adult and continuing education prospectus 2012/2013
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Adult and Continuing Education Evening and Part-time Courses
Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain
Bóthair Bhaile Átha Cliath Baile Átha Luain Co na hIarmhí
T 090 6483050 R [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] I www.ait.ie
Athlone Institute of Technology
Dublin Road Athlone Co Westmeath
T 090 6483050 E [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] W www.ait.ie
2012-2013
Athlone Institute of Technology
complimentary copy
Information and Registration Evening
Thursday 6 September 20125.30pm to 8.30pm
The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is accepting applications NOW for all courses listed in this prospectus.
Prospective students are advised that early registration is important as certain courses have maximum student numbers.
Register NOW to avoid disappointment.
INSTITUTE STAFF AND REPRESENTATIVES OF PROFESSIONAL
BODIES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS EVENING TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COURSES, ANSWER QUERIES
AND TO OFFER GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE.
Register NOW!
We are taking
applications now!
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Ráiteas Misin
Beidh AIT ag tógáil ar a cuid láidreachtaí chun go n-éireoidh
léi bheith ina coláiste a roghnóidh foghlaimeoirí agus foireann
sa réigiún, sa tír agus go hidirnáisiúnta. Bainfear an toradh seo
amach trí sármhaitheas nuálaíoch a fhorbairt i dteagasc agus
trí feabhas a chur ar an timpeallacht atá dírithe ar fhoghlaim,
trí clú láidir a bhunú i dtaighde, i nuálaíocht agus i gcomhoibriú
tionsclaíoch i dteannta le ról ceannasaíochta i bhforbairt
Tairseach/réigiún Lár na Tíre ó thaobh an gheilleagair,
na sochaí, an chultúir agus an chomhshaoil de.
Mission Statement
AIT will build on its strengths to become a college of choice
for learners and staff regionally, nationally and internationally.
This outcome will be achieved through an emphasis on the
development of innovative excellence in teaching, academic
exchange and enhancement of the learning centred environment,
the establishment of a strong reputation in research, innovation
and knowledge transfer, and a leadership role in the economic,
social, cultural and environmental development of Midlands
Gateway/region.
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Welcome2 Mission Statement
3 Contents
6 NEW – Learning to Learn
7 Message from the Team
8 Welcome from the President
9 About our Programmes
13 How to Register
14 Course Fees
15 Recognition of Prior Learning/Exemptions
16 Important Information
121 Outreach Education
122 Research Methods/Masters by Research
123 Application Form
27 Recreational and Positive Living
19 Entrepreneurial Business Management
Hobby Courses29 Learning to Learn
29 Nutrition, Superfoods and Healthy Snacks – Eating Your Way To Health
29 Make-up Tips and Tricks!
30 Home Gardening and Horticulture
30 Mnemonics – The Art of Memory
30 Introduction to Astronomy
31 Introduction to Digital Photography
32 Introduction to Music Production
Professional Development Courses32 How to Succeed at Interviews
33 Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and Confidence
33 Introduction to Journalism/Journalistic Writing Skills
Practical DIY Courses34 Know Your Car
34 Automotive Diagnostics
35 Know Your Boat
35 Welding for Beginners
36 Introduction to Plumbing
36 Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness
21 Start Your Own Business
21 Creativity and Innovation – Thinking Outside the Box for your Business
22 Leadership Made Simple
22 Human Resource Management – The Fundamentals
23 Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement
23 Logistics and Supply Chain Management
24 International Business Strategy
24 Tendering – Exploring the Process
24 Understanding Your Sales Potential
25 Presentation and Communication Skills
26 All Things eBay
26 Technical Writing
41 Art and Design
37 Supporting Your Child’s Learning
Recreational/Hobby Courses43 Introduction to Life Drawing and Illustration
43 Introduction to Oil Painting
43 Advanced Oil Painting
44 Introduction to Graphic Design
44 Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating
Professional Development Courses44 Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course
39 Introducing NEW Project Maths to Junior Certificate Parents
39 Learning to Use Science at Home for Junior Certificate Parents
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71 EngineeringThird Level Courses73 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and
Renewable Energy
73 Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying
Professional Development Courses74 OFTEC 101, 105E Combined Training and Assessment
74 3D Mechanical Design
75 3D Interior and Architectural Design
Quality Management Courses75 Diploma in Quality Management Part 1
76 Diploma in Quality Management Part 2
77 Hospitality, Tourism and LeisurePractical Cookery Courses79 Hands on Cooking – The Fundamentals
79 Healthy Cooking – The Essentials to Watching Your Weight
80 Baking Organic Cakes and Treats
80 Pastry and Bread Making (DAYTIME)
81 Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Beginners
81 Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Intermediate
82 Icing and Decorating Wedding Cakes
82 Specialist Sugar Flower Course
Food Hygiene Courses83 The Primary Course in Food Hygiene
(including HACCP)
84 The Management of Food Hygiene in the Hospitality Industry (Including HACCP)
57 Educational Management/Learning and Teaching59 Certificate in Learning and Teaching
59 Master of Arts in Management in Education
61 Train the Trainer
61 Getting Started in e-Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning
62 Introduction to Assistive Technology for Education
63 ComputingThird Level Courses65 Higher Diploma in Computing
Certified Courses66 European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
66 CISCO – CCENT
67 CISCO – CCNA
68 CISCO IT Essentials – PC Hardware and Software
Professional Development Courses69 Introduction to Personal Computers and the
Internet
69 Facebook, Google, Twitter and the Internet – An Introduction
69 Internet Marketing – Optimising Your Website
70 Creating Animations using Adobe Flash
70 Web Design and Development
70 Adobe Photoshop
53 Accountancy55 ACCA – Accounting Technician – Year 1
55 ACCA – Accounting Technician – Year 2
56 Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance (add-on for Accounting Technician Graduates)
45 Business and ManagementThird Level Courses47 Certificate in Front Line Management
48 Higher Certificate in Business
48 Bachelor of Business
49 Bachelor of Business (Honours)
49 Diploma in Leadership
50 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law
Professional Development Courses51 Environmental Law, Practical Issues
and Rights – An Introduction
Professional Institute Courses51 Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD)
52 Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)
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85 Social CareThird Level Courses87 Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social
Studies in Social Care
88 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
89 Bachelor of Arts in Childcare Management
91 Counselling and Psychotherapy/ Applied Addiction Studies
93 Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy
94 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
95 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies
95 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies
Professional Development Courses96 Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy
96 Introduction to Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming
97 PsychologyProfessional Development Courses99 Introduction to Practical Psychology
Third Level Courses99 Certificate in Psychology
101 Languages103 Teaching English as a Foreign Language
103 Conversational French – Beginners
103 Conversational Spanish – Beginners
104 Conversational Chinese – Beginners
104 Conversational German – Beginners
105 Conversational Japanese – Beginners
105 English for Beginners
106 Sign Language Level 1
106 Sign Language Level 2
117 Holistic Therapy119 Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology
and Holistic Massage
Enrol early to
book your course
107 Sports and Event Management109 Certificate in Sports Administration
109 MiCoach? – Become your own coach!
110 Nutrition and Exercise
110 Sports Event Management
111 ScienceThird Level Courses113 Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Veterinary
Practice Management
114 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety Management
Professional Development Courses115 Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt/Green Belt
115 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
Take the First Stepwith our part-funded Return to Learning programmes
Learning to Learn
(Single Subject Certificate) NFQ Level 6Learning to Learn is an integral part of all of
our academic programmes. It is designed to
support students in their transition to becoming
independent learners in higher education. Firstly
you will discover what your own personal learning
style is – and develop note taking skills and study
strategies based on this. It will also help you plan
and manage your future studies.
Course Content
• What is Learning?
• Study and Learning Skills
• Communications
• Team Work and Creativity
• Academic Referencing
• Learn Competent Writing Skills
• Time Management Skills
This course will run for 7 weeks on Monday evenings
from 6.00pm to 9.00pm, commencing at 6.00pm on
Monday 14 May 2012. A second course will
commence at 6.00pm on Monday 9 July 2012.
Time 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Course Fee €90
Any student who attends and
successfully completes Learning
to Learn through either of these
two offerings, they will be
granted an exemption from
Learning to Learn on their
chosen course of study, and the
fee of €90 will be deducted from the
tuition fee due on their chosen course. (only where
Learning to Learn is a module on their chosen course)
Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and ConfidenceThe aim of this course is to provide you with skills that
will assist you to become more assertive in your daily
life, including confidence development and building
self-esteem. The philosophy of the course is that being
assertive is just an attitude of mind with an accompanying
set of beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
This course is about acknowledging your abilities,
accepting your potential and informing you on how
to realise such potential.
This course will also attempt to assist those who are
seeking to move jobs to be more organised, planned and
assertive, as they engage with the interview process.
Course content
• What is being assertive?
• Learn to be assertive in a positive way
• Tools to recognise and build your-self esteem
• Positive thoughts to build your confidence
• How to approach and make decisions with
confidence
• Know you strengths and start enjoying living
your life and leading it!
• Managing change in your life? Do you need
to make changes?
• Job preparation skills and career searching.
• Application preparation, tips on CV writing
and interview skills.
This course would be very beneficial for those
needing to build confidence and self-esteem as they
seek to obtain new careers or further their existing
careers. It will also assist those who are interested
in improving their lives in general to achieve success.
This course will run for 6 weeks on Tuesday evenings
from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, commencing at 6.00pm
Tuesday 5 June 2012. The course fee is €90.
This is our way of supporting you in developing your learning potential for the future. To do this we are
part-funding two programmes that will enable you to take your first step on your educational journey.
We are taking
applications now!
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Time to LearnWelcome to the 2012-2013 Adult and Continuing Education, Evening and Part-time courses prospectus. As you
work your way through the various programmes, I hope that you will find at least one course that meets your
requirements.
The intention of the team within the Department of Adult and Continuing Education is to offer programmes that
reflect a learning area that might be of interest to you.
While the recession and austerity may remain for some time to come, we are all beginning to recognise again that
there will be a future for us in this economy or the global economy. It is definitely therefore our Time to Learn –
to take control of our own future. Indeed, it will be through this learning, that we will improve our own personal
circumstances and eventually that of our economy, as we acquire the relevant skills and knowledge to leapfrog
into a future where austerity, recession, and high levels of unemployment will be distant thoughts, mentioned
only in history and economic texts.
Indeed, it is this vision that has caused us to remind you that it is your ‘Time to Learn’. And, it is our hope that the
programmes on offer will motivate you to commence a new learning chapter in your life, irrespective of whether
you have or have not engaged in third level learning before. Throughout the design of this prospectus, it has been
our intention to offer programmes of learning meeting the requirements of all learning levels and abilities.
As you review the prospectus you will find programmes for those of you that wish to commence learning at third
level for the first time. An example is the ‘Learning to Learn’ single subject module offered at only €90, that will
give you the skills to take on a higher level course next year. For those of you who wish to start a Higher Certificate
or Degree now, there are a range of undergraduate programmes on offer; for those of you that have some third level
learning, such as a Higher Certificate, or Level 7 ordinary degrees, there are a number of add-on degrees available.
Indeed, if you have a degree already, why not consider a postgraduate programme such as a Higher Diploma or a
Masters by Research? All are available within this prospectus on a part-time, flexible basis, enabling you to learn
in a manner to suit your lifestyle.
In order to support you in taking your first step, the Department of Adult & Continuing Education is part-funding two
programmes to support you, namely Learning to Learn and Become Assertive and Improve your Self Esteem and
Confidence (see opposite page 6). Their objective is to ensure that you are fully prepared when it is your ‘Time to
Learn’. Given this, we do hope that as you browse the prospectus in hard copy or online at www.ait.ie, that you find
a programme that meets your requirements. When you do, you can either register by contacting the Department
directly or through attending the Information and Registration Evening on Thursday 6th September. Please note
the closing date for applications is Tuesday 11th September 2012.
I look forward to meeting you at the Department and engaging with you as you achieve your ambitions in partnership
with us in the Department of Adult and Continuing Education and the broader AIT community, ensuring that you
begin your new learning this September.
For all of us it is ‘Time to Learn’.
See you in September.
Dr Michael Tobin
Head of Department,
Adult and Continuing Education
The Adult Education Team l-r; Jenny Cooper, Maria Slevin, Dr Michael Tobin,
Caroline Burke, Janine King.
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Welcome from the PresidentHow people engage with third level education has changed dramatically in recent times. One in six
students across all higher education institutions is studying on a part-time basis, while within the
institutes of technology, this figure is even higher at one in five. At AIT, one-quarter of students are
studying on what’s termed a flexible basis, that is, part-time, distance learning, etc.
While these numbers indicate the scale of part-time and continuing education, they also point to the wide
range of options facing people, whether it is to study at postgraduate or undergraduate level, or indeed
for a CPD or recreational qualification.
It’s fair to say that the traditional image of a student being someone who finishes their Leaving Certificate
and goes on to college no longer holds true. That’s still an important part of the picture, but those who
travel long distances and devote their evenings and weekends to attending lectures, undertaking projects
and conducting research has added greatly to the vibrancy of our campus.
As we continue to battle with this recession, it is encouraging to see that so many people appreciate the
value of a third level qualification. While there are signs that the worst is behind us, there is no time like
the present for making a positive decision about your future and choosing to undertake a course at AIT.
This prospectus of part-time programmes opens up a door to a world of opportunity. There is an
enormous range of course offerings here, with a growing number of academic qualifications now
available. The staff in our Department of Adult and Continuing Education will be able to answer questions
you may have in relation to any matter.
The rest is up to you. Be assured however that an investment in education is not just something that
yields a return in terms of enhanced skills and knowledge, improved self-confidence and a sense of
satisfaction. Undoubtedly it is all of those things; but above all, it is an investment in your future.
Best of luck with your search – and welcome to the AIT community.
Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin
President
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Athlone Institute of Technology
Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) is the only
higher education institution in the Midlands of Ireland.
established in 1970, it has expanded in size, scope
and influence over the period. There are some 6,000
full-time and part-time students in AIT studying a broad
range of courses offered by the institute’s four schools
of business, engineering, humanities and science.
Programmes are available at undergraduate and
postgraduate level.
The principal aim of the Institute is to build on its
strengths to become a college of choice for learners
and staff regionally, nationally and internationally.
A new strategic plan for the Institute which sets out a
vision to 2013, establishes a series of ambitious targets
including increasing student numbers by 40 per cent,
developing e-platforms for students, generating research
income of €10 million per annum, and increasing
collaboration across the higher education and industry
sectors.
Approximately €100 million has been invested in
AIT’s campus since 2000, with a new Engineering
and Informatics Building opening in September 2010.
A new postgraduate research hub also opened recently,
while the institute’s new track and field facilities are
garnering considerable acclaim.
In accordance with its increasing student intake, the
Institute has developed rapidly since its foundation.
The main campus is situated approximately 2km from
the town centre on the Dublin Road.
The Institute currently offers an extensive range
of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to
students, which has been a factor in attracting industries
to the town. AIT is an important contributor to the local
economy and to the shaping of Athlone’s future.
About our ProgrammesThe following taught programmes are available at
the Institute through the Department of Adult and
Continuing Education:
1. Hobby/Recreational Courses
2. Professional Development Courses
3. Professional Institute Courses
4. Third level Academic Courses:
• Higher Certificate (Level 6)
• Ordinary Degree (Level 7)
• Honours Degree (Level 8)
• Masters Degree (Level 9)
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1) Hobby/Recreational Courses
Generally theses courses take place one evening per
week over a period of 8-10 weeks. Participants will learn
new skills in the relevant area, but the focus of these
courses is on the enjoyment of the learning. Participants
who attend more than 75% of the scheduled classes will
receive an Institute Certificate of Attendance on request.
Examples of these courses are Make Up Tips & Tricks and
Hands on Practical Cookery.
2) Professional Development Courses
These courses are similar in format and duration to
the Hobby/Recreational Courses, however the focus
of the learning is applied to skills that will help the
participants in their working life, for example Presentation
and Communication Skills and Web Design & Development.
Participants who attend more than 75% of the scheduled
classes will also receive and Institute Certificate of
Attendance on request.
Postgraduate Programmes
Level 10: PhD
Level 9: Master’s; Postgraduate Diploma
Level 8: Higher/Postgraduate Diploma
Honours Degree Programme
(Level 8)
1 or 2 years add-on
Ordinary Degree Programme
(Level 7)
4 years
ab initio
3 years
ab initio
1 or 2 years add-on
Higher Certificate Programme
(Level 6)
Leaving Certificate 2 years ab initio Mature Applicant
(Level 5) (Over 23)
Third Level Academic Programmes
3) Professional Institute Courses
The Department of Adult and Continuing Education
deliver some courses in conjunction with Professional
Bodies, such as the Association of Certified Chartered
Accountants. The relevant Professional Body dictates
the syllabus to be taught by AIT. In the majority of cases
students have to register with and pay registration/
examination fees to the relevant Professional Body as
register with and pay tuition fees to AIT. This is detailed
in the relevant course details in this prospectus. The
examinations for these courses are set and managed
by the relevant Professional Body, but generally the
examinations take place in AIT or in the surrounding
area.
4) Third Level Academic Courses
When you apply to AIT you will note that many of our Third
Level Academic Programmes are available through two
modes of delivery: the ladder system or the ab initio route.
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The ladder system, also referred to as add-on, describes
where you can progress from one qualification to a
higher-level award. For example, if you obtain a higher
certificate (Level 6), you may progress to an ‘add-on’
ordinary Bachelor’s degree (Level 7) and subsequently
to an honours Bachelor’s degree (Level 8). The levels
refer to the standing of the award on the National
Framework of Qualifications. The ladder system gives
you considerable flexibility to sample a discipline for
two years, to change direction in your studies, to take
time out between qualifications to work, and to move
between one institution and another as you climb the
ladder. The diagram below shows how the ‘ladder’
system of qualifications operates at AIT.
The alternative path toward obtaining a qualification is
known as ab initio. This is the Latin for ‘from the
beginning’. It describes programmes which allow you to
progress directly to award stage. For example, if you
undertake an ab initio (honours) Bachelor’s degree, you
receive that qualification on successful completion of
the relevant four-year programme.
Many of the courses are offered through a number of
different modes: Full-time, Part-time, Day-release and
ACCS. The Institute’s courses are also recognised by a
number of professional bodies for the purposes of
exemptions. On the professional accountancy courses
for example, recognition and exemptions are gained
from the appropriate professional organisations.
The courses offered by the Institute service the current
and future needs of Ireland’s industrial, commercial and
social sectors, while at the same time meeting the
highest national and international standards.
Award Titles
A parallel system of referring to awards is in place: one
refers to the level of the award, while the other is for
its formal title. The National Qualifications Authority
of Ireland (NQAI) established a framework for the
development, recognition and award of qualifications
based on standards of knowledge, skill or competence
acquired by learners. The National Framework of
Qualifications provides a level for every award made
in the jurisdiction, which are as follows:
• Higher Certificate (Level 6)
• Ordinary Degree (Level 7)
• Honours Degree (Level 8)
• Masters Degree (Level 9)
• Higher Diploma (Level 8 – Postgraduate)
Awarding Bodies/Course Accreditation
The courses offered at AIT reflect the current and future
needs of Ireland’s industrial and commercial sectors,
while at the same time meeting the highest national and
international standards and gaining recognition and
exemptions from the appropriate professional bodies.
National Framework of Qualifications – further details available from www.nqai.ie
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AIT is proud of the fact that its academic standards
are independently and internationally recognised as
being of the highest quality. As a result, the institute
is empowered by HETAC, the Irish national awarding
body for higher education, to confer its own (HETAC-
accredited) awards up to Level 9 taught programmes
and for Level 9 research awards.
As a part-time student, you would normally expect
to gain 30 ECTS credits in a semester or 60 ECTS
credits in a full academic year. To support lifelong
learning, however, we will facilitate registration within
a range of ECTS credits and it is proposed that you
can register on as little as 5 ECTS credits.
Some of our courses are accredited by Professional
Institutes, for example our accountancy courses are
accredited by the Association of Certified Chartered
Accountants (ACCA). In instances where this is the case,
it is clearly noted in the individual course descriptions.
Work/Clinical Placements
Placements are a common (and sometimes mandatory)
feature of many of our educational programmes.
These work experience opportunities provide you with
academic and employment benefits not possible in an
exclusively college environment. As well as offering
exposure to current work practices in industry, industrial
placements provide a means by which you can practise
the skills and apply the knowledge you have acquired in
college, as well as undertake structured research within
a teamwork situation. Industrial placement requirements
are detailed within the particular programme
information.
Garda Vetting Requirements
A number of academic programmes offered by the
Department of Adult and Continuing Education require
students to undertake placements that will bring them
into contact with children or vulnerable adults, and in
which they may assume positions of trust.
