www.wit.ie OTHER INSTITUTIONS KMI Institute of Theology and Cultures Whitehall Road, Dublin 12. ☎ 01 4064375

Midwest Business Institute Rutland Street, Limerick. ☎ 061 313121 Montessori Education Centre 41-43 North Great George’s Street, Dublin 1. ☎ 01 8780071 Open University in Ireland view map 110 Victoria Street Belfast. BT1 3GN, ☎ 048 90245025 (ROI) 028 90245025 (NI)  www.open.ac.uk/ireland/ St. Mary’s University College 191 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6FE, ☎ 048 90327678  www.smucb.ac.uk St. Nicholas Montessori College of Ireland 16 Adelaide Street, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. ☎ 01 2806064  www.snmci.ie The College of Progressive Education 8/10 Rock Hill, Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin. ☎ 01 4884300  www.progressivecollege.com Griffith College Cork

(Incorporating Skerrys Business College)

Cove Street, Sullivan‘s Quay, Cork. ☎ 021 4507027  www.gcc.ie Stranmillis University College Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5DY. ☎ (048) 90381271  www.stran.ac.uk Tourism College Shore Road, Killybegs, Co. Donegal. ☎ 074 9186600  www.tck.ie Business Colleges Quinn School of Business, UCD Belfield, Dublin 4 ☎ 01 716 4786/4787/4833  www.ucd.ie/quinn Smurfit School of Business, UCD Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin, Ireland ☎ 021 716 8934  ucdbusiness.ucd.ie The Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship 3013 Lakedrive, Citywest Business Campus, Dublin 24 ☎ 01-7006786  www.dcu.ie/ryanacademy The Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick ☎ 061 202 273  www.ul.ie/business

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ublin Zoo offers a range of programmes for students which encourage independent thinking and raise awareness of the world around us. All programmes are negotiated by teachers, for teachers, to best support student learning outcomes.

Secondary School Programmes Conservation: Tailored for transition year students, this module explores the importance of conservation, and Dublin Zoo’s role in the fight against biodiversity loss.

A brief history of Dublin Zoo is also covered, highlighting the transformation of Dublin Zoo since it’s opening in 1831.

Students are encouraged to voice opinions and ideas, and discuss the global extinction crisis in our newly refurbished education facility.

Environmental Awareness - Knowing Your World: Students learn about and discuss human impacts on the environment, before exploring the zoo and discovering the ani-

mals on our Endangered Species trail. This module addresses the continuing crisis these animals face in the wild, and how human impacts are reducing population numbers.

Food and Nutrition *NEW*: This module focuses on mechanical digestion in the mouth, using skulls of different animals to illustrate dentition and diet types. In our farm garden, students learn about a balanced diet using a giant food pyramid.

Biodiversity *NEW*: This hands-on workshop looks at endangered animals in the zoo and their status on the IUCN “Red List” of threatened species. Students will examine bio facts of different species, as well as encountering a live animal from our education department (subject to availability).

Students are also encouraged to think of what actions they can carry out to help protect global biodiversity.

Animal Adaptations *NEW*: Every living thing is adapted to its environment. This

module looks at how the physical and behavioural characteristics of an animal help it survive in its environment. This is a hands-on workshop, where students will examine skulls, furs and live animals (subject to availability Leaving Certificate and Junior Certificate Ecology This module focuses on the practical fieldwork section of the ecology course.

Students will learn how to use a range of equipment and complete a habitat study in the beautiful surroundings of the Phoenix Park. *CSPE Action Project* (NEW): This module is aimed at CSPE students undertaking an action project. It is a tailor-made module, which focuses on the “stewardship” section of the syllabus. The students’ zoo visit will involve debates and discussions, along with a visit to the animal they have chosen. This module provides students and teachers with project ground-work prior to visit and recap work back in the classroom.

Art: The art module looks at Dublin Zoo as a source of inspiration. A one-hour lecture covers practical drawing tips, portfolio presentation and how to complete a project. Students have an opportunity to observe and sketch live animals.

Genetics (Facilitator: Eanna Ní Lamhna): Just some of the topics covered in this 2 hour session. DNA and chromosome replication; the genetic code; mutation and inherited variation, evolution and natural selection.

Find OUT MORE For more details contact: The Education Department, Dublin Zoo, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8.

Tel: 01-4748932 Fax: 01-6771660.

