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Inchicore College

Suir Road Luas Stop

Heuston Station

Inchicore College is easilyaccessable with the LUASRed line stopping aroundthe corner at Suir Road andconnecting to Tallaght,Heuston Station, ConnollyStation and Dublin city centre

City Centre

Inchicore College is one of Ireland’s leading collegesof Further Education. We have an excellent recordin providing quality-assured full and part-time coursesat levels 4, 5 and 6 on the National Framework ofQualifications in Sport, Healthcare, Creative Arts,Tourism and Business.

Inchicore College is located in an historic and rejuvenatingpart of Dublin city. The college has a special atmospherewhich everyone remarks on. It is a welcoming place wherepeople make lifelong friendships. But it is also a collegewith a very professional and committed staff who willguide and support you through your course. We believethat Inchicore college is the right college for you. We lookforward to welcoming you.

Donnchadh ClancyPrincipal

Laetitia MaloneyDeputy Principal

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Last year Inchicore graduateswere offered Degree andDiploma places at Universitiesand Colleges in Ireland andthe UK. In many instancesstudents received time creditof up to two years for coursescompleted at Inchicore

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Sports Coaching (Gym Based Instructor) – Level 5

Sport and Exercise Science Diploma (BTEC HND) Level 6+

Sport- Leisure Management Diploma (BTEC HND) Level 6+

Business and Computer Courses

Business Studies and Digital Marketing – Level 5

Computer Business Applications – Level 5

Business Studies Diploma (BTEC HND) Level 6+

Tourism Courses

Tourism Studies – Level 5

Travel & Tourism Management Diploma (BTEC HND) – Level 6+

Creative & Performing Arts

Art and Design (Portfolio Preparation) – Level 5

Costume Design & Make-Up – Levels 5 & 6

Creative Writing and Cultural Studies – Level 5

Dance Studies – Level 5

Dance Studies Advanced – Level 6

Theatre Studies: Performance – Level 5

Theatre Studies: Advanced Performance – Level 6

Theatre Production – Level 5

Technical Theatre Stagecraft Diploma (HND BTEC) Level 6+

Childcare Courses

Childcare and Education – Level 5

Childcare and Education (After School Care) – Level 5

Childcare and Education - Advanced – Level 6

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Disability / Healthcare Support Worker – Level 5

Nursing Studies – Level 5

Health Service Skills - Pre-Paramedic – Level 5

Healthcare Supervisory Management – Level 6

Social Care Courses

Social Studies – Level 5

Social Care Diploma (BTEC HND) Level 6+

Adult and Community Education Part-time and Evening Courses

Basic Fitness (part-time) BTEI – Level 4

Employment Skills (part-time) BTEI – Level 4

Childcare & Education (part-time) BTEI – Level 4 & Level 5

Horticulture (part-time) BTEI – Level 4

Community Care and Education Studies – Level 5

General information

European Work Experience

Information on Fees, Grants, VTOS, College Services

Higher Education Progression Links

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Sports Coaching(Gym Based Exercise Instructor)This one year course is ideal for anyone who intends to enterthe sports world as a profession. During this course, thestudent will have an option to enroll on a number of industrybased qualifications. It also offers students the opportunity togain valuable sports coaching awards with the FAI, GAA andVolleyball Association of Ireland.

Course DescriptionThis course is a one year fulltime course. Students typicallyspend four days a week incollege, where the theory andpractical elements of thecourse are covered. On the fifthday the student will be based inan industry setting to completetheir work experience module.Students will be given extensivetraining in instructiontechniques and are encouragedto seek work placements ingyms or leisure centres tosupplement their learning.Students are encouraged toparticipate in college sportsactivities which are generallyheld on Wednesday afternoons.Swimming once per week isbased in Ballyfermot leisurecentre.

Course ContentQQI subjects:

• Sports and RecreationStudies

• Exercise and Fitness

• Work Experience

• Leisure facility administration

• Communications

• Sports Anatomy andPhysiology

• Nutrition

• Occupational First Aid

• Word Processing

• Swimming

ITEC Gym based Instructor:

• Instructing gym-basedexercise

• Planning gym-based exercise

• Principles of exercise andfitness

• Safety and Health at Work

• Know your Client

• Anatomy and Physiology

National Government BodiesCoaching awards:

FAI:Kick start 1 and Kick start 2

GAA:Foundation coaching award

Entry RequirementsFive passes in the LeavingCertificate or LeavingCertificate Applied orequivalent.Admittance to the coursewill depend on an interviewbased on the candidate’ssuitability

Course DirectorTony Reilly

CertificationQQI:Sport, Recreation &Exercise 5M5146

ITEC Level 2 Certificate inFitness Instructing (Gym-based exercise)

FAI Kick Start 1 & 2

GAA Foundation Cert.

Spike ball Coaching Cert.

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Career opportunitiesOptions for graduates from thiscourse include: Working withNational Governing Bodies,Sport Development Officers andopportunities to work in leisurecentres as Gym Instructors.Many of our students progressto the Higher National Diplomasthat are offered at InchicoreCollege of Further Education.On successful completion ofthis course, students can usethis certificate to fulfil the entryrequirement of having passed ahigher level Leaving Certificatesubject.Students may also avail of theHigher Education Links Schemeto access courses in manyInstitutes of Technology. OurCareer Guidance departmentwill guide you through the stepsinvolved.

SportsStudents can participate in avariety of sports at HigherEducation Level. These sportsinclude: Gaelic Football andSoccer

The following sports are alsocatered for at Leinster Schoolsand/or CDETB Level:Cross-country, Track and FieldAthletics, Swimming and Golf.

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

Shane McCormack is a graduateof Sports Coaching. Aftersuccessfully completing thiscourse he completed the twoyear HND in Leisure Managementin ICFE.

He completed further studies inGlasgow University where hereceived an Honours Degree.Shane went on to complete aMasters in Sports Science atUniversity of Ulster.

Shane is currently employed as aTeacher in the CDETB.

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Sport and Exercise ScienceDiploma (BTEC HND)This course has been designed to meet current market needs.The course aims to give the student a thorough knowledge of allaspects of health and fitness. This knowledge will enable the student toset themselves up in their own business or go on to further studiesusing our established links with universities.

Course DescriptionIt is a full time course, studentswill be given extensive trainingin all aspects of Health andfitness.We have a full size four courtindoor sports hall with a gymand an aerobics studio.Students will learn aboutstrength and conditioning,exercise testing and programmedesign. Participants will learnhow to rehabilitate sportsinjuries and prevent furtherinjuries.They will learn how to coach arange of sports and how towrite sports specificprogrammes with an emphasison physical, psychological, andnutritional training.

Course ContentThe course aims to give thestudent a thorough knowledgeof all aspects of the following:Strength and Conditioningtraining

Fitness testing andprogramme design

Life CoachingPersonal training

Nutritional advice

Sports psychology

Sports injury prevention

Sports Rehabilitation

Year 1Sport and the Leisure Industry

Sport and Exercise Psychology

Nutrition for sport and Exercise

Physical Activity Lifestyle andWellbeing

Employment Law

Sports Coaching

Year 2

Training for Fitness and Exercise

Anatomy and Physiology

Applied sport and ExercisePsychology

Injury Prevention and Treatmentin Sport and Exercise

Managing Sports Development

Sports Rehabilitation


Additional RequirementsCandidates must alsoprovide evidence of apersonal interest insporting activities orphysical training

Entry RequirementsCandidates must haveachieved a pass at leavingcert which must include atleast One subject at higherlevel or QQI level 5 to meritor distinction criteria.

Course DirectorKaren Parkinson

CertificationBTEC: HND in SportQQI:Sport, Recreation &Exercise 5M5146

QQILevel 6 equivalence

2 Year Course

I attended Inchiore College in2011 as a mature student at theage of 32. I really found thestaff/teachers very approachablefor advice and support .

The course itself is really well puttogether. Modules like Anatomyand Physiology, I now use on aday to day basis and are only apart of what set me up for the

‘Real World’ I really didn'tappreciate what I had learned inmy HND until I started putting thetheory into practice.

The N.C.E.H. F (NationalCertificate in Health and Fitness)is an add on and is vital forsomeone who wants to continuein health and fitness industry. Thepurpose of the course is to hone

your skills and get you ready forthe next step in your career.

I graduated in 2013 and openedCR Bodywork personal traininggym in Dundrum. I am delightedto say we train up to 100 clientsper day, we set up a franchise,and now manage three othergyms.

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Additional CertificationStudents will be provided theopportunity to achieve thefollowing awards from thefollowing awarding bodies

Occupational First Aid QQI

CEHF, formerly the NCEFqualification. Candidates areeducated and trained to provideinstruction in group exercisee.g. exercise to music, stepaerobics, circuit and resistancetraining. (at an extra cost tothe student)

FAI Soccer Kickstart 1 & 2

Progression andCareer ProspectsGraduates of this course haveset up their own personaltraining businesses and goneon to work in the Gym industry

Students could also go on tofurther or higher education in arange of different areas;Sports Nutrition, SportsRehabilitation, Physiotherapy,Sports Science, or PE teaching.Inchicore college has wellestablished links with collegesin Ireland and in the UK.

Previous students haveprogressed onto thefollowing link courses:

Carlow IT:Sports RehabilitationLimerick University:Strength and Conditioning

Tralee IT: PE/SportsRehabilitation and AthleticTherapy

Tallaght IT: Sports Science

Strawberry Hill: PE

Cork, UCC : PE

Carlow I.T.: Sports Therapy andRehabilitation

DCU: Science Health andPerformance

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Ben Grogan

DescriptionThe course is full-time, requiresattendance five days per weekand is of two years duration.Students undertake a block ofwork experience in each year.Students are given extensivetraining in playing a variety ofsports and leisure pursuitsalong with a comprehensiverange of subjects in the areasof leisure management andadministration.

Course ContentYear 1

The Sport and Leisure Industry

Physical Activity, Lifestyle andWellbeing

Marketing Principles

Managing Resources in Sportand Leisure Management

Employment Law

Anatomy and Physiology forSport and Leisure

Instructing Physical Activity andExercise

Physical Education

Work Experience

Sport and Recreation Studies

Leisure Facility Operations

Occupational First Aid

Swimming and Water Safety

Year 2

Research Project

Operating and Managing aSport and Leisure Facility

Law and Sport and LeisureOperations

Event Management in Sportand Leisure

Customer Service

Small Business Enterprise

Work-Based Experience

Managing in the Health andFitness Industry

Managing Sports Development

Lifeguarding

Physical Education

N.C.E.F.

Sport - Leisure & RecreationManagement Diploma (BTEC HND)This course will appeal to anyone interested in sport or leisure.It will prepare students for employment in the sport andleisure industry and/or to progress to Higher Education wheregraduates may complete further studies in areas such as P.E.,leisure management or sport and leisure related areas.We have a long standing history of training sports professionalsand established links with HE colleges.

Additional RequirementsCandidates should also be ingood health. Candidatesshould show a positive inter-est in Sport and Leisureactivities and be aware ofcommunity needs. An inter-est in all aspects of sport isrequired.

