AIT part-time prospectus 2014 by Athlone Institute of Technology

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Department of Lifelong Learning Your Industry Training Partner All programmes included in this prospectus can be delivered or customised in a flexible manner to suit your work and training requirements. We can deliver accredited learning / training to you and your staff online in AIT or at your work place, at a time that will suit your operating environment.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SUCH SUPPORT, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS YOUR POTENTIAL REQUIREMENTS.

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Welcome from the President At the recent Global Education and Skills Forum, former US president Bill Clinton said: ‘The most important thing that I have learned is that there is more to learn. We should all be hungry for a lifetime… It’s important to keep on learning.’ That is one of the bedrock principles of the Department of Lifelong Learning at Athlone Institute of Technology. Our remit is to be an enabler for that learning, through delivering degrees, professional programmes, hobby courses and tasters of academic disciplines. People’s motivation for undertaking any one of these learning opportunities varies enormously, from reskilling and up-skilling through to simple curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. While their motivation might vary, the end result is consistently one of transformation. Transformation in terms of self-confidence and self-belief, transformation in terms of new career prospects, transformation in terms of one’s outlook on life.

According to Eurostat, a third-level education offers Europeans a significant boost in securing employment. According to their most recent survey (2012), the average unemployment rate in Ireland for those between 15-64 years having finished their education at second level was 17.7%. This compares to 7.6% for those with a third level qualification. Give yourself the best chance at success. Discover what Lifelong Learning at AIT has to offer you, and let’s start a conversation. Beir bua.

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It’s impossible to keep a lid on so powerful a change process; which is why, despite the recession people continue to believe that education will have a positive impact on their lives. And, the evidence is there to prove that it does.

Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin President

Your Future Starts Here... Welcome to the 2014-2015 Department of Lifelong Learning, 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. Our mission in the Department of Lifelong Learning is to provide the adult learner with flexible and innovative learning routes, enabling the learner achieve a third level qualification while also recognising they have work, family and indeed life commitments. In doing this we aim to partner with you the student, to ensure that your third level learning and normal daily life can co-exist as you attain your qualification. It is with in mind that I would impress on you to take the perspective that ‘Your Future Starts here’ and it is my 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. In order to support you in taking your first step towards your new future, the Department of Lifelong Learning is part-funding two programmes to support you, namely Learning and Development for Higher Education and Become Assertive and Improve your Self Esteem and Confidence (see page 5). 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 flexible programme that meets your requirements. When you do, you can either register by contacting the Department of Lifelong Learning directly or through attending the Information and Registration Evening on Wednesday 10th September. Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 12th September 2014. I look forward to meeting you at the Department of Lifelong Learning and engaging with you as you achieve your ambitions in partnership with us and the broader AIT community, ensuring that you begin your new learning experience this September. See you in September.

Dr Michael Tobin Head of Department of Lifelong Learning Athlone Institute of Technology

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Welcome 1 2 5 6 7

Welcome Contents Take the First Step Springboard Courses About our Programmes

10 11 12

How to Register & Course Fees Recognition of Prior Learning/Exemptions Important Information Application Form at back of book

15 Personal Development Professional Development Courses

Practical DIY Courses

19 19 20 20

Know Your Car Automotive Diagnostics Welding for Beginners Introduction to Plumbing

23 24 24

Introduction to Digital Photography Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course

17 17 18 18

Single Subject - Learning and Development for Higher Education Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and Confidence Presentation and Communication Skills Introduction to Theology Introduction to Philosophy

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21 Art and Design Recreational/Hobby Courses 22

Oil Painting

25 Accredited Professional Development 26

Single Subject - Community and Development Planning

Single Subject - Group Work and Group Facilitation Skills

29 Business and Management Third Level Courses

Professional Development Courses

30 31

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Certificate in Front Line Management Certificate in Business in Social Media Applications and Sales Certificate in Social Media Applications and E-Business Certificate in Marketing, Sales Theory and Practice Higher Certificate in Business Bachelor of Business (Hons) Higher Diploma in Business

Certificate in Project Management

Professional Institute Courses 36 36

Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD) Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)

40 41

Certificate in Contract and Employment Law Single Subject - Company Law

37 Law Third Level Courses 38 39

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law Certificate in Constitutional and Family Law

43 Accountancy Professional Courses

Third Level Course

44 45

ACCA Certified Accounting Technician ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting

47 Educational Management/Learning and Teaching Third Level Course

Professional Development Course

Master of Arts in Management in Education

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Getting Started in e-Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning

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51 Computing Third Level Courses 52

Higher Diploma in Computing

Certified Courses 53 53 54 54

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certificate CISCO – IP Networking CCENT CISCO – CCNA Routing and Switching CISCO IT Essentials – PC Hardware and Software

Professional Development Courses 55 56 56 56

Introduction to Personal Computers and the Internet Internet Marketing – Optimising your Website Web Design and Development Adobe Photoshop

Third Level Courses

Professional Development Courses

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59 60 60

Certificate in Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma and Creativity Certificate in the Fundamentals of Quality Assurance Certificate in Quality Management Certificate in Lean Six Sigma

Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying 3D Mechanical Modelling using Solidworks Autodesk Revit 2013

63 Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Practical Cookery Courses 64 65 66 66 67

Diploma in Restaurant Management Hands on Cooking – The Fundamentals Fundamentals of Home Baking Pastry and Bread Making Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Beginners

Social Care/Childcare

Third Level Courses 70 Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

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Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Intermediate Chocolatiere - Chocolate making Icing and Decorating Wedding Cakes

Food Hygiene Courses 68

The Primary Course in Food Hygiene (including HACCP)

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care Bachelor of Arts in Early Years’ Care

Counselling/Applied Addiction Studies

Third Level Courses 76

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies (one year add-on) Single Subject - Addiction - An Interagency Approach

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Single Subject - Addiction and Diversity Single Subject - Key Worker Skills Single Subject - Process Addictions

Professional Development Courses 80

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Psychology

Professional Development Course

Third Level Course

Introduction to Practical Psychology

Certificate in Psychology

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Languages

86 87 87 87

Teaching English as a Foreign Language Conversational French – Beginners Conversational Spanish – Beginners Conversational German – Beginners

Sports

90 91

Cardiac First Response: Community (CFR) Course Single Subject – Introduction to Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Science

Professional Development Courses WELCOME

Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Online Courses

Learning and Development for Higher Education (Online)

88 88 88 88

English for Beginners Sign Language Level 1 Sign Language Level 2 Sign Language Level 3

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Single Subject – Fundamentals of Sports Science Single Subject – Sports Injuries Single Subject – Sport Nutrition

Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety Management

Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Processing (Online)

School Specific Part-time Courses Offered by the Schools of Business, Humanities, Engineering and Science.

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School of Business

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Executive MBA Programme

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School of Humanities

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Social Care) Master of Arts (Hons) in Child and Youth Care

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School of Engineering

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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Energy Business Management Bachelor of Science in Project and Assets Management - Waste and Wastewater Treatment

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Master of Business Studies in Advanced Business Practice

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Master of Arts / Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

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School of Science

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Special Purpose Award – Child Protection and welfare Special Purpose Award – Certificate in End of Life Care Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Gerontology Nursing

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Research

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Masters by Research

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Bachelor of Science in Project and Assets Management - Utilities Bachelor of Science in Project Informatics and Management with German Postgraduate Diploma in Green Engineering

Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Lactation Studies Higher Diploma in Behaviours that Challenge Post Graduate Diploma / Masters in Intellectual Disability Nursing Higher Certificate in Hearing Aid Audiology

Take THe FirST STeP with our

part-funded return to Learning programmes

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.

Single Subject - Learning and Development for Higher education (Online)

Become assertive and improve your Selfesteem and Confidence

NFQ Level 6 - 5 Credits

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.

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 9 weeks on Thursday evenings from 7.00pm to 9.00pm, commencing at 7.00pm on Thursday 25 September 2014.

Course Fee

€90

Any student who attends and successfully completes Learning and Development for Higher Education will be granted an exemption from Learning and Development for Higher Education 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 and Development for Higher Education is a module on their chosen course). See page 98 for online requirements.

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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, change career or engage with third level education.

COURSE CONTENT • What is your understanding of being assertive? • Links with assertiveness, self-confidence and self-esteem • Building your self-esteem and self-worth • Positive thoughts to build your confidence • Where are you at in your life? • Do you need to make changes? Managing these changes • Self- Motivation • How to approach and make decisions with confidence • Dealing with fears and challenges • Letting go of the past and being positive about the future • Personal Development Planning • Career Coaching and Job preparation skills • Application preparation, tips on CV writing and interview skills • Education coaching 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 7.00pm to 9.00pm, commencing at 7.00pm Tuesday 23 September 2014. The course fee is €90.

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Springboard is a government initiative with the objective of offering free part-time learning and training in areas where there are perceived job opportunities based on national research on present and futures skills requirements. All courses lead to qualifications in enterprise sectors which are growing and need skilled personnel, including information and communications technology (ICT); manufacturing; international financial services; and key skills for enterprise to trade internationally. Qualifications are also available in cross-enterprise skills such as innovation, enterprise/entrepreneurship, digital marketing, and project management. The Athlone Institute of Technology has successfully delivered Springboard courses to over 200 individuals from the Midlands over the past years, and intends to continue doing so as long it is successful in obtaining funding. At time of publication the Institute had applied for funding for over twenty programmes across Business, Humanities,

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Engineering and Science disciplines. However, the Institute will only become aware of the programmes that will be funded, if any, in May of this year. These courses will commence in September 2014, so for those interested it is advisable that they apply early. All courses are part-time, enabling you to keep social protection supports. Details of Springboard 2014 courses will be released in May 2014. Please refer to www.springboardcourses.ie for further details. Or why not contact Ms Janine King of the Department of Lifelong Learning in relation to Springboard opportunities in May and perhaps there’ll be a free and relevant part-time programme to suit you.

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In order to be eligible to apply for a place on a Springboard course 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:

1 Be in receipt of one of the following payments from the Department of Social Protection: • • • •

Jobseekers Benefit Jobseekers Allowance One Parent Family Payment Disability Allowance

• Qualified 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 course. 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.

2 Be signing for social insurance contribution credits

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 Facilitator, take up a Springboard course. * 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

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athlone institute of Technology Department of Lifelong Learning The following taught programmes are available at the Institute through the Department of Lifelong Learning: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Personal Development Courses Professional Development Courses Professional Institute Courses Third level Academic Courses: • Higher Certificate (Level 6) • Ordinary Degree (Level 7) • Honours Degree (Level 8) • Masters Degree (Level 9)

1) Personal Development 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 Introduction to Plumbing and Hands on Practical Cookery.

2) Professional Development Courses These courses are similar in format and duration to the Personal Development 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.

3) Professional Institute Courses The Department of Lifelong Learning 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 well 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.

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About our Programmes

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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Postgraduate Programmes Level 10: PhD Level 9: Masters; Postgraduate Diploma Level 8: Higher/Postgraduate Diploma

Honours Degree Programme (Level 8) 1 to 2 year add-on

Ordinary Degree Programme (Level 7)

4 years ab initio

1 to 2 year add-on

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Higher Certificate Programme

3 years ab initio

(Level 6)

1 to 2 year ab initio

Leaving Certificate ( Level 5)

Mature Applicant (Over 23)

Third Level Academic Programmes 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.

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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. Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) 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)

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Awarding Bodies/Course Accreditation

Garda Vetting Requirements

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.

A number of academic programmes offered by the Department of Lifelong Learning 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.

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 practice 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.

To ensure the protection of the public and to justify public trust and confidence, the Department of Lifelong Learning 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 of Lifelong Learning.

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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 QQI, the Irish national awarding body for higher education, to confer its own awards up to Level 9 taught programmes and for Level 9 research awards.

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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How to register Registration for an Lifelong Learning 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:

Wednesday 10th September 2014 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. However be aware that we invite you to contact us anytime during the year for guidance and advice. Alternatively, students may: forward a completed application/registration form (see back of this prospectus), including the appropriate fee, to the Department of Lifelong Learning.

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Please note that postal applications and enquiries are welcome by the Department from May 1st to September 12th 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 Friday 12 September 2014.

Course Fees All course fees are stated in the relevant course details in this prospectus. Except where stated course fees cover the cost of tuition only and refer to the course or academic year as appropriate. Additional fees may arise during the course for photocopying, books etc. Some courses require students to pay additional registration/examination fees separately (and in some cases directly) to the accrediting professional body. This is noted in the course details in this prospectus. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that such fees are paid on time. The Department of Lifelong Learning cannot be held responsible in instances where this does not occur. Flexible Payment Option We encourage all students to pay their course fee in full on registration, however in some cases we recognise that this may not be possible. To accommodate this we have introduced a structured payment plan option, that is only available on courses where the course fee exceeds €1000. The structured payment plan is as follows: Payment One

Deposit of €850 on application

Payment Two

7 November 2014 €500 (or balance of fees if less than €500)

Payment Three

23 January 2015 €500 (or balance of fees if less than €500)

Payment Four

13 March 2015 €500 (or balance of fees if less than €500)

In order to avail of the structured payment plan option, applicants must complete and sign the relevant part of the application form and return to the Department of Lifelong Learning with the deposit of €850. Students may make earlier payments, and may pay more than the required amount by each date if they so wish. Students who do not adhere to the structured payment plan option, (for example do not pay the required amount by the required date) may have their student services revoked, may not be allowed attend further classes or attend examinations until their account is back in good financial standing. Students will not receive notification of any results or transcripts if they have fees outstanding.

For further details on the Payment Plan and to discuss your eligibility please contact us.

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The philosophy underlying RPL is to enable and encourage people to enter or re-enter formal education, leading to qualifications, by awarding or recognising credit for what they already know from the course curriculum. This learning may have occurred through attendance on other certified programmes, known as Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL). Or, it may have occurred through work, paid or voluntary or through life experience, known as Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). The onus is on the student to demonstrate their prior learning, by preparing and submitting adequate evidence, under the guidance and advice of the institute. Both are regarded as part of RPL. Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning (APCL) 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.

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) – Recognising Your Previous Work and Learning Are you an adult learner with experience in the workplace? If so, APEL can get you a ‘headstart’ in your desired programme of study, through exemptions and advanced entry. Through APEL, AIT ensures that you can get credit for what you have already completed. What is APEL? Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) 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 benefited from this system to date. For example if you have previously worked as a manager for a minimum of five years, perhaps you will be exempt from the management module in year 1 of a relevant course. If so, you will need to apply for the exemption and demonstrate that you have in fact completed the relevant learning outcomes. If the Learning Outcomes are deemed comparable you may be granted an exemption from the subject. This means that you will not need to be examined in this subject again. An individual could similarly apply for an Information Technology or Financial Accounting or Mechanics or Biology exemption based on their previous experiential learning.

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Recognition of Prior Learning/ Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) – Exemption from Subjects/Stages

There is a non-refundable exemption application fee of €200 per module which is payable on application for the exemptions. This is to cover the cost of the assessment and work involved in bringing you through the APEL process. The closing date for APEL exemption applications is three months in advance of the commencement date of the course that you wish to study. This is required in order that you are given sufficient time to prepare your portfolio and that it can be assessed accordingly. Details of module learning outcome are available from the Department of Lifelong Learning and these should be consulted prior to applying for an APEL exemption. For further details on making an exemption application please contact the Department of Lifelong Learning.

There is a non-refundable exemption application fee of €50 per module which is payable on application for the exemptions.

For further details on making an Accreditation of Prior Learning application please contact the Department of Lifelong Learning.

The closing date for exemption application for new entrants into year one of a programme is Friday 22 August 2014. For registered and attending students there is a closing date of Friday 6 June 2014. For further details on making an exemption application please contact the Department of Lifelong Learning.

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5. Course Fees

1. Staff of Department of Lifelong Learning

All course fees are stated in the relevant course details in this prospectus. Except where stated course fees cover the cost of tuition only and refer to the course or academic year as appropriate.

Head of Department of Lifelong Learning Dr Michael Tobin

Tel: 090 6483050

Support Staff

Tel: 090 6483050

Ms Caroline Burke

email: cburke@ait.ie

Ms Janine King

email: jking@ait.ie

Ms Jenny Cooper

email: jcooper@ait.ie

Ms Maria Slevin

email: mslevin@ait.ie

2. Academic Calendar and Institute Regulations WELCOME

The Institute Academic Calendar will be issued to all registered students on the first night of their chosen course.

Indicative Academic Calendar for 2014/15 Term One -

Weeks commencing 1 September to 24 November 2014

Mid Term -

Week commencing 27 October 2014

Additional fees may arise during the course for photocopying, books etc. Some courses require students to pay additional registration/ examination fees separately (and in some cases directly) to the accrediting professional body. This is noted in the course details in this prospectus. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that such fees are paid on time. The Department of Lifelong Learning cannot be held responsible in instances where this does not occur. Flexible Payment Option We encourage all students to pay their course fee in full on registration, however in some cases we recognise that this may not be possible. Therefore this year we have introduced a structured payment plan option, that is only available on courses where the course fee exceeds €1000. The structured payment plan is as follows: Payment One

Deposit of €850 on application

Payment Two

7 November 2014 €500 (or balance of fees if less than €500)

Payment Three

23 January 2015 €500 (or balance of fees if less than €500)

Easter Holidays - Weeks commencing 30 March and 6 April 2015

Payment Four

13 March 2015 €500 (or balance of fees if less than €500)

Semester Two Examinations Weeks commencing 4, 11 and 18 May 2015

Semester One Examinations Weeks commencing 8 and 15 December 2014 Term Two -

Week commencing 5 January to 20 April 2015

All registered students must adhere to the Institute Regulations. These can be found in the Student Handbook available at www.ait.ie

3. ACCS The ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) scheme allows students to follow any subject on an 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 Courses Course 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.