Email: education@dublinzoo.ie Web: www.dublinzoo.ie

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Vocational Educational Committees Co. Carlow VEC Athy Road, Carlow. ☎ 059 9138560  www.carlowvec.ie Co. Cavan VEC Church View Square , Cavan. ☎ 049 4331044  www.cavanvec.ie Co. Clare VEC Administrative Offices, Station Road, Ennis. ☎ 065 6828107  www.clarevec.ennis.ie Co. Cork VEC Yeats House, Barrack Square, Ballincollig, Co Cork. ☎ 021 4665000  www.cocorkvec.ie City of Cork VEC Administrative Offices, 21 Lavitt’s Quay, Cork. ☎ 021 4273377  www.corkvec.ie

Co. Dublin VEC 1 Tuansgate, Belgard Square East, Tallaght, Dublin 24. ☎ 01 4529600  www.codubvec.ie

Co. Laois VEC Ridge Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laoise, ☎ 057 8621352  www.laoisvec.ie

Co. Mayo VEC Newtown, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. ☎ 094 9024188  www.mayovec.ie

Dún Laoghaire VEC 100 Upper George's Street Dún Laoghaire, Co Dublin ☎ 01 2147200  www.dlvec.ie

Co. Leitrim VEC St. George’s Terrace, Main Street, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. ☎ 071 9620024

Co. Meath VEC Old Vocational School, Abbey Rd, Navan, Co Meath ☎ 046 9068200  www.meathvec.ie

City of Galway VEC Island House, Cathedral Square, Galway. ☎ 091 549400  www.cgvec.ie Co. Galway VEC An Coiléar Bán, Baile Átha an Rí, Co. na Gaillimhe. ☎ 091 874260  www.countygalwayvec.com Co. Kerry VEC Riverside House, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry. ☎ 066 7121300  www.cokerryed.ie

Co. Donegal VEC VEC Offices, Ard O’Donnell, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. ☎ 074 9161600  www.donegalvec.ie

Co. Kildare VEC Aras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co. Kildare. ☎ 045 988000  www.kildarevec.ie

City of Dublin VEC Town Hall, Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. ☎ 01 6680614  www.cdvec.ie

Co. Killkenny VEC Administrative Offices, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Kilkenny. ☎ 056 7770966  www.kilkennyvec.ie

City of Limerick VEC Athenaeum Buildings, 30 Upper Cecil Street, Limerick. ☎ 061 417688  www.clvec.ie Co. Limerick VEC Marshal House, Dooradoyle Road, Limerick. ☎ 061 442100  www.colvec.ie Co. Longford VEC Vocational School, Battery Road, Longford. ☎ 043 3346493  www.longfordvec.ie Co. Louth VEC Committees Offices, Chapel Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. ☎ 042 9334047  www.louthvec.ie

Co. Monaghan VEC Administration Centre, Market Street, Monaghan. ☎ 047 30888  www.monaghanvec.ie Co. Offaly VEC Castle Buildings, Tara Street, Tullamore, Co. Offaly. ☎ 057 9321406  www.offalyvec.ie Co. Roscommon VEC Lanesboro Street, Roscommon. ☎ 090 6626151  www.roscommonvec.ie Co. Sligo VEC Quay Street, Sligo. ☎ 071 9145025  www.sligovec.ie

South Tipperary VEC Administrative Offices, Western Road, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. ☎ 052 6121067  www.tippsouthvec.ie Co. Waterford VEC Administrative Offices, Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. ☎ 058 41780  www.wd-vec.ie City of Waterford VEC 30 The Mall, Waterford. ☎ 051 874007 Co. Westmeath VEC Marlinstown Office Park, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. ☎ 044 9348389  www.westmeathvec.ie Co. Wexford VEC Ardcavan Business Park, Ardcavan, Wexford. ☎ 053 9123799  www.cowexfordvec.ie

North Tipperary VEC Church Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary. ☎ 067 31250  www.tippnorthvec.ie

Co. Wicklow VEC Administarive Offices, PO Box 15, Church Street, Wicklow Town. ☎ 0404 60500  www.wicklowvec.ie

Limerick Education Centre 1st Floor, Marshal House, Dooradoyle Rd Limerick. ☎ 061 585060  www.lec.ie

Co. Tipperary Education Centre Slievenamon Road, Thurles, Co. Tipperary. ☎ 086 6008860  www.tippec.ie

Mayo Education Centre Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. ☎ 094 9020700  www.ecmayo.ie

Tralee Education Centre Dromtacker, Tralee, Co Kerry. ☎ 066 7128155 ✉ edcentretralee@eircom.net

Monaghan Education Centre Knockaconny, Armagh Road, Monaghan. ☎ 047 74000  www.metc.ie

Tuam Education Centre Chapel Place, Chapel Lane, Tuam, Co. Galway. ☎ 093 25877 ✉ tuamedcentre@eircom.net

Education Centres Athlone Education Centre Moydrum Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. ☎ 090 6420400  www.athedcen.com Blackrock Education Centre Kill Ave., Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. ☎ 01 2365000  www.blackrockec.ie Carlow Education Centre Kilkenny Road, Carlow. ☎ 059 9135404 ✉ cec@iol.ie Carrick-on-Shannon Education Centre, Marymount, Dublin Road, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim. ☎ 071 9620383  www.carrickedcentre.ie

Connemara & Arann Education Centre Teach an Údaráis, Cárna Conamara, Co. na Gaillimhe. ☎ 091 551145 ✉ muint.ias@eircom.net Cork Education Support Centre The Rectory, Western Road, Cork Tel: +353 21 4255600 Dingle Education Centre An Chuillin, An Daingean, Co. Kerry.