Entry RequirementsCandidates should havepassed five subjects (GradeD) in the Leaving Certificate,to include English and onesubject at higher level.

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Course DirectorEamon McGinley

CertificationBTEC HND in Sport(Leisure Management)QQI:Sport, Recreation &Exercise 5M5146


2 Year Course

Gavin Finn completed the HND inSport and Leisure Managementin Inchicore College along withthe N.C.E.F. Fitness Instructorqualification.

He then started working in thenewly opened Swan LeisureCentre in Rathmines where henow holds the position ofOperations Manager. Gavincommented that the LeisureManagement Course in

Inchicore College was pivitol ingetting him started in the leisureindustry and gave him thefoundation on which to build acareer.

Additional CertificationStudents are provided with theopportunity to receive thefollowing additional certification:

Occupational First Aid Award

N.C.E.F (National Certificate inExercise and Fitness) Universityof Limerick

Life-guarding

Students can participate ina variety of sports at HigherEducation Level. These sportsmay include: Gaelic Football,Soccer & Rugby.The following sports are alsocatered for at CDETB Level:Cross-country, Track and FieldAthletics, Swimming and Golf.

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Career ProspectsGraduates of this course havebeen very successful in gainingemployment in the Sport andLeisure industry both in Irelandand abroad. Examples of placesof employment include:

Sports Halls, Swimming Pools,Leisure Pools, Leisure Centres,Hotel Leisure Facilities, OutdoorEducation Centres, NationalGoverning Bodies of Sport,Schools, Sales and Marketing,Sports Development and SportsRetail Outlets.

Graduates have also availed ofthe opportunity to further theireducation by gaining entry toThird Level Degree Courses inmany different Universities andColleges in Ireland and Britain.

Students have followed degreecourses in:Leisure and RecreationManagement, PhysicalEducation, Sports Science,Sociology of Sport, PrimaryTeaching and SportsPsychology.

Course DescriptionThis integrated course equipsstudents to pursue careeropportunities within a businessenvironment and/or progress toHigher Education on a full orpart time basis in both businessand marketing courses.On completion of the QQILevel 5, students with a meritprofile can progress onto thetwo year full time HigherNational Diploma in Business inInchicore College of FurtherEducation.

Course ContentBusiness Administration Skills

Digital Marketing

Computerised andManual Accounts

Web Authoring

Work Experience

E-Business

Spreadsheets

Communications

Customer Service

French

Business students with DigitalMarketing have the opportunity

to participate in placement.This is fully funded by theEuropean Commission.Students must meet eligibilityrequirements to participate inthese projects.

Business Studies andDigital MarketingThis new and exciting course combines traditional core businesssubjects with the important skills/tools of online strategies to maximisebusiness opportunities. Having liaised with industry, this course has beendeveloped to recognise the changing business environment and offersstudents up-to-date training and experience in relevant business anddigital marketing modules.

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Additional RequirementsAdmittance to the course willdepend on satisfying aninterview board of the candi-date’s suitability.

Entry RequirementsStudents who have reacheda Leaving Certificate orLeaving Certificate Appliedstandard are invited to apply.Mature students withoutformal qualifications butwho have relevant experi-ence may also apply.

Course DirectorSally Friel

CertificationQQI:Business Studies5M2102


The Learning EnvironmentStudents will engage in a range of

learning experiences including

business and digital marketing case

studies, group work and industry

project work.

We are committed to providing a

nurturing learning environment

through greater educational support

and smaller class sizes, helping

students build their confidence

and fulfil their potential.

Students attend College 4 days

each week and are required to

complete 1 day a week in

work placement and a two week

block placement where they will

gain valuable experience.

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Business,Tourismand

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According to the Eircom Household Sentiments Survey(EHHS), 61% of people in Ireland already own a smartphoneand 40% have access to a tablet computer.With Irish online revenue having increased by 25% in 2013and global online sales expected to hit $1.5 trillion this year,it is clear that markets near and far can be reached with thecorrect tools

DescriptionThe course is full time for oneyear. Students will be requiredto attend lectures four days aweek and one day a week willbe given to work experience.There is a strong emphasis onthe practical elements in eachmodule. Successful studentswill obtain the QQI Level 5Information Processing Award.

Course ContentWord ProcessingThe InternetWeb AuthoringSpreadsheetsDatabasesInformation andCommunications SystemsDesktop PublishingCommunicationsWork ExperienceThere is a strong emphasis onthe practical elements in eachmodule.

Computer Business ApplicationsThis course will provide a sound foundation in the practical use ofa wide variety of computer application packages. It will be ofbenefit to anyone interested in a career in a business orcommercial computer environment. The aim is to give thestudents proficiency in a number of computer based skills whichwould be of value particularly in a business environment.

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Additional RequirementsAdmittance to the course willdepend on satisfying aninterview board of the candi-date’s suitability.

Entry RequirementsStudents who have reacheda Leaving Certificate orLeaving Certificate Appliedstandard are invited to apply.Mature students withoutformal qualifications butwho have relevantexperience may also apply.

Course DirectorPatricia Donaghy

CertificationQQI Level 5Information ProcessingAward 5M2067


Career ProspectsGraduates of this course wouldbe able to seek employment inthe following areas: computeroperatives, administration,sales, secretarial work andtechnical support.

Graduates may also avail of theopportunity to further theireducation by gaining entry tovarious Institutes of Technologyin Ireland to study on HigherCertificate and Degree levelprogrammes.

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Course DescriptionThis is a two-year full timecourse, which requires collegeattendance four days per week.Work experience one day aweek in a legal or businesssetting is an integral part of thecourse and is thereforecompulsory.Students are given theopportunity to study additionallegal or accounting moduleseach year.The balance between theacademic and the practicalapplication of skills givestudents a unique opportunityto prepare for further study andemployment.

Course ContentModules Year 1:Finance

Organisation and Behaviour

Marketing

Contract Law

Spreadsheets

Human Resource Management

French

Irish Legal System

Management Accounting(Accounting pathway option)

Taxation(Accounting pathway option)

Further Aspects of Contract(Legal pathway option)

Modules Year 2:Business Environment

Business Strategy

Business Decision Making

Research Project

Marketing

Employability Skills

Work Experience

French

Company LawEmployment Law(Legal pathway option)

Financial Reporting(Accounting pathway option)

Business Studies Diploma(BTEC HND)The HND in BUSINESS is an internationally recognised qualification.This course aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills andunderstanding required to work effectively in a businessenvironment and to develop specialist expertise in the area of theirchoice: legal procedure and practice or accounting.

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Mature candidates who donot meet the formal require-ments will also be consideredon the basis of relevant workexperience.

Entry RequirementsCandidates must haveattained five passes in theLeaving Certificates, includ-ing English and a Businesssubject. One pass must beon a higher level paper.

QQI Level 5 with a meritprofile.

Course DirectorMargaret Doogan

CertificationBTEC: Edexcel HigherNational Diploma (HND)in Business

QQI Component Certificate


2 Year Course

Career Prospects andProgressionGraduates can find employmentin areas within the business,legal and accounting sectors inorganisations.Graduates with appropriategrades can progress on to yearthree of the BusinessManagement Degree Course inTallaght IT or Blanchardstown IT,at the end of which, successfulstudents are awarded a passdegree and are eligible toprogress on to year threefor the award of an honoursdegree.

Graduates can also progressonto year two of businessdegrees in NCI.Other Higher Level Institutionswill consider applications basedon individual results.

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Geraldine McKenzie graduatedwith a HND in Business withLegal Studies.She went on to qualify with anLLB from Portabello and thenfor an LLM from Trinity College.

She was a member of theTeaching Staff at InchicoreCollege of Further Education onthe Legal Team.

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Tourism StudiesThis is a one year Tourism course validated by Quality andQualifications Ireland (QQI). It aims to provide people with theknowledge, practical experience and skills necessary tosuccessfully pursue a career in the Tourism industry.

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Course DescriptionThis is a one year full timecourse. One day each week isassigned to industry workexperience. In addition, allstudents must complete a twoweek block of work experienceduring the academic year.Students will have theopportunity to complete aportion of this work experiencein another European country,funded by the ERASMUS+Programme.

Course ContentTourism Information &Administration

Tourism Principles & Practice

Customer Service

Work Experience

Word Processing

Irish Cultural & HeritageResources

Principles & Practice of SellingAirline Studies


French

Business Administration

Additional InformationSpecialist speakers from theTourism Industry are invited tospeak to the students on aregular basis.Field trips are organised by thecollege to allow students toassess the background ofsuccessful commercial tourismoperations.Assignments and projects aredesigned to be applicable andrelevant to practical scenarioswithin the tourism industry.


Additional RequirementsAll candidates will be inter-viewed and should show apositive interest in pursuing acareer in Tourism, have goodcommunication skills andhave an interest in dealingwith people.

Entry RequirementsCandidates must obtain aminimum of five passes(Grade D3) in the LeavingCertificate or the LeavingCertificate Applied, toinclude English.


CertificationQQITourismCode: 5M5011


Shirsha Biswas is aninternational student whograduated from InchicoreCollege with a QQI level 5Award in Travel and Tourism inJune 2012.

Shirsha embarked on the BTECHigher National Diploma inTravel & Tourism Managementin the College and graduatedwith a BTEC HND in June2014.

Additional CertificationCertificate in Occupational FirstAid HSA

Certificate in Airline ReservationSystems (Amadeus)

Airport ground operationscourse awarded by TheAcademy of Aviation

Career ProspectsOn completion of this coursestudents gain employment inairlines, hotels, tour operators,tourist offices, heritage centres,travel agencies etc.Successful students will beeligible for entry to the two yearHigher National Diploma course(irrespective of LeavingCertificate results).

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Students on work placement in Salerno. Italy

Field trip to Giant’s Causeway, Co. Antrim

ICFE student snow-mobiling in Arjeplog, Northern Sweden

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Travel & Tourism ManagementDiploma (BTEC HND)This course, which is validated by EDEXCEL/BTEC at Higher NationalDiploma level, is to prepare candidates for employment in thetourism industry or to progress to Higher Education in the areas oftourism or general management. It is structured to provideknowledge of the operational context within which tourism functions.This includes the history, structure, organisation and issues pertainingto tourism.

Course DescriptionThis is a two year full-timecourse. One day each week isassigned to industry workexperience with additional blockplacements during eachacademic year.Students will have theopportunity to complete aportion of this work experiencein another European country,funded by the Erasmus+Programme.Specialist speakers from theTourism Industry are invited tospeak to the students, on aregular basis. Field Trips areorganised by the College toallow students to assess thebackground of successfulcommercial tourist operations.Assignments and projects aredesigned to be applicable andrelevant to practical scenarioswithin the Tourism Industry.