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Students who do not adhere to the structured payment plan option, (for example do not pay the required amount by the required date) may have their student services revoked, may not be allowed attend further classes or attend examinations until their account is back in good financial standing. Students will not receive notification of any results or transcripts if they have fees outstanding.

6. Tax Relief on Part-time Courses Since 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.

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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 Fees Registration for Examinations For AIT accredited programmes (Higher Certificate, Degree, Honours Degree and Higher Diploma) there are three examination sessions per academic year. Semester One examinations normally take place in December. Semester Two examinations normally take place in May. Autumn repeats normally take place in August. It is the responsibility of the student to make themselves aware of each examination session. It is also the responsibility of the student to ensure that they are registered for the relevant modules for each examination session. For your information all students are automatically registered for all semester one and semester two examinations as per their course schedule (you will find this in your course manual). However in relation to repeat examinations (August) the student must register themselves. Repeat examinations are subject to an additional fee. The current fee is €70, but this is subject to review on an annual basis. The process for a student to register for a repeat examination is managed centrally by the examinations office, and is subject to review, so please make yourself aware of what to do via the Institute website. After you check your examination results, if you need to register for a repeat examination, return to the Institute website page which contained the link to your results. You will see a link to a document detailing how to register and pay for your repeat examination(s). You will also find details of the closing date for registration. 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. Examination Timetables Examination dates are defined by the Examinations Office or relevant professional body, in consultation with the Department of Lifelong Learning. 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 Lifelong Learning 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, whichever is relevant prior to being admitted to the examination. Failure to do so will mean non-admittance to the examination. Progression /Repeat and Attend Students are informed that it is not possible to progress to a subsequent higher year if they have failed in excess of 10 credits or one module. In relation to progressing from a Higher Certificate (Level 6) to an Ordinary Degree (Level 7), or an Ordinary Degree (Level 7) to an Honours Degree (Level 8), students cannot progress if they have not successfully completed all modules of the full award.

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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.

In such instances, students have two options: 1) To repeat the examinations only, therefore the repeat examination registration process applies. For any further queries, please contact the Examinations Office. 2) To repeat classes and the examinations. For this a fee of €250 per module applies. For further information please contact the Department of Lifelong Learning.

8. Refund Policy Please note: The onus is on the student to notify the Department of Lifelong Learning 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 Lifelong Learning. A 25% administration fee is charged as per the above refund policy. Receipts must be produced when requesting a refund of course fees.

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9. Cancelled Courses As all Lifelong Learning 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 Schedules All 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 Lifelong Learning or the lecturer may under unavoidable circumstances change the day and time of any class, (students will always be notified).

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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.

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 in the evening time or on Saturdays.

12. Institute Regulations All 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. Banking Bank of Ireland operates a full on-campus banking service. An ATM facility is also available in the Institute’s reception area.

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 2014/2015. Any Saturday classes necessary will be scheduled on one/some of these dates:

Semester 1

Semester 2

20 September 2014

18 January 2015

4 October 2014

31 January 2015

18 October 2014

21 February 2015

8 November 2014

7 March 2015

22 November 2014

21 March 2015

29 November 2014

18 April 2015

6 December 2014

25 April 2015

14. Restaurant Facilities The 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 Facilities Adequate 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 approx €80, and outside the control of the Institute.

11. Library Registered part-time students on Academic/Professional and/or AIT 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/

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 €20. 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 approx €80, and outside the control of the Institute.

16. Institute Identity Card Only 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.

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Personal Development

Professional Development Courses • Single Subject - Learning and Development for Higher Education Become Assertive and Improve your • Self-Esteem and Confidence • Presentation and Communication Skills • Introduction to Theology • Introduction to Philosophy Practical DIY Courses • Know Your Car • Automotive Diagnostics • Welding for Beginners • Introduction to Plumbing

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Single Subject - Learning and Development for Higher Education

9 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Become Assertive and Improve your Self-Esteem and Confidence

6 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Presentation and Communication Skills

8 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Introduction to Theology

12 weeks

Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Introduction to Philosophy

12 weeks

Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Know Your Car

10 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Automotive Diagnostics

10 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Welding for Beginners

10 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 8.30pm

Introduction to Plumbing

10 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Single Subject – Learning and Development for Higher Education NFQ Level 6 – 5 credits ONLINE 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. Learning and Development for Higher Education 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.

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COURSE CONTENT • What is Learning? • Study and Learning Skills • Communications • Team Work and Creativity • Academic Referencing • Learn Competent Writing Skills • Time Management Skills Any student who attends and successfully completes Learning and Development for Higher Education will be granted an exemption from this module 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 and Development for Higher Education is a module on their chosen course) Note: Students are requested to attend on the first night for introduction and course delivery method. Students will also be required to attend for one full Saturday on 8th November from 10am to 5pm.

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To avail of this programme students will need to have access to the internet via a Broadband link. Duration

9 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm (Online)

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 25th September 2014 Course Fee

€90

Become Assertive and Improve your SelfEsteem 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, career change or return to education. COURSE CONTENT • What is your understanding of being assertive? • Links with assertiveness, self-confidence and self-esteem • Building your self-esteem and self-worth • Positive thoughts to build your confidence • Where are you at in your life? • Do you need to make changes? Managing these changes • Self- Motivation

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. Duration

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

This course will be delivered again in January 2016, commencing Thursday 15th January. Students are requested to attend on the first night for introduction and course delivery method. Students will also be required to attend for one full Saturday in March, date yet to be defined.

6 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 23 September 2014 Course Fee

€90

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.

• How to approach and make decisions with confidence • Dealing with fears and challenges • Letting go of the past and being positive about the future • Personal Development Planning • Career Coaching and Job preparation skills • Application preparation, tips on CV writing and interview skills • Education coaching

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 15 September 2014 Course Fee

€215

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Introduction to Theology AIM OF COURSE The main aims of this course are: • to introduce students to the discipline of theology and an examination of the Christian faith; • to describe how theology has been done in the Christian tradition from New Testament times to the present; • to demonstrate how Christian theology satisfies the needs of scientific rationality and how this supports the credibility of Christian faith.

INTENDED FOR This introductory course is intended for those who wish to explore the meaning of Christan faith and how it is understood in everyday life. This course will be delivered by members of staff of The Priory Institute, Tallaght, Dublin. Duration

12 weeks – Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Course Fee

€450

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Introduction to Philosophy AIM OF COURSE The main aims of this course are: • to provide students with an appreciation of a philosophical approach to life; • to discuss the main concepts in philosophy and to enable students to explain selected philosophical themes with competence and objectivity; • to develop students’ competence in reading and analysing philosophical texts. COURSE CONTENT • Philosophy – reasons for studying philosophy and its relevance. • Greek philosophy – ancient Greek philosophers and their influence. • Medieval philosophy – the on-going development of Greek philosophy; Augustine and Aquinas. • Metaphysics – key terms and central issues. • Ethics – introduction to moral philosophy and various approaches to ethics.

COURSE CONTENT • Reasons for studying theology. • Theology, faith and reason – the interplay of faith and reason; the transmission of revelation in the community of believers. • Questions about God – Who is God? God’s interaction with creation; human beings and their relationship with God. • Questions about Jesus Christ and the Church. • Theological traditions in christian history.

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INTENDED FOR This introductory course is intended for those who wish to explore the meaning of philosophy and its applications in everyday life. This course will be delivered by members of staff of The Priory Institute, Tallaght, Dublin. Duration

12 weeks – Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014 Course Fee

€450

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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 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 15 September 2014 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 diagnose automotive problems through the use of multimeters and other diagnostic tools 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 INTENDED FOR Anyone involved in the repair/maintenance of cars/HGV’s etc. Duration

10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Course Fee

€295

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Welding for Beginners AIM OF COURSE To enable participants to become proficient in the use of welding equipment. 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. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Note: This course will contain at least 70% practical work.

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 16 September 2014 Course Fee

€255

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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 15 September 2014 Course Fee

€255

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Art and Design

Recreational/Hobby Courses

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Oil Painting Introduction to Digital Photography Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course

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Oil Painting

10 weeks

Beginners; Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm Advanced; Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Introduction to Digital Photography

10 weeks

Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating

10 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course

20 weeks

Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

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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 • Oil painting techniques INTENDED FOR Participants who wish to develop and improve their oil painting skills. Duration

Introduction: 10 weeks - Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm Advanced: 10 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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Commencing Introduction: 7.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Advanced: 7.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014 Course Fee

€185 (Participants will be required to purchase additional materials – cost approx €50)

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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.

• 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

COURSE CONTENT • Digital Camera Functions and Settings

Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014

• Narrative Photography

Course Fee

€250

• Portrait Photography • Documentary Photography

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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 INTENDED FOR Those who wish to plan and complete a small domestic interior project. Duration

10 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 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 16 September 2014

Course Fee

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€600

Accredited Professional Development Professional Development Courses • Single Subject - Community and Development Planning

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Single Subject - Group Work and Group Facilitation Skills

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Single Subject - Community and Development Planning

12 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Single Subject - Group Work and Group Facilitation Skills

12 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

ACCREDITED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Single Subject – Community and Development Planning NFQ Level 8 – 15 Credits AIM OF COURSE The aim of this module is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work effectively in a community development project. The module will explore the history, development, various models and role of community development in Irish society. An emphasis will be placed on the practical/technical skills required, to include: • • • • •

Funding Proposals/Tender applications Compliance and governance Management of resources Evaluation

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COURSE CONTENT • Definitions of community • Definitions of community development • History and examples of community development projects in Ireland • Key principles of community development • Role of community development/community groups in tackling local issues • Recent developments in community development • Models of community development • Designing a community project • Community development cycle • Community profiling • Practical /technical skills of community development and planning MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature Student over 23 years of age. PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification.

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Interpersonal aspects of groups Understanding group processes Awareness exercises highlighting trust, support, cohesion Awareness of interactions and roles Methods of observing and recording group behaviour Practice-related aspects of groups Communication skills Decision making in groups Facilitating groups & facilitating skills, the principles of effective feedback • Handling conflict • Authority, power and influence.

INDUCTION Please note that Induction will take place from 9.30am to 1.00pm Saturday 20 September 2014. Duration

12 weeks. Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to selected Saturdays

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€590

Single Subject – Group Work and Group Facilitation Skills

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature Student over 23 years of age.

NFQ Level 6 – 15 Credits AIM OF COURSE This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practical skills required for facilitating groups. The course will outline the roles a facilitator may take in educational or workplace settings, with specific reference to group dynamics, transference, group development and group life cycles. COURSE CONTENT • Definitions of groups • Development of groups • Strengths and limitations of groupwork in a variety of setting

PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification. INDUCTION Please note that Induction will take place from 9.30am to 1.00pm Saturday 20 September 2014. Duration

12 weeks. Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to selected Saturdays

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 12 January 2015

Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€590

Accredited Professional Development

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Department of Lifelong Learning Your Community Training Partner All programmes included in this prospectus can be delivered or customised in a flexible manner to suit your community training requirements. We can deliver accredited learning / training to you and your community online in AIT or in your community at a time that will suit your community needs..

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SUCH SUPPORT, PLEASE CONTACT THE DEPARTMENT OF LIFELONG LEARNING TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT TO DISCUSS YOUR POTENTIAL REQUIREMENTS.

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Business and Management Third Level Courses

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Certificate in Front Line Management

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Certificate in Social Media Applications and E-Business

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Certificate in Marketing, Sales Theory and Practice

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Higher Certificate in Business

Certificate in Business in Social Media Applications and Sales

Bachelor of Business (Hons) Higher Diploma in Business Certificate in Project Management

Professional Institute Courses

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Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD) Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)

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Certificate in Front Line Management

1 or 2 years; 24 weeks per annum

Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm or Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Business in Social Media Applications and Sales

1 year; 24 weeks

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Social Media Applications and E-Business

1 year; 24 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Marketing, Sales Theory and Practice

1 year; 24 weeks

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Higher Certificate in Business

2 years; 24 weeks per annum

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Bachelor of Business (Hons)

3 years; 24 weeks per annum

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Higher Diploma in Business

2 years; 24 weeks per annum

Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Project Management

1 year; 24 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD)

1 year

Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)

1 year

Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Front Line Management NFQ Level 6 – 60 Credits 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. 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.

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COURSE CONTENT Year 1 • Role of the Manager and Leadership • Presentation and Communication Skills • Teamwork and Motivation • Legal Framework • Learning and Development for Higher Education • Management and Cost Accounting 1 Year 2 • Quality Management and Customer Care • Business Planning • Employee Relations • Organisational Behaviour • Management and Cost Accounting 2 • Integrated Knowledge and Case Studies 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.

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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

2 years: 24 weeks per year – Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm plus selected Saturdays or 1 year: 24 weeks – Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing Year 1: 6.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014 (two year programme) Year 2: 6.00pm Thursday 4 September 2014 (two year programme) or 2.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014 (one year programme) Enquires

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Certificate in Front Line Management

Course Fee

€1,175 per annum (two year programme) or €2,350 (one year programme)

Certificate in Business in Social Media Applications and Sales

utilises a practical approach introducing you to the latest tools and techniques for creatively engaging in social media marketing while simulating real world scenarios. COURSE CONTENT • Learning and Development for Higher Education with Social Media • Computer Applications • Marketing • Social Media Applications • Social Media Sales and Marketing • E-Business • Role of the Manager • Sales Theory and Practice • Professional Development, Career Planning and Work Based Project

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

Mature applicants

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 applicant

NFQ Level 6 – 60 Credits Social media is the pulse of the 21st century. It is how people keep in contact with friends near and far, it is how we share opinions, it is how we purchase and consume goods and services. What is often less visible, however, is just how important social media is to business. In Ireland, the social media and digital sector, along with the business world, is moving at a fast pace and the industry is highly evolving. As marketers we must embrace this new social movement in order to engage with the ever changing customer within a business context. AIM OF COURSE The primary aim of the course is to produce competent workers in the field of Social Media Applications and Sales, with the appropriate multi-disciplinary skills to meet local, regional, and national needs at an introductory level. The blend of theory and practical skills will provide not only an excellent theory basis, but will enable you to build a unique online portfolio during the course of your study. From its outset, the course

PROGRESSION Graduates are eligible to apply and join year two of the Higher Certificate in Business in Social Media Marketing LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Please note: Institute induction and commencement of the Learning and Development for Higher Education module is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

1 years; 24 weeks Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm Plus every second Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

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Certificate in Business in Social Media Applications and Sales

Course Fee

€2,350

Business and Management

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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT

1 years; 24 weeks Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm Plus occasional Saturdays – approx 4 per semester

Certificate in Social Media Applications and E-Business

Duration

NFQ Level 6 – 20 Credits

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014

AIM OF COURSE This certificate introduces candidates to the fundamentals of Social Media and E-Business and the steps involved in creating an e-business platform. The certificate enforces the importance of adequate IT knowledge in order to prepare a thorough baseline to deliver a social media project effectively with an emphasis on ethics and social responsibility throughout this process. It will equip students with an understanding of Social Media Applications and E- Business (Web –site design) and their contribution to the formulation and implementation of a firm’s corporate strategies. COURSE CONTENT • Social Media Applications • E-Business 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 applicant INDUCTION Please note: Institute induction is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory.

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Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Certificate in Social Media Applications and E-Business

Course Fee

€785

Certificate in Marketing, Sales Theory and Practice NFQ Level 6 -35 Credits AIM OF COURSE This certificate introduces students to the fundamentals of Marketing, Sales Theory and the steps involved in practicing and delivering effective Marketing and Sales events and programmes. The certificate enforces the importance of adequate marketing and sales knowledge in order to prepare a thorough baseline to deliver a marketing and sales project effectively with an emphasis on ethics and social responsibility throughout this process. It will equip students with an understanding of marketing and sales theory and methodologies and their contribution to the formulation and implementation of a firm’s corporate strategies. COURSE CONTENT • Marketing • Sales Theory and Practice • Services Marketing • Marketing Management • Online Work Based Project

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or Mature applicant INDUCTION Please note: Institute induction is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

1 year; 24 weeks Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm Plus occasional Saturdays – approx 4 per semester

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Certificate in Marketing, Sales Theory and Practice

Course Fee

€1,570

Year 2 • IT and Computer Applications • Management Accounting • Operations Management • HR Management • Marketing Management • International Economics ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicant PROGRESSION Graduates are eligible to apply to join the Bachelor of Business, Level 7 at AIT. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Please note: Institute induction and commencement of the Learning and Development for Higher Education module is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

2 years; 24 weeks per annum Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm Plus occasional Saturdays – approx 4 per semester

Higher Certificate in Business

Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Year 2 – 6.00pm Monday 1 September 2014

NFQ Level 6

Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Award

Higher Certificate in Business

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

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 and Development for Higher Education • Marketing • Financial Accounting B • Quantitative Techniques • Business Management • European Studies

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Leaving Certificate with Ordinary Level Grade D3 in 5 subjects, to include Mathematics and a language (English or Irish), or equivalent

Bachelor of Business (Hons) NFQ Level 8 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. 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.