To ensure the protection of the public and to justify
public trust and confidence, the Department of Adult
and Continuing Education is committed to ensuring that
only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake these
programmes. All students should be aware that some
courses are subject to successful completion of work
placement. In order to commence work placement, each
student will be responsible for providing information
to the Institute of their suitability for such courses.
This will include obtaining Garda vetting and may
include medical assessment and provision of personal
references relating to suitability for placement. Failure
to meet Institute requirements in this regard may make
completion of the programme impossible and thus
students would be unable to obtain an award. Students
are advised that obtaining relevant approval for
placement can take up to 6 months, and so students
contemplating advanced entry to relevant courses
may need to consider this matter prior to attending
the programmes offered by the Department.
The current legal minimum age for sole application
for Garda vetting is 18 years of age. In the event of
an applicant being between 16 and 18 years of age,
written consent is also required from a parent or
guardian. Garda vetting requires information on all
previous residences to be provided. Students who have
resided outside the Republic of Ireland are advised that
details of all such residences with accurate dates of
residence will be required for the Garda vetting process.
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Registration for an Adult and Continuing Education course at Athlone Institute of Technology may be carried out
in person or by post.
An information and registration evening will take place at the Institute from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on:
Thursday 6 September 2012Institute staff and representatives of Professional Bodies will be available on this evening to provide additional
information on courses, answer queries and to offer guidance and assistance.
Alternatively, students may:
forward a completed application/registration form (see back of this prospectus), including the appropriate fee,
to the Department of Adult and Continuing Education.
Please note that postal applications are accepted by the Department prior to the Information/Registration evening.
Early registration is advisable, as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with
in order of receipt either by post or in person.
Closing date for applications is 4.00pm Tuesday 11 September 2012.
Applicants under 23 years of age
All applicants under 23 years of age, who wish to undertake a programme leading to a Higher Certificate or
Ordinary/Honours Degree award, must take note of entry requirements and forward a copy of their Leaving
Certificate or equivalent results with their application form.
How to Register
Enrol early to avoid
disappointment
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All course fees must be paid IN FULL on registration.
Application forms cannot be accepted unless
accompanied by full course fees for the chosen
programme. Fees are NOT payable by Semester. In
the case of a semesterised programme, applicants
must pay for the full academic year on application/
registration.
All fees received are receipted in writing.
Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of
tuition only and refer to the course or academic year
as appropriate. Additional costs may arise during the
course for photocopying and/or books etc.
Some courses require that students pay additional
registration/examination fees separately (and in
some cases directly) to professional bodies. It is the
responsibility of each student to ensure that such fees
are paid to the professional bodies directly and on time.
The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is
not responsible in instances where this does not occur.
Fees stated are per annum and not per programme.
The Institute reserves the right to change fees on an
annual basis.
Certain courses may also require the purchase
of relevant textbooks.
Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, postal order or
credit/debit cards (Laser/Visa/MasterCard). Please
note: We do not accept American Express. Cheques
should be made payable to Athlone Institute of
Technology, Department of Adult and Continuing
Education.
For further information on the above please contact
the Department of Adult & Continuing Education.
Course Fees
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Recognition of Prior Learning – Exemption from Subjects/Stages (APL)If you have previously completed formal academic study
you may be exempt from certain modules or stages in a
related academic programme.
For example if you have previously completed a Higher
Certificate in Arts, which contains modules such as
Financial Accounting and Human Resource Management,
and you now wish to pursue a Higher Certificate in
Business Studies, you can have your previous syllabus
reviewed, and if the Learning Outcomes are comparable
you may be granted an exemption from these subjects.
This means that you will not need to be examined in
these subjects again.
There is an exemption application fee of €50 which is
payable on application.
The procedure for applying for exemptions is as follows:
• Identify the course you wish to apply for.
• Complete the four page academic course application
form.
• Return this along with a detailed syllabus, and
detailed transcripts of results from your previous
studies, along with a cover letter stating what
exemptions you wish to apply for to the Department
of Adult & Continuing Education along with fee.
• The Head of Department of Adult and Continuing
Education will then assess your application, and you
will receive official notification of exemptions granted.
• You can then choose if you wish to avail of granted
exemptions.
If your application is successful and you avail of awarded
exemptions, the €50 exemption fee will be deducted
from your overall exemption fee.
The fees for exemption are as follows:
• Individual modules – the fee for the module is reduced
by 50%.
• In the event of a student gaining an exemption from
a full year of programme the fee payable for this
exemption is €750.
The closing date for exemption application is Friday
17 August 2012. For registered and attending students
there is a late closing date of Friday 19 October 2012.
For further details on making a exemption assessment
application please contact the Department of Adult &
Continuing Education.
Recognition of Prior Learning – Recognising Your Previous Work and LearningAre you an adult learner with experience in the
workplace? If so, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
can get you a ‘headstart’ in your desired programme
of study, through exemptions and advanced entry.
Through RPL, AIT ensures that you can get credit
for what you have already completed.
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the system for
crediting students for “on the job” learning, through
training (certified or non-certified) or through a variety
of other sources.
Hundreds of mature learners have benefitted from this
system to date.
RPL includes:
(i) Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning: Where
an applicant has already been awarded a certificate
for a formal programme taken at another institution
or training organisation.
(ii) Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning:
This involves the awarding of credit for learning
from experience.
The cost of the RPL process is 75% of the individual
module fee.
In the event of a student gaining an exemption from
a full year of programme following the RPL process:
the fee payable for this exemption is €750
The closing date for RPL application is Friday 17 August
2012. For registered and attending students there is a
late closing date of Friday 19 October 2012.
For further details on making a Recognition of Prior
Learning application please contact the Department
of Adult & Continuing Education.
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1. Staff of Department of Adult and Continuing Education
Head of Department of Adult and Continuing Education
Dr Michael Tobin Tel: 090 6471860
Support Staff
Ms Caroline Burke Tel: 090 6483050
Ms Janine King Tel: 090 6483050
Ms Jenny Cooper Tel: 090 6483050
Ms Maria Slevin Tel: 090 6471829
2. Academic CalendarThe Institute Academic Calendar will be issued to all
registered students on the first night of their chosen
course.
Indicative Academic Calendar for 2012/13
Term One – Weeks commencing 3 September
to 26 November 2012
Mid Term – Week commencing 29 October 2012
Semester One Examinations – Weeks commencing
10 & 17 December 2012
Term Two – Week commencing 7 January to 22 April 2013
Mid-Term – Week commencing 18 February 2013
Easter Holidays – Weeks commencing 25 March
and 1 April 2013
Semester Two Examinations – Weeks commencing
6, 13 and 20 May 2013
3. ACCSThe ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of
Subjects) scheme allows students to follow any subject
on a approved course, and to be awarded a single
subject certificate on successful completion of the
subject. Subjects passed are certified individually and
can be accumulated leading to an award of a Higher
Certificate, Degree (Ordinary or Honours). This scheme
is designed specifically to facilitate students wishing to
follow courses on a part-time. For further details, please
refer to the Institute full-time prospectus.
4. Start Dates of CoursesCourse start dates are specified in detailed course
profiles. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure
that they are aware of the specific start date for their
chosen courses.
We do not send letters to students confirming start
dates. All courses will start on dates stated in this
prospectus.
5. Course FeesAll course fees must be paid IN FUll on registration.
Application forms cannot be accepted unless
accompanied by full course fees for the chosen
programme. Fees are NOT payable by Semester. In the
case of a semesterised programme, applicants must
pay for the full academic year on application/registration.
All fees received are receipted in writing.
Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of
tuition only and refer to the course or one academic
year as appropriate. Additional costs may arise during
the course for photocopying and/or books etc.
Some courses require that students pay additional
registration/examination fees separately (and in some
cases directly) to professional bodies. It is the
responsibility of each student to ensure that such fees
are paid to the professional bodies directly and on time.
The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is
not responsible in instances where this does not occur.
Fees stated are per annum and not per programme.
The Institute reserves the right to change fees on an
annual basis.
Certain courses may also require the purchase of
relevant textbooks.
Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, postal order or credit/
debit cards (Laser/Visa/MasterCard). Please note: We do
not accept American Express. Cheques should be made
payable to Athlone Institute of Technology, Department
of Adult and Continuing Education.
6. Tax Relief on Part-time CoursesSince April 2001, the Revenue Authorities have
simplified the system that allows tax relief on certain
third-level courses. You now can claim tax relief on
fees paid for approved undergraduate, postgraduate,
information technology and foreign language courses.
Both undergraduate and postgraduate courses must be
approved by the Minister for Education and Science, and
the tuition fees must be paid by the individual on his or
her own behalf or on the behalf of a spouse, child or
person’s legal guardian.
Important Information
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To apply for the tax relief you will need an application form
called IT31, which can be downloaded from the Revenue
Commissioners website at www.revenue.ie. This needs to be
completed and returned with the receipt for the fees paid.
If you are currently working and claiming relief on fees
paid during the last tax year, you will need to send a
copy of your most recent P60 with your application.
7. Examinations and Examination FeesPlease note that ensuring they are properly registered
for examinations is the responsibility of the student.
Examination dates are defined by the Examinations
Office or relevant professional body, in consultation
with the Department of Adult and Continuing Education.
Examinations will normally take place between the hours
of 9.00am and 6.00pm.
Examinations are delivered in accordance with the
Institute’s Marks and Standards. Changes are not
permitted to the Examinations Timetable.
Students sitting AIT managed examinations are advised
to check the online examination timetables regularly in
case any changes take place. Students are also advised
to reconfirm the date and time of each examination on
the web based timetables within 24 hours of each
scheduled examination.
Students sitting external examinations must ensure
that they are aware of external examination dates. In
addition, students must ensure that they have registered
for and paid the appropriate examination fee by the
relevant closing date, where relevant.
Students should make themselves aware of examination
entry closing dates, fees etc.
Additional examination fees are payable separately
and in some cases directly) to professional bodies. The
Department of Adult and Continuing Education is not
responsible in instances where this does not occur.
On the morning or afternoon of the respective
examination, candidates must present to the
examination invigilator with an AIT student card or
the relevant professional body student card along with
a form of personal identification, e.g. drivers licence,
prior to being admitted to the examination. Failure to
do so will mean non-admittance to the examination.
Please note that on AIT accredited academic
programmes, the first attempt in a subject is
included in your course fee. Repeat examination
fees will apply thereafter, as per Institute policy.
8. Refund PolicyPlease note: The onus is on the student to notify
the Department of Adult and continuing education
in writing in the event of their withdrawing from their
course for any reason as soon as is practicable.
Short courses (3-12 weeks):
A full refund will be given if requested one week before
course commencement. A refund less administration fee
(25%) will be given if requested where one class of the
course has taken place. Refunds are not available
thereafter.
For courses of 13 weeks or more:
A full refund will be given if requested one week before
course commencement. A refund less administration
fee (25%) will be given where two classes of the course
have taken place. Refunds are not available thereafter.
Please Note: Requests for refund of course fees must
be made in writing to the Department of Adult and
Continuing Education. A 25% administration fee is
charged as per the above refund policy. Receipts must
be produced when requesting a refund of course fees.
9. Cancelled CoursesAs all Adult Education classes must be self-financing,
Athlone Institute of Technology reserves the right to
cancel any class that is not financially viable prior to
commencement. All registered students will be notified
and all fees will be refunded automatically.
10. Programme SchedulesAll registered students will be issued with a schedule/
timetable as appropriate on the first night of their
course.
The Institute reserves the right to change the schedule
of any programme outlined in this prospectus. The
Department of Adult and Continuing Education or the
lecturer may under unavoidable circumstances change
the day and time of any class, (students will always be
notified).
Please note that the number of weeks scheduled for
each programme is approximate – some programmes
may necessitate additional classes in order to complete
the programme within the academic year and ensure
that students are fully prepared for scheduled
examinations. In general these extra classes will be
scheduled on Saturdays.
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Some programmes listed in this course have been
scheduled with Saturday classes – this is noted in the
individual course description.
The following dates are the Saturdays that the Institute
is open for the academic year 2012/2013. Any Saturday
classes necessary will be scheduled on one/some of
these dates:
Semester 1
22 September 2012
6 October 2012
20 October 2012
10 November 2012
24 November 2012
1 December 2012
8 December 2012
Semester 2
19 January 2013
2 February2013
16 February 2013
1 March 2013
22 March 2013
19 April 2013
26 April 2013
11. LibraryRegistered part-time students on Academic/Professional
and/or HETAC accredited academic programmes may avail
of the Institute’s library facilities. Details of library services
for such students are available at http://libmain.ait.ie/
Librarian
Ms Josephine Corkery
Library Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 9.15am to 9.45pm
Friday: 9.15am to 5.00pm
Saturday: opening hours will vary throughout the
academic year.
Please contact the Library to clarify these if you wish
to use the facilities on Saturday.
12. Institute RegulationsAll students are required to make themselves aware
of the Institute Regulations. A copy of the Student
Handbook is available to download from the Institute
website www.ait.ie. All students sitting AIT programme
examinations are required to have read the Examination
Regulations contained in the Student Handbook.
13. BankingBank of Ireland operates a full on-campus banking
service. An ATM facility is also available in the Institute’s
reception area.
14. Restaurant FacilitiesThe Institute has an restaurant, which serves meals and
snacks each day between 9.00am and 9.00pm, Monday
to Thursday, 9.00am to 2.00pm on Fridays and 10.00am
to 12.00pm on Saturdays.
15. Parking FacilitiesAdequate facilities are provided at the side and rear
of the Institute. Cars may only be parked in authorised
areas. Vehicles parked in non-designated areas will be
clamped. The release fee is €80, and outside the control
of the Institute.
Please note that if you wish to come to the Institute
and park before 6.00pm, you MUST have a student
parking permit. These are available from APcOA via
the AIT website – www.ait.ie go to quick link for
Parking on bottom right hand side. The cost for a
permit for the academic year is approx €10. If you
park at the Institute before 6.00pm and do not have a
student parking permit displayed in your vehicle you
will be clamped. The release fee is €80, and outside
the control of the Institute.
16. Institute Identity CardOnly students registered on courses leading to Academic
Awards and Professional Awards will be issued with an
Institute Identity Card. This card also allows access to
the Institute’s library computer and photocopying
facilities.
Entrepreneurial Business Management
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Entrepreneurial Business Management
Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Start Your Own Business 6 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 21
Creativity and Innovation – Thinking Outside the Box for your Business
8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 21
Leadership Made Simple 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 22
Human Resource Management – The Fundamentals 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 22
Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement 8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 23
Logistics and Supply Chain Management 8 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 23
International Business Strategy 8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 24
Tendering – Exploring the Process 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 24
Understanding Your Sales Potential 8 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 24
Presentation and Communication Skills 8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 25
All Things eBay 6 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 26
Technical Writing 8 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 26
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Start Your Own Business
Aim of Course
A practical course in which participants are encouraged
to prepare their own business plan during and between
training sessions.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course students will/can:
• Have a list of useful telephone numbers and contacts
• Plan and conduct basic market research
• Register the business with the appropriate places,
e.g. companies office
• Choose an appropriate business structure for their
business idea
• Evaluate, cost and price a product/service
• Introduce breakeven analysis
• Cash management and debt collection
• List sources of finance and assistance available to
start-up businesses
• Use simple, practical promotion and advertising
techniques
• Understand tax obligations, deductible expenses,
allowances and reliefs
• Be aware of safety legislation and minimum
requirements
• Be aware of employment legislation
• Time management and stress management
• Understand practical management techniques used
to monitor business performance, including human
resource management
Duration 6 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €140
Creativity and Innovation – Thinking Outside the Box
Aim of Course
The purpose of this course is to introduce and study
creativity – lateral thinking or what is commonly referred
to as thinking ‘outside of the box’. The application of
these thought processes include innovation in business
life and in the resolution of problems.
Course Content
• Definitions of Creativity, Innovations and Inventions
• History of Inventions
• Modern Creative Figures; De Bono, Dyson, Einstein,
Buzan
• Types of Thinking; Divergent, Convergent
• Levels of Innovation
• Technical and Physical Contradictions
• Resource Analysis
• Identity of Systems
• Scientific Effects and Applications
Various models and tools are examined and appraised
with practical applications and examples explored in
class.
Duration 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €220
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Leadership Made Simple“Leadership is the art of getting someone else to do
something you want done because he wants to do it.”
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 34th President of the United
States (1953-1961)
Aim of Course
Leadership is the most powerful tool for any TEAM’s
success. Research has proven that effective Leadership
skills and effective team-building have a major influence
in winning the commitment of team members and
increasing their motivation. This course will demonstrate
how easy the process of Leadership can be. In this
course you will explore the theories surrounding
Leadership as well as learning practical tools and
leadership secrets that will inspire excellence and
stimulate change.
Leadership Made Simple is relevant for future leaders
of sporting organisations, charity organisations
or committees. It is also relevant for professional
individuals who are currently in a leadership position
and would like to learn more about leadership and/or
develop their skills.
Course Content
• Human Perception – your point of view affects your
reaction
• Building Self-confidence
• Becoming a Role Model
• Communicating for Success
• Building Winning TEAMs
• Conducting Effective Group/Team Meetings
• Motivating TEAM to success
• Coping with Difficult People
• Resolving Conflicts Smoothly – creating a Win/Win
environment
• Functional Change Management
• Managing Morale, Stress and Time
Leadership Benefits
Participants who attend this course will learn how to:
• Increase their Personal Credibility and Confidence
• Increase their understanding of how to best
influence others
• Develop their Communication Skills
• Create Higher-Performing TEAMs
• Promote higher levels of Commitment in their
organisation
• Reduce Absenteeism, Turnover, and Increase
Performance
Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €220
Human Resources Management – The Fundamentals
Aim of Course
This course explores the responsibilities, objectives
and functions of HR and the methods for maximising a
company’s human capital returns including job analysis,
recruitment and selection and performance appraisal.
The course also considers the role HR plays in employee
relations and examines how to manage change in the
workplace in terms of attitudes, technology and legislation.
Course Content
• Human Resources Policy, Practice and Procedure
• Recruitment and Selection
• Industrial Relations
• Safety, Health and Welfare
• Employment Legislation
• Employee Appraisal
• Managing Change
Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €220
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Introduction to Purchasing and Procurement
Aim of Course
This course will provide you with the skills and knowledge
to save on costs and run an efficient purchasing and supply
operation. You will have the opportunity to evaluate and
use information to develop strategies, examine case
scenarios and demonstrate effective judgement skills
in planning, procurement and supply activity
Course Content
• Purchasing Scope and Objectives
• The Evolution and Development of Purchasing
• Purchasing Structures within Organisations
• Purchasing Decision Variables; Quality, Time,
Source, Price, Negotiations
• Purchasing Services
• Measuring Purchasing Performance
• Managing Purchasing and Supply Relationships
Duration 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €220
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Aim of Course
Expertise in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
are a requirement in this global and competitive
marketplace. This course explores issues in relation
to logistics – including value, managing lead-time and
techniques including Just In Time, and incorporating
the role of technology into this process.
Course Content
• Introduction to Logistics and the Supply Chain
• Serving the Customer
• Value and Logistics Cost
• Managing Lead Time
• Just In Time and Lead Thinking
• Managing the Supply Chain
• Future Challenges in Logistics
Intended For
This Supply Chain Management course is an excellent
upskilling opportunity for any individual/organisation
to develop skills in efficient movement of supplies and
delivery of the final products.
Duration 8 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €220
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International Business Strategy
Aim of Course
The aim of this course to study selected aspects of
business relating to the management of the firm in
an international environment. This course has been
structured specifically to explore the global changes that
are impacting on multi- and international organisations/
corporations and their industries. It seeks to focus on
how various types of enterprise are expanding and
relying more on their international operations, and how
they develop strategies and establish objectives to either
internationalise their domestic operations or expand
their current international business operations as part
of their overall organisational strategy. The course will
be viewed from an Irish perspective and it will be pitched
such that there is an application bias introduced where a
real life example of a business seeking to move into the
international market will be examined from a
consultancy point of view.
Course Content
• Internationalisation issues and concepts;
• Classical and contemporary views on international
trade and sources of competitive advantage;
• International environmental analysis;
• International organisation structures;
• Selected functional management and configuration
issues in an international context;
• Managing geographically-distributed operations
and supply chains;
• Globalisation and subsidiary strategies;
• Strategies of multinational enterprises;
• Investment and divestment criteria relating to
country choice, sequence and market entry/exit
decisions and strategies.
• Real life export driven project
Intended For
The course is aimed at senior managers who wish to
engage with international business and who wish to gain
greater understanding of the extant knowledge base as
well as the application of it into professional practice.