Course ContentThe Developing Manager

Research Project

Sustainable TourismDevelopment

Legislation & Ethics

Travel & Tourism Entrepreneurs

Work Based Experience

Human Resource Management

Event Management

Heritage & Cultural Tourism Mgt

French

Additional CertificationSuccessful students receive thefollowing qualifications;Certificate in Airline ReservationSystems (Amadeus)Airport Ground OperationsCourse (ATRS)


Additional RequirementsAll candidates will be inter-viewed and should show apositive interest in pursuing acareer in Tourism, good com-munication skills and havesome experience in dealingwith people.

Entry RequirementsCandidates should haveattained a minimum of fivepasses in the LeavingCertificate to include Englishwith one subject at higherlevel.


CertificationBTEC Higher NationalDiploma in Travel &Tourism Management

QQI Component Certificate:Tourism


2 Year Course

Career ProspectsOn completion of this course

students gain employment in

areas such as airlines, hotels,

tour operators, tourist offices,

heritage centres, travel

agencies.

Many graduates avail of theopportunity to further theirstudies to degree level inIreland, Scotland or the U.K.A significant number ofuniversities such as DIT, ITT andNCI offer advanced entry tostudents who hold the HigherNational Diploma.

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17Nicola Mc Kinley graduatedfrom Inchicore College with aHigher National Diploma inTravel & Tourism Management.She gained entry to the 3rdyear of the BA TourismManagement Degree in QueenMargaret University inEdinburgh.

Nicola graduated from QueenMargaret in August 2011 with aBA ( hons) in TourismManagement. She is currentlyworking as a Tourism ServicesAdvisor with "Visit Scotland" andhopes to progress to a strategicmanagerial role within thatorganisation.

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DescriptionWe provide an intensive yearof learning to introduce a widerange of skills and practices.We encourage the developmentof ideas through drawing andpersonal research.This course covers a broadselection of practical andacademic disciplines. Oncompletion of the course, thestudent should have a body ofwork which shows a wide rangeof experience as well as asense of focus and direction.

In the second and third termsof the year, many of thestudents will be applying tothird level colleges of Art andDesign. Guidance andassistance in selecting andorganising work into a portfoliowill be available to thesestudents.

Course ContentDrawing

Design

Painting

Sculpture

Printmaking

Combined Materials

Metal Craft

Digital Photography

Image Processing

Appreciation of Art, Craftand Design

Communications

Work Experience

Art and Design (Portfolio Preparation)We offer a one year, full time course which gives students a solidfoundation in the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudesrequired for further education or a career in Art, Craft or Design.The broad mix of subjects give students the opportunity to findtheir own strengths and to prepare a portfolio for submission tocolleges of Art and Design.

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Additional RequirementsAcceptance to the courseis dependent on thesatisfactory conclusion ofan interview with ArtDepartment staff. For thisinterview students shouldhave with them some sam-ples of their work whichreflect their studies andinterests in art and design.In particular, they shouldinclude examples ofobservational drawing

Entry RequirementsStudents should be educatedto Leaving Certificate orLeaving Certificate Appliedstandard.(Exceptions may be made formature students).

Course DirectorEoghan O’Reilly

CertificationQQI:Art 5M1985


“Initially I was interested in going toInchicore because of the variety ofsubjects. The course was morethan what I had expected, I learnedso much and gained skills in allareas. The tutors were soencouraging and supportive, and Ireally feel they invested a lot of

extra time and energy in helpingme progress and succeed oncompleting the course.Whilst doing the portfolio coursethe tutors gave me advice on thelayout of my portfolio and what mystrongest work was. I was offeredand accepted a place in IADT Dun

Laoghaire where I am currently inthe 3rd year of my BA degree inFine Art. I feel that Inchicore reallyprepared me for college. I learnedto work to deadlines and to explorespecific themes. I also gained aconfidence in writing and talkingabout my own work.

College has been amazing. Oncompleting my Degree I hope to doa short course over the summer inArt Therapy and continue paintingin my own studio. I also hope to doa Post Graduate Diploma inEducation to allow me to teach.”

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Opportunities forProgressionRecent Graduates of Art andDesign at Inchicore Collegehave gained places in N.C.A.D.,D.I.T., I.A.D.T. Dun laoghaire,Galway Mayo Institute ofTechnology, Athlone.I.T., andLetterkenny I.T. as well ascolleges in Scotland andGermanyMany students have progressedto Higher Education through theHigher Education Links Schemewhich allows students to usetheir QQI qualification to gainCAO points.

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Emma Hopkins

DescriptionThis intensive two year coursegives the student the ability todesign, problem solve andproduce costume, make-up andhair for performers. The studentis continually assessed throughstudio based practical projectsand is given individual feedbackon all completed work. Thecourse is delivered by film andtheatre practitioners.

Students study designdevelopment, drawing andillustration to enable them togenerate and communicatetheir ideas.Pattern drafting and costumeconstruction are taught toenable the student to realisetheir designs into 3DStudents are instructed in thetechniques of hair/wig andmake-up design andapplication.Students also collaborate withthe Performance departmentand the Technical Theatredepartment on designing showsfor public performance.

Course ContentCostume design, illustrationand rendering

Costume construction includingperiod costumes, corsets andmillinery

Pattern drafting forcontemporary and periodcostumes

Costumes history and theory

Theatre history

Make-up design and applicationincluding prosthetics

Wig/hair designand maintenance

Metalwork

Field trips

Costume Design and Make-UpQQI Levels 5 & 6This two year full time course is designed to enable the student tounderstand and master the design and technical processes incostume, make-up and hair for film and theatre.

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Additional RequirementsEntry is by interview and port-folio assessment.The portfolio should demon-strate an ability to draw.Observational drawing withcolour application must bepresented at interview.3D work, sketchbooks andideas books can also beincluded.The incoming student shouldhave good communicationskills, initiative and enjoyworking as part of a team.

Entry RequirementsApplicants must be at least17 years of age, havereached Leaving Certificatestandard.

Course DirectorLeonore McDonagh

CertificationQQI: Level 5Design 5M2208Plus nine Level 6components

QQILevel 5/62 Year Course

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Progression andCareer ProspectsGraduating students from thiscourse have continued theireducation in Further EducationColleges and 3rd level colleges inIreland, U.K and U.S.A.

Those who have entered into theprofession have worked for theatre,television and with film companieshere in Ireland and internationally.

Former students have worked onfilms such as ‘Lord of The Rings’,‘King Kong’, ‘King Arthur’, and ‘The

Hobbit’, and on TV shows such as‘Camelot’ ‘The Tudors’, ‘Spartacus’,‘The Celts’, ‘Gossip Girl’,‘Ripper Street’, ‘Penny Dreadful’,and ‘Vikings’

Career prospects: CostumeDesigner, Costume Assistant,Costume Technician, WardrobePerson, Make-up Artist orMake-Up Technician, Hair/WigDesigner, Hair/Wig Technician.

DescriptionThis course provides anextensive introduction to a widerange creative writing, media,literature, and culture.Participants will produce writingfor fiction, scripts for theatre,television, radio, film and forjournalism. They will examinecharacterisation, structure, plot,setting, language, as well asdevelop skills in editing andpresentation. They will developskills of analysis in response tomedia, literature and culturalissues, as wells as learnpractical skills in desktoppublishing and word processing.

Participants will also have theopportunity to have their workperformed and recorded byactors, to have work published,either in the college magazinethat students produce while onthe course or by submitting it toexternal publications andcompetitions.On completion, each studentwill have a portfolio of theirwritten work and acquiredrelevant skills appropriate tofurther study and employment.

SubjectsWriting for Novel & Short Story

Writing for Theatre

Writing for Television, Radioand Film

Writing for Journalism

English Literature

Media Analysis

Intercultural Studies

Desktop Publishing

Information Technology

Work Placement

Communications

Creative Writing & Cultural StudiesThis one year course is designed for those with an interest in allaspects of creative writing. Students will read a wide range ofliterature appropriate to all modules on offer and there arenumerous opportunities to attend theatre productions, films,media events and other cultural events throughout the year.

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Additional RequirementsAll students will be askedto produce examples of theirwritten work at interviewand ideally, this shouldinclude examples of essays,story writing, scripts andjournalism.

Entry RequirementsApplicants should have aminimum of five subjects atLeaving Certificate, includinga D3 at Higher level English,or C3 at Ordinary level .Mature students who canshow an interest inwriting are encouraged toapply also.

Course DirectorColin Carters

CertificationQQI: Media Production5M0528


Career ProgressionGraduates of this course havegone on to study a range ofsubjects including; EnglishLiterature, Film Studies, LiberalArts, Theatre Studies,Journalism, Media production,Creative Writing, Humanities,Music production andMultimedia. Graduates havealso continued to workindependently on self generatedwriting projects, as well astaking up employment both athome and abroad.

graduate profile

23Niamh BrunellI loved my time Inchicore College.I always felt like I mattered when Iwas there. I always felt that thestaff had a genuine interest in meand wanted to help me achieve mypotential. The course broadened myhorizons. I was exposed to reading

material that challenged andinspired me. I was introduced tonew ways of thinking about cultureand the societies we live in and Ibecame more informed about storywriting and about media issues. Iwould highly recommend Inchicore

College for those interested inEnglish, Culture, Writing and FurtherEducation.

After Inchicore, I did a maturestudent access course in PearseCollege, and I am now in mysecond year of my three year

degree (BA Level 8) in Visual andCritical Studies undergraduatedegree in DIT, Mountjoy Square.After, I hope to go to England to doa masters in screen writing


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DescriptionThis course is a two year full-time course with an optionalthird year to complete theteaching qualifications. Entry tothe optional one yearprogramme to complete theteaching qualifications requiresthe completion of the two yeardance programme orequivalent.Students will be encouraged totake examinations in the RoyalAcademy of Dance and theImperial Society of Teachers ofDancing, Modern syllabi,provided they meet theconditions laid down by theExamining Associations.The Royal Academy of Danceexaminations and ImperialSociety of Teachers of Dancingexaminations will be examinedby the relevant organisation.

SubjectsYear 1

QQI Dance 5M4572

Modern TheatreClassical Ballet & Pointe workContemporary DanceTapAnatomy & PhysiologyKinesiologyExercise and FitnessHistory of DanceMusic TheoryPsychologyCommunicationsWork Experience

plus

Royal Academy of Dance:Intermediate Certificate

Imperial Society ofTeachers of Dancing:Intermediate Certificate

Year 2

Dance Diploma in Instruction

Royal Academy of Dance:Advanced Foundation

Imperial Society of Teachersof Dancing:Advanced 1 Certificate

Year 3 - Advanced Dance

Dance Diploma in Education

Royal Academy of Dance:Advanced 1 Certificate

Imperial Society ofTeachers of Dancing:Advanced 2 Certificate

National Certificate inExercise and Fitness

Dance Studies / Advanced DanceThis course aims to give students a thorough knowledge of allaspects and styles of dance, providing them with the opportunityof attaining qualifications in both the Royal Academy of Danceand The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing.

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Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate standardor equivalent. Admittance tothe course is by interviewand audition.Dance RequirementsIt is desirable that applicantsfor this course should be ofIntermediate standard inclassical ballet. However, nat-ural talent and a basis inother Dance genre will betaken into account at theaudition.

