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WICKLOW COUNTY CAMPUS 2015-2016

PART-TIME PROGRAMMES

Carlow Campus

Kilkenny RoadCarlow

T: 059 917 5280E: [email protected]

Wicklow County Campus

Clermont House, RathnewCounty Wicklow

T: 0404 67125E: [email protected]

Wexford Campus

Summer Hill RoadWexford


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WICKLOW COUNTY CAMPUSPART-TIME PROGRAMMES

2015 - 2016


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CONTENTSIT CARLOW LIFELONG LEARNING

How to Apply 4

Fee Payment Regulations 5 Springboard 6

Wicklow County Council’s Welcome 8

President’s Welcome 9

Lifelong Learning Centre 10

Our Qualifi cations 12

POSTGRADUATE

Master of Arts in Child Youth and Family Studies 16

Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care 18

Higher Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) 20

Higher Diploma in Business (Management) 22

Higher Diploma in Business in Financial Servicesin Insurance and Risk 23

Higher Diploma in Business (Supply Chain Management) 24

Higher Diploma in International Financial Services 26

Higher Diploma in Arts (Digital Media Design) 28

PR & MEDIA

Certifi cate in Digital Media 33

Certifi cate in Web Design 34

Certifi cate in Online Marketing 35

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CONTENTSBUSINESS & ACCOUNTING

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management 38

Higher Certifi cate in Business 40

Certifi cate in Project Management & Communications 41

Certifi cate in Organisational Psychology 42

HUMANITIES

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education & Care 46

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) 48

Certifi cate in Administrative Law 50

Certifi cate in the Law of Evidence 51 Certifi cate in Psychology 1, 2, 3, 4 52-55

Certifi cate in Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviour 57

ENGINEERING

Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) 60

Certifi cate in Health, Safety & Environmental Management 61

Bachelor of Science in Management (Craft) 62

Certifi cate in Purchasing Strategy, Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma 63

OTHER IT CARLOW CENTRES

Carlow Campus 64 Wexford Campus 67

Aviation & Transport and Emergency Services 68 An Cosán 69

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Entry Requirements 73 Fees & Refunds Policy 74 Exemptions Policy 75

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How To Apply

RegistrationTo ensure a place on your chosen programme we recommend that you register

as soon as possible. Certain programmes are restricted to a limited number of

applicants and places on these programmes are assigned on a fi rst come fi rst

served basis.

Online Application Forms 2015To apply for entry onto a programme, log onto the IT Carlow website (www.

itcarlow.ie) and follow the link to the part-time programmes section. The

application form is located in the How To Apply section. Once an application has

been successfully submitted, applications will receive an automatic reply by email.

Entry RequirementsAll programmes have their own entry requirements. Please refer to the relevant

programme page for detailed entry requirements.

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Option 50% of fees must be paid with application

(where a course fee is under €1,000, the entire fee must be paid before the course starts)

A €1,990 - discounted fees may be paid in full or €1,000 to be paid on application

(€300) reduction in fees = €1,990

Balance paid by Sat 12th September 2015

B €2,290 - 50% of full fees €1,145 due on application Balance of €1,145 paid by Tues 1st October 2015

C Phased Payment as follows:

50% course fees on application

Fri 30th October 2015

Fri 27th November 2015

Total Fee €2,330 (basic fee + €40)

€1,165.00

€585.00

€580.00 Key Date

Students with outstanding fees on 30th November 2015 will automatically move to phased payment option D and will incur the extra charge applied to this option.

D Phased Payment as follows:

50% course fees on application

Fri 30th October 2015

Fri 27th November 2015

Fri 18th December 2015

Fri 12th February 2016

Total Fee €2,370 (basic fee +€80)

€1,185.00

€300.00

€300.00

€300.00

€285.00 Key Date

Students whose fees are not paid in full by 12th February 2016 will incur an additional €50 per month phased payment charge for each additional month up to Friday 22nd April 2016 and thereafter a late penalty fee of €200 will be applied.

FEE PAYMENT REGULATIONSIn general, all fees should be paid in full before the commencement of the course. For the 2015/16 academic session, where course fees exceed €1000, the following payment options will apply:

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Springboard

What is Springboard?Springboard provides free, part-time places in higher education

for people who are unemployed or previously self-employed in

order to help them get back to work.

Who is Eligible?To be eligible for a place on a Springboard 2015 programme a

person must be:

• Unemployed* with a previous history of employment AND

satisfy one of the following three criteria:

- Be in receipt of one of the following payments from the

Department of Social Protection:

• Jobseekers Benefi t

• Jobseekers Allowance

• One Parent Family

• Disability Allowance

• Qualifi ed Adults of Working Age

• Carers Allowance

• Farm Assist/Fish Assist

• Widow(er)s Contributory or Non-Contributory Pension

• Blind Pension

• Deserted Wives Allowance

There is no requirement to be in receipt of a payment for a

particular period of time prior to the commencement of the

programme. Participants in receipt of an eligible payment at the

time the Springboard course commences are eligible to apply

for a place on that course. However, providers will be required

to give priority to applications from people who are long term

unemployed

OR

• Be signing for social insurance contribution credits

OR

• Be previously self-employed

AND

• Be actively seeking employment

People participating in the Community Employment Scheme;

the Rural Social Scheme; Tús; JobBridge or in receipt of the Back

to Work Enterprise Allowance or the Short Term Enterprise

Allowance may apply for Springboard and, with the approval

of a Department of Social Protection Case Offi cer, take up a

Springboard course.

To participate in a NFQ Level 9 (Post Graduate) course, a period

of at least one year must have elapsed since completing a full

time undergraduate degree course leading to a major award at

Level 8 on the NFQ.

Further information on eligibility is available on

www.springboardcourses.ie

How To Apply for a Springboard CourseOnce the courses are advertised as open for applications

all Springboard applications are made online at

www.springboardcourses.ie

To make an application you will need to complete a short

registration process and then fi ll out an online application form.

It is important that you fi ll out the online application form

as fully and completely as you can in order to make a valid

application and in order to best make your case for a place.

* For the purposes of determining eligibility for Springboard the term

unemployed also includes people who are on short term working and

in receipt of a Jobseekers payment from the Department of Social

Protection.

COURSES ON OFFER

Certifi cate in Marketing with Social Media Skills (Level 6)

Certifi cate in Purchasing Strategy, Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma (Level 6)

Bachelor of Science in Craft Management (Level 7)

Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Level 7)

Higher Diploma in Digital Media Design (Level 8)

Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management (Level 8)

Higher Diploma in Business in Tourism Marketing (Level 8)

Higher Diploma in International Business (Level 8)

Higher Diploma in International Financial Services (Level 8)

Higher Diploma in Financial Services in Insurance & Risk (Level 8)

Master of Science in Medical Regulatory Devices (Level 9)

Master of Science in Digital Marketing (Level 9)

Master of Science in IT Management (Level 9)

Postgraduate Diploma in IT Management (Level 9)

Master of Arts in Interaction Design (Level 9)

For more information see www.itcarlow.ie/springboard

IT Carlow is delighted to announce that,

under the Higher Education Authority’s

Springboard Initiative, it can now offer FREE

places on a number of courses to people

who are currently unemployed. Funding for

these programmes is being provided by the

Department of Education and Skills, and

successful applicants will not be required to

pay any tuition fees.

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WICKLOW COUNTY COUNCIL’S WELCOME

Wicklow County Campus is being developed by Wicklow County Council in

conjunction with IT Carlow and other stakeholders as a Centre of Excellence

in Enterprise, Education and Innovation with the third level college acting as

a catalyst for Economic Development in the County. IT Carlow in partnership

with Wicklow County Council is providing a range of part-time Lifelong

Learning Education and Training Programmes aimed at supporting business in

the County. Wicklow County Council has been working on an ongoing basis

with the national and local development agencies including the IDA, EI, the

County Enterprise Board, VEC, and Chambers of Commerce etc in order to achieve the vision contained

in the Strategic Plan for the Campus.