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COURSE CONTENT Year One • Managerial Finance A • Business Law • Logistics and the Supply Chain • Managerial Finance B • Company Law • International Marketing and Sales Management

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Year Two • Business Information Systems • Business Management and Enterprise Development • Strategic Analysis • Strategic Marketing • Financial Management A Year Three • Systems and Project Management • Strategic Implementation • Financial Management B • Integrated Marketing Communications • Managing People and Organisational Change ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Higher Certificate in Business or an approved equivalent Level 6 qualification. EXIT AWARDS If a student cannot complete all three years, they may apply for an exit award after three semesters (December 2015), and be conferred with a Bachelor of Business (Level 7) at the next available conferring ceremony (October 2016). Please note that exit awards are only available to those who leave the Institute, and do not intend to complete their studies on this programme. If a student avails of an exit award, they cannot continue their studies for a minimum of one academic year. As the exit award would be taken mid academic year 2015/2016, students would be prohibited from returning to their studies on this programme until the academic year 2017/2018. INDUCTION Institute induction will take place on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

3 years: 24 weeks per annum – Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm Plus occasional Saturdays – approx 4 per semester

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Award

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

34 Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

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Higher Diploma in Business NFQ Level 8 This Higher Diploma programme provides formal education and training in business disciplines for graduates with a nonbusiness background. Holders of the qualification will normally be expected to enter employment with a strong business studies background, which will complement the qualification(s) already acquired. The course emphasises the importance of practical/project work across all modules. The course will provide you with the conceptual framework, knowledge and skills which will enable you to understand a complex and changing business environment. It will also give you an understanding of the respective importance and the interrelationship between the different disciplines and functions represented in the modern business, with a focus on enterprise development and project management. You will gain an enhanced understanding of the finance function and its importance in a modern business environment; and of marketing and its role in effectively supporting business development. The modules on management and organisational behaviour will build on your prior qualification(s) and will focus on business settings. COURSE CONTENT (OVER TWO YEARS) • Management Strategy and Change • Economics and the Business Environment • Financial Statement Analysis • Marketing Management • Human Resource Management • Enterprise Development and Project Management • Business Law • Business Applications MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A Bachelor degree (Level 7) or a Bachelor degree (honours, Level 8) in any non-business 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. 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 qualification.

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INDUCTION Institute induction will take place on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

2 years: 24 weeks per annum. Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to selected Saturdays.

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

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Certificate in Project Management NFQ Level 6 – 20 Credits This certificate introduces candidates to the fundamentals of project management and the steps involved in managing a project from concept to completion including a range of tools and techniques available to graduates working in a project based environments. The certificate enforces the importance of adequate planning in order to prepare a thorough baseline to manage and control the project with an emphasis on ethics and social responsibility throughout this process. It will equip students with an understanding of project management methodologies and decision making techniques and their contribution to the formulation and implementation of a firm’s corporate strategies. The module will also aid the student’s transition to working in an organisation by providing knowledge of organisation behaviour, operations management and general management principles. COURSE CONTENT • Management Theory and Practice • Project Management • Project Evaluation • Financial Management • Management Accounting • Project Management Methodologies • Quantitative Methods and Quality Management 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

INDUCTION Institute induction will take place on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

1 year: 24 weeks. Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm.

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€785

Mature applicant

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Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD) AIM OF COURSE 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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INTENDED FOR • 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 INDUCTION Institute induction will take place on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

1 year – Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm and 2 Saturday workshops

Commencing 7.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Alison Sheridan, email: asheridan@ait.ie

Award

Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD) (Awards may be made in respect of the successful completion of individual modules as appropriate.)

Course Fee

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 • 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. INDUCTION Institute induction will take place on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquiries

Alison Sheridan, email: asheridan@ait.ie

Award

Diploma in HR Management (CIPD) (Awards may be made in respect of the successful completion of individual modules as appropriate.)

Course Fee

€1,900 (A registration fee of approx £130 is also payable to CIPD).

€1,550 (A registration fee of approx £130 is also payable to CIPD).

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1 year – Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm and 5 Saturday workshops

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Third Level Courses

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law Certificate in Constitutional and Family Law

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Certificate in Contract and Employment Law

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Single Subject - Company Law

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law

4 years; 24 weeks per annum

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Constitutional and Family Law

1 year; 24 weeks

Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Contract and Employment Law

1 year; 24 weeks

Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Single Subject - Company Law

12 weeks

Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law NFQ Level 8 This 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. COURSE CONTENT Year 1 • Irish Legal Systems • Legal Research/Writing and IT • Constitutional Law • Contract Law • Learning and Development for Higher Education

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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

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EXIT AWARDS Please note that exit awards are only available to those who leave the Institute, and do not intend to complete their studies on this programme. If a student avails of an exit award, they cannot continue their studies for a minimum of one academic year. 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 Please note: applicants must have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Office and file management.

PROGRESSION Graduates from the Honours Degree commonly choose to apply for post-graduate study at Blackhall Place in order to qualify as a solicitor or at the Kings Inn in order to qualify as a barrister. Alternatively, Honours Degree graduates are encouraged to apply to study for a Masters by Research – see page 127. EXEMPTIONS FROM PROFESSIONAL BODIES Upon successful completion graduates are exempt from the Law Society’s Preliminary examination. This degree is also approved by the Honorable Society of Kings Inns and graduates are eligible to sit the entrance examination to the Barrister at Law Degree Programme. 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 15 September 2014 Years 2, 3 and 4: 6.00pm Monday 1 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,500 per annum

LAW

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Please note: Institute induction and commencement of the Learning and Development for Higher Education module is on Saturday 21 September 2013 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory.

Certificate in Constitutional and Family Law NFQ Level 6 – 30 Credits AIM OF COURSE The main aim of the Certificate in Constitutional and Family Law is to provide learners of all backgrounds the opportunity to explore and develop their interest in Irish Constitutional and Family Law. COURSE CONTENT Constitutional Law • Irish Constitutional History • The People, the Nation and the State • The President and the Council of State • Composition and Functioning of the Oireachtas • The Government and Central Administration • Amendment of the Constitution/Referenda • International Relations • The Separation of Powers • Personal Rights and the Constitution • Tribunals • Life and Human Dignity • Equality • Personal Liberty • Freedom of Expression • Freedom of Association and Assembly • The Family and Education • Religious and Property Rights

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Family Law • The Family in Irish Society; Marriage • Nullity • The Family Home • Family Rights; Separation • Divorce • Ancillary Orders • Children • Contemporary Issues MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants. PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification. However, as a graduate you will be exempt from the above modules on the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law delivered on a part-time time basis at the Institute. LAW

INDUCTION Please note that Induction and Legal Research writing classes will take place from 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 20 September 2014. Duration

Employment Law • Relevant legislation • Nature of employment • Essential elements of contracts of employment • Recruitment • Conditions of Employment • Employment Equality • Protective Legislation • Health & Safety Legislation • Consultation and Information • Termination • Industrial Relations. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants. PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification. However, as a graduate you will be exempt from the above modules on the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law delivered on a part-time time basis at the Institute.

1 year: 24 weeks. Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to selected Saturdays.

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€1,250

Certificate in Contract and Employment Law NFQ Level 6 – 30 Credits AIM OF COURSE The main aim of the Certificate in Contract and Employment Law is to provide learners of all backgrounds the opportunity to explore and develop their interest in Contract and Employment Law. COURSE CONTENT Contract Law • Nature of Contracts in Common law jurisdictions • Essential elements of a legally binding contract • Consideration • Capacity • Contractual terms • Express and implied terms – Sale of Goods Acts • Exemption clauses • Vitiating Factors • Remedies for breach and non-performance • Discharge.

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INDUCTION Please note that Induction and Legal Research writing classes will take place from 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 20 September 2014. Duration

1 year: 24 weeks. Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm. In addition to selected Saturdays.

Commencing 6.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€1,250

LAW

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Single Subject – Company Law NFQ Level 8 – 30 Credits AIM OF COURSE The aim of this course is to introduce students to company law, explains the manner in which company law is regulated, administered, enforced and dissolved. The objective to enable them to apply legal concepts and legal reasoning to a range of issues confronted in corporate business. Course Content – Indicative • Classification of companies • Company Formation • Constitutional Documents • Consequences of corporate personality • Company Capital • Membership of the Company • Corporate Governance • Compulsory Liquidation • Examinership • Voluntary Liquidation

PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification. However, as a graduate you will be exempt from this module on the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law delivered on a part-time time basis at the Institute. INDUCTION Please note that Induction and Legal Research writing classes will take place from 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 21 September 2013. Duration

12 weeks. Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€625

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants.

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Learning Supports at AIT Moodle at AIT

The Goldsmith Library at AIT The Goldsmith Library at AIT is an integral part of the institute and it plays a central role in academic life. It supports the educational and research activities of the institution by providing a comprehensive information service. In recent years the library has taken on an educational role by providing instruction in the use of information technology. We have a purpose-built modern library which contains 400 study places and a total book stock of some 29,000

Athlone Institute of Technology makes use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Moodle. Moodle is a learning management system that is engineered to meet the needs of students. When you register on an accredited programme with the Department of Lifelong Learning, you will be issued with log on details, and instructions on how to access your course Moodle page. There you will have access to electronic learning materials (such as lecture notes, links to useful websites, videos) as well as learning activities (such as discussion forums and quizzes). You will also have access to the relevant documentation for your programme, such as your course manual, placement documents if relevant etc.

volumes. The library currently subscribes to over 260 print journal titles covering subjects in business, engineering, humanities and science. Information is also available in electronic format. The library subscribes to a number of databases which are accessible through the internet. The computer room in the library contains open access PCs and internet access, and information sessions are conducted for students. Students are encouraged to conduct research by using the web databases linked from the library homepage. Library users may book a machine and request individual instruction on searching the databases and the internet. Group information sessions are also provided in collaboration with lecturers. In addition, the library has 12 open access PCs with internet connections, which are not subject to booking and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Photocopiers for student use are also available within the library. The library has an automated circulation system and the computerised catalogue can be searched by means of three public access terminals (OPACs) within the library or through the web (http://libmain.ait.ie). Library staff are available to help students to use the search facility and to answer information queries. Any material not held in the library can be obtained from other libraries using the inter-library loan facility. While there is a charge per item for this service, registered final-year students are entitled to four free inter-library loans per year.

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Accountancy

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ACCA Certified Accounting Technician

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting

ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business

Accountancy

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ACCA Certified Accounting Technician

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

ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business

1 year; 22 weeks

Semester One Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm Semester Two: Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting

3 years; 24 weeks per annum

Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

ACCA Certified Accounting Technician Qualifying 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 2015. Year Two • Management Accounting (FMA) • Financial Accounting (FFA) • Foundations in Taxation (FTX) • Foundations in Audit (FAU)

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Examinations for Management Accounting and Financial Accounting will take place in December 2014. Examinations for Foundations in Taxation and Foundations in Audit will take place in June 2015. 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.

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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. Uniquely to AIT, you gain advanced entry to our BA (Hons) in Accounting (Level 8), enabling you to acquire a Level 8 Honours Degree in 3 further years which gives you exemptions from ACCA fundamental examinations.

ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business AIM OF COURSE The principal aim of this course is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to provide competent support to business managers in all aspects of financial sector The Diploma in Accounting and Business will also provide a wide range of career opportunities and academic progression. This course provides an excellent opportunity to those with nonaccounting qualifications, to become familiar with the business and accounting terminology and environment assisting them to interpret data and results and to formulate business decisions. Typical attendees are Engineers, Science graduates, humanities graduates, social care, legal graduates, those who have managed and operated at a managerial level.

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.

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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.

INDUCTION Please note: Institute Induction is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance is compulsory. 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 15 September 2014 Year Two – 7.00pm Tuesday 2 September 2014 Enquiries

Janine King, email jking@ait.ie

Course Fee

Year One €1,250 Year Two €1,150 Additional registration and examination fees payable to ACCA. AIT fee includes books.

COURSE CONTENT Semester One - September 2014 to December 2014 • Accountant in Business (FAB) • Financial Accounting (FFA) Semester Two - January 2015 to June 2015 • Management Accounting (FMA) 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. REGISTRATION WITH ACCA It is the responsibility of all students to register independently with the ACCA. Students should register as a student on the Foundations in Accountancy. The current cost of registration is £79. Students will also have to pay examination fees to ACCA of approximately £70 per subject, and maintain student membership of ACCA for the duration of the programme.

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PROGRESSION After completing your Diploma in Accounting and Business, you can continue your studies with the ACCA Qualification and work towards becoming a qualified chartered certified accountant. On successful completion you will be awarded exemption from the first three exams of the ACCA Qualification (F1, F2 and F3). INDUCTION Please note: Institute Induction is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance is compulsory. Duration

1 year – 22 weeks Semester One – Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm Semester Two - Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 ACCOUNTANCY

Enquiries

Janine King, email jking@ait.ie

Course Fee

€1,250 Additional registration and examination fees payable to ACCA. AIT fee includes books.

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Accounting NFQ Level 8 (open to ACCA/IATI Certified Accounting Technician Graduates) Successful completion of this degree leads to significant exemptions from the professional accounting examinations for the ACCA, CIMA and CPA. 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.

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. 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. INDUCTION Institute induction will take place on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

3 years; 24 weeks per annum Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014

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Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Accounting and Finance

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

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Master of Arts in Management in Education

2 years

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10 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT/LEARNING & TEACHING

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

EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT/LEARNING & TEACHING

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COURSE CONTENT Year One, Semester One • Academic Enquiry • Leading Learning • Education Law

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

During Semester One, modules to be undertaken in Semester Two and Year Two will be identified in partnership with the registered learners.

Classes will take place on no more than 5 Saturdays per semester.

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

Full timetable will be available from the Department of Lifelong Learning from late August 2014. Duration

2 years; on selected Saturdays – 9.30am to 4.30pm

Commencing To be advised Enquiries

Tammy Darcy, WIT, Postgraduate Administrator, Tel: 051 302225 Email: tdarcy@wit.ie

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

Educational Management/Learning & Teaching

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Getting Started in e-Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning

EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT/LEARNING & TEACHING

AIM OF COURSE The main aims 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 SUITABLE FOR • Teachers/lecturers/trainers/tutors/education managers • Anyone with an interest in getting started in e-learning and technology enhanced learning Participants must be comfortable with the use of a personal computer, the world-wide-web and basic office application software. 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.

COURSE CONTENT • 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 16 September 2014

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Enquiries

Maria Slevin, email: mslevin@ait.ie

Course Fee

€285

Computing

Third Level Courses

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Higher Diploma in Computing

Certified Courses

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Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification

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CISCO IP Networking CCENT CISCO CCNA Routing and Switching CISCO IT Essentials - PC Hardware and Software

Professional Development Courses

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Introduction to Personal Computers and the Internet

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Internet Marketing - Optimising Your Website

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Web Design and Development Adobe Photoshop

Computing

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COURSE TITLE

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Higher Diploma in Computing

2 year; 24 weeks per annum

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification

20 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

CISCO – IP Networking CCENT

1 year; 22 weeks

Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

CISCO – CCNA Routing and Switching

1 year; 22 weeks

Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

CISCO IT Essentials – PC Hardware and Software

1 year; 24 weeks

Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Introduction to Personal Computers and the Internet

10 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Internet Marketing – Optimising your Website

10 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Web Design and Development

8 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Adobe Photoshop

8 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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

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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.

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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. INDUCTION Institute induction will take place on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

2 years; 24 weeks per annum Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to a number of Saturdays

Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Higher Diploma in Computing

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification AIM OF COURSE Microsoft Office Specialist certification gives job applicants and employees the advantage of proven productivity in a competitive market. It distinguishes users of Microsoft Office products as truly knowledgeable and are able to contribute to the overall level of organisational effectiveness. COURSE CONTENT • Microsoft Office Word 2010 • Microsoft Excel 2010 • Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2010 • Microsoft Office Access 2010 Course delivery will be through a blended learning approach of face-to-face teaching in a computer laboratory, Microsoft courseware, e-learning and self directed learning. CERTIFICATION All Office Specialist examinations are developed and reviewed by a team of experts who have extensive experience using Microsoft Office applications in diverse business and educational settings. The examinations are performance based, which means each is conducted within a live or simulated

Microsoft Office program. Examination candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. A typical Office specialist examination takes about 1 hour and examinees are measured on both knowledge and efficiency. INTENDED FOR This course is not suitable for beginners. Previous completion of an Introduction to PCs course, or a very good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and file management, mouse and keyboard skills are essential. Duration

20 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014 Award

Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate

Course Fee

€460

Cisco IP Networking CCENT 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, initial router configuration, LAN switching and Ethernet basics, VLAN deployment, subnetting, configuration and integration of IPv6 addressing, DHCP, NAT and basic device access security concepts. CCENT is a standalone entry level qualification. It is recommended as a pre-requisite to study the various CCNA specialisations including CCNA Routing and Switching, which covers medium size enterprise branch networks with more complex connections.

COMPUTING

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.

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 and two skills tests. In addition students will complete weekly assessments to check their understanding of each topic. Students are recommended to take the associated certification exam at a date of their choosing, generally over the summer after completion of the course. PROGRESSION Subject to the satisfactory completion of the above course or having a valid CCENT students may progress onto the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching course.

Computing

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Duration

1 year: 22 weeks – Wednesday 7:00pm to 10:00pm

Enquiries

Anthony Commins, email: acommins@ait.ie

Award

Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Cisco CCNA Certification requires the completion of additional external Professional Exams provided by VUE, a separate fee applies for these exams. Cisco 100-101 ICND 1 and Cisco 200-101 ICND 2 (Fees approx. €125 each) or Cisco 200-120 CCNA (Fees approx. €250)

Course Fee

€850 (Fee includes books, on-line course access and network simulation software).

Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014 Enquiries

Anthony Commins, email: acommins@ait.ie

Award

Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician) This requires the completion of the Associated Certification Exam 100-101 ICND 1 provided by VUE (separate fee of approx €125)

Course Fee

€850. (Fee includes books, on-line course access and network simulation software).

Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching COMPUTING

The Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Routing and Switching qualification validates the ability to design, operate and troubleshoot a secure medium-sized enterprise network. With a CCNA Routing and Switching qualification, a network professional demonstrates the skills required for network specialist or administrator positions. The curriculum covers the configuration and trouble-shooting of hierarchical enterprise switched network, Variable Length Sub-netting (VLSM), configuration of EIGRP and OSPF routing, Access Control Lists. Other topics include network design requirements, network applications and configuring access for remote workers and the secure configuration of wireless networks. 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 and two skills tests. In addition, students will complete weekly assessments to check their understanding of each topic. Students are recommended to take the associated certification exam(s) at a date of their choosing, generally over the summer after completion of the course. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The satisfactory completion of a programme incorporating the Cisco CCENT modules 1 and 2 or A current CCENT Qualification. Duration

1 year: 22 weeks - Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014

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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 entrylevel 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.

COMPUTING

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The CompTIA A+ certification can be gained by taking the external A+ exams for an additional fee at an approved exam centre. 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, good keyboard skills and an interest in ICT. Broadband access is essential. Duration

1 year: 24 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014 Enquiries

Michael O’Rourke, email: miorourke@ait.ie

Award

Cisco IT Essentials PC Hardware and Software certification

Course Fee

€950. (Fee Includes textbooks).

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 • email • 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 15 September 2014 Course Fee

€250

Computing

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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.

COMPUTING

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 18 September 2014 Course Fee

€250

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 16 September 2013

56 Course Fee

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

€200

8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Course Fee

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€200

Engineering/ Quality Management Third Level Courses

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Certificate in Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma and Creativity Certificate in Fundamentals of Quality Assurance Certificate in Quality Management Certificate in Lean Six Sigma

Professional Development Courses

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Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying 3D Mechanical Modelling using Solidworks Autodesk Revit 2013

Engineering/Quality Management

ENGINEERING/QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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Certificate in Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma and Creativity

18 months

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in the Fundamentals of Quality Assurance

12 weeks

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Quality Management

12 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Lean Six Sigma

12 weeks

Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying

5 days

Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm

3D Mechanical Modelling using Solidworks

1 year: 25 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Autodesk Revit 2013

10 weeks

Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Certificate in Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma and Creativity NFQ Level 6 - 60 Credits AIM OF COURSE The primary aim of this course is to produce competent workers in the field of quality management and Lean Six Sigma, with the appropriate multi-disciplinary skills to meet local, regional, and national needs at an introductory level. This course will satisfy the minimum-skilled requirements for an individual wishing to commence work in a Quality Management environment. Students may be eligible to apply for additional professional accreditation with Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) and the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Students will be advised of fees and details while attending the programme.

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COURSE CONTENT • Learning and Development for Higher Education • Introduction to Statistics • Computer Applications • Fundamentals of Quality Assurance • Introduction to Management and Leadership • Business and Operations Planning • Quality Management • Lean Six Sigma - Fundamentals • Creativity, Innovation and Professional Development MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants or Leaving Certificate Grade D3 in five subjects at ordinary level (or equivalent) to include mathematics and a language (English or Irish), or equivalent.

ENGINEERING/QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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18 months - September 2014 to June 2015, and September 2015 to December 2015. Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm, in addition to a minimum of 4 Saturdays per semester.

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Certificate in Quality Management, Lean Six Sigma and Creativity

Course Fee

Year One €2,000 Year Two (one semester €1,000)

Certificate in Fundamentals of Quality Assurance NFQ Level 6 - 20 Credits AIM OF COURSE The main aim of this programme is to provide graduates with an understanding of the basic principles of quality assurance with particular emphasis on quality management system standards including ISO 9001:2008, as well as auditing, statistical techniques and current trends. This course is designed for those who wish to gain specialist knowledge of quality management principles and how they are applied in the manufacturing, processing and service industries. This course covers all the fundamental quality related subjects necessary for anyone new to or considering a career in quality assurance. In addition, the practical application of all the course concepts is covered. Students may be eligible to apply for additional professional accreditation with Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA) Students will be advised of fees and details while attending the programme.

Engineering/Quality Management

Institúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain Athlone Institute of Technology

COURSE CONTENT • Learning and Development for Higher Education • Introduction to Statistics • Fundamentals of Quality Assurance MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants or Leaving Certificate Grade D3 in five subjects at ordinary level (or equivalent) to include mathematics and a language (English or Irish), or equivalent.

Certificate in Quality Management NFQ Level 7 - 20 Credits

ENGINEERING/QUALITY MANAGEMENT

AIM OF COURSE The aim of this programme is to give participants an understanding of general management principles (based on the ISO9000 standards) and of how quality is managed in a manufacturing or service organisation. It will explain the methodology of quality improvement, in particular the various tools and techniques for analysis. The objective is to produce competent workers in the field of Quality Management with the appropriate multi-disciplinary skills to meet local, regional, and national needs at an introductory level. Students may be eligible to apply for additional professional accreditation with Excellence Ireland Quality Association (EIQA). Students will be advised of fees and details while attending the programme. COURSE CONTENT • Quality Management • Quality Management Methodologies MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Certificate in Fundamentals of Quality Assurance or equivalent, such as EIQA Diploma in Quality Management Part One Note: This course is comparable in content to EIQA Diploma in Quality Management Part Two. Duration

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Please note: Institute induction and commencement of the Learning and Development for Higher Education module is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. PROGRESSION Graduates are eligible to apply for the part-time Certificate in Quality Management, or Certificate in Lean Six Sigma. Note: This course is comparable in content to EIQA Diploma in Quality Management Part One. Duration

12 weeks - Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Certificate in Fundamentals of Quality Assurance

Course Fee

€890

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1 year - 24 weeks; Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 or February 2015 Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Certificate in Quality Management

Course Fee

€890

Certificate in Lean Six Sigma NFQ Level 7 - 10 Credits AIM OF COURSE The aim of this programme is to give participants an understanding of general management principles and of how Lean Six Sigma is managed in a manufacturing or service organisation. It will explain the methodology of Lean Six Sigma improvement, in particular the various tools and techniques for analysis. The objective is to produce competent workers in the field of Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt) with the appropriate multidisciplinary skills to meet local, regional, and national needs.

Students may be eligible to apply for additional professional accreditation the American Society for Quality (ASQ). Students will be advised of fees and details while attending the programme. COURSE CONTENT • Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Certificate in Fundamentals of Quality Assurance or equivalent, such as EIQA Diploma in Quality Management Part One. Duration

12 weeks - Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014 or February 2015 Enquiries

Janine King, email: jking@ait.ie

Award

Certificate in Lean Six Sigma

Course Fee

€890

ENGINEERING/QUALITY MANAGEMENT

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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: • Setting up profiles for vertical control of earthworks and pipe laying • How to use a pipe laser • The use of fixed grade, single grade and dual grade rotating lasers • Data entry to total station for setting out • Digital engineering surveying • Setting out using total station and GPS • As-built surveying using total station • Data logging hardware and software • Data control for surveying with total station • Downloading surveys to PC from total station and GPS • Digital terrain modelling using CAD • Drafting surveyed data using CAD Classes are held 9.00am to 6.00pm on Fridays for 5 days. For further information on this course please contact: Joe O’Brien Tel: 090 6471831 Email: jobrien@ait.ie

Engineering/Quality Management

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All successful candidates receive electronic certificates and personal listing on the CSWA – Academic directory. Duration

1 year: 25 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 16 September 2014 Course Fee

€950

Autodesk Revit 2013

ENGINEERING/QUALITY MANAGEMENT

AIM OF COURSE The course is intended to give participants comprehensive practical experience of Autodesk Revit 2013 with particular emphasis on the collaboration, management, analysis and modelling tools available. Revit 2013 incorporates Revit Architecture, MEP and Structures in one package, thereby allowing access to all disciplines. Students will undertake regular project work in order to ensure that the theory is implemented through hands-on practice.

3D Mechanical Modelling Using Solidworks CSWA – Certified Solidworks Associate As a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), you will stand out from the crowd in today’s competitive job market. CSWA certification is proof of your SolidWorks® expertise – cuttingedge skills that businesses seek out and reward. A Certified SolidWorks Associate is an individual that has successfully passed the SolidWorks fundamental skills examination. Each CSWA has proven their ability to design parts and assemblies using a variety of core features in SolidWorks. COURSE CONTENT • Sketch entities – lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, ellipses, centerlines • Sketch tools – offset, convert, trim • Sketch relations • Boss and cut features – extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts • Fillets and chamfers • Linear, circular and fill patterns • Dimensions • Feature conditions – start and end • Mass properties • Materials • Inserting components • Standard mates – coincident, parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric, distance angle • Reference geometry – planes, axis, mate references • Drawing views • Annotations This course will also incorporate online video tutorials and online support. Participants will also receive educational Solidworks software.

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COURSE CONTENT • Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM) • BIM in Management • Revit 2013 User Interface • Converting 2D to 3D models • Modelling in Revit (3D) • Massing Studies • Creating Schedules & Coloured Presentations • Collaboration and Worksharing • Rendering and Animation INTENDED FOR Those in management positions who require an understanding of the capabilities and potential uses of Autodesk Revit 2013; those who require up skilling from traditional 2D to 3D modelling through hands on practical’s; those wishing to collaborate outside of Ireland where Revit is now becoming an essential design team and management tool. Basic computer and keyboard skills essential. Previous CAD experience not required. Access to broadband is recommended and students will be given access to free student software and handouts. Duration

10 weeks - Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm and one Saturday workshop.

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Course Fee

€400

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure Practical Cookery Courses

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Diploma in Restaurant Management Hands on Cooking - The Fundamentals Fundamentals of Home Baking Pastry and Bread Making Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating - Beginners and Intermediate Chocolatiere - Chocolate Making Icing and Decorating Wedding Cakes

Food Hygiene Courses

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The Primary Course in Food Hygiene (including HACCP)

Hospitality, Tourism & Leisure

HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & LEISURE

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Diploma in Restaurant Management

2 years

Monday and Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Hands on Cooking – The Fundamentals

10 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Fundamentals of Home Baking

10 weeks

Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.30pm

Pastry and Bread Making

20 weeks

Tuesday 9.00am to 2.00pm

Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Beginners

10 weeks

Monday 4.30pm to 7.00pm

Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating – Intermediate

10 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Chocolatiere - Chocolate Making

6 weeks

Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Icing and Decorating Wedding Cakes

10 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 9.30pm

The Primary Course in Food Hygiene (including HACCP)

5 weeks

Monday 6.30pm to 8.30pm

Diploma in Restaurant Management This Diploma in Restaurant Management (Level 7 Special Purpose Award) is an innovative immersion programme arising from collaboration between AIT, Fáilte Ireland, the French Culinary Institute, other institutes of technology and a number of leading Irish hospitality practitioners. The design of the Restaurant Management programme incorporates an innovative system of industry-education cooperation that will allow participants to work and study at the same time during the programme. The programme will produce highly trained, competent graduates who will make a significant and lasting contribution to the development of the restaurant and hospitality industry in these challenging times. Applicants are advised that this programme is also available on a full-time basis over one year, where all tuition fees are fully funded by Fáilte Ireland. Application for the full-time programme is through the Admissions Office, email admissions@ait.ie, the closing date for applications is 29 August 2014

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AIM OF COURSE This programme is aimed at candidates with a passion for the business of restaurants and the capabilities to pursue a career in the sector at management level. It is envisaged that typical candidates will be existing practitioners or motivated career changers who wish to avail of an opportunity to develop high level careers in this sector. On successful completion of this programme, you will be able to manage a restaurant effectively with proper use of resources in an ever-challenging macro environment. You will know how to implement best practices relative to the organisation, staffing and procedures. Your human resource management skills in motivating, monitoring and mentoring team members will be enhanced. You will also be able to demonstrate knowledge of food and beverage within the context of the restaurant sector, and be au fait with restaurant legislation, regulations, hygiene, and health & safety procedures. You will also have the experience in using ICT and in appraising financial and cost control systems.

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Year Two • Fundamentals of Restaurant Management • Oenology • Restaurant Design and Control • Food, Energy & Sustainability for the Hospitality Industry • Leadership for Food and Beverage Enterprises Students will also be required to complete 400 hours of work placement.

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.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Successful applicants will hold a Leaving Certificate or equivalent, but applicants may be exempt from this requirement if they demonstrate on interview the ability to successfully complete the programme. All applicants will be interviewed to ensure that those best suited are selected and recruited for the programme. Applicants must demonstrate a passion for the restaurant sector, excellent communication skills, and the potential to be a team player and a team leader.

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COURSE CONTENT Year One • Fundamentals of Restaurant Management • Restaurant Services Marketing • Beverage Management • Management for Food and Beverage Enterprises • Human Resource Management for Food and Beverage Enterprises.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES According to research undertaken by Fáilte Ireland the profile of jobs has changed significantly in the restaurant sector. One of the key findings of the report is the need for professionally skilled workers at the assistant management/ supervisory level across diverse types of restaurant operations. From fine dining restaurants to more casual establishments, it became clear that the Irish restaurant sector is experiencing a shortage of people who embody the requisite combination of hospitality and technical competencies to successfully supervise and manage the industry in the twenty-first century. Graduates from this programme will be ideally qualified to meet this need for suitably qualified management staff. Duration

2 years; 24 weeks per annum Monday and Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm or 4.00pm to 8.00pm, to be agreed with occasional special event requirements

Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Award

Diploma in Restaurant Management

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

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.

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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. Please note that for health and safety reasons, participants will have to purchase and wear protective clothing. Duration

10 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014 Enquiries

Brian O’Ruairc, email: boruairc@ait.ie

Course Fee

€350 (Please note that participants will have to purchase additional materials separately)

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Fundamentals of Home Baking AIM OF COURSE This course is an ideal opportunity to learn how to make much loved treats in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. 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.

COURSE CONTENT An extensive selection of desserts, cakes, pastries and cookies will be demonstrated & prepared by the class. Emphasis will be placed 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 • Novelty cakes Please note that for health and safety reasons, participants will have to purchase and wear protective clothing. Duration

10 weeks – Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.30pm

Commencing 6.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014 Enquiries

Margaret O’Loughlen, email: moloughlen@ait.ie

66 Course Fee

€350 (Please note that participants will have to purchase additional materials separately)

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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. This course has been run with great success over the past number of years, and is aimed at those who have wish to develop their skills in the area of bakery and pastry production. A wide variety of pastries, desserts and breads are covered in this programme. 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 • Jams and chutneys • Introduction to advanced chocolate and sugar work Ideally participants should have a basic knowledge of ingredients but this is not essential. Learning is achieved in a relaxed and friendly environment. At the end of this course participants should be able to produce a wide variety of high quality pastry products Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate dishes prepared and discuss the feasibility of each one in the workplace. Please note that for health and safety reasons, participants will have to purchase and wear protective clothing. Duration

20 weeks – Tuesday 9.00am to 2.00pm

Commencing 9.00am Tuesday 16 September 2014 Course Fee

€1,050

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 These 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. 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

Chocolatiere – Chocolate Making AIM OF COURSE This course will provide participants with an understanding of chocolate work. The course is aimed at those who wish to develop the skills required for all aspects of chocolate work. This foundation course could be your first step towards introducing chocolate more creatively in your workplace.

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COURSE CONTENT This is a hands-on practical course where learners will have the opportunity to practice a range of techniques. The course will commence with tempering techniques to solve any troubleshooting issues. The list below makes the basis of the course content, however there will be time allocated for any chocolate techniques that each member would like to learn. An emphasis will be on tempering by hand. The tutor will focus on the creative use of chocolate in a variety of ways such as: • Chocolate gateau • Hand-dipped cut ganache, truffles & and moulded bon bons using coloured cocoa butters and creative powders • Artistic showpiece • Chocolate wedding cake Please note that for health and safety reasons, participants will have to purchase and wear protective clothing. Duration

6 weeks – Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Course Fee

€295 (Please note that participants will have to purchase additional materials separately)

Commencing 7.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Sharon Sweeney, Course Tutor, email info@cacamilis.com

Course Fee

€295 (Please note that participants will have to purchase materials separately)

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Icing and Decorating Wedding Cakes The 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. HOSPITALITY, TOURISM & LEISURE

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 15 September 2014 Course Fee

€320 (Please note that participants will have to purchase 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 15 September 2014

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Enquiries

John Harding, Licensed Trainer, AIT Email: jharding@ait.ie

Award

Certificate in the Primary Course in Food Hygiene from the Environmental Health Officers Association

Course Fee

€260 (includes examination fee)

Social Care/ Childcare

Third Level Courses

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Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

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Bachelor of Arts in Early Years’ Care and Education

Social Care/Childcare

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Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

3 years; 24 weeks per annum

Year One: Tuesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm Year Two: Work Placement Year Three: Wednesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm

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 Two: Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm

Bachelor of Arts in Early Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Care and Education

4 years; 24 weeks per annum

Tuesday and Thursday 6.30 pm to 10.00pm

Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care NFQ Level 6 AIM OF COURSE This three-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 capable of coping and interacting effectively with people and situations and qualified to work in a variety of different Social Care settings. This programme is recognised for the purpose of registration of Social Care Practitioners under the Health and Social Care Act 2005.

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EFFECTIVE FROM SEPTEMBER 2013. It has been necessary to increase the number of placement hours that a student must undertake while participating on the Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care. This is in order to meet prospective changes on the requirements to become registered as a Social Care Practitioner in the near future with CORU (See www.CORU.ie), Irelandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first multi profession health regulator. Currently, the guidelines indicate that for registration students will have to complete 800 hours placement to become a registered social care practitioner. And, in order to ensure that our graduates are eligible (based on current information) for registration with CORU on graduation with a level 7 degree, it has been decided to implement these guidelines from 2013. As a result, the Higher Certificate will now take three years to complete. During year two of the programme, students are required to complete 520 hours of placement in a location other than their primary work place. As a result students will have no examinations or academic subjects in year 2. Students will be advised of their specific placement requirements during year one. However, students are advised that it will be their responsibility to obtain their own placement.

