Software Development 5M0529

Computers and IT / Dublin College Dun Laoghaire

Duration

This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May,

Overview

This Pre-University Computer Science course provides students with an entry point to a future career in the technology sector. With the increase in the use of technology in almost every industry, the education of IT professionals is becoming more important in a society that is heavily technology-oriented. Our staff have sector-specific experience which will ensure that you acquire the skills to design, create and maintain websites, and databases as well as the fundamentals of computer programming using Java, C#. PHP, JavaScript, Visual Basic using Visual Studio, software architecture and technical support. This course is supported by FIT (Fast Track into IT), which is a unique IT-led initiative that offers students the opportunity to acquire essential skills to gain employment in the thriving IT sector. Students are given training in job interview techniques and CV preparation.

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

Leaving Certificate – (LC Established, LCVP, LCA) or equivalent. Note: To be eligible for progression to Computer Science in UCD you must have an O2/H6 in LCE Maths
A Full QQI Level 4 Award (or equivalent)
For Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) – Appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Applicants whose first language is not English require level B1 competency on the CEFR language framework. Applicants may be required to undergo English language testing to establish their language competency.

Course Modules

Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming
Software Architecture
Programming and Design Principles
Database Methods
Maths for Information Technology
Web Authoring
Communications
Work Experience
Networking Essentials

Certification

Level 5 QQI Award Software Development (5M0529)

Special Features

Free Full Suit of Adobe Software for all students on this course for one year to facilitate assessment.

All Dublin College Dun Laoghaire students are provided with an M365 account, which gives them access to the tools and resources needed to deliver assessment work while attending their course. M365 Apps include Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and OneDrive.

Work Experience

Students will be required to undertake a period work placement in an organisation connected to their vocational area during the academic year. Work Experience is mandatory for all of our full-time Level 5 courses. Students are required to source their own work placement, but will be assisted in this by the work experience teacher. The work placement is usually for a period of 10 days or a minimum of 60 hours. Students usually find the work experience element of the course to be invaluable and should bear in mind that a successful work placement can sometimes lead to further opportunities.

Additional Information

This course is delivered through a blended learning approach which is a combination of classroom and online learning.

This course is supported by FIT, which offers students the opportunity to acquire essential skills to gain employment. Students are given training in job interview techniques and CV preparation.

Assessment

Assessment techniques will be used to assess the knowledge and skills that students will have achieved on successful completion of modules:

Student Record
Collection of Work
Assignments
Examination Written or Practical
Project
Skills Demonstration

All assignments are submitted electronically. Therefore, all students need access to a device such as a computer/laptop.

A full major award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a pass, a merit or a distinction grade. See www.qqi.ie for more details

Progression Opportunities

Dublin College Dun Laoghaire Graduates may progress to the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Software Development and Networking at this college.

Elsewhere: Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at Universities, Institutes of technology, and Technological Universities using their full QQI Level 5 major award. Places are not guaranteed in these Institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. It is the students’ responsibility to consult with the relevant HEI for information on the admissions process and any specific entry requirements. Students may also refer to the individual HEI prospectus or may also refer to the QQI FET section of the CAO website. www.cao.ie

Examples of CAO progression opportunities are listed below.

Progression Examples

BSc Computer Science (DN201).

Please note that in order to be considered to be eligible for progression to this course in UCD, you must have an O2/H6 in LCE Maths and in addition a Distinction in the QQI Level 5 Module 5N18396 Maths for IT.

University College Dublin – www.ucd.ie

BSc Computer Science (through Science) (MH602)

BSc Computer Science (through Arts) (MH601)

BSc Robotics and Intelligent Devices (MH306)

Maynooth University – www.nuimaynooth.ie

BSc Creative Computing (DL836)

IADT, Dún Laoghaire – www.iadt.ie

BSc Computer Science (TU856, TU857)

BSc Business Computing (TU914)

BSc Cloud Computing (TU865)

Technological University Dublin – www.tud.ie

BSc Computing (NC003)

National College of Ireland – www.nci.ie

BSC Computer Science (CK401)

University College Cork – www.ucc.ie

BSc Computing in Software Development (DK821)

Dundalk Institute of Technology – www.dkit.ie

BSc Software Development (CW207, CW238)

Institute of Technology Carlow – www.itcarlow.ie

BSc Computer Science For Business (DCU120)

BSc Computer Science (DCU121)

Dublin City University – www.dcu.ie

Career Paths

There are a number of possible job opportunities for students with a solid programming background. The key areas of employment include: junior programmer, software developer, website design/maintenance, IT user support technician, network administration and network security.

Course Type : QQI Level 5
Duration : 1 year

Location / Contact details

17 Cumberland Street Dun LaoghaireA96EP44 012809676012809676 ***** http://www.dfei.ie