Course DirectorMarian Lennon

CertificationYear 1QQIDance 5M4572Royal Academy of Dance:Intermediate CertificateThe Imperial Society ofTeachers of Dancing:Intermediate CertificateYear 2Dance Diploma in InstructionRoyal Academy of Dance:Advanced FoundationThe Imperial Society ofTeachers of Dancing:Advanced 1 CertificateYear 3Dance Diploma in EducationRoyal Academy of Dance:Advanced 1 CertificateThe Imperial Society ofTeachers of Dancing:Advanced 2 CertificateCertificate in Exerciseand Health Fitness

QQI Level 5 /Level 6 equivalence2 Year Course

‘The time I have spent attendingand studying on the dance studiescourse in Inchicore has been para-mount to helping me achieve mycareer goals and becoming theteacher and person I am today.The tutors and course havethought me so many valuablelessons and values that havehelped to achieving all my careergoals and dreams.’ Paul Doyle

Tanya Farrell graduated in 2008 andis currently working for three schoolsin the Dublin area, she has alsostarted her own school the TanyaMichelle school of Dance inClondalkin.

Jenny Mac Mahon graduated in 2006and after working for other teachersthroughout Ireland she started herown dance school the Kildare schoolof dance in 2010.

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graduateprofiles

Inchicore College opened manydoors for me. While there, Icompleted my RAD TeachingCertificate and NCEF Fitnessinstructing Certificate.

Inchicore College was a greatplace, to kick start my path in thedance world. Since graduating, Iachieved both a Bachelors andMasters Degree in Contemporary

Dance. I have worked withChoreographers: John Scott; NickBryson; Liz Roche; Emma Martin;Catherine Young; Jessica Kennedy;Charles Linehan; Luke Murphy. Ihave been awarded a Bursary fromthe Wicklow County Council to,further my own Choreographicwork.

Karen GleesonRAD Teaching Diploma

Paul DoyleLISTD, RAD RTS,RAD EXAMINER

DescriptionThe theatre performance courseis celebrating 30 years ofexcellence in drama trainingthis year. Our aim is to continueproviding the highest standardsof teaching in all thedisciplines required for a careerin the Performing Arts.Our modules are taught byexperienced tutors who arethemselves active practitioners.Access to industry professionalsand employment is provided byengaging professional directorsfrom within the course facultyas well as guest directors forcollege productions. We alsohave targeted Masterclassworkshops, including one with arenowned casting agency.

EmploymentOur graduates have developedprofessional careers as actors,appearing in productions at TheAbbey Theatre, The NewTheatre, The Project ArtsCentre, as well as venues allover Ireland and abroad. TV andfilm appearances include TheGood Wife, Fair City, RipperStreet, Penny Dreadful, TheSacred Scriptures, Third Rock,Game of Thrones, The Tudorsand many high profile adcampaigns for companies suchas The National Lottery andCadbury’s.Other graduates have carvedcareers as writers for theatreand film, stand – up comediansand directors. Many havestarted their own companiesand stage schools.

Course ContentActing – Stanislavski, MichaelChekov.

Voice - Fitzmaurice, Roy Hart,Linklater, Cecily Berry, PatsyRodenburg.

Classic and ContemporaryTheatre - The Greeks,Shakespeare Ibsen, Chekov,Lorca, Pirandello, Brecht,O’Casey , J.M Synge, JB Keane,Friel, Murphy, Mc Donagh,Walsh, McGuiness, Ravenhill,Mamet, O’Neill, Miller andShepard

Singing – Musical Theatre,audition preparationimprovisation harmonisation,theatre songs of various genres.

Dance - Classical and MusicalTheatre

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Theatre Studies:Performance / Advanced PerformanceThese full time courses are designed to provide professional trainingto students interested in a career in theatre, film and television.Students who have reached the required standard on the level 5course, or who have equivalent certification, may apply for the twoyear Advanced Performance Course where they can achieve a fullLevel 6 QQI and Trinity College London ATCL’S in both Speech andDrama and Musical Theatre.

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Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate orLeaving Certificate Appliedstandard.Applications frommaturestudents are welcome.A proven interest in Theatrewould be an advantage.Admittance to thesecourses is by means ofinterview and audition.

Course DirectorSharon O’Doherty

CertificationYear 1QQI: Level 5

Theatre Performance5M5163

Year 2QQI:Selected Level 6Components

Trinity (London):

Grade 8 Drama

Grade 8 Musical Theatre

Year 3

Advanced Performance

QQI: Level 6

Drama: 6M3566

Associate Diploma ATCLin Solo Performance

Associate Diploma ATCLin Musical Theatre

QQILevel 5 / 6

2 - 3 Year Course

Celebrating30years

Students perform regularlythroughout the course in mainstageand studio presentations. First yearstudents work with a director andwriter on a devised show for theirmainstage public performance.

Second Year students perform a fulllength Shakespearian production.They also present a Commediadell’Arte performance devised inItaly during an Erasmus MobilityProgramme, under the direction ofMatteo Destro.

Since 1999 our second yearstudents have travelled to Padua,Italy on a fully funded ErasmusMobility Programme supported byLeargas,to study the music, mask,and movement of CommediaDell'Arte.

Course ContentMovement

Mime - Etienne Decroux andMarcel Marceau

Improvisation, includingTheatre Sports

Text Analysis

Mask – Commedia dell’Arte

Stage Combat

Theatre History

Music - Basic score reading ,general musicianship , sceneunderscoring .

Acting for Camera–Scriptwriting for film andtelevision

Stage Management

Design - Costume andproduction design for the stage

Directing

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Academic ProgressionProgression to third levelcolleges include HigherDiploma, MA and PHDqualifications through our linkswith:

University College Dublin

Central School of Speech andDrama, London

Kingston College, London

Trinity College, London

Swansea University, Glasgow

University and NUI Maynooth

NUI Galway.

Recent ProductionsOne Nine One Six:Rememberingthe Rising-Dir Paul Meade andHelene Montague

The Dining Room-Dir Bairbre NiChaiomh-Smock Alley

As You Like It – Dir Gerard Lee

Away From It All by Lee Coffey-Dir Helene Montague

Carry the Can-Dir Paul Meadeand Helene Montague

I Do Not Like Thee Dr Fell –Dir Bairbre Ni Chaoimh

Carry Me by Lucy Moffatt -Dir Helen Montague

April Bright - Dir Paul Brennan


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DescriptionWe offer two major awards inthe Technical Theatredepartment. The QQI Level 5award in Theatre Productionand the BTEC Higher NationalDiploma in Performing Arts(Production Studies). Studentshave the opportunity over thetwo years of the course tospecialise in any of three majorareas:

Stage Management andProduction Management

Sound and Lighting

Set Design and Construction

Students are encouraged togain skills in all aspects ofstagecraft and technicaltheatre. Practical experience isto be gained by studentssupporting the College’sPerformance and Danceproductions. Work experienceand professional placementsare arranged, as appropriate,for second year students.Course assessment is byproject work, continualassessment and examinations.Emphasis is placed on thepractical aspects of the courseand the student’s ability to workas part of a team.

Additional CertificationOccupational First AidManual Handling AISTStage Pass AIST

Course ContentLighting Design and Operation

Automated Lighting Systems

Sound Design and Operation

Set Design

Theatre studies

Stage Management andAdministration

Workshop Construction Skills

Music Notation

TV and Video Production

Digital Movie Processing

Computer Aided Drafting (2D)

Web Authoring

Small Scale Touring in thePerforming Arts

Professional Practice

Creative Arts Research

Historical Context in thePerforming Arts

Managing a Creative Business

Work Experience

Technical Theatre Stagecraft Diploma(BTEC HND)The aim of this two year course in technical theatre is to providethe student with the skills and experience necessary foremployment in professional theatre. The course should appeal tothose who are interested in backstage work, stage management,lighting, sound or construction.

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Entry RequirementsApplicants must be at least17 years of age and havereached Leaving Certificatestandard. Applicants mustshow a keen interest in theVocational area. Entry to thecourse is by interview.

Course DirectorColm O’Driscoll

CertificationBTEC Higher NationalDiploma in Performing Arts(Production Studies).

QQI: Theatre Production5M5152


2 Year Course

Since graduating from ICFE Lisa

has been working as freelance

Stage Designer, Lighting Designer/

Technician.

Lisa has recently graduated with a

Masters Degree in Stage Design

from Lir, The National Academy of

Dramatic Art.

Some recent design work

includes:

Set Design: The Hunt For Red

Willie (Exit Excitedly), Love In The

Title (Room To Move), Threshold

(Mirari productions), The

Watchman (Dublin Theatre

Company), Airswimming (Idir Mná),

La Traviata (Glasthule Opera

Festival), Love In Dublin (Fire and

Ice Theatre Co./Focus Theatre),

Reunion (The New Theatre),

Orphans (Smashing

Times/Playleft/Focus Theatre).

Lisa also continues to work as

Lighting Designer/Technician (on

such productions as Amour -

PlayActing Theatre Productions,

Seekers - 50% Male Experimental

Theatre, and I ♥ Alice ♥ I (at

Absolut Dublin Fringe Festival

2010) - HotForTheatre) and as

Stage Manager with companies

such as Classic Stage Ireland,

Rose Upon The Rood,

Dancemasters, The New Theatre,

The Abbey School of Music and

Drama, Bluepatch, Idir Mná, and

Marsha Hunt.

She greatly enjoys her work and is

grateful for the opportunities,

inspiration and encouragement

she has gained from her tutors

and colleagues at ICFE.

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Lisa Krugel

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Course DescriptionThis course introduces studentsto a general working knowledgeand understanding of childrenin early childhood. Studentsgain first-hand experiencethroughout the year byattending work placements oneday per week, in a variety ofsettings.A programme of continuousassessment will be inoperation. Assessment involvesmodule assignments, projects,case studies and examinationsand work experience reports.

Course ContentChild Development

Early Care and EducationPractice

Early Childhood Education andPlay

Child Health and Well Being

Work Experience

Communications

Creative Arts for Early Childhood


Children with Additional Needs

Word Processing

Work ExperiencePlacementsWork Experience Placementsform a vital part of this course.Learners will have theopportunity to attend a workplacement in an early yearssetting one day per week andalso have two weeks blockplacements during the year.

EUROPEAN PROJECT(ERASMUS +)Every year a number ofstudents have the opportunityto travel to another Europeancountry for three weeks workexperience. The students attendan early years setting in thehost country and observe andparticipate in the day to daywork of the setting learningabout how they deliverprofessional child care andeducation.

Childcare and EducationThis is a one year Childcare course designed to equip candidatesto work as members of a professional team in the area ofChildcare. This course enables the learner to gain a QQI Level 5award in Childcare. On completion of this course studentsmay gain entry to the Level 6 Advanced Childcare course inInchicore College.

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Additional InformationAptitude for, and interest andexperience in childcare willbe taken into account andselection is on the basis of aninterview. The course is opento VTOS applicants andmature students.