In 2010 a working group comprising many different interests prepared a Vision document following a

request for submissions from the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise Trade and Innovation. The

Vision document seeks to develop Wicklow County Campus as a Centre of Excellence in Enterprise

Education and Innovation, placing renewable energy technologies and sustainable design at its core. In

order to advance this vision it is hoped to obtain funding to prepare a business/marketing plan.

Wicklow County Campus is an ideal venue for business with a state-of-the-art Conference Centre and

spacious meeting rooms, all set in magnifi cent surroundings.

We are delighted to see that there are over 330 students studying on the Campus at present and we

hope that this number will grow signifi cantly in the years ahead. Wicklow County Campus is a fantastic

facility on our very own doorstep and we urge everyone to promote its usage at every opportunity.

Finally I would like to wish all our students every success with their studies which hopefully will help

them in their current and future careers.

Eddie Sheehy

Wicklow County Manager

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PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

Welcome to the Institute of Technology Carlow Wicklow County Campus Lifelong Learning

(LLL) Prospectus 2015-2016, which provides details of our part-time, evening and adult

higher education programmes in Wicklow. The Institute of Technology Carlow is one of

the largest providers of Higher Education LLL Programmes in the country with part-time

learners currently accounting for over 36% of the total learner population of the Institute.

Through our LLL programme in Wicklow County Campus, you can choose from a varied

curriculum with qualifi cations, both at undergraduate and post-graduate level, in a wealth

of subject areas including Business (Management, Supply Chain Management), Humanities

(Professional Social Care & Early Childhood Education and Care), Engineering (Energy Management), ICT, Digital

Media and many more. We keep our programmes relevant to the real opportunities in the commercial marketplace.

We work very closely with industry to maintain this relevance. Some programmes are specifi c to certain centres

so please check this prospectus and the indices at the back for the exact locations of the various programmes. All

programmes are accredited by the Institute of Technology Carlow, QQI and / or other national and international

providers. The Wicklow County Campus is staffed by highly qualifi ed and professional tutors and lecturers, all

dedicated to providing learners with a high quality learning experience.

We understand that while part-time, evening and adult learners share many of the same challenges that face all

higher education students, additional family and career matters can also apply. That is why our programmes are

designed to provide maximum choice and fl exibility to learners. While the majority of our learner population choose

to take a full 60-credit programme stage in a single academic year, others decide to pursue one or two programme

modules, gradually building up the credits necessary to obtain a major award at Degree, Honours Degree, Higher

Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma and/ or Master’s Degree level.

The choice is yours and I hope that you will fi nd something of interest to you in this prospectus. Irrespective of

your choice, certifi cation is in place for all minor, special purpose and major awards detailed here. Whilst giving

you the internationally recognised qualifi cation you need to help build a successful career, it will also give you the

opportunity to form friendships to support you both here and throughout your life. If you are unsure of your options

or need advice on progressing your learning, please don’t hesitate to contact one of our dedicated team members

who will be more than happy to assist you. As you prepare to embark on a programme of higher education study, we

look forward to welcoming you to Wicklow County Campus and to helping you achieve your academic, personal and

professional goals.

Dr Patricia Mulcahy

President

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Opening HoursSeptember to May June to August

Monday-Thursday Monday-Friday

4.00 pm – 9.00 pm 10.00 am – 5.00 pm

Contact DetailsLifelong Learning Centre


Clermont House

Rathnew, County Wicklow

Tel: 0404 67125

Email: [email protected]

Web: www.wicklowcountycampus.ie

ITC Lifelong Learning @ITCLLL


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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Information Evenings

CARLOW CAMPUSTuesday 23rd June 2015 & Monday 17th August 2015

Institute of Technology Carlow, Kilkenny Road, Carlow

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

WICKLOW CAMPUSWednesday 24th June 2015 & Tuesday 18th August 2015

Wicklow County Campus, Clermont House, Rathnew,

Co. Wicklow

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

WEXFORD CAMPUSMonday 22nd June 2015 & Wednesday 19th August 2015

Wexford Campus (IT Carlow), Summerhill Road, Wexford

Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Closing Date for ApplicationsAll Postgraduate Applications – 12 noon

Friday 21st August 2015

All other applications – 12 noon

Friday 28th August 2015

Registration / OrientationSaturday 12th September 2015

Programmes CommenceMonday 14th September 2015

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TITLE LEVEL PAGE

Master of Arts in Child Youth and Family Studies 9 16

Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care 8 18

Higher Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) 8 20

Higher Diploma in Business (Management) 8 22

Higher Diploma Business in Financial Services in Insurance and Risk 8 23

Higher Diploma in Business (Supply Chain Management) 8 24

Higher Diploma in International Financial Services 8 26

Higher Diploma in Arts (Digital Media Design) 8 28

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COURSE CODECW-HKCYF-M

DURATION:2 YEARS

CLASSES2 nights per week

7.00 - 10.00pm

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€3,700 per year

STARTING DATESeptember 2015

EXAM INFORMATION Modules completed in Term 1 will, where applicable be examined in week beginning 14th December 2015. Modules completed in Term 2 will, where applicable be examined in May 2016.

LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 9

Master of ArtsChild, Youth and Family Studies

What is this programme about?The Master of Arts in Child, Youth &

Family Studies will provide learners with

critical thinking tools to enable them to

manage and lead services that develop

the potential of children, youth and

families and visualise new possibilities

for better service provision in the

sector. The programme is designed

to provide the knowledge, skills and

competencies required by the sector

and to provide future leaders of child,

youth and family services in Ireland and

abroad.

The programme will provide learners

with critical understanding of concepts

and approaches to enabling individuals

and groups to realise their potential

as human persons and participative

communities. The programme aims

to educate learners to high levels

of contemporary and comparative

theoretical awareness in fi elds central

to services provision (transitions

across the life span, cultural diversity,

youth and families) and to create an

atmosphere of rigorous academic

enquiry and writing.

Learners will develop a deep and

integrated knowledge of contemporary

Child, Youth and Family theory and

practice, and the sector within which

Child, Youth and Family services

operate.

What will I be able to do when I fi nish the programme?Graduates from the Programme will be:

• Knowledgeable

• Analytical & Creative

• Ethical & Responsible Future Leaders

• Research Literate

• Critical Thinkers

• Collaborative

Graduates will be equipped to manage

and lead Child, Youth & Family

organisations. They will be able to

contribute to and develop the strategy

of that organisation and will take up

positions as the future leaders of such

organisations.

Potential employers include:

• Community based organisations and projects both at a voluntary and statutory capacity

• National rights focused organisations and advisory groups

• Family support services

• Services catering for the care, education and advocacy of children and families in society.

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Graduates may also adopt research

and advisory roles in relation to

development and planning for such

services. Graduates will be in a position

to critically evaluate existing services

and programmes and to visualise future

possibilities for better service provision.

The programme will meet the needs of

professionals who are already working

in the area of social care/work, early

education, youth and family work

and related areas. It will also serve to

provide new graduates with a unique

opportunity to gain a competitive edge

prior to embarking on a career in these

fields or in the field of academia.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?Graduates of the programme may

progress to a PhD programme of study in

the discipline areas, in Ireland or abroad.

Graduates of the programme may also

be eligible to progress to a professional

doctorate in the field of Child, Youth

and Family Studies in both Irish and

international Institutions.

What will I study?Contemporary Issues in Childhood & Youth Studies

Applied Psychology

Perspectives on Family & Society

Leadership, Strategy & Governance

Research Methods & Dissertation

Plus Two Electives (subject to availability):

Youth Justice

Child & Family Rights

Addiction Studies

Adult & Community Education

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COURSE CODECW-HKECE-H

DURATION1 YEAR


7.00-10.00pmwith some Saturdays throughout the year

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€2,290(Reduced to €1,990 if fees are paid in full before 12th September 2015)



LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

Higher Diploma Early Childhood Education & Care

What is this programme about?This programme provides an

opportunity for students to study for

a one-year Higher Diploma in Early

Childhood Education and Care. This

programme is being offered as a direct

response to the introduction of the

free school year in Early Childhood

Education and Care (ECCE scheme) by

the Department of Children and Youth

Affairs. This programme is designed

for graduates of Social Care who are

working in the Early Childcare sector

and who do not hold the necessary

qualifi cation for the ECCE scheme.