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3 years: 24 weeks per year Year 1 – Tuesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm Year 2 – Work placement (workshops will be held on selected Wednesdays) Year 3 – Wednesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm (Classes will also take place on occasional Saturdays)

COURSE CONTENT Year One • Developmental Psychology • Introduction to Sociology • Applied Social Studies I & II • Learning and Development for Higher Education • Introduction to Law • Interactional Approaches to Social Care • Modern Irish Politics I & II Year Two • Practice Placement • Practice Placement Workshops Year Three • Emotional and Behavioural Problems in Childhood and Adolescence • Fundamentals of Social Policy • Public Policy Advocacy • Personal Development & Communications • Applied Social Studies I & II • Family and Human Rights • Interactional Approaches to Social Care • Introduction to Health Promotion • Disability: Models and Practices • Politics of Welfare MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants who are 23 years or over. Please note that this programme requires students to undergo the Garda Vetting Procedures prior to commencing their work placement. This will be fully explained to you on commencement of the programme. Failure to disclose previous convictions will result in students being dismissed from the programme. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications for this programme is 15 August 2014. Late applications will be accepted if places are still available.

Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Award

Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care NFQ Level 6

Course Fee

€2,350 for year one €850 for year two (placement year) €2,350 for year three

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

SOCIAL CARE/CHILDCARE

Commencing Year 1 – 2.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014

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 18 months) • 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.

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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 9 for further details on this.

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INDUCTION Institute induction will take place on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 1.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

18 months: 24 weeks per year Year 1 – Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm Year 2 – Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm (Classes will also take place on occasional Saturdays)

Commencing Year 1 – 2.00pm Thursday 4 September 2014 Year 2 – 2.00pm Thursday 4 September 2014 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Award

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

• Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (6M2007)*

Course Fee

€2,350 for year one (two semesters) €1,175 for year two (one semester

• Special Purpose Award (or Higher Certificate Award) at level 6 in Early Childhood Care and Education

Bachelor of Arts in Early Years’ Care and Education NFQ Level 7 Incorporating: Special Purpose Award in Early Years’ Care and Education NFQ Level 6 Higher Certificate in Early Years’ Care and Education NFQ Level 6 At the time of going to print Frances Fitzgerald TD, Minister for Children & Youth Affairs announced the ‘Learner Fund’ see www.pobal.ie, where the intention is to fund a range of Early Childhood Care and Education programmes. The Department of Lifelong Learning is therefore putting a proposal together to offer a range of ‘Learner fund’ funded access routes for those currently working in Childcare settings in the following three areas of the funding announced namely:

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The programmes to be offered will be at Level 6 standard on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) and will be equivalent to FETAC Level 6, or greater than the FETAC level 6, with progression on to the level 7 Bachelor of Arts in Early Years’ Care and Education. Note: these planned offerings will be within the funding requirements of the Learner fund as laid down by the department and requiring payment of no more than €50 per module on behalf of the student participant.

AIM OF COURSE The aim of this programme is to equip graduates to be competent, reflective and responsive practitioners in early years’ care and education settings. Graduates will have an in depth understanding of child development and early learning theory and practice. They will be able to perform effectively in a wide range of contexts involving creative and non-routine activities. They will also be able to demonstrate responsibility for implementing required quality standards in childcare settings. This programme will be delivered over four years. Note: at the time of publication this programme was being revised so the content is subject to change. Please contact Caroline Burke, Department of Lifelong Learning, email cburke@ait.ie

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Special Purpose Award in Early Years’ Care and Education

Bachelor of Arts in Early Years’ Care and Education

NFQ level 6

NFQ Level 7

(currently being designed and to be approved)

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It is anticipated that within the confines of the ‘Learner Fund’ that we will offer the above modules as a Special Purpose Award at Level 6 and that this course will be the equivalent to the existing FETAC Level 6 qualification, meeting industry minimum standards. This award will be delivered commencing September 2014.

Higher Certificate in Early Years’ Care and Education NFQ level 6 (currently being designed and to be approved) • • • • • • •

Early Childhood Law Introduction to Interpersonal Conflict Creative Skills and Play in the Early Years’ Setting Financial Accounting for Early Years’ Care and Education Social and Emotional Development of the Child Placement Applied Curriculum in the Early Years’ Setting – A Dialogic Approach • Play and Physical Skills in the Early Years’ Setting • Food Safety and Applied Nutrition in the Early Years’ Setting • The Political Context of Childhood It is anticipated that within the confines of the ‘Learner Fund’ that when all the above modules are completed in conjunction with the Special Purpose Award in Early Years’ Care and Education at Level 6 or equivalent above, that individuals will receive an award of Higher Certificate in Arts in Early Years’ Care and Education (Level 6). This award will be delivered commencing September 2014. Furthermore it is anticipated that those with existing FETAC Level 6 will be eligible for direct entry into the above modules. Exact details to be agreed. Please contact Caroline Burke, Department of Lifelong Learning email cburke@ait.ie

On completion of the above modules the student will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts in Early Years’ Care and Education. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants who are working in the area of childcare. PROGRESSION It is envisaged that students who successfully complete this programme will be eligible to progress to an add-on Level 8 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Early Years’ Care and Education, to be developed by AIT.

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INDICATIVE COURSE CONTENT • Principles and Practices in the Early Years’ Setting • Curriculum for Early Years’ Education and Play • Learning to Learn • Foundations of Child Development • Creative Skills in Art and Drama in Early Childhood Education • Promoting Health and wellbeing in the Early Years’ Settings • Placement • Introduction to Group Dynamics • Introduction to IT

Pedagogical Approaches Early Years’ Social Policy and Practice Language and Cognitive Development Placement Children’s Rights – A Political Perspective Introduction to Research Methods Inclusion in the Early Years’ Setting Business Management in the Early Years’ Setting Early Childhood Law Placement

LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Please note: Institute induction and commencement of the Learning and Development for Higher Education is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. Duration

4 years: 24 weeks per annum, Tuesday and Thursday 6.30 pm to 10.00pm, plus 3-4 Saturdays per semester

Commencing 6.30pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquires

Caroline Burke, cburke@ait.ie or tel 090 6483052

Award

Bachelor of Arts in Early Years’ Care and Education

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum or as per Learning Fund support, if applicable. This course can be delivered on an outreach basis, subject to minimum numbers. Examples of locations include Galway, Roscommon, Leitrim, Mayo, Laois, Longford and Offaly.

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Factors to consider When returning to education The Department of Lifelong Learning finds that individuals do further education for the following three reasons; • Personal Development • Promotion or change of company or career • Improved understanding of your current job

What factors should you consider before applying?

Family commitments Can you manage your family commitments, while you study? Will your family support you and allow you time to study and attend class?

study time

The Department of Lifelong Learning holds that by considering the factors below that you will be better informed in making your decision to attend one of the many courses on offer in this prospectus.

Study time is the extra time you spend learning over and above class attendance time. Are you prepared to put in the additional time?

entry criteria

expected gains

What are the entry criteria for each course? In general, once you are older than 23 years, most courses in this prospectus are available to you.

What ‘added value’ will you gain by obtaining the qualification? In identifying this early, it will assist in motivating you to complete your course of study.

reasons for selecting a particular course

travel time

Understand why you are selecting a particular course. This is very important as it increases the probability of you completing the course and obtaining the qualification.

Work commitments Can you manage your work commitments? Will your employers support you financially or through planned study leave?

How long will it take for you to travel to and from your chosen location of study? How will you travel – car, bicycle or walk?

cost How will you pay for the course of study? Will your employer fund you totally or in part?

“CONSIDER THE ABOVE AND MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION ABOUT YOUR FUTURE COURSE OF STUDY AT THE ATHLONE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY”.

Counselling/ Applied Addiction Studies Third Level Courses

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies (one year add-on) Single Subject - Addiction - An Interagency Approach Single Subject - Addiction and Diversity Single Subject - Key Worker Skills Single Subject - Process Addictions

Professional Development Courses

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Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Counselling/Applied Addiction Studies

COUNSELLING/APPLIED ADDICTION STUDIES

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies

4 years; 24 weeks per annum

Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies (one year add-on)

1 year; 24 weeks per annum

Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Single Subject - Addiction - An Interagency Approach

12 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Single Subject - Addiction and Diversity

12 weeks

Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Single Subject - Key Worker Skills

12 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Single Subject - Process Addictions

12 weeks

Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

10 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies NFQ Level 8 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 Applied Addiction Studies programme aims to address the needs of people working with addiction. The four strands of each year will: • Provide students with a framework for understanding addiction, both from an individual and social context • Develop an understanding of treatment and intervention approaches

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• Develop skills and competencies in all areas of addiction work • Promote the understanding and values of reflective practice and evidence –based practice INTENDED FOR Addiction workers from Outreach, needle exchange, keyworkers, community work, voluntary sector, residential rehabilitation services, Inter-agency approach, family support services; and professionals from health care settings, prison and probation workers, social care workers, community care workers, education professionals. Professional experience – direct or indirect - is not a prerequisite for this course. The programme is mapped to the integrated pathway of care defined by the HSE, which outlines a tiered framework of services and service provision. A practical approach, that addresses the complexities of addiction, will provide students with the understanding and skills required to work competently in this area.

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COURSE CONTENT Year 1 • The Biopsychosocial Framework • Introduction to Alcohol and Drugs • Introduction to Sociology & Social Policy • Addiction Research • Information Technology, Learning and Development for Higher Education • Introduction to Psychology • Professional Practice & Personal Development

Duration

Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies One year add-on for previous Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies (Level 7) graduates NFQ Level 8

Year 3 • Addiction & Cultural Diversity • Treatment Interventions II • Evidence Based Practices • Key Working Skills

AIM OF COURSE This one year add-on programme – Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Addiction Studies (Level 8) has been designed to offer BA Level 7 graduates a viable pathway to an honours degree in Addiction studies.

Year 4 • Process Addictions • Treatment Interventions III • Project Dissertation • Community Development & Planning ENTRY REQUIREMENTS All applicants must be over 23 years of age. Applicants are considered on an individual basis. In the case of a potential student being in recovery, it will be required that they have a minimum of two years in recovery before applying to the course. Please note that this programme may require students to undergo the Garda Vetting Process. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR HIGHER EDUCATION Please note: Institute induction and commencement of the Learning and Development for Higher Education module is on Saturday 20 September 2014 from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Attendance on that date is compulsory. EXIT AWARDS If a student cannot complete all four years, they may apply for an exit award at the points detailed below. Please note that exit awards are only available to those who leave the Institute permanently, and do not intend completing their studies on this programme.

The main aims of this programme are: • To further develop the aims and objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies (Level 7) course. • To provide students with an understanding and framework for working within specialised areas of addiction such as process addictions, gambling, sexual addictions, disordered eating and addictive behaviours. • To develop an understanding of the psychodynamic approach to addiction, with specific emphasis on addiction and loss, and addiction and abuse; and the application of how these issues can underpin both a person’s route into and recovery from addiction. • To enable students to learn the skills and practices of strategic management and planning of community based addiction services, taking a leadership role in management of people, resources and direction. • To apply knowledge, ethical practice and critical reflection to conduct a specialised research project in the area of addiction. • To engage in critical self-awareness and appraisal, take responsibility for personal and professional development, enhance personal and professional development of others, and contribute to learning in addiction through support and reflexivity.

COUNSELLING/APPLIED ADDICTION STUDIES

Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014

Year 2 • Addiction Services: an Interagency Approach • Prevention, Education and Health Promotion • Treatment Interventions I • Group Work & Group Facilitation Skills

On successful completion of Years 1 & 2 Higher Certificate in Applied Addiction Studies (Level 6)

4 years; 24 weeks per annum, Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm There will also be approximately 4 Saturday seminars per semester.

For your information, this one year add-on programme is only to be offered by the Athlone Institute of Technology for the next three years, until the new ab-initio degree reaches year 4.

On successful completion of Years 1, 2 & 3 Bachelor of Arts Applied Addiction Studies (Level 7) On successful completion of Years 1, 2, 3 & 4 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Applied Addiction Studies (Level 8)

Counselling/Applied Addiction Studies

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COURSE CONTENT • Addiction – An interagency Approach • Prevention, Education, Health Promotion & Mental Health • A Sociological Framework for Addiction • Key Worker Skills • Community and Development Planning • Research Project INTENDED FOR Holders of a Level 7 degree in the area of Addiction Studies, or equivalent. COUNSELLING/APPLIED ADDICTION STUDIES

Students from other Institutes / Universities may apply under the aegis of Recognition of Prior Learning – please see page 11 for further details. Please note that this programme requires students to undergo the Garda Vetting Process. Duration

1 year; 24 weeks Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm There will also be approximately 4 Saturday seminars per semester.

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,350

Single Subject – Addiction – An Interagency Approach NFQ Level 6 – 15 Credits AIM OF COURSE The aim of this course is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the various integrated services that may be necessary in supporting individuals who present to addiction services. This integrated approach will address: • Health • Housing • Legislation and the Criminal Justice system • Welfare system • Education / Training Opportunities • Financial / Money / Debt Management Services • Childcare services Students will be encouraged to actively discover the services operating in their area to increase their practical understanding. A theoretical understanding of Irish social policies influencing service provision will be provided.

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COURSE CONTENT • The Healthcare sector (HSE) and the roles and functions of the principle agencies within it • The Housing sector and the roles and functions of the principle agencies within it • The Welfare system and the roles and functions of the principle agencies within it • The Criminal Justice system and the roles and functions of the principle agencies within it • Legal and organisational requirements on equality, diversity, discrimination, rights, confidentiality and sharing of information when supporting individuals to access other services • How to work in ways that: respect the dignity and privacy of individuals MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants. INDUCTION Please note that Induction will take place from 9.30am to 1.00pm Saturday 20 September 2014. Duration

12 weeks. Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to selected Saturdays

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€590

Single Subject – Addiction and Diversity

Single Subject – Key Worker Skills

NFQ Level 7 – 15 Credits

AIM OF COURSE This course will address key issues in specific demographic groups, to include: • Addiction and Women • Addiction and Young People • The elderly and addiction • Addiction and the travelling community • Addiction and new communities • Addiction and Sexuality - LGBT • Rural Addiction • Addiction and sex workers • Addiction and prisoners • Addiction and homelessness

AIM OF COURSE This course will introduce students to the practices involved in integrated care. Specifically it will address: • Care Planning • Assessment • Screening • Brief Interventions • Risk Management • Case Management • Reporting

Throughout this module students will be challenged to assess their own understanding, awareness and learning development needs with regard to working with culturally diverse service users. Alternative international perspectives will be considered. COURSE CONTENT • Micro & macro understandings of cultural diversity • Culturally sensitive addiction policy in Ireland • Service provision for addiction in these demographic groups • International approaches MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants. INDUCTION Please note that Induction will take place from 9.30am to 1.00pm Saturday 20 September 2014. Duration

12 weeks. Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to selected Saturdays

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€590

COUNSELLING/APPLIED ADDICTION STUDIES

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COURSE CONTENT • Literature related to best practice in the development, implementation and review of care plans • Competencies for delivery of care • Role of keyworker, to include knowledge of: • Development and implementation of care plans • How different philosophies, principles, priorities and codes of practice can affect inter-agency and partnership working when developing, implementing and reviewing care plans • Communication, building relationships and alliance, methods of supporting individuals • Theories of facilitating empowerment and participation of individuals and key people in the development, implementation and review of care plans • Roles, accountabilities and responsibilities of multidisciplinary team members • Use of written records, data protection, including recording, reporting, storage, security and sharing of information • Management skills MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants.

Counselling/Applied Addiction Studies

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INDUCTION Please note that Induction will take place from 9.30am to 1.00pm Saturday 10 January 2015. Duration

12 weeks. Monday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to selected Saturdays

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 12 January 2015 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€590

COUNSELLING/APPLIED ADDICTION STUDIES

Single Subject – Process Addictions NFQ Level 8 – 15 Credits AIM OF COURSE A variety of addictions that are increasing in prevalence present particular difficulties within service provision. This module will apply the understandings of the models of addiction and treatment to critically examine the appropriateness of interventions, with particular reference to process and cross addictions. A comparative approach will be taken to increase understanding of the specific nature of addiction, the similarities and differences to substance addictions, the specific dilemmas presented to addiction services and workers, and how this is met by policy and service strategies. Alternative international perspectives will be considered, focusing on current understanding of best practice. This module will present an introduction to the issues of: • Food addictions • Gambling addictions • Internet & Gaming addictions • Sexual addictions • Addictive behaviours COURSE CONTENT • Food addictions • Gambling addictions • Internet & Gaming addictions • Sexual addictions • Addictive behaviours For each topic, the following content will apply: • Epidemiology, statistics, prevalence • Socio-cultural and family considerations • Treatment interventions • Implications for service delivery and working practice • Case studies • Current research literature and evidence based practice MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Level 7 qualification in Addiction or equivalent.

INDUCTION Please note that Induction will take place from 9.30am to 1.00pm Saturday 10 January 2015. Duration

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 13 January 2015 Enquiries

Jenny Cooper, email: jcooper@ait.ie

Course Fee

€590

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 15 September 2014 Course Fee

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12 weeks. Tuesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm In addition to selected Saturdays

€235

Psychology

Professional Development Courses

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Introduction to Practical Psychology

Third Level Courses • Certificate in Psychology

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DURATION

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Introduction to Practical Psychology

10 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Certificate in Psychology

1 year; 24 weeks per annum

Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.30pm

PSYCHOLOGY

Introduction to Practical Psychology

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Addiction Communication skills Abnormal psychology Social 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.