Duration 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €220
Tendering – Exploring the Process
Aim of Course
Understanding how the public and private sectors buy
their supplies and services can put your business in a
stronger position to win contracts. It can also help you
decide which opportunities you should be going for –
and understand the procurement processes that are
used. This course aims to provide you with the ability
to find tenders, decided which ones are relevant to your
organisation, and how to construct appropriate tender
applications.
Course Content
• What is Tendering?
• Searching for Tenders and Understanding Them
• Types of Tender Request
• Appropriate Tender Submissions
• Managing Tender Responses
• Managing Outsourcing
Intended For
The course is aimed at managers/owners of small and
medium enterprises, who wish to acquire the skills and
knowledge to enable them to find company relevant
tenders, and put together appropriate tender
documentation.
Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €220
Understanding Your Sales Potential
Aim of Course
The objective of this course is to give individuals insights
and understanding of what is involved in working in a
professional sales environment.
Course Content
Phase 1: Positioning & Messaging
• Understanding what business your organisation
is in today
• Knowing what problems your product/service
solves for your customers
• Defining key benefits your product/service has to offer
• Defining unique selling points (USP’s)
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• Developing key effective questions for your sales
meetings
• Understanding your desired customer and in what
market
• Alignment of sales strategy in your organisation
Phase 2: Developing the correct selling process for your organisation
• Understanding the difference between consultative
and transactional selling processes
• Buying and selling cycles
• Quotations and timely follow up
• Asking the hard questions
• Dealing with sales objections
• Effective Sales/customer meetings
• Sales Pipeline
Duration 8 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €220
Presentation and Communication Skills
Aim of Course
Speaking in public, and delivering presentations are
recognised as some of the most difficult things to do.
This course will enable you to create and deliver confident
and inspiring presentations that will impress and persuade
your audience. We will help you control your nerves,
understand the Do’s and Don’ts of Communication,
and show how to make a greater impact through the
effective use of visual aids. At the end of the course you
will be able to speak in public with skill and confidence.
Course Content
• How to plan and prepare a presentation that will
engage and convince your audience
• How to control nerves, and appear confident and
relaxed
• How to use visual aids and handouts
• How to use the key communication skills to make
impact
• How to handle questions and interruptions
• How to use PowerPoint effectively
Duration 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €215
Application
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All Things eBay
Aim of Course
This course aims to introduce participants to the concept
of buying and selling for their business using eBay. It will
guide the participants through the process of setting up
an eBay account correctly, how to buy and sell effectively
and efficiently and finally how to process payments.
Course Content
eBay for Sellers
This module explains the selling process on eBay,
including community rules and best practices, resources
and support, and creating compelling listings. The course
also covers using advanced search techniques, managing
payments, and setting up an eBay Store.The course also
explores how to review active and completed listings,
establish the value of merchandise, and list products.
eBay for Buyers
This module explains how to shop in the international
online marketplace, from finding and evaluating items
and sellers to making purchases safely. The course offers
tips and tricks for getting the best prices from
trustworthy sellers, searching for goods, bidding,
disputing transactions, and finding help through eBay
Customer Support, educational resources, and
communities.
PayPal
The PayPal module shows how to send and receive
online payments as secure financial transactions using
the PayPal service. The course demonstrates linking
bank accounts to PayPal, paying for purchases,
generating professional invoices, and processing
payments via text message. The course also explains
how to download and review transaction reports,
manage disputes, and increase charitable contributions
online.
Duration 6 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €140
Technical Writing
Aim of Course
The aim of the course is to help individuals improve
their skills when writing documents including reports,
procedures, policies, guides, and instructions.
Course Content
The course will include the following:
• Types and structure of documents
• Grammar
• Punctuation
• Consistency
• Templates
• Right document for the right audience
• Document Management and Control.
Intended for
The course is intended for individuals who write
procedures, reports, policy documents, and instructions
and who may potentially work with a document
management system.
Participants should have a working knowledge of
MS® Word, MS® Excel and the internet. Practical
exercises will be an integral part of the course.
Duration 8 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €160
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Recreational and Positive Living
Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Learning to Learn 9 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 29
Nutrition, Superfoods and Healthy Snacks – Eating Your Way To Health
8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 29
Make-up Tips and Tricks! 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 29
Home Gardening and Horticulture 8 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 30
Mnemonics – The Art of Memory 8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 30
Introduction to Astronomy 8 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 30
Introduction to Digital Photography 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 31
Introduction to Music Production 15 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 32
How to Succeed at Interviews 6 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 32
Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and Confidence
6 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 33
Introduction to Journalism/Journalistic Writing Skills 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 33
Know Your Car 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 34
Automotive Diagnostics 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 34
Know Your Boat Saturday 3 full Saturdays – Dates TBC 35
Welding for Beginners 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 8.30pm 35
Introduction to Plumbing 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 36
Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness
8 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 36
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Learning to Learn(Single Subject Certificate)
NFQ Level 6
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to support students in their
transition to becoming independent learners in higher
education underpinning professional development by
enabling them to develop a range of skills and strategies
essential to personal and professional development.
Course Content
• What is Learning?
• Study and Learning Skills
• Communications
• Team Work and Creativity
Successful completion of this course will give exemption
from the Learning to Learn module should a student
wish to pursue an AIT Degree. Additionally, such
students will receive a fee reduction.
Take the First Step – This course will also run during the
summer months – please see page 6 for further details.
Duration 9 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 20 September 2012
Award Single Subject Certificate in Learning
to Learn
Course Fee €90
Nutrition, Superfoods and Healthy Snacks – Eating Your Way to Health
Aim of Course
This is a nutrition and healthy living course which
focuses on a healthy approach to eating for all the
family, from childhood into maturer years. It is
particularly focused on quick, healthy and simple
‘fast food’ alternatives, suitable for modern life.
Course Content
This course covers many topics including:
• The role of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and
proteins, fats and carbohydrates
• Nutritional snacks and foods for all ages
• Healthy eating guidelines and specialist diets
• Superfoods and Supernutrients
• Juicing and Smoothies
• Supersnacks, Nuts, Seeds and Fruits
As well as giving plenty of information and explanation,
this course also includes practical tasting sessions.
Intended for
This course is aimed at individuals interested in gaining
more knowledge about maintaining wellness with nutritional
foods. In addition the information and learning gained on
this course is applicable to children, individuals with
restricted diets, fussy eaters, those who do not eat a
sufficient range of nutritional foods and those recovering
from illness. It is also aimed at those working in any area
of the health industry where a knowledge of the easy
nutritional options would be useful.
Duration 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €205
Make-up Tips and Tricks!
Aim of Course
To provide candidates with a good knowledge of skin
care and make-up application. Participants will learn how
to look after their skin correctly dependent on their own
skin type. They will also learn how to create stunning
and dramatic make-up effects. The class format will be
both theory and practical sessions, so students will be
able to practice as they are learning.
Course Content
• Skin types
• Skin products
• Home facials
• Eyebrow shaping
• Corrective make-up
• Make-up tools
• Eye make-up
• Lips and blush
Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €160
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Home Gardening and Horticulture – Part 1
Aim of Course
To acquire the basic knowledge and skills needed to
grow and maintain a variety of Herbs, Fruit, Vegetables
and Plants. Students will also develop a basic
understanding of Garden Design, Lawn care, Pest
and Disease control, and propagation techniques.
Course Content
• Basic Garden Design
• Vegetables – Developing a productive garden
• Herbs – Growing a kitchen garden
• Fruit trees and Soft Fruit – Cultivation and
maintenance
• Lawn Care – Creating and maintaining the
perfect lawn
• Propagation – cuttings, seeds, division and layering
• Plant Identification and Use – Best Plants for every
site
• Bulbs – How to grow them and where to plant
Students will also spend one Saturday morning in a local
gardening centre for practical lessons.
Duration 8 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €225
Home Gardening and Horticulture – Part 2
Aim of Course
This course is a follow on to Home Gardening and
Horticulture – Part One. Participants will build on the
knowledge gained in Part One, and further develop
their skills in specific areas, such as productive home
vegetable growing and creating beautiful colourful
floral garden sections, containers and hanging baskets.
Indicative Course Content
• Growing in the Polytunnel
• Potatoes
• Brassicas and Onions
• Peas and Beans
• Salad Crops
• Root Vegetables – Carrots and Parsnips
• Bedding Plants for Containers – choosing and growing
your own bedding plants
• Planting and Care of Hanging Baskets and Containers
– using plants in containers for low-maintenance,
summer-long colour
Intended for
Those who have already completed a Home Gardening
and Horticulture course at AIT.
Duration 8 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Commencing September 2012/January 2013
(subject to demand)
Please state your preference clearly
on your application form
Course Fee €225
Mnemonics – The Art of MemoryYou know what it’s like to forget someone’s name. Or you
may have forgotten appointments, telephone numbers,
speeches, punchlines of jokes, directions, or best of all:
your spouse’s birthday! You might feel like the man
dancing at the Amnesiacs Annual Ball, saying to the
woman, Do I come here often?
If you feel that enough is enough, here is your chance
to change that. In this course you can learn to jump-start
your memory. You can learn how to remember numbers,
numbers of any length; to memorise your shopping list
will become second nature to you, or for that matter,
any list.
Imagine: speeches without cue cards, making (and
keeping) appointments without a diary or reducing exam
stress by acquiring enormous amounts of information.
How about learning 1,000 French words within one
week?
All this and much more will be dealt with in the course
“Mnemonics – The Art of Memory”.
Duration 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €140
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Introduction to Astronomy
Aim of Course
The main aim of this course is to introduce those with
little or no knowledge of astronomy to the wonders of
the universe.
Participants will learn about how people’s knowledge
of the cosmos has developed from early civilisations
to the present – how the dedication and discoveries of
individuals throughout the ages has resulted in building
a model of the heavens as we now know it.
There will be presentations on the Sun, Moon, planets,
asteroids, meteors, comets and other objects in our
solar system.
Participants will gain an appreciation of the night sky
and how to recognise and find stars, planets and other
objects.
Course Content
• History of astronomy
• Exploring the solar system
• Constellations
• Exploring galaxies and the cosmos
• Choosing and using binoculars and telescopes
• Space exploration
• Is there life out there?
• Photographing the night sky
The course also has a practical element to it, by showing
how to take photographs of the night sky using cameras
which the participants may already have in their
possession.
If weather conditions permit, there might also be an
opportunity to use binoculars and/or a telescope to get
a closer look at some heavenly objects!
Intended for
This course is ideal for beginners and anyone with a
limited knowledge, who has looked at the night sky and
wondered.
Duration 8 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €185
Introduction to Digital Photography
Aim of Course
This course aims to give learners a broad and
comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice
of digital photographic production.
Course Content
• Digital Camera Functions and Settings
• Narrative Photography
• Portrait Photography
• Documentary Photography
• Still-life Photography
• Photographic Techniques
• Image Processing and Correction
Intended for
This course is ideal for anyone who has an interest
in improving their photographic skills.
Duration 10 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm
to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €250
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Introduction to Music Production (Beginner/Intermediate)
Aim of Course
Participants will acquire knowledge and experience in
music production and the various processes involved
in making your own music.
This course will provide a comprehensive workshop
environment over a 15 week period in order for students
to gain a practical understanding across the various
areas involved within Music Production.
Students will quickly learn how to create & build their
own sounds, record their own instruments and produce
their own music from the ground up using Ableton Live,
Protools & Garage Band.
Each student will also leave the course having the
experience of recording & producing their very own
finished piece of music.
Course Content
• Studio Guidelines & Interconnection
• Introduction to Music Composition
• Micing Techniques 101
• Introduction to Session/Artist Recording
• Introduction to MIDI
• Introduction to Synthesis/Sound Design
• Introduction to Effects & Processing
• Introduction to Mixing
• Project workshops (Practical)
• Various Production Tips & Techniques
Duration 15 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm
to 10.00pm
Enquiries Course Co-ordinator: Joe Relihan
email [email protected]
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €350
How to Succeed at Interviews
Aim of Course
Being interviewed can be a very stressful experience.
This course will guide you through what interviewers are
looking for, and provide you with the techniques to allow
you to make the best impression in order for you to be
selected. It will also guide you in completing application
forms and compiling CVs that impress.
Course Content
• Preparing yourself for interviews
• What impresses interviewers
• Common mistakes interviewees make
• How to make a positive impact on the interviewer
• How to project yourself clearly and effectively
• Using good communication skills
• Controlling nerves
• Handling questions
• Filling in application forms
• Compiling an effective CV
A key part of the course is given over to conducting
mock interviews in order that participants learn to
project themselves effectively.
Duration 6 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €130
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Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and Confidence
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to provide you with skills that
will assist you to become more assertive in your daily
life, including confidence development and building
self-esteem. The philosophy of the course is that
being assertive is just an attitude of mind with an
accompanying set of beliefs about yourself and the
world around you. This course is about acknowledging
your abilities, accepting your potential and informing
you on how to realise such potential.
This course will also attempt to assist those who are
seeking to move jobs to be more organised, planned
and assertive, as they engage with the interview process.
Course content
• What is being assertive?
• Learn to be assertive in a positive way
• Tools to recognise and build your self-esteem
• Positive thoughts to build your confidence
• How to approach and make decisions with confidence
• Know you strengths and start enjoying living your life
and leading it!
• Managing change in your life? Do you need to make
changes?
• Job preparation skills and career searching.
• Application preparation, tips on CV writing and
interview skills.
Intended for
This course would be very beneficial for those needing
to build confidence and self-esteem as they seek to
obtain new careers or further their existing careers.
It will also assist those who are interested in improving
their lives in general to achieve success.
Take the First Step – This course will also run during the
summer months – please see page 6 for further details
Duration 6 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25th September 2012
Course Fee €60
Introduction to Journalism/Journalistic Writing Skills
Aim of Course
To look at the fundamentals involved in developing the
skills of a journalist and public relations practitioner.
This will range from a detailed look at the Irish media
landscape to the skills involved in writing a good news
story or press release. The course will lay a particular
emphasis on the practical skills required for both
professions and will involve practical exercises.
Intended for
• Those wishing to gain a practical understanding of
Journalism and/or PR before they decide on a career
in either field.
• Those at an early stage in their Journalism or PR
careers who feel they need more of an understanding
of the requirements of each profession.
• Those working in professional and amateur
organisations where good writing skills are necessary,
for press releases etc.
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• The Irish Media landscape
• Newswriting techniques and writing that ‘perfect’
press release
• Analysing the assignments
• An introduction to sports/feature writing
• News reporting
• Interview techniques
• Media Law and Ethics
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €245
Know Your Car
Aim of Course
• To familiarise participants with the names of car
engine components, the need for same, and their
working principles
• To outline how simple service procedures are carried
out and enable participants to cut down on running
costs by highlighting the importance of good routine
maintenance
• To enable participants to become better drivers.
Course Content
Mechanical and electrical components of the car are
examined in theory in ten easy to follow lessons. After
each lesson a visit is made to the automobile workshop
in the Institute, to observe practical demonstrations of
car components in operation.
Intended for
Motorists who wish to have a better understanding
of the modern motor car (petrol and diesel).
The course will contain 50% theory and 50% practical
demonstration.
Student participation in practical work is not required.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €160
Automotive Diagnostics
Aim of Course
• To increase the knowledge of motor/HGV mechanics
regarding modern sensors, actuators and systems
• To give participants an understanding of the
differences between older systems and modern
systems
• To give participants the knowledge to confidently
diagnostic automotive problems through the use
of multimeters and other diagnostic tools
Intended For
Anyone involved in the repair/maintenance of cars/
HGV’s etc.
Course Content
The course will be 50% theory and 50% practical.
The subjects covered are
• Automotive Circuitry
• Basic Automotive Electronic Control
• Diagnostics Procedures
• Automotive Sensors and Actuators
• Introduction to Oscilloscopes
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €295
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Know Your BoatNow entering their eighth year, these courses continue
to receive high levels of praise from participants. People
of a range of different skill levels attend and there are a
growing number of lady skippers.
Aim of Course
The objectives of the courses are
• to enable participants to be familiar and comfortable
in maintaining their craft and dealing with fibreglass
maintenance and repairs, mechanical and electrical
components of the boat, including engines,
transmissions, controls, electrics, hull, super-
structure, bilges, gas fittings, weather proofing.
• to outline how simple service procedures are carried
out and enable participants to cut down on running
costs by highlighting the importance of good routine
maintenance and demonstrating engine servicing
routines using a full size engine
• to enable participants to be familiar and comfortable
with wintering and new season preparations of their
boats.
The courses are presented by experienced instructors
supported by experienced boat users. All courses involve
significant practical demonstration.
Course Dates
1. Mechanics & Winterisation Course – 3 November 2012
9.00am to 1.00pm
2. Electrics Course – 3 November 2012 2.00pm to 6pm
3. Fibreglass Course – 2 March 2013 9.00am to 1.30pm
Course Location
All courses will take place in the Harbour Buildings,
Kilbeggan.
Course Fees
1. Mechanics & Winterisation Course –
€55 IWAI members, €60 non IWAI members
2. Electrics Course – €55 IWAI members,
€60 non IWAI members
3. Fibreglass Course €60 IWAI members,
€70 non IWAI members
Courses 1& 2 booked together €100 IWAI members,
€110 non IWAI members, all three courses €160 IWAI
members, €175 non IWAI-members.
Enquiries and Booking
087 2252772 to book a place. Courses can be attended
separately subject to individual course availability.
Advance booking is required.
Welding for Beginners
Aim of Course
To enable participants to become proficient in the use
of welding equipment.
Note: This course will contain at least 70% practical
work.
Course Content
• Health and Safety aspects of welding (i.e. dress,
behaviour in workshop and on-site etc).
• Electric arc welding (horizontal and vertical) of mild
steel.
• Oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting of mild
steel.
• An introduction to metal inert gas (MIG-CO2) welding.
• Project: Creation of a project using learned welding
techniques.
Intended for
Beginners and people with a limited knowledge
of electric and gas welding.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €255
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Introduction to Plumbing
Aim of Course
To familiarise participants with a plumbing and central
heating system and enable them to carry out simple
maintenance and repairs.
Course Content
• Introduction – Health and Safety
• Different systems of pipework and fittings used
• Carry out simple repairs – stop leaks
• Repair or replace dripping taps and ball valves
• Central heating systems – balance radiators
• Boilers – circulating pumps
• Effective lagging and insulation
• New technology
Intended for
Homeowners and those who would like to develop their
knowledge of plumbing.
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €255
Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness
Aim of Course
To give an overview of renewable energy technology
and energy awareness and outline the basic principles
of solar electricity, solar water heating, small-scale wind
power, micro hydro-power, bioenergy, heat pumps and
their applications for homes, businesses and farms.
The course is aimed at those in the business, non-
profit, public and academic sectors who wish to get
a comprehensive introduction to renewable energy
technologies, as well as those wishing to installing
renewable energy systems in both urban or rural settings.
The emphasis is on how things work, what it is
practicable to do, and participants have the opportunity
to develop their own projects.
At the end of the course participants should be able
to do initial designs for renewable energy systems.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course students will be able:
• to calculate their use of energy use in the home/farm
• to reduce energy use at little capital cost
• to evaluate, cost and price a domestic renewable
energy system – solar, small scale wind, bioenergy
or heat pump
• to apply for a grant to help meet costs of installation
of a renewable energy system
• to ask relevant questions to a supplier of renewable
energy systems
• to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of growing energy
crops
• have a list of official renewable energy suppliers
and contractors in their local area
Course Content
• Review of existing fuel sources – Coil, Oil, Gas,
Nuclear. Is Nuclear the way forward?
• Wind power – Commercial and Domestic uses
• Solar power for water heating and electricity
generation in the home
• Geothermal heat pumps
• Wave and Hydro electricity generation
• Biogas used for electricity generation
• Growing Energy crops – A new agricultural
phenomenon
• Grants available for domestic users, renewable energy
companies etc for installation of renewable energy
systems
Duration 8 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €150
Learn a new
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Learning to Use Science at Home for Junior Certificate Parents
10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 39
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Introducing NEW Project Maths to Junior Certificate Parents
Aim of Course
All Students in the Junior Cert cycle will be studying
the Project Maths syllabus.
Why not get proactive in your child’s learning by
becoming familiar with the programme and assessment
methods.
This programme is designed to provide parents with
the skills to work with the new Project Maths syllabuses
for Junior Certificate Mathematics in the comfort of
their homes with their own kids. Participants on the
programme with become familiar with the following
changes:
• what students learn in the New Project Maths syllabus
• how students will be assessed at Junior Cert level
• how to work through the sections in the Project
Maths curriculum
• learn to use the Project Maths website effectively
In the new Project Maths syllabus much greater
emphasis will be placed on student understanding of
mathematical concepts. Learn to assist in developing
your child’s problem-solving skills and working with the
new presentation. Become familiar with the different
emphasis on understanding and application in the new
curriculum.