All successful applicants will have to

complete 500 hours of Supervised

Professional Practice as part of this

Higher Diploma.

Learning OutcomesOn completion of this programme,

students should be equipped with

suffi cient knowledge and skills in

early childhood education and care to

enable them to make a professional

contribution to early childhood

education & care, nationally and

internationally.

What are the minimum entry requirements?To be eligible for consideration for this

Higher Diploma in Early Childhood

Education & Care, the applicant must

hold a minimum Level 7 qualifi cation in

social care or its equivalent and will be

working in the early years sector.

Garda vetting is required for this

programme. Offers on this programme

are conditional and could subsequently

be withdrawn if applicants do not meet

the Garda Vetting requirements.

All applicants will be considered on a

case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning

reserves the right to require applicants

to attend for an interview to determine

their suitability for the programme.

Placement

Early Childhood Education

Pedagogy & Curriculum

Managing Contemporary & Quality Practice

Playwork & Out of School Ed & Care

Philosophy in ECE

Creative Studies for ECE

What subjects will I study?

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COURSE CODECW-HKASS-H

DURATION1 YEAR


7.00-10.00pm

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW




LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

Higher Diploma Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)

What is this programme about?This programme provides an


a one-year Higher Diploma in Applied

Social Studies. This programme is being

offered as a means for people to qualify

as Social Care Workers. This programme

is designed for graduates of non-Social

Care who are working or wish to work

in the Social Care sector. All successful

applicants will have to do 800 hours of

Supervised Professional Practice as part

of this Higher Diploma.


students should be equipped with

suffi cient knowledge and skills in

Applied Social Studies to enable them

to make a professional contribution

to social care nationally and

internationally.

What are the minimum entry requirements?To be eligible for consideration for

this Higher Diploma in Applied Social

Studies, the applicant must hold a

minimum Level 8 qualifi cation in a non-

social care area.

Garda vetting is required for this

programme. Offers on this programme

are conditional and could subsequently

be withdrawn if applicants do not meet

the Garda Vetting requirements.






Introduction to Social Care

Principles & Practices of Community Service

Residential Care & Family Services

Creative Skills

Leadership & Change Management

Supervised Professional Practice


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What is this programme about?This one-year graduate Higher Diploma

programme is designed for graduates

of non-business disciplines in order

to equip them with the necessary

knowledge and competencies in

management and business. It will

provide graduates with an in-depth

understanding of the contemporary

business environment.

AimThe programme will prepare graduates

for lifelong learning so that they will be

able to further develop, consolidate and

synthesize their knowledge and skills

through experience, professional and/or

academic education.

Progression routes from this programmeThis programme will give graduates

the basis and maturity to proceed

to the MBA or MB taught part-time

programmes depending on their general

business experience.

What are the minimum entry requirements?Graduates with Level 8 qualifi cations.

Other applicants will be considered

on a case-by-case basis through

completion of the Recognition of

Prior Learning (RPL) application form

available through LLL. The RPL policy of

the Institute allows applicants without

a Level 8 qualifi cation in a recognised

area to be afforded the opportunity

of submitting a portfolio to support

their application. This portfolio should

detail applicant’s work and education

experience to determine their

suitability for the programme.

Lifelong Learning reserves the right

to require applicants to attend for an

interview to determine their suitability

for the programme.

Higher Diploma Business (Management)

COURSE CODECW-BKLBM-H

DURATION1 YEAR



AWARDED BYIT CARLOW




LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

What subjects will I study?Management Accounting

Corporate Governance & Business Practice

Strategic HR Management

Work based research project

International Business

Strategic Management

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COURSE CODECW-BKFSI-H

DURATION1 YEAR


7.00-10.00pmStudents will also have some Saturdays throughout the year.

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW


Springboard applicants see page 6.



LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

Higher Diploma Business in Financial Services in Insurance and Risk

What is this programme about?This Higher Diploma aims to provide

suitable candidates with the knowledge,

competencies and skills necessary

to work and succeed in the general

insurance industry at a provider

(insurer) and advisor (broker) level.

The programme will provide students

with expertise in the areas of Risk,

Underwriting, Principles of Insurance,

Financial Regulation, Ethics, Personal

Lines Insurance, Commercial Insurance,

Specialist Products and Claims.

Progression RoutesIt would be envisaged that the

graduates of this programme would

also earn exemptions from professional

exams and certifi cation for Authorised

Product Adviser (APA) status in Personal

and Commercial Insurance.


students will have knowledge and

understanding of the insurance

industry and also further develop their

intellectual and practical skills via the

analysis and evaluation of the insurance

process. The programme will involve

lectures, practical work, company visits

and guest lectures. The teaching will

involve traditional lectures plus use of

the managed learning environment of

the Institute which includes areas such

as eLearning, discussion boards, and

moderated online debates.

What are the minimum entry requirements?Programme participants are required to

hold an NFQ Level 7 or Level 8 major

award. In accordance with RPL policy

and procedure applicants without a

Level 7 or 8 qualifi cation in business will

be afforded an opportunity to submit

an application in line with IT Carlow’s

RPL Policy.






The Nature of Insurance

Insurance - Nature & Principles

Personal General Insurance

Commercial Insurance

Risk Control Underwriting

Claims and Loss Adjustment

Work Based project


This course is available under the Springboard

initiative for 2015.(see page 6)

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What is this programme about?This one-year graduate Higher Diploma

programme has been designed for

graduates of business and non-

business disciplines in order to equip

them with the necessary knowledge

and competencies in supply chain

management and business.

AimThe programme will provide the

student with core knowledge, skills

and competencies in the areas of

supply chain management, strategic

management, industrial purchasing

strategies, supply chain planning and

control and international business.

Progression routes from this programmeThis qualifi cation will allow the

participant to apply for the MBA or

MB, depending on his/her business

experience, and continue to develop

and extend his/her skills base and

knowledge at Level 9.

What are the minimum entry requirements?• Applicants require an NFQ Level 8

Award or equivalent, for entry to this programme.

• Other applicants will be considered on an individual basis in accordance with the Institute policy on RPL. The RPL policy of the Institute allows applicants without a Level 8 qualifi cation in a recognised area to be afforded the opportunity of submitting a portfolio to support their application. This portfolio should detail applicant’s work and education experience.

• All applicants who submit a portfolio will be interviewed in order to determine their suitability for the programme.

Lifelong Learning reserve the right to

require applicants to attend for an

interview to determine their suitability

for the programme.

Higher Diploma Business (Supply Chain Management)

COURSE CODECW-BKSCM-H

DURATION1 YEAR


7.00-10.00pm with some Saturdays throughout the year

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW





LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

What subjects will I study?Strategic Management

Industrial Purchasing Strategies

Supply Chain Planning & Control

Purchasing & Supplier Management

Global Supply Chain Management

Work-based research project



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What is this programme about?This Higher Diploma in International

Financial Services is designed to

provide participants with specifi c

knowledge of fund administration,

project management, data analysis and

reporting within the fi nancial sector. It

will give participants the tools they need

to understand the fundamentals of this

International industry and the various

roles that offer employment within it.

This programme is designed to appeal

to those who are looking to re-skill

or up-skill to gain employment in the

International Financial Services Sector.

The applied nature of this programme is

refl ected in the combination of project

management and data analysis alongside

accounting and administration modules

which focus on developing the student’s

knowledge of the International Financial

Services Sector, fund management and all

the regulatory requirements nationally,

at EU level and at international levels. All

participants will improve their knowledge,

numeracy skills, IT skills and commercial

awareness of the industry.


students will have knowledge and

understanding of the international

fi nancial services industry and this

programme will also further develop

their intellectual and practical skills via

the analysis and evaluation of funds

administration, project management,

data analytics and compliance. The

programme will involve lectures,

practical work, company visits and

guest lectures.

What are the minimum entry requirements?Programme participants are required to

hold an NFQ Level 7 or Level 8 major

award. In accordance with RPL policy and

procedure applicants without a Level 7 or

8 qualifi cation in business will be afforded

an opportunity to submit an application

in line with IT Carlow’s RPL Policy.