Entry RequirementsCandidates are expected tobe of Leaving Certificatestandard or equivalent.Applications will be consid-ered from those who havecompleted the LCA and theLCVP.

Course DirectorOlivia Fitzgerald

CertificationQQI:Early Childhood Careand Education5M2009


Progression andCareer ProspectsMany of our students nowwork at home and abroad inPre-Schools, Nurseries,Montessori Schools and otherrelated areas, such as SpecialNeeds and ClassroomAssistance. Students may gainentry to the Level 6 AdvancedCertificate courses in InchicoreCollege, subject to success atLevel 5.


31‘The course was great. The teacherswere really helpful with course workand assignments. I went to Swedenas part of the international workexperience. It was a greatexperience.”

Shauna Ryle

I thought the course was brilliant.The modules were really interestingand the teachers really helpful. Iwent to Sweden for three weekswork experience - it was anexperience of a lifetime.

Kayleigh Flood

graduateprofile

ChildcareCourses

Course DescriptionStudents will gain a knowledgeof the working environment andthe fundamentals of childhoodeducation. Additionally learnerswill focus on the particularapproaches suitable to afterschool care.This course is provided to meetthe ever changing needs inchildcare ensuring diversity,equality and inclusion of allchildren in the early yearssetting.Students will have theopportunity learn from expertswith visits from professionals inthe area incorporated into thecourse.The completion of thesemodules will ensure thatstudents have achieved therelevant skills to work effectivelyin the area.

Course ContentChild Development

Early Care and EducationPractice

Early Childhood Education andPlay


Work Experience

Communications


Word Processing

School Age Childcare

Equality and Diversity inChildcare

Work ExperiencePlacementsWork Experience Placementsform a vital part of this course.Learners will have theopportunity to attend a workplacement in an early yearssetting one day per week andalso have two weeks blockplacements during the year.

Childcare and Education(After School Care)This is a one year course at QQI Level 5 which will providethe learner with the opportunity to develop skills andexperience in the early childhood and education area,particularily after school care.

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Additional InformationAptitude for, and interest andexperience in childcare willbe taken into account andselection is on the basis of aninterview. The course is opento VTOS applicants andmature students.

Entry RequirementsCandidates are expected tobe of Leaving Certificatestandard or equivalent.Applications will be consid-ered from those who havecompleted the LCA and theLCVP.

Course DirectorOlivia Fitzgerald

CertificationQQI:Early Childhood Careand Education5M2009


Progression andCareer ProspectsMany of our students nowwork at home and abroad inPre-Schools, Nurseries,Montessori Schools and otherrelated areas, such as SpecialNeeds and ClassroomAssistance. On completion ofthis course students may gainentry to the Level 6 AdvancedCertificate courses in InchicoreCollege.


33EUROPEAN PROJECT(ERASMUS +)Every year a number ofstudents have the opportunityto travel to another Europeancountry for three weeks workexperience.

The students attend an earlyyears setting in the host countryand observe and participate inthe day to day work of thesetting learning about how theydeliver professional child careand education.

ChildcareCourses

I really enjoyed the course andfelt that I benefited hugely fromthe year.During the course, I took part inthe International work experienceprogramme to Sweden. It was anexperience of a lifetime.“

Niamh Keller

ICFE Childcare Students on their Erasmus+ work experience in Sweden

Course DescriptionThe very experienced team ofteachers who deliver thesemodules pride themselves onoffering a very student- centredapproach to the teachingmethods used. The success ofour students is central to thecourse.

The completion of thesemodules is key to the studentssuccess but we feel we offerother “value added”experiences in the College e.g.European Project (seeEuropean Work Experience).

The students have theopportunity to experiencelearning through visits tocentres of excellence in specificareas, addition workshopsprovided in college, manualhandling training, sign languagecourse.

SubjectsEarly Childhood CurriculumChildhood Social Legal andHealth StudiesSupervision in Early ChildhoodCareChild DevelopmentPersonal and ProfessionalDevelopmentWork ExperienceSpecial Needs Assisting

Work ExperiencePlacementsWork Experience Placementsforms a vital part of this course.Learners will have theopportunity to attend a workplacement in an early yearssetting two days per week andalso have three weeks blockplacements during the year.

Childcare and Education Advanced -SupervisionThis course is aimed at learners who have completed QQI level 5 in EarlyYears Care and Education or equivalent and want to extend their learningand experience to prepare them to be supervisors in early years settings.

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Applications areespecially invited frommature students andVTOS candidates.

Entry RequirementsLevel 5 Early Childcare andEducation –distinction profile

Course DirectorMargaret Prangnell

CertificationQQI Level 6

Early Childhood Careand Education6M2007


“I have really enjoyed my time atInchicore College. The staff werevery supportive and interested inme. I learned so much and now ama supervisor.”Elaine

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“Great course, lovely staff whoshared their knowledge andexperience so well with us. I feltvery supported as this course workis very demanding. I was successfulin getting in to year 2 of Early YearsEducation in DIT and this coursewas great preparation.” Jenni

European Project(ERASMUS+)Every year a number ofstudents have the opportunityto travel to another Europeancountry for three weeks workexperience. The students attendan early years setting in thehost country and observe andparticipate in the day to daywork of the setting, learningabout how they deliverprofessional child care andeducation.

Progression andCareer ProspectsPossible career pathwaysfollowing successful completionof this course:

Childcare practitioner in earlyyears setting (with possibleprogression to supervisory rolevery quickly).

Childcare Practitioner incommunity based projects.

Inchicore College hasdeveloped links with Institutesof Technology to support ourstudents who wish to progressto Higher Education. Studentsare eligible to apply foradvanced entry.

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ChildcareCourses

DescriptionStudents attend college forlectures four days each week.One day per week theyundertake occupationalplacement in hospitals, nursinghomes, respite care centres,centres for people with forpeople with disabilities.In addition, students mustcomplete a further two weekblock placement supportingpeople with disabilities orhealthcare needs in anappropriate workingenvironment.

Course ContentCare Skills

Care Support

Safety and Health at Work

Care of the Older Person

Communications

Word Processing

Infection Prevention and Control


Work Experience

Additional CertificationOccupational First Aid

Patient Lifting and

Manual Handling

Heartsaver C.P. R. and A.E.D

(Irish Heart Foundation).

Additional modulesStudents who are interestedin working with people withdisabilities will take thefollowing modules in additionto the core modules:

Equality and Disability

Intellectual Disability Studies

Students who are interested inworking in healthcare will takethe following modules inaddition to the core modules:

Human Growth andDevelopment

Nutrition

Disability / Healthcare Support WorkerThis is a one year full time course designed to equip students withthespecialist knowledge and practical skills required to pursue acareer in the growing healthcare sector. It also prepares studentsto work under supervision in centres for people with disabilities,hospitals, nursing homes and respite centres.

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Mature students withrelevant experience areencouraged to apply.

All applicants must attendfor interview and bring tworecent references.

Entry RequirementsApplications will be accept-ed from candidates withstandard Leaving Certificate(five passes) or equivalentincluding Leaving CertificateApplied.

Course DirectorPaula Faller

CertificationQQI: Healthcare Support5M4339


Progression – EducationOn the successful completion of thecourse students may progress tothe Level 6 Healthcare SupervisoryManagement Course in InchicoreCollege (see page 42) or accesscourses in Institutes of Technologyor universities through the HigherEducation Links Scheme

Graduates from this course mayalso gain employment in thehealthcare and disability sectorworking as healthcare assistants ina variety of settings or in disabilitysupport

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CareServices

Courses

Graduate Profile Nicole SalmonSince her graduation from Inchicore College

in 2014, Nicole Salmon is working full time

as a healthcare assistant in a nursing home.

Her work involves providing personal care,

emotional support and assisting residents

with their activities of daily living.

Progression – Employment

Course DescriptionThis course introduces studentsto the theories and practices ofnursing. The course providesstudents with a workingknowledge of hospitals andnursing homes. It also helpscandidates gain anunderstanding of thefundamentals of nursing.Candidates gain first handexperience by attending workplacements for one day eachweek.

Course ContentNursing Theory & Practice




Work Experience

Safety and Health at Work

Communications

Care Provision and Practice

Biology

Nutrition

Word Processing

Additional CertificationCertificate in Patient Lifting

and Manual Handling

Occupational First-Aid

Certificate (as approved by

P. H.E.C.C.)

Heartsaver CPR, Heartsaver

AED (as approved by Irish Heart

Foundation and American Heart

Association).

Cardiac First Response

(as approved by P. H.E.C.C.)

Nursing StudiesThis one year full-time course is designed to enhance thecandidates awareness and understanding of the role and theresponsibilities of the professional nurse. It is also a foundationcourse for those who wish to pursue a nursing career.

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Applications frommatureapplicants (over 21) arealso invited.

Entry RequirementsCandidates should be ofLeaving Certificate standardor equivalent.

Aptitude, interest andexperience will be takeninto account.

Course DirectorNoel McDonagh

CertificationQQI:Nursing Studies5M4349


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some recentgraduates...

Amanda ClokeDundalk IT Midwifery

Ubah-Raage Abdi

Thames ValleyUniversityGeneral Nursing

Stacey Sweeney

Abertay University,DundeeGeneral Nursing

Michaela Buenaventura

University College DublinMidwifery

Amy Martin

University College Dublin

Brigid Brannigan

Abertay University,DundeeGeneral Nursing

Darina Cribbin

Anglia RuskinUniversity, London

Deborah Egan

Trinity CollegeDublin

Paul Byrne graduated fromInchicore College of FurtherEducation with a QQI Level 5 Awardin Nursing Studies.

As a graduate of the Pre-NursingStudies course, Paul gained entryto the University of West Londonin Ealing where he is currentlystudying for a BSc (Hons) inMidwifery

CareServices

Courses

graduateprofile

DescriptionThis course will offer the firststeps to students wishing towork in the area of paramedicsor ambulance work. Studentswill also have a two weekpractical work placement in asuitable working environment aspart of the course.

Course ContentCare Skills & Care Support

Care of the Older Person

Infection Prevention and Control

Pre Paramedic Studies




First Aid Response

Cardiac First Response

Communications

Word Processing

Work Placement

Team Working

Patient & Manual Handling

Addiction Studies

Pharmacology

Ambulance Equipment

Emergency Planning

ProgressionGraduates from this coursehave the opportunity to apply tothe Level 6 HealthcareSupervisory Management inInchicore College. Studentsmay also progress to furtherstudy through the HigherEducation Links Scheme bothin Ireland and the UK.Graduates may also apply toParamedic Degree courses atAnglia Ruskin University.

Health Service SkillsPre-ParamedicThis full-time one year course will lead to a QQI Level 5.The programme is provided in association with the National AmbulanceService College and will cover many aspects of healthcare training aswell as paramedic topics.

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Mature students welcome.

Entry RequirementsLeaving Certificate includingMaths and a Sciencesubject desirable.Relevant Work Experienceis desirable. Interview andreferences required.