There will be opportunities for group discussion, role play and individual participation.

Various topics will be explored including: • Child and adolescent development • Stress and its management • Assertiveness and self-esteem

Commencing 7.00pm Monday 15 September 2014

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Duration

Course Fee

10 Weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

€185

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NFQ Level 6 – 20 Credits The main aim of the Certificate in Psychology is to introduce students to the discipline of psychology, and to provide them with an understanding of human development. Students will be encouraged to explore its relevance to the individual, family, community and society. On successful completion the learner will/should be able to: • Describe and evaluate the main research methods used in psychology. • Demonstrate an understanding of major perspectives in psychology. • Demonstrate an understanding of cognitive, language, social and emotional development. • Describe the various approaches to understanding psychology • Discuss the factors which influence how people think about, influence and relate to one another. COURSE CONTENT Introduction to Psychology • Nature of Psychology • Learning and Conditioning • Personality • Social Psychology • Social Thinking: Social Perception / Attribution, Attitudes

• Social Influence and Small Groups: Conformity, Obedience and Groupthink • Social Relations: Prejudice, Aggression • Intergroup Relations • Prejudice: Causes and Cures Developmental Psychology • What is Psychology? • The Psychodynamic Approach to the Development of Personality • Perspectives on Learning • Cognitive Development • Language Development • Social and Emotional Development • Attachment MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants. PROGRESSION This is a stand alone programme Duration

1 year: 24 weeks. Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.30pm In addition to selected Saturdays.

PSYCHOLOGY

Certificate in Psychology

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€990

Psychology

Languages

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language Conversational French - Beginners Conversational Spanish - Beginners Conversational German - Beginners English for Beginners Sign Language Level 1, 2 & 3

Languages

LANGUAGES

COURSE TITLE

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language

10 weeks

Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Conversational French – Beginners

10 weeks

Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Conversational Spanish – Beginners

10 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Conversational German – Beginners

10 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

English for Beginners

20 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Sign Language Level 1

20 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Sign Language Level 2

20 weeks

Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Sign Language Level 3

20 weeks

Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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)

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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 17 September 2014 Award

Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Course Fee

€365 (including examination fee)

LANGUAGES

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Conversational French/ Spanish/German – Beginners AIM OF COURSE These courses aim to provide students with the necessary language skills to cope with everyday situations. The emphasis will be on oral communication. They also aim to instil a love for the language being taught while introducing students to various aspects of the society and culture of the relevant country. COURSE CONTENT Participants will be introduced to practical topics and relevant grammatical points. • Reading • Writing • Grammar • Vocabulary • History and Culture

INTENDED FOR Those who have little or no prior experience of the course language and are interested in acquiring some knowledge of the language for business/holiday purposes. All classes are 10 weeks in duration and take place from 7.00pm to 9.30pm on the evenings detailed below. Course fee for each language is €175. Language

Day

Commencing

French

Wednesday

7.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014

Spanish

Thursday

7.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014

German

Wednesday

7.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014

Languages

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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.) LANGUAGES

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 18 September 2013 Course Fee

€310

Sign Language Level 1, 2&3 Irish 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.

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Signs are made using the hands in combination with nonmanual features; the eyes, brows, cheeks, lip patterns, tilting of the head and some movement of the shoulders and upper torso. All levels are 1 year (20 weeks) in duration and take place from 7.00pm to 9.00pm on the evenings detailed below. Course fee for each level is €310. (Please note that an additional Examination fee is payable to the Sign Language Association of Ireland). Level

Day

Commencing

Level 1

Tuesday

7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014

Level 2

Wednesday

7.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014

Level 3

Thursday

7.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014

Sports

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Cardiac First Response: Community (CFR) Course

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Single Subject – Fundamentals of Sports Science

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Single Subject – Sports Injuries

Single Subject – Introduction to Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Single Subject – Sport Nutrition

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Cardiac First Response: Community (CFR) Course

1 day

4 hours - One Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm

Single Subject - Introduction to Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

12 weeks

Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Single Subject - Fundamentals of Sports Science

12 weeks

Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Single Subject - Sports Injuries

12 weeks

Monday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Single Subject - Sport Nutrition

12 weeks

Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

SPORTS

Cardiac First Response: Community (CFR) Course The CFR community course is designed to cater for lay persons who are non-healthcare professionals. High profile cases of sudden cardiac death has brought this essential issue to mainstream recently with many clubs, gyms and public areas investing in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). However, in order for this to be used effectively, staff, volunteers and the general public must be trained on how to use the AED. The CFR community course focuses on patient assessment, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in an adult, child and infant, the use of an AED, and the identification and management of a heart attack, stroke and choking. The course is accredited by the Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council of Ireland which is the statutory body responsible for education and training in the field of pre-hospital emergency care. Certification for successfully completing this course

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is a Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) CFR community course certificate and completion card which is valid for two years. Duration

4 hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm

Delivery Dates Saturday 11 October 2014 (Choose one) Saturday 15 November 2014 Saturday 7 February 2015 Saturday 21 March 2015 Award

Pre Hospital Emergency Care Council (PHECC) CFR community course certificate and completion card which is valid for two years.

Course Fee

â&#x201A;Ź100

SPORTS

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Single Subject – Introduction to Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

of designing a pre participation screening specific to a certain sport. Students will also receive practical hands on preparticipation screening practice. INTENDED FOR Coaches, Athletes and Therapists.

NFQ Level 6 - 5 Credits This module outlines the role of a sports therapist and the sports medicine team in an athletic setting. It compares and contrasts the epidemiology of injury (types of injuries) in different sports and the methods coaches, athletes and therapists can use to track these injuries. This course also identifies the challenges to managing, treating and applying the individual needs of each athlete to an injury. Important considerations when traveling and working with a sporting team or athlete are highlighted, including immunisation, jet lag and effective record keeping. The importance of effective protective equipment and the equipment available to athletes to prevent injury is emphasised. PRE PARTICIPATION SCREENING There is a particular focus in this module on the pre participation screening as a tool to assist in the prevention of injuries in sport and to ensure all players are prepared to take part in athletic activity. This course discusses the Functional Movement Screening (FMS) as a tool to screen athletes prior to taking part in athletic activity. The module will also demonstrate various differing methods of screening athletes and sporting individuals and teaches students methods

COURSE CONTENT • Role of Therapist • Role of a sports therapist • Role of the medical team • Interaction between the sports therapist and the medical team • Employment opportunities to a Sports Therapist post graduation • Epidemiology and Challenges • Injury rates • Common location, type and severity of injuries that occur in sports played in Ireland including Gaelic Football, Hurling, Soccer, Rugby, Athletics, Cycling, Hockey, Badminton, Tennis, Basketball and Tennis • Methods to track injuries with a team and an athlete • Challenges that exist when applying, managing and treating athletic injuries • Application of individual needs of the athlete to assessment and treatment of injuries. • Pre participation screening • Functional movement screening • Protective equipment including helmets, braces, athletic taping, mouth guards.

Sports

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants. PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification, however students are required complete academic work and assessment in order to achieve the single subject certificate. As a graduate you will be exempt from the above module on the BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy with Rehabilitation delivered on a full time basis at the Institute. Duration

12 weeks Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€390

Single Subject – Fundamentals of Sports Science NFQ Level 6 - 5 Credits This module introduces the students to the discipline of Sports Science and its role in health, exercise and sporting performance. The module is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to conduct and interpret a range of fitness tests that are appropriate for the general population and the sporting population. The module also focuses on teaching the students basic exercise physiology so that they can understand the scientific principles underpinning programme design and enhanced performance.

SPORTS

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: • Identify and discuss the components of fitness that are essential for health and for optimal performance in a variety of sports and athletic events. • Conduct a needs analysis and set appropriate training goals for athletes, team sports, or members of the general population. • Explain the scientific principles underpinning training programme design. • Set up, deliver and interpret a range of field based fitness tests for the general population, athletes, and team sports. INTENDED FOR Fitness professionals, coaches, athletes, sports persons. COURSE CONTENT • Introduction to Sports Science • Components of fitness for health and sport • Aerobic endurance • Anaerobic capacity • Local muscular endurance • Strength • Power • Speed • Agility • Flexibility • Principles of training • Principle of periodisation • Needs analysis, goal setting and programme design • Basic exercise physiology • Anthropometric testing / body composition • Field based team testing and interpretation • Field based athlete testing and interpretation

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants. PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification. However, as a graduate you will be exempt from the above module on the BSc (Hons) in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology delivered on a full-time basis at Athlone Institute of Technology. Duration

Single Subject – Sports Injuries NFQ Level 6 - 5 Credits This module aims explores the functional anatomy of the exercising body and how sports injuries are diagnosed and treated.

12 weeks Thursday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Thursday 18 September 2014 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€390

On successful completion of this module the learner will/should be able to: • Apply the understanding of anatomy to understand the mechanisms of exercise-related injury and to allow accurate diagnosis with clinical and investigative skills. • Examine the nature and causes of various sports injuries including acute injuries, overuse injuries etc. • Devise means to prevent injury by appropriate assessment and advice pre or during exercise or training programmes. • Critically assess the evidence base of available treatment options once an injury has been diagnosed.

Sports

Institúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain Athlone Institute of Technology

• Develop a holistic, multi-disciplinary understanding of all aspects of exercise-related injury and gain an appreciation of multi-factorial nature of musculoskeletal injuries. • Demonstrate problem-solving skills based on the requirements of the injured individual using case studies COURSE CONTENT • Sports injuries • Sources of pain • Biomechanics of common sporting injuries • Clinical assessment and diagnosis of injuries • Investigations • Injury prevention • Aspects of recovery, including the role of nutrition and psychology • Introduction to musculoskeletal conditions

SPORTS

INTENDED FOR Coaches, Athletes and Therapists. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature applicants. PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification, however students are required complete academic work and assessment in order to achieve the single subject certificate. However, as a graduate you will be exempt from the above module on the BSc (Hons) in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology that is delivered on a full time basis. Duration

12 weeks Monday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Monday 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€390

INTENDED FOR Coaches, Athletes and Therapists. COURSE CONTENT • Exercise Physiology and Metabolism • Measuring Nutritional Status of Athletes • Assessment of Athletic Physique • Energy Requirements of Athletes • Weight Loss and the Athlete • Making Weight in Sport • Preparation for Competition • Nutrition During Exercise • Nutrition for Recovery • Supplements • Overtraining • The Female Athlete • The 24 Hour Athlete • Nutritional Analysis and Technology INTENDED FOR Coaches, Athletes and Therapists. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mature Student over 23 years of age.

Single Subject – Sport Nutrition NFQ Level 6 - 5 Credits This module examines the scientific principles of nutrition for enhancing the performance of athletes. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide sound, scientific sports nutrition advice to a variety of athletes. The module focuses on assessing nutritional requirements of athletes from a variety of sporting backgrounds, as well as designing nutritional strategies to enhance performance and promote recovery in these athletes. On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: • Measure the nutritional status of an athlete and determine their energy requirements

• Conduct a physical assessment of an athlete’s body composition. • Develop nutritional strategies that are specific to preparation for competition (pre exercise nutrition), fluid and fuel requirements during exercise (during exercise nutrition), and recovery after training and competition (post exercise nutrition). • Devise nutritional strategies for special populations such as those aiming to make weight in sport either through weight loss or bulking up. • Critique a range of sports supplements and their appropriate use.

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PROGRESSION This is a standalone qualification, however students are required complete academic work and assessment in order to achieve the single subject certificate. As a graduate you will be exempt from the above module on the BSc (Hons) in Sports Therapy with Rehabilitation delivered on a full time basis at the Institute. Duration

12 weeks Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 6.00pm Wednesday 17 September 2014 Enquiries

Caroline Burke, email: cburke@ait.ie

Course Fee

€390

Science

Professional Development Course

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Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

Third Level Course

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety Management

Institúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain Athlone Institute of Technology

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.

SCIENCE

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 15 September 2014 Enquiries

Dr Sean Reidy, AIT Email: sreidy@ait.ie

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)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health and Safety Management NFQ Level 7 AIM OF COURSE There is a continuing demand across industry and the public sector for qualified environmental, health and safety practitioners, as organisations try to keep ahead of the vast range of legislation that now applies in these areas. Health and safety officers and managers, occupational health personnel, environmental officers amongst others, play a pivotal role in implementing policies and programmes and complying with their legal responsibilities in this regard. This Level 7 degree combines these two different, but related disciplines that are increasingly operationally linked in the workplace

COURSE CONTENT (over two years) Environmental Science; Training and Computing; Occupational Health, Hygiene and Hazards; Legislation; Risk Management; Environmental Management; Construction and Fire Safety; Waste Management Technology; Project. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Higher Certificate in Science, Engineering, Technology or equivalent. or • Mature applicant with 5 years relevant work experience, e.g. a nominated Safety Representative, Health & Safety Officer, Fire Officer etc. Consideration may also be given to applicants who have completed other Environmental and Health & Safety courses. Please note that all qualified applicants for this programme must attend an interview in early September. INTENDED FOR Individuals working in Environmental, Health & Safety Management. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP Successful completion of this programme will facilitate membership of the appropriate professional body, the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Duration

Two Years – 24 weeks per annum Tuesday and Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm in addition to a number of selected Saturdays

Enquiries

Janine King, email jking@ait.ie

Commencing 6.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Award

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Bachelor of Science in Environmental, Health & Safety Management

Online Courses

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Single Subject - Learning and Development for Higher Education (ONLINE)

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Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Processing (ONLINE)

Online Courses COURSE TITLE

DURATION

DAY AND TIME

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Learning and Development for Higher Education (Online)

9 weeks online

Online

Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Processing (Online)

2 years; via online classes and tutorials

Online

ONLINE COURSES

Single Subject – Learning and Development for Higher Education (Online) NFQ Level 6 – 5 credits 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.

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Learning and Development for Higher Education 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

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Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Processing (Online) NFQ Level 7 This course is offered in conjunction with Sligo Institute of Technology and First Polymer Training. AIM OF COURSE Use of polymers for a variety of engineering medical device, pharmaceutical and general consumer applications continues to grow. This Polymer Processing degree programme focuses on the materials, processed and tooling used in relation to polymers.

Any student who attends and successfully completes Learning and Development for Higher Education will be granted an exemption from this module 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 and Development for Higher Education is a module on their chosen course) Note: Students are requested to attend on the first night for introduction and course delivery method. Students will also be required to attend for one full Saturday on 8th November from 10am to 5pm. To avail of this programme students will need to have access to the internet via a Broadband link. Duration

9 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm (Online)

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Higher Certificate (Level 6) in a relevant discipline or Advanced Certificate or equivalent. Candidates holding other qualifications and/or relevant experience will also be considered through the Recognition of Prior Learning in Sligo Institute of Technology. PROGRESSION Typically, graduates will be employed in polymer processing in the engineering, medical device or pharmaceutical sectors. Successful graduates from this programme may apply for Level 8 Bachelor Degrees in related disciplines. Duration

€90

2 years via online classes and tutorials

Commencing September 2014 Enquires

Admissions, Sligo Institute of Technology, email admissions@itsligo.ie

Award

Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Processing

Course Fee

€3,400 per annum

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 25th September 2014 Course Fee

ONLINE COURSES

COURSE CONTENT (over Two Years) • CIM and Automation Technology 201 • CIM and Automation Technology 202 • Computer Aided Design and Modelling • Energy and Utilities Management • Materials for the Polymer Industry • Mathematics • Polymer Processing • Polymer Tooling Design • Six Sigma 1 – Quality Tools • Six Sigma 2 – Statistical Control • Polymer Project

Online Courses

School Specific Part-time Courses Offered by the Schools of Business, Humanities, Engineering and Science.

Athlone Institute of Technology offers additional part-time courses that are not managed by the Department of Lifelong Learning. The following courses are offered and managed by the Schools of Business, Humanities, Engineering and Science. Should you be interested in these programmes, please contact the specific contact in the individual course details. APPLICATIONS FOR THESE COURSES MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE, email: admissions@ait.ie

School of Business

School of Business t:

090 644 2579 / 648 3039 / 644 2580

e: sfitzmaurice@ait.ie jdaly@ait.ie ahandy@ait.ie

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Executive MBA Programme

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Master of Business Studies in Advanced Business Practice

School of Business COURSE TITLE

DURATION

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Executive MBA Programme

2 years: 24 weeks per year

Friday afternoons and evenings

104

Master of Business Studies in Advanced Business Practice

12 weeks

Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm

105

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Executive MBA Programme NFQ Level 9

3. Participate in business planning and decision making at all levels from strategic to operational, while taking due cognisance of the legal, social, political and economic environments; 4. Demonstrate effective communication skills in situations / circumstances pertaining to executive management;

AIM OF COURSE To provide an educational experience which enables practicing managers to achieve an integrated understanding of the operation and strategy of management, and to develop appropriate intellectual and personal skills.

5. Display higher-level competence in analysis and research, through the completion of an in-depth dissertation and other assessment-type exercises associated with the programme;

After successfully completing the programme, participants will have demonstrated the competencies necessary to:

6. Demonstrate personal qualities of empathy, leadership and teamworking;

1. Adopt analytical, systematic approaches toward problem solving and decision making, while simultaneously displaying an appropriate awareness and understanding of the sensitivities involved in the context of organisational dynamics;

7. Manage their own learning and development, and evaluate their own experience through a reflective approach towards the impact of the programme on their lives;

2. Conceive, plan, cost, resource, and manage projects across a range of settings;

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8. Be catalysts of change within their employing organisations, as a result of the adoption of creative and innovative approaches to opportunities and threats.

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INTENDED FOR The Executive MBA at AIT is a prestigious Master’s Degree designed for middle managers, senior executives and consultants. While there is a strong emphasis on academic content, much of the assessment relates to a variety of organisational contexts. Participants are required to engage with real-life problems, opportunities and dilemmas faced by organisations.