Higher Diploma International Financial Services

COURSE CODECW-BRIFS-H

DURATION1 YEAR


7.00-10.00pm with some Saturdays throughout the year.

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW





LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

What subjects will I study?Fund Accounting

Advance Fund Accounting

Legal & Regulatory Aspects of Financial Services

Project Management and Communication

Data Analysis & Reporting

Work Based Placement



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What is this programme about?Digital media takes its roots from graphic design,

where messages are translated into a captivating

experience, using an array of communication forms.

Students will create projects in graphic design

(typography, illustration, branding and advertising),

digital media (websites, applications for mobile

devices, interactive design and 2D games).

AimThe main aims of this programme are to facilitate

the transformation of the novice student into

a creative practitioner in Digital Media Design.

The programme provides an integrated learning

environment (studio) that encourages creativity,

innovation, self assessment, discussion and social

engagement. Learning and assessment is through

“real world” practices which involve setting

project briefs in a project/problem based learning

environment. Students will also develop a portfolio

of works in digital media and graphic design.

Employment Potential for GraduatesThe student will develop a portfolio of works to

include designs in digital media and graphic design.

Through a transformative process, students will

become creative practitioners, developing skills

in creative problem solving, design principles and

practices, project management, communication

and collaboration, technical design skills, marketing

and entrepreneurship. They will experiment and

explore new ideas and concepts and integrate

theories and methodologies to develop design

solutions. A good designer should display personal

qualities of ambition, curiosity, energy, enthusiasm,

imagination, initiative and talent.

Career opportunities include:

• Digital Media Designer

• Graphic Designer

• Web Designer

• Animation

• Interactive and Multi-Media Design

• Games Design

• Mobile Media Technologies

What are the minimum entry requirements?Applicants must currently hold a Level 8 degree.

Applications not covered under the above criteria

will be considered on an individual basis, through

submission of a portfolio of prior work or by an

RPL procedure in accordance with the IT Carlow

Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.

All applicants will be considered on a case-by-

case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to

require applicants to attend for an interview to

determine their suitability for the programme.

Higher Diploma Arts (Digital Media Design)

COURSE CODECW-HKDMD-H

DURATION1 YEAR

CLASSES2 nights per week7.00-10.00pm with some Saturdays

throughout the year

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€2,290(Reduced to €1,990 if fees are paid in full before 12th September 2015)Springboard applicants see page 6.



LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

What subjects will I study?Entrepreneurship

Interactive Design

Web Design Methods

Digital Media

Marketing Management



PR & MEDIA30 PR & MEDIA

TITLE LEVEL PAGE

Certificate in Digital Media 8 33

Certificate in Web Design 8 34

Certificate in Online Marketing 8 35

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What is this programme about?This programme will provide an


a Certifi cate in Digital Media at Level

8. The programme consists of two key

components - graphic design and web

design.

AimThis programme will introduce

students to design principles, digital

illustration and imaging. Students will

be introduced to a number of basic

digital processes including drawing,

selections, transforming, colour and

scanning, downloading, uploading and

printing images. Students will also learn

about the technologies used to create

networked media interfaces. Students

will be introduced to the use of web

technologies as a learning medium.

The programme will introduce the

participants to web design principles,

digital illustration and imaging.

What are the minimum entry requirements?All applicants will be considered on a





Certifi cate Digital Media

COURSE CODECW-HKDIG-W

DURATION25 WEEKS

CLASSES1 night per week

7.00-10.00pm

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€780


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON FEESSee Fee Payment Regulations on page 5

LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8(20 credit module)

What will I study?

Graphic Design

• Design Principles

• Typography

• Layout

• Design Process

• Graphics

• Legal issues in Design

Web Design

• Aesthetic Web Design

• Usability and Web Design

• Web Standards

• Professional Practice

• Evolving Technologies

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Certifi cate Web Design

What is this programme about?This award is designed to meet the

needs of students who wish to gain

an introduction to the world of web

design. It will introduce students

to the technologies used to create

networked media interfaces, to web

design principles, digital illustration and

imaging.

On completion of this programme, students should be able to:• Explain web design principles and

processs;

• Create projects that demonstrate technical and theoretical web design skills;

• Construct a portfolio in web design.






COURSE CODECW-HKWEB-W

DURATION12 WEEKS


7.00-10.00pm

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€390



LIFELONG LEARNING

LEVEL 8(10 credit module)

What will I study?

Aesthetic Web Design

Usability and Web Design

Web Standards

Professional Practice

Evolving Technologies

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Certifi cate Online Marketing

What is this programme about?This award will introduce students

to the dynamics and challenges

of the principles and practices of

online marketing and digital media in

marketing. It aims to equip students

with the skills to create, develop,

maintain and critically evaluate

an excellent online marketing

communication strategy.

AimStudents will be introduced to the

concept of online marketing and the

programme will equip them with

the key skills necessary to ensure a

successful online presence for any

business.






COURSE CODECW-HKONM-S

DURATION12 WEEKS


7.00-10.00pm

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

(Special Purpose

Award)

FEES FOR 2015-16€390



LIFELONG LEARNING

LEVEL 8(10 credit module)

What will I study?

Introduction to Online Marketing

Digital Marketing Channels

Social Media Marketing

Online Marketing Strategy

Website Design

Strategic Online Marketing Plan

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TITLE LEVEL PAGE

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Management 8 38

Higher Certificate in Business 6 40

Certificate in Project Management & Communications 8 41

Certificate in Organisational Psychology 8 42

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Bachelor of Business (Honours) Management

COURSE CODECW-BKLMB-B

DURATION4 YEARS



AWARDED BYIT CARLOW




LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

What is this programme about?This programme provides an opportunity for

students to study for a four-year Honours Business

Degree.

This programme provides an academic

qualifi cation for anyone interested in a career

in business and management. It provides the

student with a broad skill-base that will ensure

that the graduate has a wide range of potential job

opportunities. The programme covers the basics in

core business subjects that form a foundation for

more detailed studies specialising in management.

Graduates from this programme will be equipped

with the knowledge, skills and competencies

that are demanded in a modern business

enterprise. The graduate will be qualifi ed to join

a management team in a wide range of business

settings such as industry, banking, public service,

fi nancial services and service industries.

AimThe programme is designed for those currently

working or seeking to work in business,

management, or administration.

Exit awards from this programmeStudents who successfully complete stage 1 and 2

of the Bachelor of Business (Honours) programme

may opt to exit with a Higher Certifi cate in

Business.

Students who successfully complete stage 1 &

2 are eligible to progress into Bachelor of Arts

(Honours) in Marketing Year 3.

Students who successfully complete stages 1-3

inclusive of the Bachelor of Business degree

programme may opt to exit with a Bachelor of

Business Ordinary degree.

What are the minimum entry requirements?All applicants will be considered on a case-by-




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Financial Accounting 2

Human Resource Management

Management Accounting

Business Law

Marketing

Business Applications 2

Year 2


Business Research Methods

Organisational Behaviour

Strategic HRM

Business Information Systems 1

Operations Management

Business Finance

Year 3

Strategic Management

Corporate Governance and Business Practice

International Business

Business Information Systems 2

Corporate Finance

Dissertation

Year 4


Quantitative Techniques

Economics 1

Management


Business Psychology

Year 1

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Higher Certifi cateBusiness

COURSE CODECW-BKLMB-C

DURATION2 YEARS


7.00-10.00pmwith some Saturdays throughout each year

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW




LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 6

What is this programme about?This programme will provide an

opportunity for students to study

for the award of Higher Certifi cate in

Business.

The programme is designed for

those currently working or seeking

to work in business, management, or

administration.

Progression routes from this programmeOn successful completion students may

progress to Year 3 of the BA in Business

(Management) degree programme or

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Marketing.

Students can also receive exemptions

for successful completion of individual

modules.