Develop your skills to work side by side with your child
to assist their transition into this new world of maths.
Course Content
Theory and Practice in Relation to
• Statistics and Probability
• Geometry and Trigonometry
• Number
• Algebra
• Functions
Intended for
Parents of Junior Cert Students at Secondary School
Students who have knowledge of Maths up to Pass level
at Leaving Certificate.
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Reward Satisfaction of Learning to Learn with
your Kids, be there to guide and help!
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €150
Learning to Use Science at Home for Junior Certificate Parents
Aim of Course
To demystify the Junior Certificate Science Syllabus.
All Students in the Junior Cert cycle will be studying the
Science syllabus.
Why not become proactive in your child’s learning by
becoming familiar with the programme and assessment
methods?
This programme is designed to demystify the Science
syllabus for Junior Certificate parents. It aims to provide
parents with key skills to assist them in working through
scientific problems with their own kids in the comfort of
their own homes. Participants on the programme with
become familiar with the following elements of the
syllabus:
• what students learn in Junior Science
• how students will be assessed at Junior Cert level
• how to work through sections of the course relating
key science terms to everyday events
• how to locate relevant teaching material on the
internet
Emphasis will be placed on developing understanding of
key scientific concepts drawing examples from common
everyday events. Learn to assist in developing your
child’s problem-solving skills and scientific knowledge.
Make SCIENCE fun at HOME, become involved in your
child’s education, develop your scientific vocabulary
and understanding.
Course Content
Core Topics and Worked Exam Questions in Relation
to
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
Intended for
Parents of Secondary School Students taking Junior
Certificate Science. No prior learning required.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Reward Satisfaction of Learning to Learn with
your Kids, Be there to guide and help!
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €150
Art and Design
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Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Introduction to Life Drawing and Illustration 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 43
Introduction to Oil Painting 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 43
Advanced Oil Painting 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 43
Introduction to Graphic Design 8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 44
Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 44
Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course 20 weeks Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm 44
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Introduction to Life Drawing and Illustration
Aim of Course
The objective of this course is to introduce the
participant to Life Drawing from an expressive and
abstract perspective, using a clothed life model and
objects, as deemed appropriate. Participants will use
chalk pastels, pencil and pen.
Course Content
• Basic Life Drawing
• Sketching
• Still life for beginners
• How to be more expressive with your line
Intended for
Participants who wish to develop and improve their Life
Drawing skills.
Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €185 (Participants will be required
to purchase additional materials –
cost approx €50)
Introduction to Oil Painting
Aim of Course
To provide candidates with basic oil painting skills. A list
of materials is needed and will be handed out on the first
night of the course.
Course Content
• Information on paints, brushes and art materials
• Sketching
• Still life for beginners
• Oil painting techniques
Intended for
Participants who wish to develop and improve their
oil painting skills.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €185 (Participants will be required
to purchase additional materials –
cost approx €50)
Advanced Oil Painting
Aim of Course
To build on the painting skills developed in the
introductory course.
Intended for
Participants who wish to continue to develop
and improve their oil painting skills.
Duration 10 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €185 (Participants will be required
to purchase additional materials –
cost approx €50)
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Introduction to Graphic Design
Aim of Course
During this course you will look at the most basic
building blocks of design; colour, form, texture,
composition, symbolism and other design concepts
through a series of lectures, assignments, critiques and
case studies. This course is studio based, therefore the
majority of work will be focussed on producing visual
work and the constructive critique of that work.
This course will be taught using traditional materials,
ie paper and pencil, however you will also be introduced
to professional design software such as Adobe
Photoshop, Indesign and Illustrator.
Course Content
• Getting started in the design process
• Positive and Negative Space
• Contrast
• Pattern and Texture
• Colour
• Typography
• Logo Design Fundamentals
• Layout
• Applied Design
• Project
Intended for
Those with a keen interest in visual communication.
Participants are expected to have good PC and
computer skills.
Duration 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €240
Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating
Aim of Course
To provide the basic skills to enable one to successfully
complete a design scheme within the budget constraints
for a domestic project.
Course Content
• Basic Technical Drawing
• Natural and Man-made Materials
• Lighting – Natural/Artificial
• Colour Theory
• Soft Furnishings
• Room Style
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €240
Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course
Aim of Course
The main aim of this course is to assemble a high quality
Art and Design portfolio. Students who have previously
completed this course have been accepted onto full-time
degree courses at Athlone Institute of technology, the
National College of Art and Design, Galway Mayo
Institute of Technology and other third level institutions.
The course gives students the opportunity to develop
and explore their creativity through a series of varied
Art and Design experiences.
The course has a practical structure, which gives the
student a focused and solid grounding in a range of
Art and Design techniques.
Materials – All materials are provided excluding
sketchbooks and portfolio case.
Course Content
• Drawing
• Combined Materials
• Printmaking
• Photography
• Graphic Design
• Portfolio Organisation/Preparation
Duration 20 weeks – Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €450
Business and Management
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Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Certificate in Front Line Management 2 years; 24 weeks per annum
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Higher Certificate in Business 2 years; 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Bachelor of Business 18 months; 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Bachelor of Business (Honours) 18 months; 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Diploma in Leadership 2 years; 1 day per month
TBC 49
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law 4 years; 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Environmental Law, Practical Issues and Rights – An Introduction
1 year; 20 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 51
Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD) 1 year; 20 weeks Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
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Diploma in HR Management (CIPD) 1 year; 20 weeks Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
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Certificate in Front Line Management
NFQ Level 6
Aim of Course
The main aim of the proposed programme is to give
potential/existing aspiring supervisory staff the
necessary skills and knowledge to be effective leaders
in their organisations.
The programme will also develop and increase the
participant’s understanding of the way in which
organisations work, and how to develop their own
management skill set.
Intended for
This Certificate will appeal to those who are newly
appointed to a team leadership or people management
role, or those who wish to equip themselves for such
roles. On successful completion of this qualification,
you will:
• have improved your skills in managing other people
• understand the dynamics of teams, organisational
culture and change management
• be better at making decisions and solving problems
• have developed the confidence to plan and deliver
presentations to colleagues and managers
• have improved your performance by building
successful relationships with your work environment.
Course Content
Year 1
• Role of the Manager and Leadership
• Presentation and Communication Skills
• Teamwork and Motivation
• Legal Framework
• Learning to Learn
• Business Accounting 1
Year 2
• Quality Management and Customer Care
• Business Planning
• Employee Relations
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business Accounting 2
• Integrated Knowledge and Case Studies
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate with Ordinary Level Grade D3 in
5 subjects, to include Mathematics and a language
(English or Irish), or equivalent
or
• Mature applicants (i.e. over 23 years of age)
Learning to Learn
Please note that the Learning to Learn module will take
place on the first week of this course (year one) and will
include 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 22 September 2012.
Duration 2 years: 24 weeks per year –
Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
plus selected Saturdays
Commencing Year 1: 6.00pm Thursday 20 September
2012
Year 2: 6.00pm Thursday 6 September
2012
Enquires Department of Adult and Continuing
Education
Award Certificate in Front Line Management
Course Fee €1175 per annum
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Higher Certificate in Business
NFQ Level 6
Aim of Course
This course contains business knowledge and skills
which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce
or the public service. You will gain an understanding of
the functional areas of business and of the factors which
influence business success.
On graduation, you should be able to use your knowledge
and skills to solve technical and human problems in a
business/commercial context. You will also learn how
effective interpersonal relations at work contribute to
the public image of an organisation and to its progress.
Development of your communication skills also forms
part of the course.
Course Content
Year 1
• Financial Accounting A
• Computer Applications
• Economics
• Learning to Learn
• Marketing
• Financial Accounting B
• Quantitative Techniques
• Business Management
• European Studies
Year 2
• IT and Computer Applications
• Management Accounting
• Operations Management
• HR Management
• Marketing Management
• International Economics
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with Grade C3 in two Honours Level
subjects, one of which must be English, plus four other
subjects at Grade D3 (can be Honours or Ordinary Level)
or
Mature applicants (i.e. over 23 years of age).
All applicants must complete a separate more detailed
application form which is available from the Department
of Adult and Continuing Education.
Learning to Learn
Please note that the Learning to Learn module will take
place on the first week of this course (year one) and will
include 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 22 September 2012.
Duration 2 years; 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm
to 10.00pm
Plus occasional Saturdays –
approx 4 per semester
Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Monday 17 September
Year 2 – 6.00pm Monday 3 September
2012
Enquiries Department of Adult and Continuing
Education, AIT
Award Higher Certificate in Business Studies
Course Fee €2350 per annum
Bachelor of Business
NFQ Level 7
Aim of Course
This qualification builds upon the knowledge acquired
and skills developed on the Higher Certificate in
Business (Level 6) course. The programme aims to
provide you with a deeper insight into the role and
functions of a modern business enterprise and to
prepare you for a variety of business-related career
opportunities upon graduation.
During your preparation for this degree, you will have
the opportunity to study both high-level general and
specialised knowledge related to how industrial and
commercial organisations function and to those factors
which affect the success of an enterprise. You will also
develop a critical understanding of the key elements of
effective business management. An important aspect
of the course will be your own personal development,
in preparation for the duties and responsibilities likely
to arise in future employment.
Course Content
• Managerial Finance A
• Business Information Systems
• Business Law
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Business Management and Enterprise Development
• Managerial Finance B
• Company Law
• International Marketing and Sales Management
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Entry Requirements
Higher Certificate in Business or an approved equivalent
Level 6 qualification.
All applicants must complete a separate more detailed
application form which is available from the Department
of Adult and Continuing Education.
Duration 18 months:– Monday and Wednesday
6.00pm to 10.00pm
Plus occasional Saturdays –
approx 4 per semester
Commencing 6.00pm Monday 3 September 2012
Enquiries Department of Adult and Continuing
Education, AIT
Award Bachelor of Business Studies
Course Fee €2350 per annum
Bachelor of Business (Hons)
NFQ Level 8
Aim of Course
The overall aim of this programme is to provide you with
the opportunity to develop the analytical and high-level
business skills required to deal effectively with rapid
technological, organisational and environmental change
in a modern business setting. You will develop a
conceptual, systematic and mature approach to the
identification, analysis and solution of problems in
business/commercial/service organisations. You will also
acquire the knowledge and critical understanding of the
interrelationships between the different functions within
business management.
Course Content
• Strategic Analysis
• Systems and Project Management
• Financial Management A
• Financial Markets
• Strategic Implementation
• Financial Management B
• Strategic Marketing
• Customer Relationship Management
All applicants must complete a separate more detailed
application form which is available from the Department
of Adult and Continuing Education.
Entry Requirements
Holders of a Bachelor of Business (Level 7) qualification
are eligible to apply to join this programme.
Duration 18 months – Monday and Wednesday
6.00pm to 10.00pm
Plus occasional Saturdays –
approx 4 per semester
Commencing 6.00pm Monday 3 September 2012
Enquiries Department of Adult and Continuing
Education, AIT
Award Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours)
Course Fee €2350 per annum
Diploma in Leadership
NFQ Level 8
HR Professionals/Business Leaders
Do you want to increase competitiveness, reduce costs
and improve customer experience?
Do you have high potential professionals who can make
a greater impact as a manager?
Change Attitudes, Mindsets and Futures through a
structured cost efficient Work Based Learning
Partnership with AIT.
Description
AIT has launched an accredited Diploma in Leadership,
which enhances leadership and management techniques,
resulting in a ‘Level 8’ professional qualification, equivalent
to one year of academic study at honours degree level.
This Diploma programme will enhance practical skills
applicable in the day to day work environment, and can
be aligned with organisational leadership competencies,
values and performance management strategies.
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Programme Content
Course content consists of six modules, delivered over
a two year period:
• Personal Development
• Leadership and Management Development
• Organising & Aligning Resources
• Customer Focus and Results
• People Development
• Group Project
This course will recognise each participant’s prior
learning and qualifications, and integrate academic
learning alongside on the job learning. Execution of
the onsite programme will include lectures, tutorials,
assignments, group work, case studies, reflective
practice and executive coaching.
This unique ‘on site’ programme enables an organisation
to develop leaders to ensure the right people are in
place to support growing business and meeting future
challenges. It can also reaffirm succession planning, and
enhance commitment to Excellence Through People
standards.
Intended for
Organisations and business leaders who are interested
in developing staff leadership and management
competencies in a structured fashion. The programme
may also be of interest to business training consultants
who see potential in working in partnership with AIT to
develop structured work related learning solutions. All
participants must be educated to Degree Level as a
minimum and have relevant business experience.
Course Fee €500 per module
Enquiries Department of Adult and Continuing
Education, AIT
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law
NFQ Level 8This course is designed for those who are interested
in Irish Law and Legal Studies and who wish to develop
their general knowledge of the basic concepts of law.
The programme is particularly suited for those whose
work activities involve them in aspects of law such as
Garda Síochána, civil servants and those who seek
careers as Clerks, Solicitors or Barristers.
This exciting Degree in Law (with exit levels after Years 2
and 3) was launched in September 2008.
Course Content
Year 1
• Irish Legal Systems
• Legal Research/Writing and IT
• Constitutional Law
• Contract Law
• Learning to Learn
Year 2
• Tort Law
• Criminal Law
• Employment Law
• Administration Law
Please note: students that have successfully
completed years one and two may apply to AIT for
an exit award – higher certificate in Arts in law –
NFQ level 6.
Year 3
• Land Law
• Equity Law
• Company Law
• European Law
Please note: students that have successfully
completed years one and two may apply to AIT for
an exit award – Bachelor of Arts in law – NFQ level 7.
Year 4
• Family Law
• Evidence Law
• Human Rights Law
• Jurisprudence For info on
COURSE FEES
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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with Grade C3 in two Honours Level
subjects, one of which must be English, plus four other
subjects at Grade D3 (can be Honours or Ordinary Level)
All applicants must complete a separate more detailed
application form which is available from the Department
of Adult and Continuing Education.
Learning to Learn
Please note that the Learning to Learn module will take
place on the first week of this course (year one) and will
include 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 22 September 2012.
Duration 4 years; 24 weeks per annum – Monday
and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Plus occasional Saturdays –
approx 4 per semester
Commencing Year 1: 6.00pm Monday 17 September
2012
Years 2, 3 and 4: 6.00pm Monday
3 September 2012
Course Fee €2,500 per annum
Environmental Law, Practical Issues and Rights – An Introduction
Aim of Course
This course is aimed those who wish to know more about
their rights in relation to the environment. The course
will provide a basic introduction to law, legal research
and legal principles, as well as a practical guide to the
rights of the individual in relation to
• The right to be given information by public bodies
about the environment, such as information on air
and water quality and chemical residue levels.
• Participation in decisions made affecting the
environment, in particular the environment in which
they live, through the planning function of local
government.
• Access to Justice for those who have not been able
to access their right to information or participation.
The emphasis will be on practical application and
development of problem solving skills, through applying
knowledge gained to real life case studies, in group work
and assignments.
Course Content
• Introductory Environmental Law
• Introduction to the Irish Legal System
• Research Skills for Law
• Introduction to Environmental Law
• Access to Information
• Participation in the Planning Process
• The Planning Process
• Access to Justice in Environmental Matters
• Judicial Review of Environmental Decisions
• Civil and Criminal Liability for Environmental Harm
Duration 1 year: 20 weeks –
Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 18 September 2012
Course Fee €460
Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD)
Aim of Course
In line with the revised qualification structure recently
announced by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and
Development (CIPD) the Diploma in HR Practice provides
a unique opportunity to gain a combination of theory
and practical skills in the core areas of HR. Whether you
wish to focus your existing HR career or gain skills that
will be beneficial in a range of managerial/supervisory
roles, this course provides a route to enhance your
career opportunities.
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• Junior and middle managers
• New recruits to the human resources function
• Staff who need a range of HRM skills to perform more
effectively in their roles
If you already hold the CIPD Certificate in Personnel
Practice you may be eligible to gain exemptions from
certain modules within this programme. Please contact
the Institute to discuss your individual case.
Course Content
• Developing yourself as an effective HR practitioner
• Understanding organisations and the role of HR
• Resourcing Talent
• Recording, analysing and using HR information
• Employment Relations
• Performance and reward management
• Delivering learning and development activities
• Supporting change within organisations
Duration 1 year – Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm
to 10.00pm and 2 Saturday workshops
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 17 September 2012
Enquiries Ms Alison Sheridan, AIT
Email: [email protected]
Award Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD)
(Awards may be made in respect of
the successful completion of individual
modules as appropriate.)
Course Fee €1550 (A registration fee of approx £130
is also payable to CIPD).
Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)
Aim of Course
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel
and Development (CIPD) the Diploma in HR Management
provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding
of the theory underpinning the core areas of HR. Whether
you wish to refocus your existing HR career or gain an
understanding of key emerging topics in the area of HR,
this course provides a route to enhancing your career
opportunities.
Intended for
• Junior and middle managers
• Staff within the human resources function who wish
to deepen their knowledge of core areas within HR
• Staff who require a range of HRM skills to perform
more effectively in their existing roles
Course Content
• Developing Professional Practice
• Business Issues and the Contexts of Human
Resources
• Using Information in Human Resources
• Managing and Coordinating the Human Resources
Function
• Reward Management*
• Improving Organisational Performance*
• Employee Engagement*
• Contemporary Developments in Employment
Relations*
• Employment Law*
• Developing Coaching and Mentoring within
Organisations*
• Knowledge Management*
* Indicates optional units. In addition to the four core
units a minimum of 4 units from the list of optional units
above will be offered each academic year.
Duration 1 year – Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm
to 10.00pm and 5 Saturday workshops
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 18 September 2012
Enquiries Ms Alison Sheridan, AIT
Email: [email protected]
Award Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)
(Awards may be made in respect of
the successful completion of individual
modules as appropriate.)
Course Fee €1900 (A registration fee of approx
£130 is also payable to CIPD).
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ACCA – Accounting Technician – Year 2 1 year; 22 weeks Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
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Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Finance (add-on for Accounting Technician Graduates)
3 years; 24 weeks per annum
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ACCA Certified Accounting TechnicianQualifying as an ACCA Accounting Technician ensures
that candidates are technically competent in all aspects
of accounts support, testing their theoretical knowledge
through a set of stringent examinations, and their ability
to apply knowledge by assessing their practical experience.
Course Content
Year One
• Recording Financial Transactions (FA1)
• Management Information (MA1)
• Maintaining Financial Records (FA2)
• Maintaining Costs and Finance (MA2)
• Accountant in Business (FAB)
Examinations in all five year one subjects will take
place in June 2013.
Year Two
• Management Accounting (FMA)
• Financial Accounting (FFA)
• Foundations in Taxation (FTX)
• Foundations in Audit (FAU)
Examinations for Management Accounting and
Financial Accounting will take place in December
2012. Examinations for Foundations in Taxation and
Foundations in Audit will take place in June 2013.
Students must also complete Foundations in
Professionalism, which is an online based module
provided by ACCA. Students may complete this at
any time during their studies, and can only achieve
the overall award once this is completed.
Practical Work Experience
Students must complete one year’s relevant practical
experience in any accounting environment to show
they can use their knowledge from the exams in the
workplace. Experience can be completed before,
at the same time or after taking exams.
Embedded Awards
You will be awarded the Introductory Certificate
in Financial and Management Accounting when you
have completed exams FA1 and MA1; the Intermediate
Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting
when you have completed exams FA2 and MA2; and
the Diploma in Accounting and Business when you have
completed exams FAB, FMA and FFA. This is a great way
to demonstrate to employers your level of knowledge
and capabilities and it motivates you to keep studying.
Please note you will receive these awards only when you
have also completed Foundations in Professionalism.
Registration with ACCA
It is the responsibility of all students to register
independently with the ACCA. Students should also
apply directly to the ACCA for any exemptions they may
be entitled to. Students should register as a student on
the Foundations in Accountancy.
Please see www.accaglobal.com for further details.
Progression
After completing your CAT Qualification, you can
continue your studies with the ACCA Qualification and
work towards becoming a qualified chartered certified
accountant.
You will be given exemption from the first three exams
of the ACCA Qualification (F1, F2 and F3) and your one
year’s practical experience can count towards the three
years of practical experience needed for the ACCA
Qualification.
Graduate Opportunities
You could work in the following types of roles:
• an accounting role in an small to medium-sized
organisation
• a financial reporting, financial support or supervisory
role in a larger organisation
• a financial supervisory or management role in
accounts payables and/or receivables, or a financial
role in fixed-asset accounting or in a financial shared
service centre
• an accounting technician role in a commercial
organisation.