Tel/Fax: 066 9151866 ✉ iocdad@eircom.net

Dublin West Education Centre Old Blessington Road, Tallaght, Dublin 24. ☎ 01 4528000  www.dwec.ie Galway Education Centre Cluain Mhuire, Wellpark, Galway. ☎ 091 745600  www.galwayeducationcentre.ie/ Gort A Choirce Education Centre Gort A Choirce, Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal. ☎ 074 9135218 ✉ inmr@eircom.net

Donegal Education Centre Floor 2/3, Pier 1, Quay Street, Donegal. ☎ 074 9723487  www.ecdonegal.ie

Kildare Education Centre Friary Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare. ☎ 045 530200  www.eckildare.ie

Cavan Education Centre Cootehill Road, Cavan. ☎ 049 4332259 ✉ shanley.ias@eircom.net

Drumcondra Education Centre Drumcondra, Dublin 9. ☎ 01 8576400  www.ecdrumcondra.ie

Clare Education Centre Government Buildings, Kilrush Road, Ennis. ☎ 065 6845500  www.clare-education-centre.ie

Dundalk Education Centre 16 Ashgrove, Avenue Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth. ☎ 042 9330309 ✉ teach@iol.ie

Navan Education Centre Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath. ☎ 046 9067040  www.ecnavan.ie

Waterford Education Centre Newtown Road, Waterford. ☎ 051 311000  www.wtc.ie

Kilkenny Education Centre Seville Lodge, Callan Road, Co. Kilkenny. ☎ 056 7760200  www.eckilkenny.ie

Sligo Education Centre Ballinode, Sligo, Co. Sligo. ☎ 071 9138700  www.ecsligo.ie/

West Cork Education Centre The Square, Dunmanway, Co Cork ☎ 023 8856756  www.westcorkeducationcentre.com

Laois Education Centre Block Road, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. ☎ 057 8672400  www.laoisedcentre.ie

Tarbert Education Centre Comprehensive School, Tarbert, Co. Kerry. ☎ 069 60005 ✉ tarbet.ias@eircom.net

Co. Wexford Education Centre Milehouse Road, Enniscorthy. ☎ 053 9239100  www.ecwexford.ie

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Reference Guide Briefing:

The education system in numbers Number of full-time students in institutions aided by the Department of Education, 2009/2010 Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .No. of Students Fi rs t Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 5, 99 8 Second Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 3, 13 6

Number of teachers/academic staff in institutions aided by the Department of Education 2009/2010 (full-time equivalent).

Level No. of teachers/academi c s taff Fi rs t Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31,709 Second Level (2007/2008) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,803 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57,512

Junior Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .172,648 Senior Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139,511 Aided by Other Departments (Agriculture/Defence) . . . . . .9 7 7 Thi rd Level (2007/08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 7, 94 6 University Sector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87,623 Technology Sector (IOTs/DITs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59,832 Teacher Training Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,732 Other Aided Institutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,786 Aided by Other Departments (Justice/Defence) . . . . . . .9 7 3 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 7, 08 0

School Size at First and Second Level in 2008/2009 Fi rs t Level

Second Level

less than 50 . . . . . . . . . . .650 . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 50 - 99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .837 . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 100 - 199 . . . . . . . . . . . .821 . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 200 - 299 . . . . . . . . . . . .483 . . . . . . . . . . . .104 300 - 499 . . . . . . . . . . . .294 . . . . . . . . . . . .231 500+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 . . . . . . . . . . . .304 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,175 . . . . . . . . . . . .731 Number of Third-Level Colleges aided by the Department of Education, 2009/2010.

Type Number Universities.......................................................................7 Technology Sector ..........................................................15 Teacher Training ...............................................................7 Other ...............................................................................4 Total ..............................................................................33

Number of schools aided by the Department of Education 2009/2010.

Level No. of School s Fi rs t Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,295 National Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,165 Special Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Second Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .739 Secondary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .384 Community, Comprehensive & other . . . . . . . .101 Vocational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .254 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4034 Number of National Schools by Teacher Size of School 2008/2009.

Si ze of School Number of School s 1.....................................8 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 444 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299 4 - 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,115 8 - 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 402 12 - 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366 16 - 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 20 and over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 352 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,175 Public Examination Candidates 2010.

J uni or Certi fi cate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56,086 Overal l Leavi ng Certi fi cate candi dates . . . . . . . .57,837 Leaving Certificate School candidates (excluding VTOS and repeats) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46,791 Leaving Certificate school repeats . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,823 Leaving Certificate Applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,358 External candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,737 VTOS/PLC candidates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,128

Full-time Undergraduate Students Entering Third Level for the First Time in 2009/2010 MALE Uni vers i ti es ................................................9214 Technol ogy Sector ...................................10,836 Teacher Trai ni ng ...........................................370 Other Ai ded ..................................................382 TOTA L ....................................................20,802

FEMALE TOTAL ...........................10,772 .........................................................19,986 .............................8,074 .........................................................18,910 .............................1,293 ...........................................................1,663 ................................349 ..............................................................731 ...........................20,488 .........................................................41,290 Figures from the Department of Education

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