Human Resource Management

Management Accounting

Marketing

Business Law


Year 2


Quantitative Techniques


Management

Business Psychology


Economics 1

Year 1

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Certifi cate Project Management & Communications

COURSE CODECW-BKLPM-W

DURATION13 WEEKS


7.00-10.00pm

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€700



LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8 (10 credit module)

What is this programme about?This programme aims to ensure

students understand the role of the

Project Manager and the project

management function within an

organisation together with the outward

impact project management has on all

aspects of the business. The student

will learn to use MS Project software as

a project planning tool.

On completion of this programme, students should be able to:• Understand the strategic importance

of project management in the business environment;

• Understand the interaction between project management and other functional areas of business;

• Understand the role that quantitative techniques can play as a decision making tool, as well as their limitations;

• Understand the role of the project manager including the skills required to plan, monitor and control a successful project;

• Use Microsoft Project software to create, track, manage and close a project.

What are the minimum entry requirements?Students are required to be computer

literate.

This programme is suitable for both

graduates and non-graduates. Potential

students could be in the public or

private sector or working in community

services. The programme consists

of lectures plus IT laboratory work

using the MS Project software. The

programme will include both a group

project and an individual project which

will require the student to accurately

develop a project plan.






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Certifi cate Organisational Psychology

COURSE CODETBC

DURATION13 WEEKS


7.00-10.00pm

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW (Special

Purpose Award)

FEES FOR 2015-16€700



LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 6 (10 credit module)

What is this programme about?The evolving economic environment,

and the workplace responses to

it, present new opportunities and

challenges for those working within

them. Working environments must be

conscious of the changes in order to

take advantage of these new economic

realities, and pre-empt the challenges

that may be presented.

This programme is an introduction

to the subject of organisational

psychology: the applied branch of

psychology that is concerned with

understanding workplace behaviour and

enhancing the well-being of people in

organisations. Theoretical and practical

examples are featured on topics such

as training and development, leadership

and power, group dynamics, workplace

stress and the relationship between

how we feel and how we act within the

workplace.

On completion of this programme, students should be able to:• Interpret people-organisation

relationships in terms of the whole person, the group, and the organization;

• Explain the processes by which needs, expectations, and attitudes infl uence the effort that employees invest in their work;

• Describe how personality and culture can affect the interaction between the individual and the organization.






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TITLE LEVEL PAGE

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education & Care 8 46

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care) 8 48

Certificate in Administrative Law 8 50

Certificate in the Law of Evidence 8 51

Certificate in Psychology 1, 2, 3, 4 6-8 52-55

Certificate in Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviour 8 57

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COURSE CODECW-HKECE-B

DURATION3 YEARS

CLASSES2 nights per week7.00-10.00pm with some Saturdays throughout the year

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW




LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

What is this programme about?The overall aim of the programme is to

provide an academic and professional

qualifi cation in Early Childhood

Education and Care. The programme

will equip students with the knowledge,

understanding and competencies

required to provide care and education

for young children (0-6 years), in a range

of early years settings. The general aim is

to develop early childhood professionals

who have a specifi c expertise and a

specialised knowledge base, competent

to deliver and manage quality services

to children and families. All successful

applicants will be have to complete 500

hours of Supervised Professional Practice

as part of this programme.

The programme aims to educate students

to the level of ‘Experienced Practitioner’

as defi ned by the Model Framework

(2002).






Ideally applicants should currently be

employed in an Early Childhood setting.

NB. Because this programme requires 500 hours placement that will bring students into contact with children, IT Carlow is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake these programmes. IT Carlow uses the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) vetting service to assess the suitability of all applicants. Therefore, offers on this programme are conditional and could subsequently be withdrawn if applicants do not meet the Garda Vetting requirements.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)Early Childhood Education & Care

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Mandatory Subjects

Psychology

Early Childhood Education

Communications & Research Skills

Social Studies

Childcare & Development

Preparation for Supervised Professional Practice

Year 1


Mandatory Subjects

Child Health & Well being

Creative Studies

Pedagogy & Curriculum

Philosophy

Playwork


Year 2

Mandatory Subjects

Ethics & Practice

Advanced Research Theory & Practice

Managing Contemporary & Quality Practice

Special & Additional Needs

Working with Families & Communities


Year 3

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LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 8

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)

What is this programme about?The aim of this programme is to develop graduates

who are equipped with suffi cient knowledge and

skills in social care practice to enable them to

make a professional contribution to communities,

groups, societies and organisations both nationally

and internationally and to prepare graduates for

lifelong learning so that they will be able to further

develop and consolidate their knowledge and skills

through experience, professional and/or academic

education. All successful applicants will be have

to complete 800 hours of Supervised Professional

Practice as part of this programme.

N.B. Because of the signifi cant placement element to this programme the duration of the programme is dependant on whether the student is working in the social care sector or not.

Progression routes from this programmeStudents who successfully complete stage 1 and

2 may opt to exit with a Higher Certifi cate in

Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care).

After successful completion of stages 1, 2 and 3

students may opt to exit with a Level 7 Ordinary

Degree.





Applicants should currently or previously have

been employed in a social care or related setting.

Applicants without this experience will be

expected to secure themselves an appropriate

placement prior to commencement of the

programme.

N.B. Because this programme requires 800 hours placement that will bring students into contact with children, IT Carlow is committed to ensuring that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake these programmes. IT Carlow uses the Garda Central Vetting Unit (GCVU) vetting service to assess the suitability of all applicants. Therefore, offers on this programme are conditional and could subsequently be withdrawn if applicants do not meet the Garda Vetting requirements.


Psychology 1

Social Studies 1

Creative Studies

Communications & Research

Introduction to Social Care

Health Wellness & Nutrition

Preparation for Supervised Professional Practice

Mandatory Subjects

Year 1

COURSE CODECW-HKASS-B

DURATION4 YEARS



AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€2,290

(Reduced to €1,990 if fees are paid in full before September 12th 2015)



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Psychology 2

Social Studies 2

Health & Safety

First Aid

Legal Studies 1

Principles & Practice of Community Care


Mandatory Subjects

Year 2

Psychology 4

International Social Studies

Human Rights - An Ethical Perspective

Research Practice & Symposium

Contemporary Issues in Social Care

Leadership and Change Management

Mandatory Subjects

Year 4

Psychology 3

Social Research Studies

Legal Studies 2

Residential Care & Family Services

Management for Social Care

Creative Skills in Social Care


Mandatory Subjects

Year 3

50

COURSE CODECW-HKADM-S

DURATION1 YEAR



Purpose Award)

FEES FOR 2015-16€575



LIFELONG LEARNING


Certifi cate Administrative Law

What is this programme about?The overall aim of this programme is to give

students a thorough understanding of the

fundamental principles of Administrative Law

in Ireland. It will provide the student with an in-

depth examination of the rules which regulate the

conduct of an administrative body as well as the

principal remedies available for the correction of a

breach of those rules.

This programme is an ECTS 10 credit module of

the Law degree.

On completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Discuss and evaluate the main grounds upon which the acts of public bodies may be challenged on judicial review;

• Have an ability to demonstrate a coherent and detailed knowledge of the doctrines of bias; fair procedures; judicial review for factual error; error of law; the rule against unlawful delegation; the proportionality doctrine; the law of legitimate expectations; and the unreasonableness doctrine;

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the remedy of judicial review;

• Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the principal elements of the torts of malfeasance in public offi ce; of negligence in the exercise of public power; of breach of statutory duty and also of the procedure regulating an application for habeas corpus under Article 40. 4.2 of the Constitution;

• Have the ability to independently research and analyse various aspects of administrative law and present their fi ndings. The student will be able to interpret and apply the knowledge gained to formulate solutions to case studies involving administrative law.





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Certifi cate The Law of Evidence

What is this programme about?The aim of this module is to introduce

the student to the fundamental

concepts and laws of evidence in

Ireland.

This programme is an ECTS 10 credit

module of the BA (Honours) in Law

Degree.


• Possess a thorough and applied knowledge of the basic concepts of evidence and of the terminology used;

• Analyse and distinguish between the various standards of evidential proof required and comprehend and appreciate the importance of such distinctions;

• Have a command of the witness system, of the competence and compellability of witnesses and of the programme of evidence;

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the rules regarding identifi cation and confession evidence;

• Identify when evidence is improperly obtained and analyse the legal status of such evidence;

• Assess and evaluate the impact of the various privileges and immunities upon evidence and will be able to

discuss the approach of the courts to such privileges and immunities;

• Fully understand the rule against self-incrimination and of the rule against hearsay and will be able to evaluate the impact of these rules upon the law of evidence.