Course DirectorCatherine Keller

CertificationQQI: Health Service Skills5M3782



Mr. McCartan Hughes, Director of the National Ambulance Service College

41Additional CertificationOccupational First Aid Certificate

Patient & Manual HandlingCertificate

Pre Hospital Emergency CareCouncil:

First Aid Response CertificateCardiac First Response Certificate

National Ambulance Service CollegeAward in Pre-Paramedic Studies

Ambulance Equipment Cert

Emergency Planning (HSE) CareServices

Courses

DescriptionStudents attend fulltime classesand undertake a significantoccupational work placement inhealthcare or disability settingssuch as hospitals, nursinghomes, day care centres,centres for people withdisabilities. There will also be atwo-week block work placementto enable students to furtherdevelop their skills.

Course ContentSupervisory Management

Conflict Management

Leadership

Work Experience

Human Resources Management

Gerontology OR DisabilityAwareness

Person Centred Planning

Health Promotion

Additional TrainingPatient Lifting and ManualHandling

Elder Abuse Prevention Training

Healthcare Supervisory Management

This one year fulltime course is suitable for people who wish to achievethe knowledge and skills to progress to a supervisory/managementrole in settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, residential care,day care centres and disability support amongst others. It will alsoenable candidates to progress to higher education and training

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Qualified candidates alreadyworking in the healthcare ordisability sector wishing togain advanced certificationmay also apply. All candi-dates must attend for inter-view and bring certificationand two recent references

Entry RequirementsApplications will beaccepted from candidateswho hold a QQI Level 5award in areas such asHealthcare, Social Studies,Nursing Studies,Community Care andrelated disciplines.


CertificationQQI: Health ServiceSupervisory ManagementSkills 6M4978



43The National Skills Bulletin (2015)indicates that shortages exist for anumber of health and welfarerelated occupations.

The demand for healthcare skills isexpected to be sustained and evenincreased in the future due topopulation changes and animprovement in the economy.

CareServices

Courses

Course DescriptionDuring this one year full-timecertificate course, studentsattend lectures in the collegefour days a week. One day perweek they undertake a workplacement in a social caresetting or with marginalisedgroups such as those withaddiction issues and thehomeless. In addition studentsmust complete a further twoweek block placement.ERASMUS+ is a fundedprogramme that gives a numberof students the opportunity totravel to another Europeancountry to complete part oftheir work experienceplacement.

Course ContentSocial Studies

Psychology

Human Growth & Development

Intercultural Studies

Care Provision and Practice

Safety and Health in theWorkplace


Word Processing

Communications

Work Experience

Work ExperienceThe student work placementmay be completed inorganisations within the socialsector, in the community,working with children,teenagers, older people andmarginalised groups. There arelots of opportunities forinteresting and challenging workand students are free to choosethe type of placement that theywould like to do.

Social StudiesSocial studies, or social science as it is also known, examinestopics such as psychology, social issues and theory to explorehuman behaviour and interactions. This one year full-time courseoffers an introduction to social studies and is suitable for thoseinterested in progressing to Higher Education or those who wishto work in the area of social care.

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Course DirectorAideen Lyster


Entry RequirementsApplications will be accept-ed from candidates withstandard Leaving Certificate(five passes) or equivalent.Mature students are alsoinvited to apply.

All applicants must attendfor interview and bring tworecent references.

Course DirectorEmma Zara O’Brien

CertificationQQI Community HealthServices 5M4468


Najat Abdinassir“I had just completed school andknew I was interested in the SocialCare Area. I was kind of nervousstarting a new course but once Imet all the teachers and got anintroduction to the modules I wasexcited to start. I found the

modules informative andinteresting while the teachers wereall very helpful and approachable.An important part of the SocialStudies course is the workplacement, mine was in the areaof Intellectual Disabilities, I found itrewarding and it confirmed this is

where I wish to work in the future.I would highly recommend thiscourse to anyone who wishes tostudy, or pursue a career in thisarea. After successfully graduatingI progressed onto the HND inSocial Care here in InchicoreCollege.”

Progression andCareer ProspectsGraduates from this coursehave the opportunity to applyfor further progression onto thetwo year Higher NationalDiploma (Level 6) course withinthe college and to Level 6courses within other ETBcolleges. They may also applyto universities and Institutes ofTechnology through the HigherEducation Links Scheme(HELS). On successfulcompletion of this course,graduates may also seekemployment in the social caresector.

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Ben Curran

“I recently successfully completedthe Certificate in Social Studies inInchicore College. The course gaveme the foundations and the toolsnecessary to prepare myself forfurther studies while also gainingskills which I found invaluableduring my work placement.

The lecturers in Inchicore Collegewere very interested in helping meand guidance was always at hand.

The modules on the Certificate arevery relevant to 3rd level educationand have given me a head start inmy studies on the Bachelor of Arts(Honours) Applied Social Studies inprofessional social care in Carlow IT.

This course Is perfect for those notonly wanting to get back intoeducation but to anyone with apassion for gaining new skills andknowledge on important aspects ofwhat it takes to pursue a career orstudies in the professional sector ofSocial Care”.

CareServices

Courses

Course DescriptionThis is a two year full-timecourse. Each week, studentsmust attend the College for fourdays of tuition in first year andthree days in second year. Onthe remaining days, studentsmust fulfill extensive workplacement requirements.Placements are normallyorganised by the student withthe support of the CourseDirector.

Course ContentYear 1Communicating in Health &Social CarePrinciples of PracticePersonal and ProfessionalDevelopment Part OneWorking in PartnershipSocial PolicyPsychology in Health & CareSocial Context of Health &Social CareUnderstanding Specific NeedsResearch Part One

Year 2Health & SafetyResearch Part TwoCommunity DevelopmentHealth Promotion for IndividualsSupporting Significant LifeEventsDeveloping Counselling SkillsContemporary Issues in Healthand CarePersonal & ProfessionalDevelopment Part TwoUnderstanding the LearningProcess

Social Care Diploma (BTEC HND)This Higher National Diploma is a qualification that has beendeveloped to prepare people for employment in Social Care. It isa particularly useful qualification for those intending to pursuehigher education in Social Work, Applied Social Studies,Sociology and Psychology through non-traditional routes.

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Entry RequirementsSchool leavers (17-21years) should have sevensubjects in the LeavingCertificate, including aminimum of a pass on twohigher papers.Mathematics and Englishmust be passed.Applicants will be expectedto have related experiencein employment or voluntarywork.orHold a full QQI Level 5award (with a merit profileoverall) in a related area, orother equivalent qualifica-tion.orMature applicants whohave worked in a social caresetting in the recent past orhave a related qualification.

OtherRelevant InformationAll applicants will be invitedfor interview. All applicantswill be provided with a copyof a Confidential ReferenceForm at interview to becompleted by a referee whois very well known to thestudent. Applicants whosefirst language is not Englishmay be asked to satisfy theCollege as regards theirEnglish proficiency

Course DirectorGarett Evers

CertificationBTEC Higher NationalDiploma in Health & SocialCare(Applied Social Studies)


2 Year Course

Michael McCarthy

"I benefited from the course inmany ways. Coming in as a maturestudent I found it to be a verysupportive learning environment.The modules/units were all differentbut yet all interconnected. On work

placement, I was able to see someof the theory in practice. It wasgreat that the course was academicbut the focus was just as intenseon working in real situations. Thishelped a lot in understanding keyconcepts and in engaging with theessay material."

Michael Mc Carthy graduated in2011. Michael gained entry intothe second year of BA (hons) inSocial Science at DIT (DublinInstitute of Technology).

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Progression and CareerProspectsGraduates of the BTEC HigherNational Diploma in Health andSocial Care have gone on to arange of Higher Educationcourses. These include degreecourses in Social Work (NQSW;DIPSW), Psychology, Sociology,Social Care, Nursing,Occupational Therapy andApplied Social Studies.

The Institutes of Technologyhave offered 1 or 2 yearexemptions to applicants to theBA in Applied Social Studies inSocial Care at I.T. TallaghtWaterford I.T. and the BA inApplied Social Studies at SligoI.T. NUI Maynooth also reserves5 places on the Bachelor inSocial Science for BTECgraduates.

The University of Sunderland iscurrently offering graduates ofthe HND the possibility of entryinto the final year of their BA(Hons) Health and Social Care.

EmploymentOpportunitiesGraduates have securedemployment inAn Garda Siochana,Cerebral Palsy Ireland,Cheeverstown House,Residential Childcare,Barnardos,Menni Services,Los Angeles Society,Mountjoy PrisonThe Salvation Army.

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DescriptionAre you interested in SportsCoaching, training to be aFitness Instructor or working ina Gym/Leisure centre?You can study part-time inInchicore College and gain Level4 certificates that will help youto progress to a full-time coursein this area.

Course ContentHealth Related Fitness Level 4

Communications Level 4

Information Technology SkillsLevel 4

Food and Nutrition Level 4

ProgressionOn completion of this course,graduates can apply to continuetheir study on a number of QQILevel 5 courses in InchicoreCollege.

Basic Fitness (Part-time)

This course is run in conjunction with CDETB Foundations Project.CDETB offers courses and support services to help people movetowards formal education or training and employment.


Entry RequirementsThis course is assisted bythe CDETB FoundationsProject and is designedto help those who wantto move towards formaleducation.

The course is free to anyoneon Social Welfare and doesnot affect your benefits.

Course DirectorPhil Challoner

CertificationQQI:Level 4 Components4M2010


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DescriptionThis course is suitable toapplicants who want to learn newskills and get back into education.There are no fees for people inreceipt of social welfare payment.The course is run as part of theBack to Education Initiative.

Career ProspectsOn completion of the course,you can apply to continue yourcourse of study on a number ofQQI LEVEL 5 programmes in theCollege.

This course will also prepareyou for seeking employment,with workshops in areas such

as interview skills, CVpreparation and careerdevelopment.

Subjects include:Communications

Work Experience

Career Planning

Word Processing

Customer Service


Employment Skills (Part-time)Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)

Inchicore College of Further Education is offering you a new opportunity toenter into education and learn new skills. The course will run over two days,Monday and Tuesday, and offers a number of QQI LEVEL 4 certified modules,which are nationally recognised.


Entry RequirementsAnyone wishing to learn newskills is welcome to apply.Applicants should have theequivalent of QQI Level 3.Mature applicants are wel-come.


Course DirectorSorcha Dawson

CertificationQQI: Components inEmployment Skills4M0857


Childcare CoursesAt levels 4 and 5, no formaleducational qualifications arerequired for entry onto thecourses. However, it isimportant that learners choosethe level that is mostappropriate and manageable forthem.We strongly recommend thatyou contact the course directoror the College if you are unsureas to what level of study atwhich you feel you wish tostart. Informal inquiries arewelcome at any stage andyou can make an appointmentto come into the college todiscuss the course and yourparticular needs.

Level 4This course is intended forlearners who would like anintroduction to Childcare andfeel that they would like tobegin at Level 4. At Level 4,learners may be alreadyworking with children and feelthat they would like to developtheir education and skills in thisarea. The course offers anintroduction to Childcarestudies and study skills are builtinto the timetable. This courseis offered on a part-time basisover one year and students willattend one day per week onMondays, 9.30 - 4.00.