Duration 2 years – 22 weeks per annum
Year One – Monday and Wednesday
7.00pm to 10.00pm
Year Two – Tuesday and Thursday
7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing Year One – 7.00pm Monday 17 September
2012
Year Two – 7.00pm Tuesday 4 September
2012
Enquiries Janine King, email [email protected]
Course Fee €950 per annum
Please see
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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting
(open to ACCA/IATI Certified Accounting Technician Graduates)
NFQ Level 8
Aim of Course
This honours Bachelor degree in accounting will provide you
with an in-depth knowledge of the fundamental theories,
concepts, principles and practices essential for a rewarding
career in professional accountancy. You will acquire expertise
in the areas of accountancy, finance, management, information
technology and general business.
You will develop a critical understanding of the fundamental
and advanced concepts, principles, methods and techniques
of accounting, auditing and regulation. Your skills of analysis,
interpretation and judgement will be enhanced, as will your
capacity to apply a conceptual understanding to practical
business decision-making situations, to problem solving and
to the provision of effective information for financial and
management accounting purposes. Concepts and applications
of law in modern business practice are also a key element
of this curriculum, as is the ethical underpinnings of the
accounting profession.
Fundamentals of economics, business mathematics and
financial theory form a key part of the modules in finance.
You will be taught about the nature, significance and
inter-relationship of economic and financial environments.
The practice of scientific analysis and financial decision-
making techniques is a central component of the programme.
You will also become familiar with the mechanisms of the
financial system and the evaluative methods involved, as
well as developing an understanding of the core areas of
business taxation.
Organisational and strategic management are critical areas
of knowledge for any business manager. You will learn how
to apply accepted theories to modern business management
situations. The development of effective communication
skills forms an essential part of the course, as does the
study of fundamentals and principles of business law.
It is important that you understand the theoretical concepts
and methodology of information technology, systems
analysis, and design and project management. You will gain
a practical knowledge of software packages and IT resources
commonly used by accounting and finance professionals. The
growing area of e-business is also covered in the programme.
At a general level, the degree will give you the knowledge,
skills, abilities and attitudes necessary for a successful
career in today’s challenging business environment. You will
learn how commercial and industrial organisations function,
the environmental factors that affect an organisation and
the contribution of the accounting/finance professional to
an organisation’s success.
Course Content
Year 1• Financial Management 1
• Organisational Management 2A
• Corporate Law 2
• Financial Accounting 2
• Management Accounting 2
Year 2• Systems Development and e-Commerce
• Corporate Reporting
• Organisational Management 2B
• Taxation 1
• Strategic Management
Year 3
• Management Accounting 3
• Project Management
• Financial Management 2
• Taxation 2
• Audit and Systems
Entry Requirements
ACCA and IATI Certified Accounting Technician Graduates
Progression
An honours degree is an effective basis for postgraduate
studies and research leading to Master’s (Level 9)
qualifications. As a Level 8 graduate you will be eligible
(subject to examination results) to apply for the Master of
Arts in Accounting programme which is delivered over one
full year at AIT. Alternatively, you may choose to study towards
membership of one of the professional accountancy bodies.
Full details of all postgraduate opportunities at AIT are contained
in the postgraduate prospectus. Alternatively, you may choose
to pursue postgraduate studies at another institution.
Professional Recognition
Graduates of this programme are deemed eligible by the
Teaching Council to apply for a Postgraduate Diploma in
Education programme at Irish universities, recognised to
teach the subject Accounting.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate, you are eligible for employment at a high
level in the areas of financial and management accountancy,
as well as in general business.
Duration 3 years; 24 weeks per annum
Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Tuesday 11 September 2012
Enquiries Department of Adult and Continuing
Education, AIT
Award Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting
and Finance
Course Fee €2350 per annum
Educational Management/Learning and Teaching
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Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Certificate in Learning and Teaching 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 59
Master of Arts in Management in Education 2 years Saturdays 59
Train the Trainer 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 61
Getting Started in e-Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning
10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 61
Introduction to Assistive Technology for Education 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 62
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Certificate in Learning and Teaching
NFQ Level 9 – 15 Credits
Aim of Course
The aim is to provide participants with an opportunity to
develop key areas in learning, teaching and assessment
in order to be competent teachers taking cognisance of
the potential and challenges of blended and distance
learning.
Course Content
• Making your Teaching more Effective and Interactive
• Learning Experience
• Reflective Practice
• Assessment
• Learning Theories in Higher Education
• E-learning in Higher Education
• Microteaching
At the end of this programme the participant should/
will be able to:
• Select from a variety of methods for enabling
effective learning, innovative teaching and
appropriate assessment strategies.
• Apply appropriate methods to their teaching situation
and professional context.
• Review their teaching and modify accordingly.
• Engage with a community of teachers in higher
education in a process of continuous professional
development.
• Develop and demonstrate a professional reflective
enquiry base to inform their teaching in higher
education institutions.
• Inform their teaching with a critical awareness of the
changing socio-cultural context of higher education.
Intended for
Lecturers, teachers, tutors etc that wish to develop
their teaching, skills and assessment methods.
Duration 10 sessions over 1 academic year –
Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 20 September 2012
Award Certificate in Learning and Teaching
Course Fee €850
Master of Arts in Management in Education
NFQ Level 9
Aim of Course
The Master of Arts in Management in Education
programme provides an opportunity for participants to
acquire knowledge and skills in key areas of educational
leadership. The programme aims to provide participants
with the necessary skills for effective educational
leadership and management and to increase their
self-confidence and efficacy.
The Master of Arts in Management in Education is a
flexible modular part-time 90-credit programme suited
to practitioners in all levels of education – Primary, Post
Primary, Third Level, Further and Adult Education. This
course is being offered in conjunction with the School
of Education, Waterford Institute of Technology.
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On successful completion of the programme, graduates
will be able to:
• Demonstrate competency in strategic planning,
mentoring, public relations, education law, financial
management and information technology
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational leadership
theory and related managerial functions
• Articulate and analyse personal values in educational
leadership and management
• Evaluate their own practice in light of theoretical
perspectives through critical reflection on your own
practice and work environment
• Display and further develop autonomous professional
leadership and managerial initiative
• Research complex educational managerial issues,
make sound creative judgements on these and
communicate your findings
• Be eligible for progression to programmes leading
to a higher qualification such as a Doctoral Degree
(level 10)
For more details information on this programme please
see www.wit.ie/pg
Course Content
Year One, Semester One
• Academic Enquiry
• Leading Learning
• Education Law
During Semester One, modules to be undertaken
in Semester Two and Year Two will be identified
in partnership with the registered learners.
The possible module choices are as follows:
• Enterprise and Innovation
• Human Resource Management in Education
• Information Technology in Education
• Financial Management in Education
• Mentoring
• Public Relations in Education
• Strategic Planning in Education
• Practical Leadership
• Research Methods in Education
• Dissertation
Minimum Entry Requirements
• A Primary Degree or equivalent
• Three years Postgraduate Experience
• Access to an educational organisation where
management action research can be carried out
Classes will take place on no more than 5 Saturdays
per semester.
Full timetable will be available from the Department
of Adult & Continuing Education from late August 2012.
Duration 2 years; on selected Saturdays – 9.30am
to 4.30pm
Commencing 9.30am Saturday 22 September 2012
Course Fee €6,300 (€700 per 10 credit module)
This fee is payable on a modular basis,
i.e. from €700 to a maximum of €1400
per module.
€700 = 10 ECTS
€1400 = 20 ECTS
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Train the Trainer
NFQ Level 6 – 10 CreditsThis course is designed to equip learners with the
knowledge and skills necessary to design, assess
and evaluate training programmes. The course is very
interactive in nature and is designed that you leave
with the tangible training skills you can use immediately.
It will involve lectures, tutorials, group work, role play,
student class presentations, self evaluation & reflection.
Participants are expected to actively engage in all
elements.
Aim of Course
On successful completion of this programme participants
will be able to:
• Identify training needs
• Design appropriate training programs to rural
entrepreneurship training needs of an environment
• Deliver training sessions employing various learning
and teaching strategies appropriate to the course
• Evaluate learning through formative and summative
feedback
Course Content
• Theory of Training and Adult Learning
• The Role of the Trainer
• Training Needs Analysis and Programme Design
• Preparing for Training Delivery
• Delivery and Assessment Techniques
• Evaluation of Training
Intended for
The Train the Trainer programme is ideal for anyone
who is currently working as a trainer or those wishing
to pursue a career in training and education.
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm,
plus at least two full Saturdays
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 18 September 2012
Assessment Participants will complete a number of
module specific assignments together
with two skills demonstrations
Course Fee €400
Getting Started in e-Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning
Objectives
The objectives of this course are:
• Demystifying e-learning/technology enhanced
learning (TEL) and making it accessible to educators
and learners alike
• Provide experience in the use of a virtual learning
environment
• Hands-on using of e-learning tools that together
create different types of e-learning pathways
• Sharing of participants’ experiences
Target Audience
• Teachers/lecturers/trainers/tutors/education
managers
• Anyone with an interest in getting started in
e-learning and technology enhanced learning
• Prerequisites
• Participants must be comfortable with the use of
a personal computer, the world-wide-web and basic
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Methodology
The methodology during the course will be a mix of
explanation coupled with hands-on practice to allow
participants to get as much experience as possible
in using various tools that assist in the creation of
an e-learning environment.
The areas to be focused on include both transferring
course materials to online modules, creation of online
quizzes, games, multimedia content and educational
communities.
The learning platform will be Moodle (Modular Object
Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment). Some thought
should be given by the participant on a module or
subject that they would like to use as an example for
development during the course.
Outline syllabus (draft)
• Definitions and concepts of e-learning, Face2Face vs
online learning, online educational resources,
managing digital content, hands-on use of an LCMS
(Learning Content Management System) using
Moodle.
• Synchronous and asynchronous learning, use of
virtual classroom applications WiZiQ and DimDim.
• Interactivity and testing, online assessment, games.
• Collaborative learning using forums, chats, Wikis,
blogs, RSS.
• Innovation in e-learning and TEL, case studies, mobile
and wireless learning, the Smart Schools Report.
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €285
Introduction to Assistive Technology for Education
Introduction to Assistive Technology for Education
Assistive technology refers to any item, piece of
equipment or product system that may be used by
a person with a disability to perform specific tasks,
improve functional capabilities and become more
independent. Text to Speech software can enable a
student with a reading difficulty to access their
curriculum books. Mind mapping software can help
students to plan projects and structure assignments.
Voice recognition software can help a student who has
difficulty writing to produce legible text by converting
their spoken word into typed text. Literacy support
software can help students with the spelling,
punctuation, grammar, research and organisation of
their writing as well as reading texts aloud to them
and assisting with understanding difficult words and
homophones which they might otherwise misread.
In a recent study by the Ascent Project 97% of third
level students with specific Learning Difficulty reported
that using assistive technology reduced their need for
help from other people in the completion of learning
tasks. Many of the technologies which students credited
with improving their performance were free or low cost
everyday items of technology such as mobile phones
which became invaluable instruments in their success
once they knew how to make use of them to address
their learning difficulties.
Aim of Course
The aim of the course is to provide training in assistive
technology applications and in the use of documents
which are accessible to students with disabilities. The
knowledge gained from the course will assist participants
to facilitate the use of assistive technology by learners
with disabilities. The course is based on the design for
all approach, which ensures that educational material
is available to the majority of the population, including
those with low literacy levels, but will focus on AT for
specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia,
dyscalculia, ADHD.
Intended for
Teachers, educators and parents of students who
experience difficulty with note-taking, writing, reading,
spelling, grammar, organisation and time management
will benefit from the course by learning more about how
to use technology to help the student overcome these
difficulties to achieve their true potential.
Course Content
• How to make documents accessible – MS word,
Powerpoint, email
• Introduction to literacy support software – Read
and Write Gold
• Mind mapping software – Inspiration
• Reading scanning software – Abbey Fine Reader,
Intel Reader
• Voice recognition software – Dragon naturally
speaking
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Enquiries Department of Adult and Continuing
Education
Course Fee €230
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Higher Diploma in Computing 2 year; 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
20 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 66
CISCO – CCENT 1 year; 22 weeks Wednesday 6.30pm to 9.30pm
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CISCO – CCNA 1 year; 22 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
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CISCO IT Essentials – PC Hardware and Software
1 year; 24 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
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Introduction to Personal Computers and the Internet
10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 69
Facebook, Google, Twitter and the Internet – An Introduction
8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 69
Internet Marketing – Optimising Your Website
10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 69
Creating Animations using Adobe Flash 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 70
Web Design and Development 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 70
Adobe Photoshop 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 70
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Higher Diploma in Computing
NFQ Level 8
Aim of Course
This higher diploma programme provides formal
education and training for graduates (in any discipline)
who wish to pursue careers in areas related to computing
and information technology. Holders of the qualification
will normally be expected to enter employment involving
business ICT, with a view to progressing to a managerial
position. They will also be suitable for vacancies in the
smaller organisation where a broader base of knowledge
and skills is required, while a career in computer hardware/
software sales is another realistic objective. The programme
emphasises the importance of practical/project work
across all modules.
The course will provide you with an understanding of
the key competencies involved in business analysis, as
well as the theoretical concepts and practical aspects
associated with the ICT industry. It will enable you to
develop a critical awareness of the strategies and
methodologies used in providing computerised solutions
to business-related problems. You will gain the ability
and sensitivity to plan, design, implement and review a
project using the necessary supervisory, interpersonal
and project management skills. You will also obtain a
detailed understanding of the workings of commercial
computerised systems and develop an analytical
awareness of the implications, uses and potential of
the internet as a tool for the development of e-business.
Course Content
(Over Two Years)
• Computer Technology
• Database Applications
• Enterprise Applications
• Object Oriented Programming and Design
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Systems Development and Implementation.
Entry Requirements
A Bachelor degree (Level 7) or a Bachelor degree
(honours, Level 8) in any non-computing discipline
is required.
Progression
As a graduate of this Level 8 programme, you are
eligible to be considered for the Master of Business
one-year, full-time programme at AIT. Those achieving
a 2.1 award are also eligible to apply to progress to the
MSc in Software Engineering at AIT. Alternatively, you
may decide to pursue postgraduate study at another
institution. Full details of postgraduate opportunities
at AIT are contained in the postgraduate prospectus.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of this programme, you will have a wide
range of skills and will be well suited to gain employment
across a broad range of industries building on your
original qualification(s), but now enhanced with this
business computing qualification.
Duration 2 years; 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm
to 10.00pm
In addition to a number of Saturdays
per semester
Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Monday 17 September
2012
Enquiries Department of Adult and Continuing
Education, AIT
Award Higher Diploma in Computing
Course Fee €2350 per annum
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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
Aim of Course
To provide candidates with an introduction to IT and the
software packages of Microsoft® (Word, Excel, Access
and PowerPoint). The ECDL Certificate verifies the
student’s competencies and their computer skills, and
makes them readily mobile within Irish business and
across the European Union.
Course Content
• Basic Concepts of Information Technology
• Using a Computer and Managing Files
• Word Processing
• Spreadsheets
• Presentation and Drawings
• Database/Filing Systems
• Information Network Systems
Intended for
The ECDL is for anyone who wants to certify their
computer skills according to a pan-European industry
standard. A basic knowledge of computers is essential
for this programme or the completion of an Introduction
to Personal Computers course.
Duration 20 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 20 September 2012
Award European Computer Driving Licence
Examination ECDL – 7 modules
Course Fee €500 (including skills card and
examinations)
Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician)The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician
(CCENT) qualification validates the ability to install,
operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch
network, including basic network security. With a CCENT,
a network professional demonstrates the skills required
for entry-level network support positions – the starting
point for many successful careers in networking. The
curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN
technologies, basic security and wireless concepts,
routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring
simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward
achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise
branch networks with more complex connections.
The course is a blend of class-based theory and
practical’s with a significant amount of on-line self
study of the curriculum. (Course notes are approx 700
pages)
Access to Broadband is recommended.
Assessment
Students will complete a mid-term and final assessment.
This takes the form of two multiple choice on-line exams,
a short project and a skills test.
In addition students will take weekly assessments
to check their understanding of each topic
In addition students are recommended to take the
associated professional exam at a date of their choosing,
generally over the summer after completion of the
course.
Additional Information on the course is available at the
following link.
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/course_
catalog/CCNAdiscovery.html
This CCENT course covers the Networking for Home
and Small Business and Working at a Small-to-Medium
Business or ISP modules.
Progression
Subject to the satisfactory completion of the above
course and/or having a valid CCENT students may
progress onto the Cisco CCNA course.
Duration 1 year: 22 weeks –
Wednesday 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 19 September 2012
Enquiries Mr Anthony Commins, AIT
Email: [email protected]
Award Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry
Network Technician)
Course Fee €800 Fee includes books, on-line course
access and network simulation software.
Associated Professional Exam Cisco
640-822 ICND1 provided by VUE
(separate fee of approx €125)
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Cisco CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate)The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
qualification validates the ability to design, operate and
troubleshoot a secure medium-sized enterprise network.
With a CCNA, a network professional demonstrates the
skills required for network specialist or administrator
positions. The curriculum covers the configuration of
hierarchical enterprise switched network, Variable
Length Sub-netting (VLSM), configuration of EIGRP
and OSPF routing, Access Control Lists. Other topics
include the PPDIOO model, network design requirements,
network applications and configuring access for remote
workers.
The course is a blend of class-based theory and practical’s
with a significant amount of on-line self-study of the
curriculum. (There are approximately 700 pages of
course material)
Access to Broadband is recommended.
Assessment
Students will complete a mid-term and final assessment.
This takes the form of two multiple choice on-line exams,
a short project and a skills test.
In addition, students will take weekly assessments
to check their understanding of each topic.
In addition students are recommended to take the
associated professional exam at a date of their choosing,
generally over the summer after completion of the
course.
Additional Information on the course is available at the
following link.
http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/course_
catalog/CCNAdiscovery.html
This CCNA course covers the Routing and Switching in
an Enterprise and Designing and Supporting Computer
Networks modules of the CCNA Discovery programme.
Entry Requirements
The satisfactory completion of a programme incorporating
the Cisco CCNA Discovery 1 and 2 modules
Or
A current CCENT Qualification.
Duration 1 year: 22 weeks –
Wednesday 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 19 September 2012
Enquiries Mr Anthony Commins, AIT
Email: [email protected]
Award Cisco CCNA Discovery 3 and 4 Course
Certificates
Cisco CCNA Certification requires
the completion of additional external
Professional Exams provided by
VUE, a separate fee applies for
these exams.
Cisco 640-822 ICND1 and Cisco 640-816
ICND 2 (Fees approx. €125 each)
or Cisco 604-802 CCNA
(Fees approx. €250)
Course Fee €800 (Fee includes books, on-line course
access and network simulation software).
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CISCO IT Essentials – PC Hardware and Software
Aim of Course
PC Hardware and Software provides a comprehensive
overview of computer fundamentals and an introduction
to advanced concepts.
Students who complete this course will be able to
describe the internal components of a computer,
assemble a computer system, install an operating
system, and troubleshoot using system tools and
diagnostic software. They will also be able to connect
computers to the Internet and share resources in a
networked environment.
PC Hardware and Software will help students prepare
for entry-level IT positions within various environments.
It will also help students develop greater skills and
confidence in working with desktop and laptop
computers.
Course Content
PC Hardware and Software is divided into two sections.
The first section provides foundational knowledge that
aligns with the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam, while the
second section explores advanced concepts in greater
depth and provides opportunities for practical
application.
Section 1 covers the following skills and competencies:
• Core competencies in the latest hardware and
software technologies
• Information security skills
• Safety and environmental issues
• Soft skills for career development
Section 2 covers the following skills and competencies:
• Advanced troubleshooting skills
• Prepares for all three CompTIA job environments
certification exams
• Advanced installation of computers, peripheral
devices, networks and security components
By completing and undertaking all the assessments
associated with this course including practical work,
students will gain the Cisco IT Essentials PC Hardware
and Software certification.
The CompTIA A+ certification can be gained by taking
the external A+ exams for an additional fee.
Intended for
This course is intended for individuals who wish to
pursue careers in IT. It also helps students develop
greater skills and confidence in working with computers
and local area networks.
Prerequisites comprise of basic appreciation of
computer operation and good keyboard skills.
Home internet access is essential.
Duration 1 year: 24 weeks –
Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 19 September 2012
Award Cisco IT Essentials PC Hardware and
Software certification
Course Fee €950 (Additional examination fee
payable to CISCO Examination Provider.
Fee Includes textbooks.)
For info on
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Introduction to Personal Computers and the Internet
Aim of Course
To provide students with the necessary skills and
knowledge to be competent in, and capable of, operating
a personal computer (PC) and using some common
software applications.