COURSE CODECW-HKEVD-S

DURATION1 YEAR


AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€575



LIFELONG LEARNING


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COURSE CODECW-HKPSY-Q

DURATION1 YEAR


AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€390



LIFELONG LEARNING


Certifi catePsychology 1

What is this programme about?The aim of this programme is to give

students an understanding of the major

issues involved in the psychological

development of human beings and how

psychological theory can be applied in

social and community care settings.

Students will be introduced to the main

theories and language of psychology.

This programme is an ECTS 10 credit

Level 6 of the BA (Honours) in Applied

Social Studies (Professional Social Care).

This programme should not be

considered as a complete programme in

Psychology but an introduction to the

subject with an emphasis on social and

community care settings.

On completion of this programme, students should be able to:• Describe the different perspectives

within psychology;

• Describe the major theories concerned with human psychological development;

• Critically evaluate theoretical perspectives;

• Apply psychological theories to social and community care settings.






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COURSE CODECW-HKPSC-Q

DURATION1 YEAR


AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€390



LIFELONG LEARNING


Certifi cate Psychology 2

What is this programme about?The aim of this programme is to develop an

understanding of the psychological foundations

of human behaviour. In particular, the programme

focuses on the social infl uences concerning

lifespan development.

This programme is an ECTS 10 credit Level 6

of the BA (Honours) in Applied Social Studies

(Professional Social Care).

This programme should not be considered as

a complete programme in Psychology but an

introduction to the subject with an emphasis on


On completion of this programme, students should be able to:• Explain and critically evaluate theories of

language, personality, cognitive development and motivation;

• Critically review the infl uences of ecology of development;

• Describe and evaluate current theories of cognitive development;

• Describe and evaluate the role of the family and familial infl uence;

• Describe the processes of sensation and perception in human beings.

What are the minimum entry requirements?Potential students must have completed

Psychology 1.





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COURSE CODECW-HKPSY-R

DURATION1 YEAR


AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€390



LIFELONG LEARNING



What is this programme about?The aim of this programme is to develop the

student’s understanding of psychology from the

perspective of atypical or abnormal development

or behaviour.


module of the BA (Honours) in Applied Social

Studies (Professional Social Care).





On completion of this programme, students should be able to:• Describe and analyse what causes psychological

disorder problems and learning diffi culties;

• Describe the current treatments for psychological health problems;

• Evaluate causes and therapies for challenging behaviour issues;

• Refl ect on teamwork and personal skills development through collaborative learning;

• Critically review how the experiences of people with psychological health problems compare

with the academic models of disorders;

• Apply a social construction perspective to learning disability and mental health;

• Describe the incidence, causes and societal response to suicide from a psychological perspective.


Psychology 1 & 2.





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COURSE CODECW-HKPSY-S

DURATION1 YEAR


AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€390



LIFELONG LEARNING



What is this programme about?The aim of this programme is to develop a

theoretical framework to guide understanding

of abnormal psychology and to examine role in

practical interventions in the area of mental health

or challenging behaviour.


module of the BA (Honours) in Applied Social

Studies (Professional Social Care).





On completion of this programme, students should be able to:• Critically evaluate models of best practice in

responding to psychological disorders;

• Discuss the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions in psychological disorders;

• Demonstrate and apply appropriate practical skills in relation to managing the challenging behaviour of individuals;

• Appraise therapeutic interventions related to addictive behaviour and evaluate current approaches to managing challenging behaviour;

• Apply appropriate practical skills in relation to managing the challenging behaviour of individuals.


Psychology 1, 2 and 3.





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COURSE CODECW-HKCCB-W

DURATION13 WEEKS



Purpose Award)

FEES FOR 2015-16€600



LIFELONG LEARNING


Certifi cate Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviour

What is this programme about?This programme supports managers,

staff and carers to develop and

implement comprehensive Behaviour

Support Plans for people who present

with behaviours that challenge. The

programme will examine the model of

positive behaviour support, proactive

vs. reactive strategies, examine the

causes of challenging behaviour, and

examine non-aversive approaches and

evidence positive behaviour support

approaches.


• Recognise and understand the causes of challenging behaviour;

• Conduct a comprehensive behaviour assessment;

• Design a multi-component positive

behaviour support plan;

• Implement, review and evaluate support plans.

What are the minimum entry requirements?This programme is appropriate for

people who support and care for

children and adults in all caring and

support services, such as:

• Practitioners

• Care Staff

• Teachers

• Clinicians

• Service providers

• SNAs






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TITLE LEVEL PAGE

Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) 7 60

Certifi cate in Health, Safety & Environmental Management 7 61

Bachelor of Science in Management (Craft) 7 62

Certifi cate in Purchasing Strategy, Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma 7 63

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COURSE CODECW-CKENG-D

DURATION1 YEAR


with some Saturdays

throughout the year

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW





LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 7

Bachelor of ScienceEnergy Management (Buildings)

What is this programme about?This exciting and innovative programme

provides an opportunity for FÁS

apprentice or equivalent graduates

of all disciplines to study for a BSc in

Energy Management (Buildings). The

programme will provide a range of

energy-related skills. The programme

will broaden and deepen the

understanding and competence of the

qualifi ed craftsperson and extend their

skills base to include signifi cant areas of

relevance to the Green Economy.

There will also be a work-based project

in which the student will get the

opportunity to implement the theory

accumulated into the workplace.

Progression routes from this programmeThis qualifi cation will allow the

participant to apply for Level 8 awards

such as the Higher Diploma in Business

and continue to develop and extend

their skills base and knowledge.

What are the minimum entry requirements?Applicants must have completed a FÁS

apprenticeship or equivalent, for entry

to this programme.






This programme is also available

to eligible applicants under the

Springboard 2015 Initiative. See

www.springboardcourses.ie for full

details.

What will I study?Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Energy Technology

Energy & Facilities Management

Sustainable Energy

Project & Communication Skills

Work-based Project



Certifi cateHealth, Safety & Environmental Management

What is this programme about?This module covers the key

requirements of the health, safety

and environment legislation including

the role and contents of the safety

statement, accident prevention,

emergency planning, environmental

awareness and waste management.

This programme will be offered in

blended learning format consisting of

a combination of online and in-class

lectures.

On completion of this programme, students should be able to: • Explain the key requirements of the

Safety Health and Welfare at Work framework legislation;

• Explain the contents and function of a Safety Statement;

• Explain the concept of risk management and apply the hazard identifi cation and risk assessment process;

• Identify and analyse the importance of accident reporting and investigation;

• Describe and evaluate the key components of emergency planning and of an evacuation procedure;

• Describe the key parameters of an IPC license, analysing how company activities can impact upon this;

• Evaluate the role of waste management and detail waste control and minimisation strategies.






COURSE CODECW-EKHSE-V

DURATION12 WEEKS (online &

classroom based)


AWARDED BYIT CARLOW

FEES FOR 2015-16€500

STARTING DATEOctober 2015

and

January 2016


LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 7

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COURSE CODECW-EKMCR-D

DURATION1 YEAR


There may also be a

number of Saturday

workshops each year

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW





LIFELONG LEARNING

NFQ LEVEL 7

Bachelor of Science Management (Craft)

What is this programme about?This exciting and innovative programme

provides an opportunity for FÁS or

equivalent graduates of all trades

disciplines to study for a BSc in

Management (Craft). The programme

will provide a range of practical

business and management skills as well

as the skills development of the student

in their own professional craft. The

programme will broaden and deepen

the understanding and competence of

the qualifi ed craftsperson through the

development of a refl ective practice

mindset in the student.

The programme will be offered by a

combination of web-based learning

modules backed up by tutorial

sessions and traditional classroom-

based lectures. There will also be a

work-based learning project in which

the student will get the opportunity

to implement the theory into the

workplace.