Level 5This course is designed forpeople who are currentlyworking in Childcare or whohave a strong interest inworking in this area. At Level5, learners may have alreadytaken modules at Level 4 orfeel confident to embark onstudy which is a step up fromthe introductory level. Thecourse is run over two years ona part-time basis. Students willattend one day per week onFridays, 9.30 - 4.00.

Childcare & Education (Part-time)Lifelong Learning Back to Education Initiative(BTEI)

Childcare under the Back to Education Initiative (BTEI). Thesecourses are designed for people who are currently working inChildcare or those who have a strong interest in working withchildren in a Childcare setting. Courses are offered at QQI Levels4 and 5.

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Cost of BTEIThose in receipt ofunemployment payments ormeans-tested social welfarebenefits, holders of medicalcards and their dependantsare entitled to free tuition.Others will be required topay the appropriate collegefees.

The Back to EducationInitiative (BTEI)provides part-time FurtherEducation courses foryoung people and adults.The aim is to give peoplean opportunity to combinereturning to learning withother commitments.

Course DirectorMiriam Dunne

CertificationLevel 4:Early Childhood Educationand Care Support 4M2014(Minor Award)Level 5Early Childhood Care andEducation 5M2009(Major Award)

QQILevels 4 & 51 and 2 Year Courses

EnquiriesEnquiries about QQI Level 4and Level 5 courses can bemade to:Miriam DunneInchicore College of FurtherEducationEmmet Road, InchicoreDublin 8Phone:(01) 416 8285 (Miriam)e-mail:[email protected]

QQI Level 6 Quaification isavailable as an Evening Course.

Contact the college forinformation and please see ourEvening Course brochure forfurther details.

QQI Level 4

Childcare and Safety

Child Development and Play

Childcare and Safety

Teamworking

QQI Level 5 Year 1

Early Care and Education Practice


Work Experience



QQI Level 5 Year 2

Child Development

Early Childhood Education & Play

Creative Arts for Early Childhood

Communications

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DescriptionThe horticulture course coversbasic gardening skills, growingvegetables and creating a shruband herbaceous border.The course is practically orientatedand students will have ampleopportunity to gain hands-onexperience.The QQI module GrowingVegetables is offered to studentswho wish to be assessed at theend of the course.This course is offered on a part-time basis over one year andstudents attend two days perweek; Monday and Tuesday.

Subjects include:Plant Identification, care andMaintenance

Establishing OrnamentalFlowering Plants

Growing Vegetables

Communications

Information Technology Skills

Woodcraft

The Back to EducationInitiative (BTEI)BTEI provides part-time FurtherEducation courses for youngpeople and adults. The aim isto give people an opportunity tocombine returning to learningwith other commitments.

Cost of BTEIThose in receipt ofunemployment payments ormeans-tested social welfarebenefits, holders of medicalcards and their dependants areentitled to free tuition. Otherswill be required to pay theappropriate college fees.

Horticulture (Part-time)Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)

This course is designend for people who have a strong interest inhorticulture and gardening. It offers four modules at QQI Level 4 Horticulture.It will build horticulture skills, which may be used in many settings

Entry RequirementsAnyone wishing to learn newskills is welcome to apply.

Mature applicants arewelcome.


Course DirectorAmanda Maguire

CertificationQQI:Components fromHorticulture 4M1994


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Career ProspectsOn completion of the course,you can apply to continue yourcourse of study on a number ofQQI LEVEL 5 programmes in theCollege.This course will also prepareyou for seeking employment inthe jobs market. Workshops inareas such as interview skills,CV preparation and careerdevelopment will also beoffered on the course. Thecourse will also prepare you forseeking employment in the jobsmarket.

Informal enquiries about QQI Level 4can be made to:

Amanda MaguireInchicore College of FurtherEducationEmmet Road, InchicoreDublin 8

Phone: (01) 4535358

e-mail:[email protected]

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DescriptionThis course is designed for thosewho would like to work in the areaof social care with individualclients, in residential care orworking in the community. Thecourse offers students theopportunity to gain the knowledgeand skills important for work withclients throughout the lifespan andin a range of social caresituations. The course involvesattendance in college five days aweek. Students will undertake atwo week work experienceplacement during the course.

Additional CertificationCertificate in Patient Movingand Handling

Course ContentHuman Growth and DevelopmentWork ExperienceWord ProcessingOccupational First AidSocial StudiesCommunicationsIntellectual DisabilityCare Provision and PracticeIntercultural StudiesCare of the Older Person

Opportunities forprogressionGraduates form this course havethe opportunity to apply fordiploma (Level 6) course withinthe college or in other FE colleges.They may also apply touniversities, institutes oftechnology and university accessprogrammes to study at degreelevel. Graduates may also seekemployment at entry level in thesocial care sector.

Community Care & Education StudiesReturning to Education (Full-time)

Returning to Education courses are offered to maturestudents who wish to come back to education with a viewto building up their skills for employment and/or furtherstudy. The Community Care and Education Studiescourse offers full Level 5 certification on completion.


Guidance, counselling andstudy support are available.No specific entry or educa-tional requirements needed.Entry to the course is deter-mined by interview.

Entry RequirementsAll enquiries are welcome.Mature students and thosewho left school early areespecially welcome.


CertificationQQI:Community HealthServices5M4468

QQILevel 5

Fidelma Coffey, Tracey Dillon and Karon Lammas (2013 graduates). Having completed

the Level 6 Social Care diploma in 2015, Fidelma and Tracey gained advanced entry to

Year 3 of the Social Care degree in IT Tallaght

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CareServices

Courses

Following graduation

from Inchicore College,

Brenda McDonald

studied at PCI College

and achieved her

Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy and

Counselling followed by a BSc in

Psychotherapy. She is now a fully

accredited practising psychotherapist.

Marie Hughes graduated in 2015 and is

now studying Addiction Studies at Level

7 in NUI Maynooth

Kiara Graydon graduated in 2015 and is

now in Year 1 of the Level 6 Social Care

diploma in Inchicore College.

Deborah Doyle graduated in 2015 and is now working as a careassistant for a private home care agency.“The Community Care return to learning course at Inchicore Collegereally prepared me for my new career and gave me a greatunderstanding of what was needed and expected in this role. Ithoroughly enjoyed the course and loved the challenges it broughtbut never felt overwhelmed as all the tutors were really helpful andsupportive. Doing this course has helped me achieve the career Ihave always wanted.” Deborah

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Coláiste Bhreisoideachais Inse Chór

Images from workexperience in Sweden,France, Italy, Austriaand The Netherlands.

The European Union funds all ofour European programmesthrough Léargas, The ExchangeBureau and National Agency forLeonardo da Vinci, Ireland.

What this meansfor you:•3 weeks workexperience abroad

•Fully funded

•Gain skills for employment

•Gain EuroPass documentation

Our European programme isdesigned to assist students inpreparation for work byproviding quality placements intheir chosen vocational areawithin the member states of theEuropean Union.Inchicore College has beeninvolved in many EuropeanProjects over the past twelveyears.Past students use the skillsacquired from theirInternational Experience to gainfull-time employment.

Life Long LearningProgramme

Life Long Learning ProgrammeThe objectives of this EUprogramme are:•To contribute to thedevelopment of the Communityas an advanced knowledgebased society

•To achieve sustainableeconomic development, betterjobs, greater social cohesionand ensure protection of theenvironment for futuregenerations

•To foster exchange,cooperation and mobilitybetween education and trainingsystems within the Community.

European Work Experiencefrom Inchicore CollegeStudents from several courses at Inchicore College are offeredthree weeks fully funded international work experience in thefollowing countries: Sweden, The Netherlands, Austria, Italy,Spain and France. The European Union funds all of our Europeanprogrammes through Léargas, The Exchange Bureau andNational Agency for Erasmus, Ireland.

Changing lives,opening minds

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eDcsirtpoinhT eocruesi sufllt-mi enaderuqrisea ttneadcn eifevd yasep rewkea dni sfot owy aesrdrutaoi.nS utedtn snuedtrka ealbco kfow ro kxeepirneecinaehcy ae.rS utedtn sra eigevnxeetsnvi ertiaingni nlpyani gaavirte yfos optr sna delsirueupsruits along with acomprehensive range ofsubjects in the areas of leisuremanagement andadministration.

CertificationStudents are provided withthe opportunity to completeexaminations from the followingAwarding Bodies:

Further Education and TrainingAwards Council FETAC Sport andRecreation Level 2.

EDEXCEL/(BTEC) Higher NationalDiploma in LeisureManagement.

National Sporting BodiesIrish Canoe Union, IrishOrienteering Association,Royal Life-saving Society,Occupational First Aid Award,National Certificate in Exerciseand Fitness, Irish AmateurSwimming Association,National Safety Council, etc.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course havebeen very successful in gainingemployment in the Leisureindustry both in Ireland andabroad. Examples of places ofemployment include:Sports Halls, Swimming Pools,Leisure Pools, Leisure Centres,Hotel Leisure Facilities, OutdoorEducation Centres, NationalGoverning Bodies of Sport,Schools, Sales and Marketingand Sports Retail Outlets.Graduates have also availed ofthe opportunity to further theireducation by gaining entry toThird Level Degree Courses inmany different Universities andColleges in Ireland and Britain.Students have followed degreecourses in: Leisure andRecreation Management,Physical Education, Sports

Lesiure & recreation managementThis course, which is validated by EDEXCEL/BTEC at Higher NationalDiploma level, is intended primarily to prepare candidates interest-ed in seeking employment in the expanding Leisure and Recreationindustry or who are seeking to progress to Higher Education in thearea of Sport and Recreation.

Candidates should alsobein good health. Showa positive interest in Leisure& Recreation activities.Be aware of communityneedsHave an interest inall areas of Sport.

To qualify for a HigherNational Diploma in LeisureManagement from EDEXCEL/BTEC candidates musthave obtained five subjectsin the Leaving Certificateincluding one subject atHigher Level.

RequirementsCandidates should have atleast five subjects (Grade D)in the Leaving Certificate,to include English.

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Applications are welcome from1st December of the yearpreceding the course start year.Interviews are then held atregular intervals from thefollowing March onwards. Firstround interviews will take placeduring March/April. Secondround interviews will take placein mid-May. Late applicationswill be interviewed when theLeaving Certificate Examinationsare finished or in earlySeptember.

Fees and ChargesCourse fees range from €300to €400 depending on thecourse. The fees cover costs ofexamination entry andcertification fees as well as anycourse materials and personalequipment to students. Thefees also cover a range of otherservices and activities providedfor, or engaged in, by thestudents such as some trips,cultural and sporting events,accident insurance policy feeand student services fund fee.In addition to this, theGovernment levy of €200 willalso apply for those applicantswho do not hold a medicalcard.

Enrolment DepositStudents who accept the offerof a place on a course mustpay a non-refundable deposit of€50. The balance of the feemust be paid oncommencement of eachacademic year.