Course Content
• Hardware and Software
• The Windows Interface
• File Management and Disks
• Word Processing
• The Internet and world-wide-web
• Search engines
• e-commerce
• Social networking
• Digital lifestyle
Intended for
Candidates who have no prior computer experience but
wish to gain an understanding and working knowledge
of PCs.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €230
Facebook, Google, Twitter and the Internet – An Introduction
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to help individuals with a
basic understanding of computers to use the Internet
efficiently and effectively for their needs. Participants
will also be enabled to adults to communicate with each
other through the medium of the Internet, and help
them find out and explore what the Internet can do for
them.
Course Content
Getting to know Google
Mail: basics, spam, sent, How do I use it, When do I use it.
Reader: What’s this? How can I use it? How can I benefit
from it.
Documents: What can this do?
Calendar: Reminders, Holidays, how can I use this.
Getting to know Facebook
Do I need to join?
Who uses Facebook.
What’s it all about?
How do I upload images.
What are: wall, photos, messages, lists, apps.
Getting to know Twitter
What is Twitter?
What is tweeting?
What are followers?
How do I tweet?
Finding answers on the Internet
Different search engines.
Wikipedia.
How to search a website.
Advanced searching.
Intended for
For Individuals who want to embrace technology
and want to benefit from utilising it in their life.
Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €190
Internet Marketing – Optimising Your Website
Aim of Course
This course gives expert advice and customised
mentoring for businesses who want to make the most
of the internet. Find out how to increase sales, boost
profits, increase your website ranking with the search
engines, and use the latest techniques to keep your
company top of mind with your clients. A must for
anyone involved with their company website.
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Course Content
• Internet Marketing
• Search Engine Optimisation
• Blogs
• Social marketing using Facebook, Bebo etc
• Link campaigns
• Google AdWords, Google Adsense
• Google Analytics
• Hosting and Domains
• eBay
Duration 10 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €230
Creating Animations using Adobe Flash
Aim of Course
If you’ve ever wanted to make animation, then this is
the course for you! Aimed at anyone wishing to acquire
a thorough overview of the most important features
of Adobe Flash and Adobe Premiere Pro. Emphasis is
placed on working through practical examples to learn
how basic cartoon characters and editing to produce
polished animations.
Course Content
• Introduction to Adobe Flash
• Creating Characters in Flash
• Animating in Flash
• Tweening in Flash
• Introduction to Adobe Premiere Pro
• Working with Video
• Working with Audio
• Editing
• Effects and Transitions
• Exporting and Production
Minimum Entry Requirements
Previous PC and keyboard experience is essential.
Duration 10 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €230
Web Design and Development
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to introduce the student to the
concepts of web design along with an introduction to
graphic design and Flash animation. Users will gain
proficiency in web design and development using
industry standard software.
Course Content
• Introduction to web design
• Planning and designing your website
• Creating Web pages using forms, tables,
templates and CSS
• Adding content and multimedia
• Creating graphics
• Creating flash animations
• Publishing your site using FTP
Minimum Entry Requirements
Previous PC, keyboard and Windows experience is essential.
A basic knowledge of Internet usage would be useful.
Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €190
Adobe Photoshop
Aim of Course
This course introduces digital imaging using Adobe
Photoshop CS and is aimed at anyone wishing to acquire
a thorough overview of the most important features of
this powerful program for use in graphic and photographic
design. Emphasis is placed on working through practical
examples for both print and electronic image production.
By the end of this course, you will be able to use Photoshop
with confidence and produce professional images.
Course Content
• Basic Concepts
• Basic Techniques
• Composition Techniques
• Image Corrections
• Effects and filters
• Working with Layers and multiple photos
• Production
Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €190
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Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Renewable Energy
2 years 2 evenings per week 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying
6 days Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm 73
OFTEC 101, 105E Combined Training and Assessment
4 days 2.00pm to 8.00pm 74
3D Mechanical Design 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 74
3D Interior and Architectural Design 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 75
Diploma in Quality Management Part 1 1 year; 20 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 75
Diploma in Quality Management Part 2 1 year; 20 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 76
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Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy
NFQ Level 7
Aim of Course
This Level 7 degree will educate and train skilled
personnel in the area of energy consumption,
management and control, as applied to industrial and
manufacturing settings. It will give you the capability to
critically appraise energy demands, to identify areas of
energy waste, to bring about corrective action and
where applicable to suggest and implement an
alternative energy strategy.
Optimisation of energy management also incorporates
recycling, designing more efficient processes, better
product design and continuous measurement of costs,
which is also the responsibility of the mechanical
engineer.
Course Content
• Quantitative Methods
• Energy Systems and Thermofluids
• Control and Power Technology
• Solar Energy
• Business and Project Management
• Engineering Mathematics
• Energy and Sustainability
• System Design and Vibration
• Wind and Hydro Power
• Combined Heat and Power
• Renewable Energy Project
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Applicants must hold a Higher Certificate (Level 6) in
a related engineering discipline. All applicants must
attend the Institute for an interview.
Progression
As a holder of this qualification, you will posses
the necessary theoretical underpinning to enable
progression to the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
in Sustainable Energy Engineering at AIT.
Career Opportunities
As a graduate from this degree, you will be in a position
to apply for a variety of careers including: consulting
engineers – work may include building services, energy
management and building energy rating; utilities
engineering/management integrating renewable and
non-renewable energy options; mechanical engineers
– process development and maintenance; semi-state
organisations – work may include the design and
management of renewable energy projects for companies
such as the ESB and Bord na Móna; government projects
in renewable energy; and in the developing energy
supply sector.
Duration 2 years: 2 evenings per week –
7.00pm to 10.00pm
Enquires Niall Burke, Programme Tutor
Email: [email protected]
Award Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical
Engineering and Renewable Energy
Course Fee €2350 per annum
(including examination fees)
Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying
NFQ Level 6
(Special Purpose Award)Participants are introduced to the principles and practice
of Applied Site Engineering Surveying. They will learn:
• Use of levelling profiles
• Use of single and dual grade laser level
• Pipe laser
• Data handling between PC and instruments
• Use of Total Station for surveying and setting out
• Use of GPS for surveying and setting out
• Drafting using CAD
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Classes are held 9.00am to 6.00pm on Fridays for
6 days.
For further information on this course please contact:
Joe O’Brien
Tel: 090 6471831
Email: [email protected]
OFTEC 101, 105E Combined Training and Assessment
Aim of Course
The course will provide training and assessment in the
servicing, commissioning and maintaining of Domestic/
light commercial oil fired pressure jet appliances, oil
firing installation and energy conservation measures
in buildings and the installation and maintenance of
domestic/light commercial oil storage tanks to qualified
plumbers.
Course Delivery
The training is delivered through a combination of
classroom and hands on practicals in our Boiler Labs.
Intended for
Qualified plumbers.
Course Content
• Safety Requirements
• Oil Specifications
• Fuel Efficiency
• Flues and Ventilation
• Burners – Pressure Jet Type
• Burner Control, Start up and Shut down sequence
• Servicing and Commissioning Procedures
• Types of Oil Firing Heating equipment
• Fuel Feed Pipe work
• Flues and Ventilation
• Boiler Changeovers
• Heating System Circulation
• Thermostatic Controls
• Insulation
Duration 4 Days from 2.00pm to 8.00pm and
a final assessment
Award This Course is certified by ERS (European
Registration Scheme) Certification which
allows the participant to obtain OFTEC
registration as an Installer/Commissioning/
Service Technician
Course Fee €1095 which includes the cost of OFTEC
books and ERS registration
For further details on this course please contact:
Department of Engineering Trades
Tel: 090 6471824 or 090 6473060
Fax: 090 6471870
Email: [email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]
3D Mechanical Design
Aim of Course
Participants will develop the necessary skills to create
realistic 3D mechanical models, generate accurate 2D
dimensioned detail and create simple 3D animation
while gaining a practical appreciation of 3D mechanical
modelling.
Course Content
• Program start-up – familiarisation with the Inventor
interface
• Extract Accurate 2D Line Detail
• Create Realistic 3D Models
• Create Realistic 3D Assemblies & Animations
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Intended for
Those with an interest in learning how to design
mechanical parts.
Basic file handling and keyboard skills are necessary.
The course will be tailored to suit your needs –
no previous experience is necessary.
Online training videos and free student software will
be made available to enhance your learning process.
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €215
3D Interior and Architectural Modelling
Aim of Course
To provide candidates with the necessary skills and
competencies to set up and use 3D Archicad software
for the production of realistic interior and exterior
rendered images while also creating 2D detailed
structural drawings. You will learn how to create
walkthroughs or flyovers of your created structure,
while gaining a practical appreciation of 3D virtual
modelling.
Course Content
• Program start-up – familiarisation with the Archicad
interface
• Create 3D Virtual Models of Structure
• Create Composite Walls
• Insert Window and Doors
• Insert Furniture
• Create floor and Ceiling Composite
• Apply Textures
• Create Virtual Scenes
• Insert Lights
• Set Rendering Conditions
• Render Scenes
Intended for
Students with an interest in architectural and interior
design, and the creation of structural drawings.
Basic file handling and keyboard skills are necessary.
The course will be tailored to suit your needs –
no previous experience is necessary.
Online training videos and free student software will
be made available to enhance your learning process.
Duration 10 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €215
Diploma in Quality Management Part 1
(Excellence Ireland)
Aim of Course
• To give students an understanding of general
management principles and of how quality is
managed in a manufacturing or service organisation
• To explain the methodology of quality improvement,
in particular the various tools and techniques for
analysis
• To carry out a project/assignment on a relevant
aspect of quality assurance.
Course Content
• Basic Concepts and Definitions
• Management
• Problem Solving and Quality Improvement
• Service/Product Quality
• Management and Quality Developments
• Project/Assignment
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Minimum Entry Requirements
Certificate in Quality Assurance (City & Guilds 7430) or
an equivalent qualification. The course lecturer will make
the decision on the suitability of prior statistical training
of an applicant.
Duration 20 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 17 September 2012
Enquiries Michael McCann, Course Tutor,
Email: [email protected]
Course Fee €670 (Additional examination
fee payable to Excellence Ireland)
Diploma in Quality Management Part 2
(Excellence Ireland)This course is a follow on to the Diploma in Quality
Management – Part 1. The contents of this course are
an essential foundation for this course and furthermore
are examinable at the end of this course.
Aim of Course
• To further develop the student’s understanding
of quality management
• To allow the student to develop an in-depth
understanding of the philosophies of quality
management and their place in today’s quality
movement
• To help students to critically analyse and improve
their own communication skills and to understand the
importance of communication in the world of quality
• To further develop the student’s appreciation of
management principles as they apply to quality
• To allow the student to develop an understanding
of all syllabus topics
• To allow the student the opportunity to develop
powers of critical analysis of the field of quality
management not only of current theories, but also
of new developments as they arise.
Course Content
• Introduction to Total Quality
• Quality Management Philosophies
• Managing for Quality
• Review of Quality Standards (including BS5750
and ISO9000)
• Quality Awards
• Leadership
• Human Resource Development
• Teamwork and Co-operation
• Process Management
• Tools for Process Management
• Measurement and Strategic Information Management
• Building and Sustaining Total Quality Organisations
• Critical Analysis of Developments in Total Quality
• Project
Minimum Entry Requirements
Diploma in Quality Management – Part 1
(Excellence Ireland)
Duration 1 year: 20 weeks –
Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Enquiries Michael McCann, Course Tutor,
Email: [email protected]
Award Diploma in Quality Management awarded
by Excellence Ireland
Course Fee €750 (Additional examination fee
payable to Excellence Ireland)
Call us with
any queries on
090 6483050
Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
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Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure
Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Hands on Cooking – The Fundamentals 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 79
Healthy Cooking – The Essentials to Watching Your Weight
10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 79
Baking Organic Cakes and Treats 10 weeks Monday 6.00pm to 9.30pm 80
Pastry and Bread Making (DAYTIME) 20 weeks Tuesday 9.00am to 2.00pm 80
Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Beginners 10 weeks Monday 4.30pm to 7.00pm 81
Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Intermediate 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 81
Icing and Decorating Wedding Cakes 10 weeks Monday 6.00pm to 9.30pm 82
Specialist Sugar Flower Course 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 82
The Primary Course in Food Hygiene (including HACCP)
5 weeks Monday 6.30pm to 8.30pm 83
The Management of Food Hygiene in the Hospitality Industry (Including HACCP)
8 weeks Monday 6.30pm to 9.30pm 84
See page 13 for
How To Register
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Hands on Cooking – The Fundamentals
“The new going out is staying in”
• Indulge your passion for cooking and food.
• Find out how to make your food budget go further
and eat well at the same time
• Get some tips and tricks for cooking on a budget.
• Forget the high priced packaged foods and learn
how to make good simple food.
• Expanding your cooking skills.
• Learning from our expert chef.
• Enjoy delicious meals.
• Impress your Family and Friends at Meal times
and Dinner parties
• Have fun connecting with people who love food
as much as you do.
This course has been especially designed to introduce
all aspiring home Chefs to basic classical cooking
techniques – such as roasting, braising, sautéing,
poaching, grilling.
You’ll prepare products such as Soups, Fish, Meat,
Vegetables, Side Dishes and simple yet tempting easy
to prepare Desserts. You will also be taught new knife
skills and stylish plate presentations
Suitable for all levels, whether you are a debutant
or an experienced cook this course will allow you to
cook mouth watering dishes, give you lots of new ideas
and clever professional culinary tips giving you self-
confidence in your kitchen
The course is delivered through a series of both
demonstrations and “Hands on” cooking allowing
you the opportunity to practice basic techniques
while increasing your knowledge base and at the
same time adding new recipes to your repertoire.
Duration 10 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €350 (Please note that participants
will have to purchase additional materials
separately)
Healthy Cooking – The Essentials to Watching Your WeightHealthy cooking can be creative without being
complicated!
• Find inspiration to put inexpensive delicious, healthy
food on the table every time you cook?
• Budget-friendly recipes and grocery shopping tips
will help you find affordable ways to make nutritious
meals.
• Have complete control of what you eat.
• Recipes include both nutrition information and points
values
Healthy eating is not only about cutting or reducing
calories. It involves making informed choices whether
you are eating at home, at a restaurant or a party.
Develop your
cooking skills
at AIT!
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Using carefully selected uncomplicated recipes of salads,
soups, fish, meats, and desserts with the help of our
expert Chef this course will help you discover how
healthy cooking can be a pleasurable gastronomic
experience
Throughout the Course our Chef will share tips that
will help in you meal preparation. You’ll be given useful
buying and handling advice for flavour-packed ingredients
while learning clever techniques and how to maximise
the natural flavours of foods pairing fresh, quality
ingredients together for delicious results.
The Healthy recipes will enhance all your cooking so
that you’ll develop the skills, creativity, and efficiency
that will have you thinking like a Professional Chef.
Most importantly the course will lend a hand in you
maintaining a healthy diet.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €350 (Please note that participants
will have to purchase additional
materials separately)
Baking Organic Cakes, Bakes & Treats
Aim of Course
Margaret introduced two new courses in this Department
many years ago, Pastry & Bread Making and Sugarcraft
both of which have been highly successful and so this
year she introduces an evening course for the enthusiastic
cook who enjoys baking for family and friends.
Following the completion of this course it may be feasible
to turn the new skills into a business such as supplying
Farmers markets or perhaps supply Home-Bakes to
other food enterprises. This is an ideal opportunity to
learn how to make much loved treats in a relaxed and
enjoyable setting.
Course Content
An extensive selection of desserts, cakes, pastries and
cookies will be demonstrated & prepared by the class.
Emphasis will be place on Home-baking such as:
• Chocolate cakes with a variety of decorative finishes
• Tarts with an International influence
• Yeast-raised breads and Irish-soda breads and scones
• Desserts for all occasions
• Christmas baking, cakes, puddings, mince pies,
pannetone
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 6.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 6.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €395
Pastry and Bread Making
Aim of Course
The pastry course outlined here is designed to appeal
to those interested in this aspect of the Hospitality
Industry. It is designed to embrace all areas of patisserie
and bread making using recipes and techniques
reflecting international best practice.
Participants will be encouraged to generate ideas,
develop recipes suitable to their respective workplaces.
This course should be of benefit to those people who
wish to further develop their knowledge of this area in
the hospitality industry.
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Course Content
• Bread, doughs and fermented products
• Pastry, brioche paste
• Tarts, pies, tartlets and flans
• Pain au chocolat, apfelstrudel
• Danish pastries and croissants
• Cakes
• Plated desserts
• Meringues and vacherins
• Flans and gateaux
• Chocolate work and petit fours
Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate dishes
prepared and discuss the feasibility of each one in the
workplace.
Duration 20 weeks – Tuesday 9.00am to 2.00pm
Commencing 9.00am Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €940
Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Beginners and Intermediate
Aim of Course
These courses are designed to equip you with all the
necessary skills to design and decorate your own
speciality cakes.
Course Content
Theses courses are designed to equip you with all
the necessary skills to design and decorate your own
speciality cakes.
This courses will teach you the correct application of
almond paste and sugar paste along with piping on a
cake.
You will learn how to make flowers and novelty animals
for your cake. You will also learn how crimp your cake,
how to use moulds, make frills, swags and bows for
birthday and christening cakes.
Beginners Sugarcraft – This course is for candidates
who have little or no knowledge of Sugarcraft and cake
artistry.
Intermediate Sugarcraft – This course is for those that
have already completed a Sugarcraft course with AIT.
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Please state clearly on your application form which
course you are applying for.
Intended for
This course is for candidates who have little or no
knowledge of sugarcraft and cake artistry. An advanced
Sugarcraft course may be offered for those that have
already completed the basic course with us.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday
Beginners – 4.30pm to 7.00pm
Intermediate – 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Enquiries Sharon Sweeney, Course Tutor,
email [email protected]
Course Fee €290 (Please note that participants will
have to purchase materials separately)
Icing and Decorating Wedding CakesThe course will be delivered by Renata Hazi in the
Hospitality Department where she will demonstrate a
wide range of contemporary skills and participants will
get an opportunity to develop their skills by practicing
in class.
Aim of Course
This course is designed for those who have experience
in cake making but would like to develop their skills in
new and innovative techniques.
Participants will be taught from planning a custom-made
cake together with the client through to the making,
delivery and assembly of the cakes.
Course Content
This course will cover the following topics:
• Marzipan, almond paste
• Fondant-icing & Spreadable icings
• Use of cake stands
• Pastillage work
• Personalised cake toppers
• Figurines suitable for Wedding & Novelty Cakes
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 6.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 6.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €300 (Please note that participants will
have to purchase materials separately)
Specialist Sugar Flower Course
Aim of Course
The course is designed to prepare and present 5 individual
pieces of work to include a variety of flowers and foliage
and showpieces suitable for use on cakes.
The Specialist delivering this course is Deirdre Cruite
and her background is in catering having worked in
the AIB Bankcentre and the Channel Islands where she
developed a keen interest in Pastry and Sugarcraft.
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Deirdre began teaching Sugarcraft to various groups
of people in the Dublin area and now brings her
expertise to this Institute. She is a member of the Dublin
Sugar Craft Guild and the British Sugarcraft Guild. Her
achievements include Gold medals in Catex in 2007
and 2009, two gold medals in the Dublin Sugarcraft
Guild competitions and Silver and Best in Class in the
Cork Sugarcraft Association in 2009.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €260 (Please note that participants
will have to purchase additional
materials separately)
The Primary Course in Food Hygiene (including HACCP)
Aim of Course
The objective of the Primary Course in Food Hygiene is
to create an awareness and knowledge in food workers
of the reasons for the importance of good food hygiene
practices.
Course Content
The course consists of 8 sessions, each of one hour
duration, comprising of text and video presentations.
• Food Hygiene – Why bother?
• Food Contamination
• Food Delivery and Storage
• Food Preparation, Cooking and Service
• Personal Hygiene
• Design, Layout of Food Premises and Pest Control
• Cleaning
• An Introduction to HACCP
Duration 5 weeks – Monday 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Examination On completion of this course,
the student undertakes a written
examination of 1 hour duration
Commencing 6.30pm Monday 24 September 2012
Enquiries John Harding, Licensed Trainer, AIT
Email: [email protected]
Award Certificate in the Primary Course
in Food Hygiene from the Environmental
Health Officers Association
Course Fee €250 (includes examination fee)
Register now!
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The Management of Food Hygiene in the Hospitality Industry (including HACCP)
Aim of Course
This programme was designed for managers in the
catering sector, both in the principles of food hygiene
and in the effective management of hygiene. This
programme was based on the concept of Hazard
Analysis and incorporates all the elements of the Irish
Standard IS 340:1994.