COMMENCEMENT DATE The next programme is scheduled to commence on Friday 4th September 2014. The closing date for applications is Monday 2nd June 2014. Late applications may be considered. Interviews will take place in early June 2014. AWARD Master of Business Administration (Level 9) COURSE FEE €7,850 per annum. ENQUIRIES For further information about the programme please visit www.ait.ie/mba or contact: Jason Palframan, MBA Course Director: (090) 647 1814 or jpalframan@ait.ie; Brendan Doyle, Head of Department of Accounting & Business Computing, AIT Business School: (090) 648 3020 or bdoyle@ait.ie

Master of Business Studies in Advanced Business Practice

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

This last objective means that students must not only be able to analyse the need for change but must be able to facilitate and manage the process of change in their own working environment. This requires a range of abilities, skills and knowledge which the programme will enhance and, in some cases, provide.

NFQ Level 9

COURSE CONTENT Year 1 • Strategic Management • Financial Statement Analysis • Research Methods • Operations and Supply Chain Management • Economics and the Business Environment • Applied Marketing Strategy Year 2 • Knowledge and Project Management • Introduction to Management Consulting • Strategic Human Resource Management • Corporate Finance • Management Consulting Project • Dissertation ENTRY REQUIREMENTS In order to gain entry to the MBA, applicants should normally have at least five years’ work experience, with three years in a management-related role, in addition to their academic qualifications. Applicants should have a level 8 qualification or equivalent. All qualified applicants are required to attend for interview. DURATION The programme is taught over two years, 24 weeks per year, on Friday afternoons and evenings, as well as occasional Saturdays.

Postgraduate Steps is a radically new approach to postgraduate education developed by Athlone Institute of Technology. Recognising that people’s higher education needs are diverse, Postgraduate Steps enables learners to undertake modules (subjects) that address their professional development needs, in a fashion that suits their diverse lifestyle. The MBS/PgD and Minor Awards in Advanced Business Practice provides further education and training to graduates of a business and cognate disciplines. The Masters of Business Studies in Advanced Business Practice is aimed at enhancing core competencies (skills), developing an entrepreneurial spirit and employing critical thinking skills for the modern business environment. The content of the modules within the programme will reflect current professional development needs as articulated by Business Professionals. Any learner, who enrols, on a single module, will have three potential avenues open to them as follows: 1. Completion of four designed modules worth 40 credits in addition to the modules, “Research Methods” and “Dissertation”, leading to an award of a Master of Business Studies in Advanced Business Practice. 2. Completion of six designed modules over time leading to an award of a Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Advanced Business Practice. 3. Completion of one designed module leading to a minor award associated with the Master of Business in Advanced Business Practice (level 9).

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This programme is built module by module. The process involves an on-going consultation and collaboration with a wide array of the Institute’s strategic partners in enterprise and business graduates in order to identify the areas within their profession/sector where there is a skill and/or educational deficit. Based on bi-annual findings, the Institute will develop a series of designed modules to meet the needs of the employee, employer, and sectoral demands while addressing emerging issues in the business environment. This innovative process is designed to respond to the sector’s education needs in a flexible, timely and appropriate manner. This coming September, modules offered will be Managerial Finance and Supervision of People, Culture and Change. Please contact Eimear O’Connor with regards to more detailed information on the modules. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

The MBS/PgD in Advanced Business Practice offers: • Flexibility of provision: evening course, day release or weekend hours • Flexible modes of delivery (lectures, tutorials, discussions, blended learning, group work, case studies, problem solving) • Work based assessments to encourage reflective practice • On-going review and consultation with business leaders, to ensure currency and adaptability to address changes within the business environment as they occur • Support the learning, enhancement of skills and professional development for Business Graduates.

COURSE CONTENT Two modules will be offered this coming September Managerial Finance and Supervision of People, Culture and Change. See table below for further details. DURATION Each module will run over one semester. The learner has the flexibility to decide the period of time they take to achieve an MBS or PgD award (up to a maximum of ten years). MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must hold a level 8 award in Business or a cognate discipline at a minimum 2.2 level. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Graduates can reasonably expect to rise to more advanced positions, including Senior Executive Level, and command salaries commensurate with their status. Commencing September 2014 Enquires

Eimear O’Connor, eoconnor@ait.ie

Course Fee

€750 per module

Master of Business Studies in Advanced Business Practice Building your professional development one step at a time Master of Business Studies in Advanced Business Practice

Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Advanced Business Practice

Continuous Professional Development: Minor Award

Research Methods

Choose any six modules

Choose one or more module(s)

Dissertation

Managerial Finance

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Supervision of People, Culture and Change

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Supervision of People, Culture and Change

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*Innovation and Creativity

*Brand Management

*Project Management

*Applied Business Strategy

*Brand Management

*Research Methods

*Applied Business Strategy

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090 647 1834 / 647 1871 / 644 2558

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Master of Arts / Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

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Tuesday 9.30am to 5.30pm

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2 years: 24 weeks per year

Tuesday 9.30am to 5.30pm

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Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

3 years: 26 weeks per year

Monday 9.00am to 6.00pm

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Social Care)

in the management, administration, development and delivery of quality care services across a wide range of disciplines. Central to this programme will be the cultural, social and economic enhancement of communities in which you will work.

NFQ Level 8 AIM OF COURSE This honours degree encourages and promotes the professional and personal development of students. Your ability to conceptualise, to draw conclusions based on a rigorous, analytical and critical approach to data, and to communicate effectively as part of a team will be enhanced. This programme will equip you with advanced levels of knowledge and skills appropriate to employment at a high level. You will be able, therefore, to discriminate between alternative management strategies and practices in social care work. You will also obtain a deeper understanding of your own goals and priorities, and a fuller awareness of your strengths, limitations and potential, through self-assessment, analysis and critical reflection. You will learn the ability to assume key roles

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COURSE CONTENT Year One • Applied Psychology in Social Care • Social Care Management • Community Development and Social Inclusion • Community Development Practice Year Two • Applied Social Sciences • Interactional Approached • Contemporary Social Policy • Applied Research Project

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (Level 7) or equivalent.

PROGRESSION Graduates of this course may be eligible to pursue postgraduate training and research leading to Masters and PhD (NFQ Levels 9 and 10) qualifications. Duration

2 years: 24 weeks per year – Tuesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing 2.00pm Tuesday 9 September 2014 Enquires

Oliver Hegarty, email ohegarty@ait.ie

Award

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Applied Social Studies (Social Care)

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care NFQ Level 9 AIM OF COURSE Social care is an evolving sector which addresses the needs of people who experience marginalisation or disadvantage or who have ‘special needs’. One of the largest sub-disciplines within this sector is that of child and youth care. Child and youth care workers work with children who are at risk of not reaching their developmental potential, or who already have experienced difficulties in development, as a result of social disadvantage. Over the past ten years the needs and circumstances of clients and the forms of care have changed considerably. Some of the current challenges for the profession include the evolution of specialisations in therapeutic approaches, the development of a multidisciplinary approach to the care of children and youth, and an appreciation of an increasingly rights-based approach to policy and practice. The MA in Child and Youth Care will equip you with the skills necessary to become a leader in the profession and to advance the field of child and youth care to internationally accepted standards of best practice. As a graduate of this programme, you will have a specialised

knowledge of child development, risk and resilience; will appreciate and advocate the rights approach to the care of children and youth; and will be in a position to develop empirically-based intervention programmes for children and young people. The programme will promote a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to the care of the young, and will make a significant contribution to the move from crisis-based approaches to early intervention and prevention of problems.

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COURSE CONTENT Year One • Models of Care • Child and Youth Law • Research Methods Year Two • Resilience and Interventions • Children’s Rights • Management in Child and Youth Care • Research Dissertation MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • BA (Hons) Degree (Level 8) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care at grade 2.2 or an approved equivalent qualification. • Applicants who hold a 2.2 grade Honours Degree or higher in a cognate discipline may also be considered. PROGRESSION Graduates of this course may be eligible to pursue postgraduate training and research leading to Masters and PhD (NFQ Levels 9 and 10) qualifications. Duration

2 years: 24 weeks per year – Tuesday 9.30am to 5.30pm

Commencing 9.30am Tuesday 9 September 2014 Enquires

Oliver Hegarty, email ohegarty@ait.ie

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Master of Arts in Child and Youth Care

Course Fee

€2,950 per annum

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Master of Arts / Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice NFQ Level 9

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES

AIM OF COURSE The social care profession is dedicated to protecting and assisting the most vulnerable in our society. Social care professionals are on the front line in attempting to address pertinent social issues like child abuse and protection, domestic violence, promoting equality of opportunity for those with special needs as well as the rights and social inclusion of the marginalised in our society. Such a profession requires highly competent, confident and qualified persons with specialised training and knowledge of national and international best practice. The future of social care focuses on promoting high standards of: professional conduct, education, training and competence as outlined by CORU 2013. In line with this educational bodies will deliver qualifications that prepare professionals to provide safe and appropriate care, ensuring that registered professionals keep their professional knowledge and skills up to date through the pedagogies of Continued Professional Education (CPE).

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This programme is designed to support professionals in extending their knowledge and skills to a higher level, including unique and emerging techniques linked to evidence based practice. It will encourage social care professionals to keep themselves well-informed on current policy, strategy and quality considerations that impact on their work. This innovative postgraduate social care programme has been designed after extensive consultation to identify the current needs of the sector. Furthermore, each future module will be created following annual consultation with social care professionals, The programme is intended for social care professionals and practitioners. COURSE CONTENT Any learner who enrols will have three potential avenues open to them as follows: • Master of Arts in Advanced Social Care Practice: Completion of six modules, including the mandatory modules on Research Methods and a Dissertation; plus any four elective modules to reflect students’ areas of work/ interest. • Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice: Completion of any six elective modules. • Minor award at postgraduate level: Completion of one module (10 ECTS credits).

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New modules will be introduced in response to developments in the area of social care. This innovative process is designed to respond to the sector’s education needs in a flexible, timely and appropriate manner. It is demand driven and content will evolve along with the sector and the changing environment. The current MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice (PG Steps) modules are as follows: Behaviours that Challenge Promoting Inclusion through Person Centred Planning. Mental Health: Law and Policy Approaches to Supporting Families Interpersonal Conflict: Prevention & Resolution Approaches to Care with Older People Managing for Professional Social Care Practice Research Methods Dissertation

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Two modules from the list will be offered per semester. The choice of module will depend on the number of applications received for each module. The classes will be delivered on either Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6pm-9pm. There will also be a minimum of one Saturday included per module. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS The Institute’s MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice is a programme designed specifically for social care professionals/practitioners, who wish to pursue qualifications at postgraduate diploma and masters level (Level 9). Applicants for a place on our MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Social Care Practice will be required to meet two main entry criteria: • Hold a BA (Honours) Degree - Level 8 in Applied Social Studies/Social Care and • Be currently employed in the social care sector *Please note: in line with the NFQ Awards Standards, applicants who are currently working or who have worked in social care, but who do not hold the aforementioned Level 8 qualification will not qualify for entry to this particular programme. In addition, applicants with primary degrees in areas outside of social care such as: nursing, business, accounting, finance, science, engineering and trades will not qualify for entry.

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants must hold a level 8 award in Business or a cognate discipline at a minimum 2.2 level. FURTHER INFORMATION Further information can be obtained at: www.ait.ie/postgraduatesteps.ie and on our face book page at: AIT Social Care Postgraduate Steps. PROGRESSION Graduates of this course may be eligible to pursue postgraduate training and research leading to Masters and PhD (NFQ Levels 9 and 10) qualifications. Commencing September 2014 Enquires

Pearl Moore (programme coordinator), email: pgsteps@ait.ie

Course Fee

€750 per module

PROGRESSION Graduates of this course may be eligible to pursue postgraduate training and research leading to Masters and PhD (NFQ Levels 9 and 10) qualifications.

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Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts NFQ Level 7 This course will strengthen your love for all things culinary and it will enhance your business, enterprise and communication skills. It will enable you to become a strong team player in the process

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AIM OF COURSE The overall aim of the programme is to enable learners to develop a comprehensive understanding of the diverse disciplines in the culinary arts, and to apply in-depth theoretical knowledge to the development, planning, production and evaluation of complex and artistic culinary products of the highest quality in a commercial context, underpinned by an understanding of current and emerging technology. COURSE CONTENT (Over three years) Year 1 Modules. Modules are offered on a cyclical basis over a 3 year period • Advanced Culinary Techniques • Culinary Leadership & Training • Business Management • Information Technology • Food Product Development • Advanced Pastry & Confectionery • Food Tourism • Beverage Studies • Food Photography & Packaging Design • Applied Culinary Nutrition MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Graduates of the Higher Certificate in Culinary Arts or an equivalent level 6 qualification are eligible to apply for this programme. Admission into this programme will be considered for any candidate who meets the entry requirements through the Institute’s Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) policy.

PROGRESSION Upon successful completion of this Ordinary Degree it is intended that learners, subject to minimum entry requirements will be able to progress to honours degree level studies in Culinary Arts or equivalent level 8 qualifications Duration

3 years; 26 weeks per annum – Monday 9.00am to 6pm.

Commencing 9.00am Monday 8th September 2014.

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Enquiries

Mr. Brian O’Ruairc, email: boruairc@ait.ie

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Bachelor of Arts in Culinary Arts

Course Fee

Fáilte Ireland will contribute towards the course fee for applicants who are working in Tourism based Hospitality Establishments. Please contact the above in order to discuss fee entitlement.

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090 648 3098 / 646 8151 / 646 8186

e: lbrierty@ait.ie ammurray@ait.ie cdownes@ait.ie

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Energy Business Management Bachelor of Science in Project and Assets Management - Waste and Wastewater Treatment Bachelor of Science in Project and Assets Management - Utilities Bachelor of Science in Project Informatics and Management with German Postgraduate Diploma in Green Engineering

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Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Energy and Business Management

2 years part-time

Evenings 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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1.5 years part-time

Evenings 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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1.5 years part-time

Evenings 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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Bachelor of Science in Project Informatics and Management with German

2 years part-time

Evenings 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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2 years part-time

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COURSE CONTENT Year 1 Semester 1 - Project Management Semester 1 - Energy Auditing Semester 1 - Energy Management

NFQ Level 8

Semester 2 - Environmental Science & Technology

This level 8 honours degree course in energy and business management is a full-time blended learning programme of study. The programme has been developed in consultation with industry leaders and has been designed to focus on identifying energy usage and efficiency improvements for clients in the commercial, public and industrial sectors. AIM OF COURSE Alongside this, the course aims to provide the energy and business management graduate with the skills necessary to implement European and international standards relating to technologies, business, environmental and financial constraints in the commercial sector.

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Semester 2 - BIM & ICT Semester 2 - Business Sales & Marketing Year 2 Semester 1 - Environmental Design Semester 2 - Facilities Management & Law Semester 1 &2 - Research Project / Industrial Project

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Level 7 qualification in the areas of building services, architecture, construction or equivalent is required. Those that do not have the requisite academic qualifications may gain entry to the programme via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in accordance with the Institute’s policies. PROGRESSION This honours Bachelor’s degree is an effective basis for postgraduate study and research leading to a Master’s (Level 9) qualification. Full details of postgraduate opportunities at AIT are contained in the postgraduate prospectus.

DURATION 2 Years Part- Time 1st year - 24 Weeks of Teaching per annum (Tuesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Wednesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus (Friday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus 2nd Year - 26 Weeks of Teaching (Tuesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Wednesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquires

Fergal Sweeney, fsweeney@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

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Bachelor of Science in Project and Assets Management – Water and Wastewater Treatment NFQ Level 7

DURATION 1.5 Years Part- Time

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This Level 7 programme in Project and Asset Management – Water and Wastewater Treatment is intended to provide the skills and competencies necessary for employment in the water and wastewater utility sector with specific emphasis on the theories and practices supporting effective project management and asset management employed in practice. The programme also intends to provide students with in-debt knowledge of the tools and techniques necessary to operate and maintain a water and wastewater treatment facility in a sustainable and cost effect manner. AIM OF COURSE This programme is aimed at providing the student with the skills and competencies in areas of project and asset management and with an in-depth knowledge of the tools and techniques necessary to make decisions related to the operation and maintenance of water/wastewater treatment facilities. The programme is specifically designed to equip technical workers with the skills necessary to work in the areas of projects and plant operations within this environmental sector. To this end the fundamentals of Project, Asset, Operations, Quality, Energy and Process/Plant Management, Quantitative Methods, Control/Automation and Finance and will be addressed for the purpose of empowering the student with the skills necessary to facilitate the profitable operational performance of physical assets within this industry environment. The programme will broaden the student’s decision making capability and empower them with the capacity to practice critical thinking. COURSE CONTENT Year 1 Semester 1 - Project Management 1 Semester 1 - Process and Plant Management Semester 2 - Project and Assignment 1 Semester 2 - Project Management 2 Year 2 Semester 2 - Asset Management Semester 2 - Project and Assignment 2 MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Higher Certificate in Science, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or applicant’s presenting with qualifications such as a National Craft Certificate in Plumbing/Electrical with appropriate relevant experience and who have sucessfully completed the AIT Recognised Prior Learning route.

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PROGRESSION This Ordinary Bachelor’s degree is an effective basis for further undergraduate study. Graduates of this program will be eligible to progress to a Level 8 honours degree programme in an equivalent discipline.