External ExaminationFeesStudents who choose to enterfor examinations other thanthose set by QQI and/or BTECmust pay the appropriateexamination fees to therelevant examining Authority.

FE Student GrantsThe Department of Educationand Science has introduced amaintenance grant scheme forFurther Education students.Application forms are availableonline at www.susi.ie. Amember of staff is responsiblefor helping students with theirgrant enquiries.

Applicants with SpecialNeedsThe College is an equalopportunities institution andwelcomes and encouragesapplications from students withspecial needs. It is Collegepolicy to attempt to provideappropriate support and helpfor students with physicaldisability or specific learningproblems within the limits ofavailable resources. Applicantswith special needs shouldcontact the admissions officewell in advance to discuss anyspecial requirements that theymay have in the event that theyare enrolled in the College. Insome cases it may not bepossible to meet the needs ofall applicants.

Equal OpportunitiesInchicore College is committedto equal opportunities and anti-discrimination in its policies andprocedures. The College iscommitted to making adequateprovision, within the resourcesprovided, for learning anddisability supports, guidanceand counselling to enablestudents to participate in all itsactivities. Inchicore College willstrive to foster inclusivity andrespect and to be anti-discriminatory towards allcommunities and groups.

Accommodation ListThere is a list of householdersnear the College who offerstudent accommodation.Students make arrangementson an individual basis: eitherMonday to Friday or on aweekly basis. Some hostels arealso included.

Garda ClearanceGarda Clearance will operate forstudents on any course dealingwith children or vulnerableadults

applications and enrolments

Management of People in Leisure,Finance OperationsLeisure Organisations and IssuesCustomer CareSports PromotionBusiness SystemsMarketing and Sales

Event ManagementIrish Legal SystemLeisure Facility OperationsFacility ManagementWork ExperienceSport and Recreation StudiesCommunications

Computer ApplicationsAnatomy and PhysiologyExercise & Fitness Orienteering,Physical EducationSwimming & Water SafetyFirst Aid

Miriam Cleary completed the HNDLeisure Management programme atInchicore College She then studiedfor a BA in Leisure Management atSheffield University.

She worked for 18 months at theYMCA Leisure Centre in SanFrancisco. On her return to Ireland,she joined the Special Olympicsorganisation which was preparingfor the Special Olympics WorldSummer Games 2003 in Dublin.

Miriam worked as Sports Directorfor Team Ireland. There were 668people on the team including438 athletes.

She continues to work with SpecialOlympics Ireland in her new role asNational Development Officer.

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eDcsirtpoinhT eocruesi sufllt-mi enaderuqrisea ttneadcn eifevd yasep rewkea dni sfot owy aesrdrutaoi.nS utedtn snuedtrka ealbco kfow ro kxeepirneecinaehcy ae.rS utedtn sra eigevnxeetsnvi ertiaingni nlpyani gaavirte yfos optr sna delsirueupsruits along with acomprehensive range ofsubjects in the areas of leisuremanagement andadministration.

CertificationStudents are provided withthe opportunity to completeexaminations from the followingAwarding Bodies:

Further Education and TrainingAwards Council FETAC Sport andRecreation Level 2.

EDEXCEL/(BTEC) Higher NationalDiploma in LeisureManagement.

National Sporting BodiesIrish Canoe Union, IrishOrienteering Association,Royal Life-saving Society,Occupational First Aid Award,National Certificate in Exerciseand Fitness, Irish AmateurSwimming Association,National Safety Council, etc.

Career Prospects

Graduates of this course havebeen very successful in gainingemployment in the Leisureindustry both in Ireland andabroad. Examples of places ofemployment include:Sports Halls, Swimming Pools,Leisure Pools, Leisure Centres,Hotel Leisure Facilities, OutdoorEducation Centres, NationalGoverning Bodies of Sport,Schools, Sales and Marketingand Sports Retail Outlets.Graduates have also availed ofthe opportunity to further theireducation by gaining entry toThird Level Degree Courses inmany different Universities andColleges in Ireland and Britain.Students have followed degreecourses in: Leisure andRecreation Management,Physical Education, Sports

Inchicore College is mostanxious to promote Access toFurther and Higher Educationfor mature students. Inquiriesfrom people who areunemployed, people wishing tochange jobs or those who wishto enter the labour force aftera period out of the workplacedue to family responsibilities,illness or other reasons, areencouraged to join the FurtherEducation courses outlined inthis brochure.Applicants may retain all theirSocial Welfare benefits, whilepursuing courses, which leadto new skills andcompetencies.Inchicore College inconjunction with City of DublinETB is pleased to offer theeducational opportunitiesavailable under the followingschemes of the Department ofSocial Protection:

Back to EducationAllowance BTEA.The Back to EducationAllowance (BTEA) is a schemefor unemployed people, loneparents and people withdisabilities who are gettingcertain payments from theDepartment of SocialProtection.BTEA is not an unemploymentpayment. If you are signingfor unemployment credits orsubmitting medical certificatesfor illness credits, you mayapply to take part in thescheme.Courses must be full-time andlead to a certificate approvedby QQI.

Vocational TrainingOpportunities Scheme(VTOS)You can apply to join VTOS ifyou are:•aged 21 or over•receiving unemploymentpayments, signing for credits•or receiving certain otherSocial Welfare payments suchas one parent family paymentor disability allowances•You must qualify for sixmonths before starting yourcourse.You will keep your SocialWelfare entitlements. Coursesare provided free of chargeincluding books and materials.

Back to EducationInitiative (Part-time)CoursesThese courses are similar tothe above but are run on apart-time basis. The part-timeoption is often a very effectiveway for adult learners to re-engage with education.

Benefits of FurtherEducation courses forMature StudentsThere are many personalrewards for people who returnto full-time education.Students find the stimulationand excitement of learningand acquiring new knowledgeand skills enormouslyrewarding. In addition, theygain great advantages of eithernew employment or entry toUniversity or Institutes ofHigher Education.Mature students of InchicoreCollege courses are nowcompleting university studiesin colleges such as TrinityCollege Dublin, UCC, NUIM,Manchester MetropolitanUniversity, Dublin Institute ofTechnology. Other students areemployed by the AbbeyTheatre, Gate Theatre, RTÉ,Aer Lingus, Ryanair, EasternHealth Board, St. MichaelsHouse.

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Course DirectorsEach Further Education coursehas a Course Director. As wellas dealing with the overalladministration of the day today running of the programme,the Director is available todiscuss progress on the Courseand to advise on personal andacademic matters.

Guidance CounsellingServiceThe College offers students acomprehensive GuidanceCounselling Service. Thisservice provides help in theareas of career guidance,personal and educationalsupport. The serviceencourages students to makeinformed decisions aboutcareer choice and planning andthe successful completion oftheir course.

Learning SupportThe college provides a learningsupport service for learnerswith specific learning needssuch as dyslexia and dyspraxia.

College FacilitiesTheatre / Stage

Technical Theatre Equipment

Two Dance Studios

Sound Studio

Art and Design Studio

Costume DesignWorkshop

Metal Craft and WoodCraft Workshop andStudio

Computer Rooms

Library & Study Room

Sports Complex with Gym

Early Care and EducationPractical Room

Pre-nursing Practical Room

College Wifi

College Canteen

SportsAll students can avail of theopportunity to take part in awide variety of sports. Manylocal sports facilities are usedand links have been formedwith local sporting clubs.Students can participate in avariety of sports up to theinter-colleges level.These sports include:Soccer, Gaelic Football,Hurling, Camogie, Hockey,Basketball, Rugby, Swimming,Track and Field Athletics,Cross-country, Triathlon,Badminton, Table-tennis,Orienteering and Rowing

Cultural ActivitiesThere is a wide range ofcultural activities organizedeach year: drama, dance,concerts, music and otherevents.

Graduation CeremonyInchicore College of FurtherEducation GraduationCeremony takes place inSeptember each year in theRoyal Hospital, Kilmaimham.Students and their families areinvited to attend thiscelebration of achievement.

Access to HigherEducationGraduates of Inchicore Collegewho wish to progress to HigherEducation may do so throughthe CAO, UCAS and otherEuropean colleges anduniversities. Advanced entry toInstitutes of Technology is alsopossible for students whocomplete relevant level 6courses.

The information contained inthis prospectus is intended asa guide for prospectivestudents. It forms no part ofany agreement or contractwith prospective students.Some courses outlined in thisprospectus may not run andcourse content may berevised for educational ororganisational reasons.

student services and college facilities

Summary of Higher Education OpportunitiesQQI Level 5 courses in the Higher Education Links Scheme

BTEC Level 6+ HNDs and other courses with links/advanced entry in Ireland and links in UK

Return to Learning and Mature Students of 23 years by January 1st, in year of application

Art & Design / Production Design Links including NCAD, DIT, IADT,GMIT, LIT, AIT. UCASBusiness Studies Links in Business & Business Management including DIT, ITT & ITB, NCIChildcare Studies Links in Childcare & Education including DIT, ITB, DKIT, WIT, IT CarlowComputer Business Applications Links in Communication Technology including DIT, ITT, NCI & ITBCostume Design & Makeup Links in Design including IADT and UCASCreative Writing & Cultural Studies Links in Media including IADT and MUDance Links. Visit www.cao.ieDisability Support Worker Links in Social Care,ChildcareHealthcare Support Worker Links in Social Care including DIT, ITT, ITB, AIT & DKITHealthcare Support - Pre-Paramedic Links in Social Care. National Ambulance Training Service, UCAS; Anglia Ruskin UniversityPre-nursing Studies Links in Nursing DCU, TCD, UCD, DKIT & NUIG. UCAS; Edge Hill, LJM, West London,

Bucks New Uni., Middlesex. Anglia Ruskin UniversitySocial Studies Links in Social Care in ITT, ITB & DIT. Social Science in MU & UCD.Sports Coaching Links in Leisure Recreation and Management including DIT, ITB & WIT, IT Carlow.

Physical Education in UCC & IT Tralee. Sports Injuries in ITC and AITTourism Studies Links in Tourism and Hospitality Management including DIT, ITT & DKIT

HND Health & Social Care Advanced entry to Level 7 ITT, ITB; DBS, WIT, AIT, DIT, DKIT, ITC & Carlow College.Social Science in MU;Yr 2 Social Work at RGU.

HND Leisure & Recreation Management Advanced entry to DIT, Phisical Education, UCAS, St. Marys, Liverpool John Moores,EdgehillHND Sport & Exercise Science Advanced entry to Sport Rehabilitation at Middlesex, Loughborough and Bolton.

Advanced Entry to Related Level 7 in IrelandHND Business Studies Advanced entry to ITT, NCI, DIT, DBS and ITBHND Travel & Tourism Management Advanced entry to DIT and ITT. Advanced entry to Birmingham University,

Queen Margaret, Abertay Dundee, Napier & Greenwich UniversitiesHND Technical Stagecraft Advanced entry to Rose Bruford and Queen MargaretPerformance Trinity Diploma Advanced entry to Rose Bruford, Central School of Speech and Drama (London),

Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts (London) and the Guildford School of Acting.

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