Course Content
• Introduction
• Basic Microbiology
• Food Poisoning
• Food Borne Disease
• Personal Hygiene and Safety
• Food Purchasing, Storage and Delivery
• Food Preparation and Cookery
• Holding, Display, Service and Preservation
• Cleaning and Disinfection
• Legislation
• Design and Construction of Food Premises and
Equipment
• Control of Insects and Rodents
• Introduction to the Principles of HACCP
• Management of Hygiene and Records
• Programme Review and Action Plan
Intended for
Students who have completed the The Primary Course
in Food Hygiene (including HACCP).
Duration 8 weeks – Monday 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Commencing January 2013. Date to be confirmed
with registered students
Enquiries John Harding, Licensed Trainer, AIT
Email: [email protected]
Award Certificate in Management of Food
Hygiene by the National Hygiene
Partnership
Course Fee €375 (includes examination fee)
Social Care
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Social Care
Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
2 years; 24 weeks per annum
Year One: Tuesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm Year
2 Two: Wednesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
18 months; 24 weeks per annum
Year One: Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm Year
2 Two: Wednesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
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Bachelor of Arts in Childcare Management 3 years; 24 weeks per annum
Year One: Tuesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
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Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
NFQ Level 6
Aim of Course
This two-year, part-time course provides the knowledge
and skills foundation for different areas of professional
social care work. Students will develop an understanding
of their own behaviour and are expected to become
more sensitive and successful in a work situation. On
completion of this course you will be qualified to work
in a variety of different Social Care environments.
This programme is recognised for the purpose of
registration of Social Care Practitioners under the
Health and Social Care Act 2005.
Course Content
Year One
• Developmental Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Applied Social Studies
• Learning to Learn
• Introduction to Law
• Interactional Approaches to Social Care
• Modern Irish Politics (tbc)
• Practice Placement
Year Two
• Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Childhood
and Adolescence
• Fundamentals of Social Policy
• French
• Personal Development & Communications
• Applied Social Studies
• Family and Human Rights
• Interactional Approaches to Social Care
• Introduction to Health Promotion
• Disability: Models and Practices
• Practice Placement
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Mature applicants who are 23 years or over and who
are currently working in the field of Child Care/Social
Care. Written evidence detailing work experience will
be required.
• Some places will be held on the programme for
candidates not working in the area. These candidates
will be required to complete a placement.
Please note that this programme requires students
to undergo the garda vetting Process. Please refer
to page 12 for further details on this.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications for this programme
is 17 August 2012. Late applications will be accepted
if places are still available.
Learning to Learn
Please note that the Learning to Learn module will take
place on the first week of this course (year one) and will
include 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 22 September 2012.
Duration 2 years: 24 weeks per year
Year 1 – Tuesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Year 2 – Wednesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
(Classes will also take place on
occasional Saturdays)
Commencing Year 1 – 2.00pm Tuesday 18 September
2012
Year 2 – 2.00pm
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Enquiries Caroline Burke, Course Administrator,
Email: [email protected]
Award Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied
Social Studies in Social Care
Course Fee €2,350 per annum
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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care
NFQ Level 7
Aim of Course
If you want to become a professional Social Care
Worker, this degree is the recognised entry point. This
programme aims to further develop and enhance the
knowledge, skills and attitudes you will have already
acquires through successful completion of the Higher
Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social
Care. When you complete this programme you are
equipped to make an effective contribution in many
areas of Social Care including community based work,
youth work, residential care, project work and the care
of people with special needs. Through obtaining the
qualification you will have acquired an understanding
of the wider social policy context within which social
care services are provided.
Course Content (over 2 years)
• Counselling Skills
• Applied Social Studies
• Sociology and Applied Practice
• Interactional Approaches
• Child Law and Liability for Social Care Professionals
• Disability Studies
• Group Dynamics
• Business French
In addition students must keep a detailed portfolio of the
application of coursework in their employment setting.
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies
in Social Care or an equivalent Level 6 (Higher
Certificate) Qualification.
• Candidates must also have at least 2 years relevant
work experience within a Social Care environment
and have written documented evidence to support
this.
• Candidates must be currently working within the
Social Care environment for a minimum of 20 hours
per week and continue to do so for the duration of
the course.
Please note that this programme requires students
to undergo the garda vetting Process. Please refer
to page 12 for further details on this.
Duration 18 months: 24 weeks per year
Year 1 – Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
Year 2 – Wednesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
(Classes will also take place on
occasional Saturdays)
Commencing Year 1 – 2.00pm Thursday 6 September
2012
Year 2 – 2.00pm
Wednesday 5 September 2012
Enquiries Caroline Burke, Course Administrator,
Email: [email protected]
Award Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social
Studies Social in Social Care
Course Fee €2350 per annum
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Bachelor of Arts in Childcare Supervisory Management
NFQ Level 7
Aim of Course
Irish society has seen a growing reliance on childcare
provision. A recent national household survey revealed
that 40 per cent of families with pre-school children rely
on childcare providers to enable them to work. It is also
estimated that there are 38,000 child minders in Ireland.
This degree aims to educate and train students to
be competent childcare managers and supervisors,
responsive to the needs of an evolving childcare
sector in the fluid social environment in which we live.
Graduates will be equipped to manage a childcare
service, as well as run their own childcare business.
The scope of the programme covers child development
and protection, customer service, operations, and
management of childcare facilities, creches, Montessori
schools and playgroups in the context of a modern
professional environment.
Input from guest lecturers will be an integral part of the
programme. Managers of successful childcare facilities
and settings, in addition to the various professional
bodies, will be amongst the speakers on a variety of
specialist topics.
You will also learn how to make an effective contribution
in a variety of work settings, as a result of having developed
the skills of empathy, observation, communication and
objective appraisal. You will also be expected to promote
positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle.
Course Content
Year 1
• Learning to Learn
• Principles and Practices of Childcare
• Supervisory Development and Customer Care
• Introduction to Politics
• Financial Accounting
• Development in Early Childhood
• Health Promotion
• Practice Placement
• Contemporary Irish Politics
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• Personal Development & Communications
• Approaches to Childhood Learning
• Information Technology
• Environment and Food Studies
• Child Welfare Policy
• Childcare Law
• Human Resource Management/Training
• Interpersonal Behaviour
• Practice Placement
• Children’s Rights – A Political Perspective
Participants who successfully complete years one and
two will be awarded a Higher Certificate in Arts in
Childcare Supervisory Management
Year 3
• Group Dynamics
• Child Protection, Policies and Procedures
• Financial Management for Small Business
• Promoting Inclusion in Childcare Settings: Disability
• Information Systems in Childcare
• Therapeutic Play for Children
• Creative Skills in Children’s Play
• Enterprise and Professional Development
• Responding to Challenging Behaviour
• Diet, Nutrition and Health – Childcare Cuisine
• Practice Placement
• Children’s Rights
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Mature applicants who are 23 years or over and
who are currently working in the field of Child Care.
Written evidence detailing work experience will be
required.
• Candidates may be required to attend the Institute
for interview
• Some places will be held on the programme for
candidates not working in the area. These candidates
will be required to complete a placement.
Please note that this programme requires students to
undergo the Garda Vetting Process. Please refer to page
12 for further details on this.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications for this programme
is 7 August 2012. Late applications will be accepted
if places are still available.
Progression
Graduates of this programme will be eligible to progress
to a proposed Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Childcare
Management.
Learning to Learn
Please note that the Learning to Learn module will take
place on the first week of this course (year one) and will
include 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 22 September 2012.
Duration 3 years: 24 weeks per year
Tuesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
(Classes will also take place on
occasional Saturdays)
Enquiries Caroline Burke, Course Administrator,
Email: [email protected]
Commencing 2.00pm Tuesday 18 September 2012
Award Higher Certificate in Arts in Childcare
Supervisory Management after
successful completion of years one
and two
Bachelor of Arts in Childcare Supervisory
Management after successful completion
of years one, two and three.
Course Fee €2,350 per annum
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Counselling and Psychotherapy/ Applied Addiction Studies
Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy
3 years; 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy
1 year add on; 24 weeks
Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies
3 years; 24 weeks per annum
Year One: Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies
1 year add on; 24 weeks
(existing students only) Wednesday
6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy
10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 96
Introduction to Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming
8 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 96
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Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy
NFQ Level 7
Please note that that this course is currently under review, and subject to change.
It is envisaged that an Honours Degree (NFQ Level 8) in Counselling and Psychotherapy will be available for September 2012 – please contact the Department of Adult & Continuing Education for details.
This three-year Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and
Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive professional
educational programme. It is designed to promote the
development of knowledge, skills and self-awareness,
not in isolation from one another but in their inter-
related meanings for the whole person. There is
therefore an emphasis on the integration of experience,
understanding and behaviour throughout the course.
The Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy
training involves experiential work, interacting with
others in role-play and actual client work. It involves
group work in which individual vulnerabilities are often
revealed and worked with. Students give and receive
support from others, which is essential to a safe learning
environment.
Course Philosophy
The educational philosophies are guided by a deep
commitment to the values inherent in the work of
Carl Rogers and subsequent Person Centred theorists
and this shapes the relationship between tutors and
students, with students being encouraged to take
responsibility for their own learning needs whilst
being robustly supported and guided by tutors.
The philosophy of Person Centred Counselling is based
on the affirmation of the dignity of every human being.
It is within the Person Centred counselling tradition that
the core conditions of counselling emerged:
unconditional positive regard, empathy, congruence,
authenticity, caring for the client, phenomenological
assessment strategies, self-discovery, and insight. These
core conditions permit therapeutic intervention in life
areas, which were previously inaccessible, such as love,
hope, meaning of life, loss, relationships, creativity,
holism, spirituality, freedom, transcendence, personal
growth, social justice, multicultural and gender issues,
responsibility, and interdependence.
Aim of Course
The main aim of the Bachelor of Arts in Counselling
and Psychotherapy is to provide participants with the
necessary learning in the field of counselling and
psychotherapy and the opportunity to develop into
competent professional practitioners. This course will
provide a challenging and integrated educational
process in the field of counselling and psychotherapy,
with a range of modules which reflect the best practice
of developments nationally and internationally.
Entry Requirements
All applicants must be over 23 years of age and must
attend Athlone IT for an interview. (Entry requirements
are under review and are subject to change).
Indicative Course Content
Year 1
• Person Centred Theory 1
• Counselling Skills Theory and Practice 1
• Research and Learning
• Applied Counselling 1
• Experiential Group Process 1
• Counselling Skills Theory and Practice 2
• Developmental Psychology
• Applied Counselling 2
• Practice Issues 1
• Experiential Group Process 2
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• Person Centred Theory 2
• Counselling Skills Theory and Practice 3
• Experiential Process Group 3
• Practice Issues 2
• Clinical Placement 1 (Developing a Therapeutic
Relationship)
• Introduction to Psychoanalysis
• Counselling Skills Theory and Practice 4
• Applied Counselling 3
• Experiential Process Group 4
• Clinical Placement 2 (Working Relationships
with Clients)
Year 3
• Family Therapy
• Counselling Skills Theory and Practice 5
• Practice Issues 3
• Experiential Process Group 5
• Clinical Placement 3 (Developing a Care Plan)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Counselling Skills Theory and Practice 6
• Applied Counselling 4
• Experiential Process Group
• Clinical Placement 4 (Endings and Re-examination
of Self)
All students must undergo the Garda Vetting Process.
Please refer to page 12 for further details on this.
Duration 3 years: 24 weeks per annum
Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm
to 10.00pm
There will also be approximately
4 Saturday seminars per semester.
Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Monday 17 September
2012
Enquiries Department of Adult & Continuing
Education, AIT
Course Fee €3,500 per annum
Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Addiction Studies
NFQ Level 6
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies
NFQ Level 7
Please note that that this course is currently under review, and subject to change.
It is envisaged that an Honours Degree in Addiction Studies will be available for September 2012 – please contact the Department of Adult & Continuing Education for details.
Addiction services are provided in a continuously
changing and complex environment. The addiction
professional must be able to respond to these changing
needs and demands.
Aim of Course
The Higher Certificate in Applied Addiction Studies
and BA in Applied Addiction Studies aim to:
• provide students with a framework and understanding
of addiction theories
• develop skills and competencies so that individuals
can engage and support others in all areas of addiction
• develop an understanding of special needs within the
area of addiction
• provide an understanding of the role of social policy
and context in addiction service provision
• promote the values of the reflective practitioner
Who is this course intended for?
Addiction is an area that affects every aspect of the
community, in fact most of us have had some experience
of its effects, be it though work, family or indeed our
own personal circumstances.
Primarily this course is aimed at those already working
in addiction services, as well as those who work in areas
where they may come into contact with people with
addictions such as Probation Officers, Gardaí, Social
Workers, Healthcare professionals, Community workers,
Volunteers, Education Providers etc who wish to augment
their knowledge and return to their workplaces with new
learning and experience.
However, professional experience is not an entry
requirement for these programmes, so applicants that
have personal experience of addiction are also eligible
to apply.
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Indicative Course Content
Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Addiction Studies
Year 1
• Framework for Understanding Addiction
• Core Conditions of Addiction Counselling
• Introduction to Communication and Research
• Eating Disorders
• Addiction and Loss
• Working with Change in Addiction
• Community and Socio-Cultural Perspectives
in Addiction
Year 2
• Understanding Drugs
• Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Addiction
• Models of Treatment in Addiction
• Group Facilitation Skills
• Addiction and Abuse
• Behavioural Addictions
Students are also required to complete two placement
modules of 50 hours each per year.
Please note: students must successfully complete the
Higher Certificate in order to progress to the BA.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies
Year 3
• Drug and Alcohol Policy in Ireland
• Research Methodology
• Creativity and Innovation
• Practitioner Skills
• New Approaches in Addiction Treatment
• Addiction, Young People and Families
• Project Dissertation
Students are also required to complete two placement
modules of 50 hours each.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with a Grade C3 in two Honours Level
subjects, one of which must be English, plus four other
subjects at Grade D3 (Honours or Ordinary Level)
or
Mature applicants (i.e. over 23 years of age).
Each applicant is considered on an individual basis.
Applicants will be interviewed prior to a place being
offered.
In the case of a potential student being in recovery, it
will be required they have a minimum of two years in
recovery before applying to the course.
(Entry requirements are under review and are subject
to change)
This programme requires students to undergo the Garda
Vetting Process. Please refer to page 12 for further
details on this.
Higher Certificate (Yrs 1 and 2)
Duration 2 years: 24 weeks per annum
Tuesday and Thursday
6.00pm to 10.00pm
There will also be approximately
4 Saturday seminars per semester.
Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Tuesday 18 September
2012
Enquiries Department of Adult & Continuing
Education, AIT
Course Fee €3,500 per annum
Bachelor of Arts (Yr 3) (existing students only)
Duration 1 year add on: 24 weeks
Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
There will also be approximately
4 Saturday seminars per semester.
Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 11 September 2012
Enquiries Department of Adult & Continuing
Education, AIT
Course Fee €3,500
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Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy
Aim of Course
This course provides an introduction to counselling
and psychotherapy theories with special emphasis on
Humanistic approaches. It explains why certain theories/
approaches are used for specific everyday applications.
Course Content
• History and Trends
• Theories and Approaches
• Humanistic – Existential
• Person Centred Counselling Skills
• Basic fundamentals of:
– Group Therapy
– Solution Focussed Relationship therapy
– Brief Therapy
– Online/Telephone Counselling
• Mindfulness and how it can be used for Stress
reduction and Depression
• Common Problem areas e.g. Addictions
• Further Study/Career Options
Intended for
People who want to get a basic understanding of
Counselling and Psychotherapy and how it can help
overcome personal blocks to human growth.
Duration 10 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €235
Introduction to Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Aim of Course
To introduce people to the principles of hypnosis and
Neuro-linguistic programming to equip them with the
skills to use it for personal development in their lives.
Hypnosis is used in therapy and as a method of trance
to help people to achieve their goals in various areas
of their lives such as health, relationships, career and
finances. Neuro-linguistic programming was developed
in the early 1970s from studying various psychotherapies
including hypnosis. It is now used in education, business,
health, sport and life coaching. NLP has often been
described as the user manual for the brain.
Course Content
• The main principles of hypnosis and neuro-linguistic
programming
• How they can be used by people to achieve what
they want
• How to set specific outcomes (goals)
• How to develop motivation
• Students will learn the skill of self-hypnosis
• How to develop skill in visualisation and mental
rehearsal
• How to use hypnosis for stress relief
• How to improve communication skills
• How to programme your mind to achieve goals
• How to change limiting beliefs
• What your conscious and unconscious minds
are and how to use them effectively.
The course is ideal for men and women who want to
improve areas of their lives by setting and achieving
outcomes. Areas such a financial, relationships, health,
stress management and career are all covered in this
programme.
Duration 8 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €185
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Introduction to Practical Psychology 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 99
Certificate in Psychology 1 year; 25 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 99
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Introduction to Practical Psychology
Aim of Course
This psychology course aims to provide an understanding
of human behaviour and its relevance to the individual
and their everyday life.
Various topics will be explored including:
• Child and adolescent development
• Stress and its management
• Assertiveness and self-esteem
• Addiction
• Communication skills
• Abnormal psychology
• Social psychology.
There will be opportunities for group discussion,
role play and individual participation.
Duration 10 Weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 24 September 2012
Course Fee €185
Certificate in Psychology
(Delivered in conjunction with NUI Maynooth)This Certificate level course is designed to provide
participants with the opportunity to develop an
understanding of psychology and to explore its
relevance to the individual, family, community
and society.
Aim of Course
This course aims to introduce participants to the main
psychological theories and examine their contribution to
the development of the discipline.
Course Content
• Introduction to Psychology and Study Skills
• The Biological Basis of Behaviour
• Learning and Feeling
• Personality
• The Development of the Individual
• Introduction to Social Psychology
• Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
• Introduction to Social Research Methodology
Duration 1 year: 25 weeks –
Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Workshops will be held on
additional Saturdays
Commencing 7.00pm Monday 17 September 2012
Award Certificate in Psychology awarded by
National University of Ireland, Maynooth
Course Fee €1050
Application
Form is at the
back of this book
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Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Teaching English as a Foreign Language 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 103
Conversational French – Beginners 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 103
Conversational Spanish – Beginners 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 103
Conversational Chinese – Beginners 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 104
Conversational German – Beginners 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 104
Conversational Japanese – Beginners 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 105
English for Beginners 20 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 105
Sign Language Level 1 20 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 106
Sign Language Level 2 20 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 106
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Aim of Course
This course aims to provide participants with the skills
necessary to teach English as a Foreign Language,
effectively plan lessons and manage students in a
classroom environment.
This course is being offered in conjunction with Galway
Language Centre, who also provide the certification for
this programme. (HDip or BEd qualified or about to
qualify teachers will get Department of Education
SQTTEFL certification)
Course Content
• English Grammar and Vocabulary
• Teaching Methodology
• Classroom Observation
• Lesson Planning
Intended For
This course is designed specifically for those (Native
and Non Native Speakers) who wish to learn to teach
a foreign language outside the state system.
Duration 10 weeks –
Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Enquiries Department of Adult & Continuing
Education, AIT
Award Certificate in Teaching English as
a Foreign Language
Course Fee €350 (including examination fee)
Conversational French – Beginners
Aim of Course
This course aims to provide students with the necessary
skills to cope with everyday situations. The emphasis will
be on oral communication.
Course Content
Participants will be introduced to practical topics and
relevant grammatical points.
Intended for
Those who have little or no prior experience of the
French language and are interested in acquiring some
knowledge of the language for business/holiday
purposes.
Duration 10 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €175
Conversational Spanish – Beginners
Aim of Course
This course aims to instil a love for the Spanish language
and culture, while introducing students to the various
aspects of the society and culture of Spain.
Course Content
• Reading
• Writing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Spanish culture
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Those who have little or no prior experience of the
language and are interested in acquiring knowledge
of the language for business/holiday purposes.
Duration 10 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €175
Conversational Chinese – Beginners
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to familiarise students with
basic Chinese language knowledge, thus enabling them
to have basic conversations in Chinese.
Course Content
• Reading
• Writing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Chinese History and Culture
Intended for
Those who have little or no prior experience of the
language and are interested in acquiring knowledge
of the language for business/holiday purposes.
Duration 10 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €185
Conversational German – Beginners
Aim of Course
This course aims to provide students with the necessary
skills to cope with everyday situations. The emphasis will
be on oral communication.
Course Content
Participants will be introduced to practical topics and
relevant grammatical points.
Intended for
Those who have little or no prior experience of the
French language and are interested in acquiring some
knowledge of the language for business/holiday purposes.