Progression routes from this programmeOn completion of this programme,

students will be eligible to apply for

progression to a programme leading to

an Honours Bachelor Degree (Level 8)

or to a Higher Diploma (Level 8).

What are the minimum entry requirements?Applicants require an NFQ Level 6

Award, or equivalent, for entry to this

programme.






What will I study?Health, Safety and Environmental Management

Business Management & Administration

Quality Management & Control

Work-based Project

Project & Communications Skills

Technical Modules based on individual background



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COURSE CODECW-BKQMK-Q

DURATION1 YEAR

CLASSESTwo evenings per

week from 7.00-

10.00pm

AWARDED BYIT CARLOW





LIFELONG LEARNING


Certifi catePurchasing Strategy, Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma

What is this programme about?This certifi cate in Purchasing Strategy,

Quality Management and Lean

Six Sigma is designed to provide

participants with specifi c knowledge

of procurement and quality across

many sectors. It will give participants

the tools they need to understand the

fundamentals of the purchasing role - it

is about getting the right product, in

the right quantity, at the right quality,

in the right place at the right time, for

the right customer at the right cost

whilst continually focusing on quality

and eradicating waste from your

processes. It is designed to appeal to

those who are looking to re-skill or up-

skill within this Sector.

The applied nature of this programme

is refl ected in the combination of

procurement and quality which

focuses on developing the student’s

knowledge of purchasing strategy,

quality management and Lean Six

Sigma process. All participants will

improve their knowledge, IT skills and

commercial awareness.

What are the minimum entry requirements?Institute of Technology Carlow

requirements for Level 6 programmes. If

a candidate is under the age of 23, they

will need a full FETAC Level 5 award

or 5 passes in the Leaving Certifi cate.

Candidates over the age of 23 will

be regarded as mature students and

may apply directly. Where applicable

students may use the Institute RPL

policy for admission.

What will I study?Purchasing Strategies & Management

Fundamentals of Quality Assurance

Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma

Placement

Learning to Learn



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For Further information contact the Campus directly:

IT Carlow

Kilkenny Road, Carlow

Tel: 059 9175280


CARLOW CAMPUSThe following is a list of programmes offered at our main Carlow Campus:

Postgraduate

MBAMaster in Business (MB)Master of Science in Medical Device Regulatory AffairsMaster of Science in Applied Research and InnovationMaster of Science in Management in the Built Environment Master of Science in Information Technology Management Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology ManagementMaster of Science in Digital MarketingMaster of Arts in Interaction DesignMaster of Arts in Child, Youth and Family StudiesHigher Diploma in Business (Management)Higher Diploma in Business in Financial Services in Insurance and

RiskHigher Diploma in International Financial ServicesHigher Diploma in Business (Supply Chain Management)Higher Diploma in Business (International Business)Higher Diploma in Business in Tourism MarketingHigher Diploma in Early Childhood Education and CareHigher Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)Higher Diploma in Arts (Digital Media Design)

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PR & Media

Certifi cate in Digital Media Certifi cate in Graphic Design Certifi cate in Online MarketingCertifi cate in Web Design

Business & Accounting

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in ManagementBachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting Higher Certifi cate in Business Certifi cate in Project Management & CommunicationsCertifi cate in Organisational PsychologyCertifi cate in Marketing with Social Media Skills

Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education & CareHonours Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies

(Professional Social Care)Certifi cate in Ageing Studies Certifi cate in Employment Law Certifi cate in Constitutional LawCertifi cate in Contract LawCertifi cate in Criminal LawCertifi cate in Equity & Trust LawCertifi cate in EU LawCertifi cate in Family LawCertifi cate in Land Law & SuccessionCertifi cate in the Law of TortCertifi cate in the Law of EvidenceCertifi cate in Irish Legal SystemCertifi cate in Psychology 1, 2, 3, 4Certifi cate in Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviour

Engineering

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science in Management (Craft)Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings)Higher Certifi cate in Mechanical EngineeringHigher Certifi cate in Farm Engineering and Safety Awareness

TrainingCertifi cate in Computer Aided Engineering – Basic CAD – Part 1Level 2 Award in Computer Aided DesignLevel 3 Award in 3D Computer Aided DesignCertifi cate in Process Control and InstrumentationCertifi cate in Fundamental PID ControlCertifi cate in Electrical PrinciplesCertifi cate in Programmable Logic Controllers – Plan

Productional PLC ProgrammesCertifi cate in Programmable Logic Controllers – Write/Prove

PLC ProgramsCertifi cate in Health, Safety & Environmental ManagementCertifi cate in Purchasing, Strategy, Quality Management and

Lean Six Sigma

Computing

Certifi cate in IP NetworksCertifi cate in IP Networking and Design

Science & Health

Certifi cate in Animal RemediesCertifi cate in Mental Health AwarenessCertifi cate in Microbiology for the Pharmaceutical and

Medical Devices IndustriesCertifi cate in On-Site Wastewater Treatment and DisposalCertifi cate in Strength and Conditioning

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WEXFORD CAMPUSThe following is a list of programmes offered at our Wexford Campus:

Postgraduate

Master in Professional Arts Management (MBA)

MBA

Master in Business (MB)

Master of Arts in Child, Youth and Family Studies

Higher Diploma in Business (Management)

Higher Diploma in Business in Financial Services in Insurance & Risk

Higher Diploma in International Financial Services

Higher Diploma in Business (Supply Chain Management)

Higher Diploma Arts (Digital Media Design)

Higher Diploma in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)

Higher Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Business

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culture & Heritage

Higher Certifi cate in Business

Certifi cate in Project Management & Communications

Certifi cate in Organisational Psychology

Digital Media & Entrepreneurship

Certifi cate in Digital Media

Certifi cate in Web Design

Certifi cate in Graphic Design

Certifi cate in Online Marketing

Certifi cate in Media Communications

Certifi cate in Advanced Media Communications

Certifi cate in Entrepreneurship

Certifi cate in Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Humanities

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education & Care

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Professional Social Care)

Certifi cates in Equity & Trust Law

Certifi cates in EU Law

Certifi cate in Psychology 1, 2, 3, 4

Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Management (Craft)

Certifi cate in Purchasing, Strategy, Quality Management and Lean Six Sigma

Certifi cates in Health, Safety & Environmental Management

Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings)

Short Courses

Certifi cate in Meeting the Challenge of Challenging Behaviour

Certifi cate in Pastoral Theology

Certifi cate in Creating Positive Mental Health

Certifi cate in Advocacy

For Further information contact the Wexford Campus directly:

Wexford Campus (IT Carlow)

Summerhill Road

Wexford

Tel: 053 9185800

Fax: 053 9185801


AVIATION & TRANSPORT AND EMERGENCY SERVICESIT CARLOW ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES RUN AT THE IAA

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Aviation and Transport (Level 8)

Bachelor of Business in Aviation and Transport (Level 7)

Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Emergency Services (Level 8)

Bachelor of Business in Emergency Services (Level 7)

Certifi cate in Technical Aircraft Maintenance

For further details contact

Programme Coordinator | Aviation, Transport and Emergency Services Programmes

Institute of Technology Carlow

Fitzwilliam Business Centre, Suite 2141

26 Upper Pembroke Street, Dublin 2

Tel: +353-(0)1-6373939 Dublin


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AN COSÁN IT CARLOW ACCREDITED PROGRAMMES RUN AT AN COSÁN

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies and Community Development (Level 7)

Bachelor of Arts in Leadership and Community Development (Level 7)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Early Childhood Education & Care (Level 8)

Certifi cate in Childcare & Development (Level 6)

Certifi cate in Transformative Community Education (Level 7)

For further details contact

An Cosán

Kiltalown Village Centre

Jobstown

Tallaght

Dublin 24

Tel: 01 462 8488


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70 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Programmes awarded by IT Carlow 72

Defi nitions 72

Start Dates 73

Entry Requirements 73

Students with disabilities 73

Course Accreditation 74

Fees and Refund Policy 74

Exemptions Policy 75

Student Process 75

IT Carlow Process 75

Restrictions 75

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Programmes awarded by IT Carlow The National Framework of

Qualifi cations includes all education

and training awards (schools, Institutes

of Technologies, Universities) offered in

Ireland and relates them to each other.