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1st year - 24 Weeks of Teaching per annum (Tuesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Wednesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus 2nd Year - 12 Weeks of Teaching (Tuesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Wednesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquires

Fergal Sweeney, fsweeney@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

Bachelor of Science in Project and Assets Management – Utilities NFQ Level 7 This Level 7 programme provides the skills and competencies necessary for participation in a multidisciplinary industry environment. The programme places a specific emphasises on the theories and practices used in the areas of project management, asset management and asset maintenance. The programme also intends to provide students with in-depth knowledge of the tools and techniques needed to make decisions regarding to the provision and operation of critical utilities. AIM OF COURSE This Programme is aimed at providing the student with the skills and competencies required in the area of Project Management and Asset Management as they apply to the industry sector. The following areas are key areas covered in this programme: • Planning and project management of plant installation. • Operation and maintenance of utilities - costing, procurement, contracting and administration. • Maintenance management - systems administration to optimise preventive maintenance and reduce maintenance costs. • Maintaining regulatory compliance of production facilities. • Maintaining health and safety. • Manage a team to effectively and efficiently maintain plant operations.

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Institúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain Athlone Institute of Technology

COURSE CONTENT Year 1 Semester 1 - Project Management 1 Semester 1 - Utilities Semester 2 - Project and Assignment 1 Semester 2 - Project Management 2 Year 2 Semester 2 - Asset Management Semester 2 - Project and Assignment 2 MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Higher Certificate in Science, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or applicant’s presenting with qualifications such as a National Craft Certificate in Plumbing/Electrical with appropriate relevant experience and who have sucessfully completed the AIT Recognised Prior Learning route.

DURATION 1.5 Years Part- Time 1st year - 24 Weeks of Teaching per annum (Tuesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Wednesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus 2nd Year - 12 Weeks of Teaching (Tuesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Wednesday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquires

Fergal Sweeney, fsweeney@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

PROGRESSION This Ordinary Bachelor’s degree is an effective basis for further undergraduate study. Graduates will be eligible to progress to a Level 8 honours degree in Project Management or Facilities Management.

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Bachelor of Science in Project Informatics and Management with German NFQ Level 7

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

This Level 7 programme provides the skills and competencies necessary for participation in a multidisciplinary industry environment. The primary emphasis of the programme is to enable graduates to effectively use ICT applications, and apply it to professional project management processes on international projects. In addition, students on the course will acquire (basic) knowledge of German language, intercultural competence and specialised terminology for their field in German. This course would be would be suitable for candidates with a level 6 qualification in a related discipline or those who have previously worked at technician level in a project management environment. AIM OF COURSE This Programme is aimed at providing the student with skills including project management and ICT with a language to work with firms trading in European markets. The programme significantly addresses the ICT and Project Management skills deficit that has been identified by CITA and the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs government advisory group. Candidates will also be given a basic working knowledge of German through taught modules and an international work based project. This course will enable students to apply advanced Project Informatics skills to conduct certain aspects of their work with German business partners. COURSE CONTENT Year 1 Semester 1 - Project Management 3.1 Semester 1 - Computer Applications 3.1 Semester 2 - German Language Skills 3.1 Semester 2 - German Culture and Language Awareness 3.1 Year 2 Semester 1- Project Management 3.2 Semester 1 -Computer Applications 3.2

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates with a level 6 qualification in Science, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or equivalent or those who have previously worked at technician level in a project management environment and having completed the AIT Recognised Prior Learning route. Candidates will also be assessed for their general suitability / aptitude for language learning PROGRESSION This Ordinary Bachelor’s degree is an effective basis for further undergraduate study. Graduates will be eligible to progress to a Level 8 honours degree in Project Management or other related discipline. DURATION 2 Years Part- Time 1st year - 24 Weeks of Teaching per annum (Wednesday & Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Friday Evenings 7.00pm to 9pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus 2nd Year - 12 Weeks of Teaching 2nd year - 24 Weeks of Teaching (Wednesday & Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Friday Evenings 7.00pm to 9pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus

Semester 2 - Communications & Job Readiness 3.2

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014

Semester 2 - Work Based Project

Enquires

Fergal Sweeney, fsweeney@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

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NFQ Level 9 This Level 9 programme is intended to provide the skills and competencies in identified growth areas of the economy such as “renewable energies; efficient energy use and management; water and waste water treatment; waste management, recovery and recycling; environmental consultancy services; and green ICT applications and software.” This proposed programme addresses all of these sectors, while also adopting the recommended approach of using broader primary qualifications, followed by focussed higher level training. The general undergraduate qualifications, which will enable access to this programme include level 8 degrees in areas of civil engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering and environmental sciences. AIM OF COURSE This programme is aimed at building on the core competences developed through completing a recognised Level 8 honours degree programme in civil, mechanical, environmental engineering or cognate discipline. The aim is to complement these core competences with particular skills focussed on problem-solving and design of engineering solutions in the broad area of environmental and energy-related subjects. The programme is proposed in response to industry demand, as identified through studies including the Forfas Expert Group on Future Skills Needs. This programme is intended to address current industry skill shortages in the Environmental Goods and Services sector for the next 5 years in the areas of renewable energy, energy efficiency, water, waste and wastewater, consultancy and green ICT.

PROGRESSION Graduates of this programme would be eligible for entry to other postgraduate programmes and Masters by research programmes in relevant disciplines. DURATION 2 Years Part- Time 1st year - 24 Weeks of Teaching per annum (Wednesday & Thursday Evenings7.00pm to 10pm) (Friday Evenings 7.00pm to 9pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus 2nd Year - 12 Weeks of Teaching 2nd year - 24 Weeks of Teaching (Wednesday & Thursday Evenings 7.00pm to 10pm) (Friday Evenings 7.00pm to 9pm) - Online Teaching - Off Campus Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 16 September 2014 Enquires

Fergal Sweeney, fsweeney@ait.ie

Course Fee

€2,350 per annum

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Postgraduate Diploma in Green Engineering

COURSE CONTENT Year 1 Semester 1 - Sustainable Energy 1 Semester 1 - Sustainable Water Engineering Semester 2 - Environmental Management & Legislation Semester 2 - Sustainable Energy 2 Year 2 Semester 1 - Energy Management & Auditing Semester 1 - Operations, Entrepreneurship & Lean Start-up Semester 1&2 - Industrial Project Semester 2 - Sustainable Waste management Semester 2 - Business & Professional Development MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Candidates with a level 8 qualification in Level 8 Honours degree in civil, mechanical or environmental engineering or equivalent .Candidates who do not have the relevant academic qualifications, but can show evidence of equivalent prior learning may also be eligible for entry. The Institute RPL requirements will apply to these applicants to determine eligibility.

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School of Science Department of Nursing and Health Science t: 090 647 1801 / 647 1836 e: pmurphy@ait.ie bobrien@ait.ie

Special Purpose Award – Child Protection and welfare Special Purpose Award – Certificate in End of Life Care Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Gerontology Nursing Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Lactation Studies Higher Diploma in Behaviours that Challenge Post Graduate Diploma / Masters in Intellectual Disability Nursing Higher Certificate in Hearing Aid Audiology

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Special Purpose Award – Child Protection and welfare

6 days

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Special Purpose Award – Certificate in End of Life Care

6 days

To be confirmed

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Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Gerontology Nursing

6 days

To be confirmed

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Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Lactation Studies

6 days

To be confirmed

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Higher Diploma in Behaviours that Challenge

1 year; 1 day per week

To be confirmed

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Post Graduate Diploma / Masters in Intellectual Disability Nursing

1 year; 1 day per week

To be confirmed

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Higher Certificate in Hearing Aid Audiology

2 years; 1 day per week

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Special Purpose Award – Child Protection and Welfare NFQ Level 8 – 10 Credits AIM OF COURSE The main aim of the programme is to equip the Registered Nurse with specialist knowledge and skills enabling them to function effectively as healthcare providers within the area of Child Protection and Welfare. COURSE CONTENT The knowledge gained will be evidence-based and aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practice.

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The learning outcomes will allow the student : • Review and assess evidenced-based information including legislative documentation. • Critically evaluate the principles underlying child protection and welfare issues. • Critically review and evaluate on appropriate Child Protection/Welfare Policies and strategies. • Critically review the appropriateness and effectiveness of reporting child welfare/ protection concerns. • Critically appraise the clinical, legal and ethical issues in relation to Child Protection and Welfare. • Demonstrate the critical skills necessary for effective communication within the interdisciplinary and interagency teams. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Be a registered nurse or an allied health professional or a professional in the area of childcare or education.

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Institúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain Athlone Institute of Technology

DURATION This special purpose award will be delivered over one semester and will require attendance in the Institute for 6 days spread over 12 weeks i.e. one day a fortnight. It will begin in either / or September or January of each year dependent on demand. Enquiries

Mary McDonnell-Naughton Email: mmcdonnell@ait.ie

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€550

Special Purpose Award – Certificate in End of Life Care NFQ Level 8 – 10 Credits AIM OF COURSE The aim of the Module is to enable health professionals to explore some End of Life issues for clients in a variety of health care settings.

COURSE CONTENT Expected learning outcomes: • Review and assess evidenced-based literature in relation to End of Life Care. • Critically evaluate the principles underlying communication and its impact on planning and providing care for clients with multiple and complex issues at End of Life. • Critically reflect on the strategies related to the holistic assessment of patients and their families integral to their End of Life. • Critically review the appropriateness and effectiveness of care pathways and international assessment tools in relation to End of Life Care. • Critically appraise the process of grief and individual spiritual beliefs on the client and the family faced with End of Life bereavement.

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ASSESSMENT The student will be expected to complete a case study of a client with End of Life Care needs in relation to the student’s clinical environment. This will be presented by the student as an assignment and will be submitted at the end of the module. The Case Study will consist of reviewing the strengthening of a relationship between a client and the health professional and incorporate some personal reflection. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Be a registered nurse or an allied health professional or a professional in the area of area of end of life care.

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Marva Fitzpatrick Email: mfitzpatrick@ait.ie

Course Fee

€550

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Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Gerontology Nursing NFQ Level 8 – 10 Credits AIM OF COURSE The main aim of the programme is to equip the Registered Nurse with specialist knowledge and skills enabling them to function effectively as healthcare providers within the area of gerontology. The knowledge gained will be evidence-based and aimed at bridging the gap between theory and practice. COURSE CONTENT The learning outcomes will allow the student to; • Develop academic writing skills and referencing and how to assess evidenced-based information. • Critically evaluate the principles underlying communication and its impact on planning and providing care for clients within the Gerontology environment. • Evaluate in a critical manner the specialist knowledge and skills required to deliver optimal care in a Gerontological environment.

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Up to date registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland. DURATION This special purpose award will be delivered over one semester and will require attendance in the Institute for 6 days spread over 12 weeks i.e. one day a fortnight. It will begin in either / or September or January of each year dependent on demand. Enquiries

Beatrice Moran Email bmoran@ait.ie

Course Fee

€550

Special Purpose Award – Certificate in Lactation Studies NFQ Level 8 – 10 Credits AIM OF COURSE This programme is designed to provide knowledge and practical skills for promoting and supporting breastfeeding for those working in health promotion, community support, and health care settings. It can be used towards requirements of the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners. COURSE CONTENT • Breastfeeding Promotion and Protection, aims to provide the student with awareness and knowledge to promote and protect breastfeeding as a bio-cultural norm. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS A health or social care related qualification at level 7 or higher, or

PROGRESSION The Course Awards 10 ECTS Credits at level 8 of the QQI Framework. These credits can used as currency when applying for further higher education at Level 8. DURATION This special purpose award will be delivered over one semester and will require attendance in the Institute for 6 days spread over 12 weeks i.e. one day a fortnight. It will begin in either / or September or January of each year dependent on demand. Enquiries

Sinead Bracken Email: sbracken@ait.ie

Course Fee

€550

Higher Diploma in Behaviours that Challenge NFQ Level 8 – 60 Credits AIM OF COURSE This programme is designed for nurses to enable them to reflect systematically on their practice and to contribute to the development of nursing knowledge, theory and practice in the area of Challenging Behaviour. The delivery mode allows students to acquire a qualification over an academic year while receiving credits for each module completed successfully.

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• Demonstrate an appropriate level of competence in relation to the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of care in Gerontological nursing practice. • Demonstrate critical thinking ability which enhances clinical diagnosis, treatment implementation and evaluation through discursive knowledge, reflective of evidence-based practice. • Critical appraise the clinical, legal and ethical issues pertaining to caring for the Gerontological patient. • Develop, implement and evaluate policies and criteria for appropriate nursing interventions across a wide range of Gerontological services. • Ensure that professional accountability is maintained in accordance with clinical guidelines to ensure the safe and effective delivery of healthcare.

COURSE CONTENT • Communication and Health Service Management • Behaviour Analysis • Assessment of Challenging Behaviour • Health Related Research • Behaviour Management Strategies/Positive Skills Programme • Clinical Placement DURATION This programme is delivered one day per week over the academic year. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicant must be a Bord Altranais Registered Nurse, or at least equivalent professional grade in the HSE working in the Intellectual Disability Services. Enquiries

Mary McDonnell-Naughton Email: mmcdonnell@ait.ie

Course Fee

€4000

An accredited breastfeeding counsellor with at least two years experience, or An individual who can otherwise demonstrate interest and academic ability to undertake the course.

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Post Graduate Diploma / Masters in Intellectual Disability Nursing NFQ Level 9

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AIM OF COURSE On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to critically examine the supports and barriers that influence the ability of people with an intellectual disability to integrate into their community. They will also be able to critically evaluate the specialist knowledge and skills required to care for service users in the intellectual disability service. Furthermore, they will have attained a threshold of practitioner skills as required by registration and professional bodies, in particular An Bord Altranais/the Nursing Board. COURSE CONTENT Year 1 Primary Health and Social Care, Advanced Management and Leadership Skills, The Evolving Role of the Nurse in the Intellectual Disability Service, Contemporary Issues in Intellectual Disability Nursing, Health-related Research, Clinical Practice Module. Year 2 Critical Ethical and Legal Issues in Intellectual Disability, Advanced Health Research, Dissertation. MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants will have a BSc in Nursing/Midwifery or in any discipline of Nursing (General Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing, Intellectual Disability Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing), plus a minimum of three years’ post-registration clinical nursing experience, two of which should be immediately prior to application PROGRESSION The Course Awards 120 (60 PA) ECTS Credits at Level 9 of the QQI Framework. The student who completes year 1 of the programme can exit and receive a postgraduate diploma, or they can also progress to year 2 and upon completion receive a Master’s degree. Graduates from the MSc may be in a position to progress to doctoral studies at AIT and elsewhere. DURATION This programme is delivered one day per week over the academic year. It will begin in September of each year dependent on demand. Enquiries

Mary McDonnell-Naughton Email: mmcdonnell@ait.ie

Course Fee

€3,975 per annum

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Higher Certificate in Hearing Aid Audiology NFQ Level 6 AIM OF COURSE It is the aim of this higher certificate that the programme would ultimately fulfil the requirements of formal accreditation by the ISHAA, the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, according to their stipulated guidelines. COURSE CONTENT The learning outcomes will allow the student : • Demonstrate comprehensive subject knowledge of the field of Hearing Aid Audiology • Apply professional competencies to a high degree in the practice of Hearing Aid Audiology, a significant proportion of which will be informed by evidence-based best practice in the discipline • Deploy accurately standard techniques of measurement of hearing, analysis and enquiry within the discipline, coupled with the capacity to recommend direct referral to an Audiologist, Speech Therapist or other Health Professional • Attain a threshold of practitioner skills as required by regulatory and professional bodies, in particular the ISHAA and the BSHAA • Integrate professionally a wide range of acquired generic, transferable skills such as communication (both oral and presentation), business and marketing skills, ITC, problem solving, decision making, team-work as a context and focus in a graduates’ everyday professional practice working as a Hearing Aid Audiologist • Communicate effectively on a professional level with a diverse range of medical and health professionals including Audiologists, ENT Surgeons, Audiological Physicians, Paediatricians, Speech Therapists, Teachers of the Deaf and Psychologists

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MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Route 1: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) In the case of mature applicants (23 or over), five years’ relevant work experience in Audiology Services will be considered for equivalency subject to normal RPL procedures in place in the Institute. Applications for RPL will be considered by the HOD and Programme Board in consultation with the Academic Registrar and Admissions Office at AIT on a case-by-case basis as per current RPL policy in the Institute. Formal procedures for RPL are in place including applicants submitting a portfolio, as well as attending a formal interview as part of the final selection process for admission to the programme.

PROGRESSION The Course Awards 120 (60 PA) ECTS Credits at Level 6 of the QQI Framework. DURATION This programme is delivered one day per week over the academic year. It will begin in September of each year dependent on demand. Enquiries

Kirpa Chandan Email: kchandan@ait.ie

Course Fee

€4,000 per annum

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Route 2: Leaving Certificate OR Equivalent (e.g. A- Levels, IB etc.) Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination (or equivalent). Three of these subjects must be a laboratory-based science subject, Mathematics and a language (English or Irish). A Grade C3 at ordinary level Mathematics is required. In addition all applicants applying through this route will also be required to attend a formal interview as part of the final selection process.

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Masters by Research Athlone Institute of Technology has delegated authority from HETAC to award its own Level 9 Master’s Degrees. The Department of Lifelong Learning is interested to consider proposals in the following areas: • Education (Higher Education) • Business and Management • Strategic Planning and Foresight • Lifelong Learning • Law

Fees payable for a Masters by Research per annum are as follows (subject to change): EU STUDENTS Discipline Engineering/Science Business/Humanities

Total €4650 €4050

NON EU STUDENTS Discipline Engineering/Science Business/Humanities

Total €9000 €9000

Enquiries: Dr Michael Tobin, Head of Department, Lifelong Learning, AIT, Email: mtobin@ait.ie

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