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Duration 10 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €80 (this course is part funded by the
Department of Humanities)
Conversational Japanese – Beginners
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to familiarise students with
basic Japanese language knowledge, thus enabling them
to have basic conversations in Japanese.
Course Content
• Reading
• Writing
• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Japanese History and Culture
Intended for
Those who have little or no prior experience of the
language and are interested in acquiring knowledge
of the language for business/holiday purposes.
Duration 10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €175
English for Beginners
Aim of Course
To provide students with an introduction to the English
language, including vocabulary and grammar used in
everyday situations and to help with their studies.
Course Content
• Vocabulary
• Basic grammar
• Reading
• Writing
• Basic conversations for everyday and academic
situations
(Some of the basic conversations may include personal
information, days of the week, time and dates,
directions, accommodation, study scenarios, restaurant
situations etc.)
Intended for
Those with little or no prior experience of English
language and are interested in acquiring some
knowledge of the language for academic and everyday
social use.
Duration 20 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €300
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Sign Language Level 1Irish Sign Language is the first language of the many
partially/profoundly deaf people. This basically means
that they use a visual form of communication.
Sign Language first began in France and after some time
was brought to Ireland and taught to all deaf and hard
of hearing people. However, today many hearing people
learn sign language as a means of communicating with
the deaf community.
Signs are made using the hands in combination with
non-manual features; the eyes, brows, cheeks, lip
patterns, tilting of the head and some movement
of the shoulders and upper torso.
Duration 1 year: 20 weeks –
Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 18 September 2012
Award Level 1 Certificate from the Sign
Language Association of Ireland
Course Fee €295
(Please note that an additional examination fee is
payable to the Sign language Association of Ireland)
Sign Language Level 2Irish Sign Language is the first language of the many
partially/profoundly deaf people. This basically means
that they use a visual form of communication.
Sign Language first began in France and after some time
was brought to Ireland and taught to all deaf and hard
of hearing people. However, today many hearing people
learn sign language as a means of communicating with
the deaf community.
Signs are made using the hands in combination with
non-manual features; the eyes, brows, cheeks, lip
patterns, tilting of the head and some movement
of the shoulders and upper torso.
Duration 1 year: 20 weeks –
Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 19 September 2012
Award Level 2 Certificate from the Sign
Language Association of Ireland
Course Fee €295
(Please note that an additional Examination fee is
payable to the Sign Language Association of Ireland)
For info on
REGISTRATION
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Sports and Event Management
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Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Certificate in Sports Administration 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 109
MiCoach? – Become your own coach! 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 109
Nutrition and Exercise 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 110
Sports Event Management 8 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 110
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Certificate in Sports Administration
Meeting the needs of communities
Are you involved in your local Sports Club, Voluntary
Association or Development Board? This course could be
perfect for you!
This course is aimed at helping sports clubs and
voluntary associations to manage and administer the
development of individual clubs, regional structures and
national engagements.
The programme will also give sports administrators
third level recognition for skills/competencies gained
throughout their previous involvement in organisation
of sports and community development.
Who should apply
Anyone with an interest in developing their club or
association.
Course Content
Participants will study and reflect on best practice in:
• Leadership and Delegation including Managing
Meetings
• Sports Administration including Event Management
• Communications
• Financial Management
• Exercise and Fitness
• Ethics and Legal Issues in Sports Administration
Course material will be developed through individual
project and portfolio building.
Course Completion will enable
Experienced key administrators with the knowledge
and skills necessary to
• Manage and administrate your club/organisation
• Facilitate retention and increase of participation/
membership
• Identify a future path for your club/organisation
• Progress to further studies in Sports Management
in AIT
Duration 10 weeks; Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 19 September 2012
Award Certificate in Sport Administration –
10 Credits HETAC Level 6
Course Fee €350
MiCoach? – Become your own coach! Train Smart not Hard
Aim of Course
This course aims to provide you with a thorough
knowledge of the modern, scientifically proven training
methods used throughout the world to take you to the
next level. Completion of this course will enable you to
plan exercise programmes specific to your needs.
Course Content
• Understand the different dimensions of physical
activity and how physical activity can influence your
health.
• Explore the key areas of fitness, the principles of
training and learn to design your own personalised
training programme.
• Become familiar with the current approaches to
training and how it relates to your flexibility, body
composition and endurance.
• Understand the different parts of your body, how they
move and why sit ups may not necessarily be the best
exercise for you.
• Want to be strong and powerful and not a marathon
runner? Learn the concepts behind strength, power,
speed and agility training and how it may relate to
improving your performance.
• Learn to master the squat, lunge and push-ups
without pain or injury!
• Become familiar with the most widely used fitness
tests, why we use them and how you can use them to
keep track of your fitness levels.
• No pain, no gain? Come to appreciate rest and learn
why rest is vital to a happy healthy you.
Intended for
• The active and not so active who want to know what
that gym instructor is talking about, why you “must”
do so many crunches and when am I ever going to see
the results.
• The eager athlete who strives for the next step and
wants to teach himself.
• The coach who wants to maximise the effect of their
training and keep his/her athletes fresh and ready
to compete.
Duration 10 weeks: Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €230
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Nutrition and Exercise
Aim of Course
This course aims to provide students with a thorough
examination of the science of sports nutrition.
Completion of this course enables students to plan
dietary strategies to complement exercise regimens.
Course Content
• Body composition
• Carbohydrates and exercise
• Protein, exercise and bulking up
• Fats and exercise
• Preparation for competition
• Nutrition for recovery
• Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for athletes
• Iron and the athlete
• Importance of Hydration & Exercise
• Sports supplements
• Weight loss and making weight in exercise and sport
Intended for
Athletes, trainers and coaches looking to improve
the performance of themselves, their team or their
clients through the implementation of sports nutrition
strategies. Those who exercise and are interested in
supplementing their exercise regimen with appropriate
sports nutrition strategies.
Duration 8 weeks: Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 25 September 2012
Course Fee €180
Sports Event Management
Aim of Course
This course introduces students to the many
fundamentals of event management. It will give the
participants the basic practical skills and confidence to
professionally organise an event from start to finish.
Participants will in an overall context be taught how to
understand the elements that go into planning,
designing, executing and managing events.
Course Content
• Introduction to Event Management
(History & Modern Motives)
• Planning & Personnel
• Venue & Infrastructure
• Finance & Budgets
• Sponsorship
• Marketing
• Promotion and Public Relations
• Health & Safety
• Legal Aspects
• Evaluation
Duration 8 weeks: Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 27 September 2012
Course Fee €180
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Course Title Duration Day and Time Page
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Veterinary Practice Management
2 years; 24 weeks per annum
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety Management
2 years; 24 weeks per annum
Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm
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Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt/ Green Belt
10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 115
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Veterinary Science Management
NFQ Level 8
Aim of Course
This honours degree aims to meet the needs of
veterinary practices in the current climate, equipping
the graduate with additional skills in human resource
management, finance, marketing and IT. It will allow
a registered veterinary nurse to up-skill and attain
a qualification in practice management, significantly
enhancing their prospects for employment in practice.
The main aim of the programme is to equip a qualified
veterinary nurse with additional skills essential in the
management of a modern veterinary practice. It aims
to enable you to use your skills as a veterinary nurse to
promote community health care in the area of veterinary
science. In addition, the programme aims to provide
additional skills to a qualified veterinary nurse in the
areas of clinical nutrition and veterinary drug
development which will enable you to broaden your
career opportunities.
The programme will train you in the management of a
small- to medium-sized veterinary business, maximise
the use of sales and marketing skills in the area of
veterinary products and services, and up-skill you in
information technology relevant to the veterinary
business, including web design.
It will also equip you with an in-depth knowledge in the
area of veterinary clinical nutrition and provide you with
a good level of knowledge in the area of veterinary drug
formulation and development.
Course Content
Year 1
• Veterinary Nurse Practice
• Professional Practice
• Veterinary Finance
• Veterinary Marketing and Sales
• Research Methods
• Veterinary Pharmaceutics
• Veterinary Clinical Nutrition
Year 2
• Advanced Veterinary Nursing
• HRM and Law in Veterinary Practice
• Veterinary Practice Management and Entrepreneurship
• Placement/Portfolio
Minimum Entry Requirements
Holders of an appropriate Bachelor of Science
qualification in veterinary nursing or agriculture science,
biotechnology, toxicology or an equivalent Level 7
qualification are eligible to apply to join this programme
Progression
Graduates will eligible for progression to level 9 and 10
programmes in related life and physical/veterinary
science areas.
Career Opportunities
The main potential employment opportunity for
graduates of this course are expected to be directly
in veterinary practice as clinic and hospital managers,
while there is also potential for promotion to practice
manager of larger hospitals as a sole role. Opportunities
also exist for consultation work in the area of veterinary
practice development, in technical and advisory roles in
animal welfare organisations, technical support and
sales in the animal nutrition and the veterinary
pharmaceutical industries.
Duration Two Years – 24 weeks per annum
Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm
in addition to a number of
selected Saturdays
Enquiries Department of Adult & Continuing
Education, AIT
Commencing 2.00pm Thursday 20 September 2012
Award Bachelor of Science (Hons) in
Veterinary Practice Management
Course Fee €2350 per annum
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Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health & Safety Management
NFQ Level 7
Aim of Course
The course provides an opportunity for those already
employed in the area of EHS to receive a formal
qualification in environmental, Health & Safety thus
making them more competent for their function in
industry.
Course Content
Year 1
• Semester 1: Environmental Science; Training
and Computing
• Semester 2: Occupational Health, Hygiene
and Hazards; Legislation
Year 2
• Semester 1: Risk Management; Environmental
Management
• Semester 2: Construction and Fire Safety; Waste
Management Technology
• Full Year: Project
Minimum Entry Requirements
• Higher Certificate in Science, Engineering,
Technology or equivalent.
or
• In the case of a mature applicant (23 years of age
or over), 5 years relevant work experience, e.g. a
nominated Safety Representative, HACCP (Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Points) Officer, Health &
Safety Officer, Environmental Officer or Fire Officer
etc.
Note: Applicants with less than 5 years relevant work
experience will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
consideration will be given to applicants who have
completed other environmental health & Safety
courses, e.g. NISO, environmental Pollution and
control, city & guilds health & Safety courses etc.
Intended for
Individuals working in Environmental Health
& Safety Management.
Duration Two Years – 24 weeks per annum
Tuesday and Thursday
6.00pm to 10.00pm
in addition to a number of
selected Saturdays
Enquiries Department of Adult &
Continuing Education, AIT
Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 11 September 2012
Award Bachelor of Science in Environmental
Health & Safety Management
Course Fee €2350 per annum
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Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt/Green Belt
Aim of Course
To provide a thorough understanding and appreciation
for the application of Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC)
methodologies to cost saving initiatives within industry.
Course Content
• Introduction to Lean Six Sigma – Focus on providing a
history and context to the requirement for continuous
improvement. Introduction to DMAIC methodology
• Define – Problem definition, customer and issue
identification, determination of project scope and
boundaries, process/system mapping
• Measure – Performance evaluation, establishment
baseline performance, development of performance
measures, identification of key input and output
variables
• Analyse – Analysis of data to determine root causes,
identification of opportunities for improvement, data
validation of key input variables
• Improve – Generation of a shared vision of
improvements required, development of programme
to implement most appropriate solution
• Control – Development of strategy to sustain gains,
document process and ensure benefits are realised
across all applicable areas.
Intended for
Employees or prospective employees of Companies
engaging in the Lean Six Sigma process. Those who
wish to attain more in-depth knowledge of the working
practices of Lean Six Sigma principles.
Prerequisites None
Duration 10 Weeks
Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 26 September 2012
Course Fee €230
Students will not undertake assessments in relation
to Six Sigma qualifications (Green and Yellow) belt.
However, on completion students should be in a position
to take a Yellow Belt examination independently of AIT.
Advice will be given on how to do this.
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO)
Aim of Course
To provide participants with an appreciation of the
various aspects of Health and Safety in the workplace
which will be of relevance to employees in a wide variety
of work functions within industry, local authorities etc.
Course Content
• Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
• Hazards to Health and Safety in the Workplace
• Ergonomic and Materials Handling
• Occupational Hygiene
• Human Factors – organisational aspects of Health
and Safety
• Fire Safety
• Safety in Practice
• Safety Technology
Duration 15 weeks – Monday 7.30pm to 9.30pm
Commencing 7.30pm Monday 17 September 2012
Enquiries Dr Sean Reidy, AIT
Email: [email protected]
Award On successful completion of the
examination, candidates will be awarded
a NISO Certificate in Occupational Safety
and Health
Course Fee €425 NISO members
(including examination fee)
€525 non-members
(including examination fee)
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Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage (ITEC)As the need to de-stress increases, and the benefits of
massage become more widely recognised, the demand
for trained therapists continues to rise. These factors
coupled with the job satisfaction derived from helping
others, makes a career as a therapist very attractive.
So whether you are interested in a career change or
simply want to acquire a new this course could be
ideal for you.
This is an excellent foundation course to pursue a
career in complimentary therapies or further study.
The course covers three main areas:
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy is a branch of biology that deals with the
structure of plants and animals. Human anatomy is a
special field within anatomy. It studies organs and organ
systems of the human body. The human body, like the
bodies of all animals, is made up of systems, that are
made up of organs, that are made up of tissues, that are
made up of cells. Human physiology is the study of the
mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions of
humans or human tissues or organs.
Holistic Massage
This course teaches holistic massage incorporating
the classical movements of effleurage, petrissage,
tapotment, friction and vibration which enables the
therapist to provide full body, face, scalp and foot
massage.
Business Awareness and Professional Conduct
As this course will give you the skills to become a
fully competent therapist, you must also gain the skills
required to both provide your services in a professional
ethical manner, as well as operate a successful business.
Approximately 60% of course time is devoted to
practical techniques. The theory component includes
anatomy and physiology, professional conduct, business
awareness and first aid.
The course instructor, Nicola Ryan, proprietor of
Sangoma Natural Health Centre, has extensive clinical
experience and many years teaching experience,
ensuring not only a relaxed and enjoyable course
but also excellent success rates.
Athlone Institute of Technology is an ITEC registered
college. The International Therapy Examination Council
(ITEC) is based in London and is an internationally
recognised awarding body offering vocational
qualifications in complementary and sports therapy.
It is regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum
Authority. The ITEC standard is the most widely
recognised qualification for complementary therapies.
Applicants must attend the Institute on a specified date
to meet Course Tutor and discuss suitability prior to
acceptance on the course.
Duration 1 year: 26 weeks – Monday 10.00am
to 4.00pm (in addition to a number
of selected Saturdays)
Commencing 10.00am Monday 17 September 2012
Award Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology
and Massage (ITEC)
Course Fee €2,120 (includes examination fees)
Come to our
Information Evening
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The Department of Adult and Continuing Education in association with developmental organisations in the
midlands region is pleased to offer the courses below on an outreach basis.
These courses are run in both AIT and the relevant outreach centres. The fees will remain the same, however
the days and times may vary. For further details, please contact the Department of Adult and Continuing
Education or the relevant partner agency in your local area.
Details of all courses are available in this prospectus. Please refer to page number in brackets after course
title, for example ‘Learning to Learn (29)’. Details for Learning to Learn are on page 29.
Outreach Education
Tullamore, Co Offaly• Learning to Learn (29)
• Home Gardening (30)
• Certificate in Front Line Management (47)
• Higher Certificate in Business Studies (48)
• Bachelor of Business Studies Level 7 (48)
Local Partner
Contact:
Mr Tony Dalton
Adult Education Officer
Co. Offaly VEC
Castle Buildings
Tara Street
Tullamore
Co. Offaly
Tel: 057 93 51392
Email: [email protected]
Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim• Learning to Learn (29)
• Home Gardening (30)
• Introduction to Digital Photography (31)
• Certificate in Front Line Management (47)
• Higher Certificate in Business Studies (48)
• Bachelor of Business Studies Level 7 (48)
Local Partner
Contact:
Jacqui Gibbons
Leitrim County Development Board
Arus an Chontae
Carrick on Shannon
Co. Leitrim
Tel: 071 9650496
Email: [email protected]
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Research Methods
(10 Credits at NFQ Level 9)If you currently hold a Level 8 Honours Degree, and are
considering starting a Masters by Research in the future,
then this single module would be of benefit to you.
The aim of this module is to:
• develop a systematic understanding of the role
of research and of research methods;
• develop specialised knowledge and skills in
conducting research;
• develop a critical awareness of the role of research
in progressing theory and knowledge;
• prepare the student for the completion of a Masters
Dissertation;
• enable students to engage in further self-directed
study in research methodology.
• Assist the student in the preparation of their research
proposal for their preferred area of research.
On successful completion of this module you will be
able to:
• demonstrate the role of research in Science,
Humanities, Business and Engineering and its
relationship to theory development
• apply fundamental ethical principles in conducting
research and be able to address ethical issues in any
research project
• analyse quantitative and qualitative data and critique
different methods of analysis
• conduct a literature review including the use of
primary and secondary sources, internet and
empirical databases
• critically evaluate literature, identify gaps in existing
knowledge and develop research questions
• understand the importance of planning and
management of research projects
Duration 10 weeks – one evening per week,
plus two Saturdays
Course Fee €600 (this fee will be deducted from the
cost of completing a Masters by Research
if you chose to do so at Athlone Institute
of Technology)
Masters by ResearchAthlone Institute of Technology has delegated authority
from HETAC to award its own Level 9 Master’s Degrees.
The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is
interested to consider proposals in the following areas:
• Education (Higher Education)
• Business and Management
• Strategic Planning and Foresight
• Educational Management
• Lifelong Learning
• Law
Fees payable for a Masters by Research per annum
are as follows (subject to change):
EU Students
Discipline Total
Engineering/Science €4650
Business/Humanities €4050
Non EU Students
Discipline Total
Engineering/Science €9000
Business/Humanities €9000
Enquiries: Dr Michael Tobin, Head of Department, Adult
and Continuing Education, AIT, Email: [email protected]
Take the First Stepwith our part-funded Return to Learning programmes
Learning to Learn
(Single Subject Certificate) NFQ Level 6Learning to Learn is an integral part of all of
our academic programmes. It is designed to
support students in their transition to becoming
independent learners in higher education. Firstly
you will discover what your own personal learning
style is – and develop note taking skills and study
strategies based on this. It will also help you plan
and manage your future studies.
Course Content
• What is Learning?
• Study and Learning Skills
• Communications
• Team Work and Creativity
• Academic Referencing
• Learn Competent Writing Skills
• Time Management Skills
This course will run for 7 weeks on Monday evenings
from 6.00pm to 9.00pm, commencing at 6.00pm on
Monday 14 May 2012. A second course will
commence at 6.00pm on Monday 9 July 2012.
Time 6.00pm to 9.00pm
Course Fee €90
Any student who attends and
successfully completes Learning
to Learn through either of these
two offerings, they will be
granted an exemption from
Learning to Learn on their
chosen course of study, and the
fee of €90 will be deducted from the
tuition fee due on their chosen course. (only where
Learning to Learn is a module on their chosen course)
Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and ConfidenceThe aim of this course is to provide you with skills that
will assist you to become more assertive in your daily
life, including confidence development and building
self-esteem. The philosophy of the course is that being
assertive is just an attitude of mind with an accompanying
set of beliefs about yourself and the world around you.
This course is about acknowledging your abilities,
accepting your potential and informing you on how
to realise such potential.
This course will also attempt to assist those who are
seeking to move jobs to be more organised, planned and
assertive, as they engage with the interview process.
Course content
• What is being assertive?
• Learn to be assertive in a positive way
• Tools to recognise and build your-self esteem
• Positive thoughts to build your confidence
• How to approach and make decisions with
confidence
• Know you strengths and start enjoying living
your life and leading it!
• Managing change in your life? Do you need
to make changes?
• Job preparation skills and career searching.
• Application preparation, tips on CV writing
and interview skills.
This course would be very beneficial for those
needing to build confidence and self-esteem as they
seek to obtain new careers or further their existing
careers. It will also assist those who are interested
in improving their lives in general to achieve success.
This course will run for 6 weeks on Tuesday evenings
from 6.00pm to 8.00pm, commencing at 6.00pm
Tuesday 5 June 2012. The course fee is €90.
This is our way of supporting you in developing your learning potential for the future. To do this we are
part-funding two programmes that will enable you to take your first step on your educational journey.
We are taking
applications now!
Athlone Institute of Technology Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain
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Application Form 2012-2013Completion of an Application Form does not necessarily guarantee a place on a course.
1. COURSE TITLE
Please enter the course to which you are seeking admission
Course Title
Course Year
If you are seeking exemptions from part of this course, you must submit a formal letter of request along with copies
of previous Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and/or other relevant information with this application.
2. PERSONAL DETAILS (BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS)
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Address
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