This section briefl y explains the award

types and gives an overview of the

main features of these awards.

Defi nitionsProgramme: The course.

Award: The qualifi cation at the end of

the programme.

Module: The individual subject studied.

Each programme is made up of

modules. A module has a specifi c

content, assessment tasks and credit

value. The credit value of a module

is linked to the volume of learning

covered and the academic demands

placed on the student. A credit is a way

of measuring the amount of learning

undertaken by a student. This will

normally include time you devote to

your studies, teaching time through

lectures, work for assignments and

private time. Credits are gained when

you have successfully completed the

assessments and/or exams for that

module.

IT Carlow uses the European Credit

Transfer System (ECTS), in which

1 ECTS credit corresponds to

approximately 20 to 25 hours of

learning time. One advantage of ECTS

is that it is internationally recognised by

European and international universities.

Some modules of our programmes

are offered on a stand alone basis e.g.

Psychology from our Social Studies

Programme. This means you study

the module at the same level as those

doing the full programme and you

receive the same credits but you only

cover that one module. This will provide

you with a chance to “dip your toe” into

the programme and should you decide

to pursue the full programme later any

accumulated credits will go towards the

Award.


Old awards up to 2004 NFQ Level

New awards NFQ Level

Masters/Postgraduate Diploma 9

Honours Bachelor Degree 8 Honours Bachelor Degree/Higher Diploma 8

National Diploma 7 Bachelors Degree 7

National Certifi cate 6 Higher Certifi cate 6

National Framework of Qualifi cations Comparison Table

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OUR AWARDS MAY BE CLASSIFIED UNDER THREE HEADINGS:• Major Awards - are the principal

class of awards, e.g. Honours Bachelor Degree at Level 8 such as the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Law.

• Minor Awards - are linked to a Major Award and they provide recognition for learners who achieve a range of outcomes, but not the specifi c combination of learning outcomes required for a Major Award, e.g. Diploma in Law.

• Special Purpose Awards - are made for specifi c, relatively narrow, purposes — for example the Certifi cate in Electrical Principles.

We offer several different types of

Awards

A Certifi cate: is awarded for

programmes at level 6, with 60 credits

or less and can be achieved in one-year

e.g. Certifi cate in Administrative Law.

A Diploma: is awarded for programmes

with more than 60 credits but less than

120 credits and would require two or

more years, e.g. Diploma in Law. This

example is a Minor Award linked to our

Honours Degree in Law.

A Higher Certifi cate: is awarded for

programmes at Level 6 with 120 credits

and would require two-years study, e.g.

Higher Certifi cate in Business. This is a

Major Award.

An Ordinary Bachelors Degree: is

awarded for programmes at Level 7

with 180 credits and would require, on

average, three years study, e.g. Bachelor

of Arts in Applied Social Studies. This is

a Major Award.

An Honours Bachelors Degree: is

awarded for programmes at Level 8

with a minimum of 180 credits and

would require a minimum of four

years part-time study, e.g. Bachelor of

Business (Honours) in Management.

This is a Major Award.

Masters Degree: is awarded for

programmes at Level 9 with a minimum

of 90 credits and would require a

minimum of 2 years part-time study,

e.g. Master in Business Administration /

Master in Business.

Start DatesMost programmes commence in

September 2015. Students will receive

written confi rmation of their place on

the programme.

Entry RequirementsAll programmes have their own entry

requirements. Please refer to the

relevant programme page for detailed

entry requirements.

Students with disabilitiesIf you have a disability you are

encouraged to contact the Lifelong

Learning Centre at 059 9175280 to

discuss your situation confi dentially.

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Course AccreditationStudents registering for Lifelong

Learning programmes should be aware

that, all programmes offered in this

prospectus have undergone or are in

the process of undergoing validation

under the Qualifi cations (Education and

Training) Act 1999 and information is

correct at the time of going to press.

Fees and Refund PolicyProgramme fees quoted are for

the 2015-16 academic year and are

subject to change over the duration

of the programme.

Students taking leve 6, 7 or 8 courses of

1 year duration or longer where course

fees exceed €1,000 and who opt to pay

full course fees by Friday 12th September

2015 will be eligible for a €300 reduction

in the cost of their course fees.

(a) Course fees are expected to be paid in full at the commencement of the course. IT Carlow recognises that some students may have diffi culties in paying the full amount in one transaction thus the Lifelong Learning Centre has created a number of fee payment by installment options. All such applications will be treated in confi dence. In general, fee payment by installment applications will only be considered for fees in excess of €1,000.

Students who apply for and are granted a fee payment by installment plan should note that failure to meet the payment dates set down for their payment scheme, in particular key dates, may:

• be denied access to Blackboard

• be prevented from sitting examinations in December, May or August as applicable

• have all other assignment / exam results withheld until payments are made

• assignments will not be accepted nor will a late submission for an assignment be accepted after late payments are made

• pay an additional surcharge.

(b) Students in receipt of employer sponsorship etc. will be required to submit a letter of confi rmation of grant eligibility from their granting authority in lieu of fees. They must also include a Purchase Order Number for invoice purposes. Where fees have not been paid by the ‘sponsor’ within thirty days after issue of the invoice, it is the responsibility of the student to then pay the fee and claim back fees from their sponsor.

(c) Repeat students will be required to pay relevant examination fee when applying to sit the repeat.

(d) The Lifelong Learning Centre has a strict policy in relation to Refund of Course Fees and a fees refund or a percentage of same

will only be given in the following circumstances:

• A full refund will be given if requested in writing before the commencement of the course.

• Where a student leaves within two weeks of the start of a short course (10-13 weeks), 70% refund of the course fee will apply. Outside this two week period there will be no refund of fees.

• For long courses i.e. those of one-year duration or longer, a percentage of fees refund will be given over the fi rst nine weeks of the course as per table 1. Thereafter there will be no refund of fees.

• The refund calculation is based on the full fee for the course not the amount that a student may have paid under a fees payment installment agreement.

• The fees refund calculation is based on the date that the student formally applies in writing to withdraw from the course.

• All courses will run subject to suffi cient numbers. Where a course has to be cancelled those students who have registered and paid will be refunded in full.

• Receipts must be retained and produced when requesting a refund of course fees which must be applied for on the offi cial refund form.


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EXEMPTIONS POLICY

IntroductionA student may be eligible for an

exemption to a module, a number of

modules or a stage(s) of an academic

programme based on previous courses

of study.

An example is a student who has

completed a Higher Certifi cate in Business

would be considered for entry onto Year 3

of the Bachelor of Business degree.

Exemption Application forms are available

from the Lifelong Learning Offi ce.

Students will still pay full course fee.

Student ProcessIt is the responsibility of the applicant

to gather the information together in

order to allow a Course Team assess an

exemption application. An incomplete

submission will not be considered and

there is potentially a fi nancial impact

to the applicant if the application

is delayed (see Restrictions below).

Delays in receiving information from

another third level college are not

the responsibility of IT Carlow, thus

applicants are advised to start the

exemption process as early as possible.

This means that the applicant must

provide:

• Completed application form, submitted by the closing date

• Necessary fee

• A copy of the academic transcript(s) related to the exemption

• A copy of the syllabus describing the

Learning Outcomes of the module(s).

IT Carlow ProcessDecisions on exemptions are made

by the Course Teams or their

representatives. Students will be

informed initially by phone of the

result of the application and this will be

followed by a letter of confi rmation.

Restrictions• Exemptions are not granted for any

module of the award year of a degree or for a module of a Higher Diploma, Bachelor of Science in Management (Craft) or Energy Management (Buildings) or of a Masters Programme.

• Applications for exemptions must be made by Friday 25th September 2015 for all modules to be studied in the Academic Year 2015-2016.

• Applications received after this date will only be considered if the applicant has paid full course fees.

Week of

Course

Refund to Student (based on full fee of

course)

1 75%

2

60%3

4

5 50%

6 40%

7 30%

8 20%

9 10%

10 0%

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