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Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed, Thurles Further Education Prospectus Post Leaving Certificate Courses
Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed
Welcome to Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed
Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed is a foundation stone in the education of the wider Thurles
community. Situated on a modern campus, with state-of-the art facilities and a custom
built sports arena, we have a proud tradition of providing educational courses to
progressively minded students.
The College has been extensively refurbished and modernised, as well as being
re-equipped with excellent teaching and learning resources. CMCO encourages and
assists our students in reaching the highest standards possible, within an environment
that is instructive, supportive and welcoming.
Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed
Post Leaving Certificate Courses
Further Education & • Applicants over 21 years who needs by providing job
may have not completed the orientated training and
Training Awards education. Coláiste Mhuire Co-
Senior Cycle, but are
Council (QQI) deemed to have the Ed has built extensive links with
QQI validates and certifies necessary competence and many businesses in the locality
Further Education capacity to undertake the and further afield through their
Programmes. It sets and programme may also apply. work experience programme.
maintains standards in Further Applicants with special Students complete a block
Education Courses. All PLC needs are catered for, release period of work
courses in Coláiste Mhuire Co- however, they must inform experience during the year with
Ed are certified by QQI at Level the college on application. many students finding
5 or 6. QQI awards guarantee We are committed to employment locally as a result
learners more options, greater promoting equality of of their work experience.
flexibility, high standards of opportunity for all students.
quality, increased access and a Higher Education
ladder of progression into General Information Link Scheme
further Third Level Studies. There are no formal tuition fees
Currently there are over 2,000 Progression to Universities and
for Irish and EU Nationals who
University & Institutes of other Colleges from QQI
are full time students on our
Technology places reserved for programmes delivered here at
courses. Courses are funded by
holders of QQI Level 5 Awards. Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed is
the European Social Fund.
possible through the Higher
Education Links Scheme
Entry Requirements An administration fee is
(HELS). This Scheme provides
required to cover student
• Leaving Certificate with
services. Students are also access to Level 5 and some
passes in at least five Level 6 Advanced Certificates to
required to pay examination
subjects a number of reserved places on
fees.
• Leaving Certificate Applied higher education programmes
with a minimum of 120 through the CAO (Central
credits
Work Experience Applications Office). WIT
Courses are designed to meet provides a number of reserved
• QQI Certification at Level 4
current employment market places for all QQI Programmes in
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LEVEL FIVE
Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed - Garda Vetting is needed to meet Grants range depending on
conditions apply. Learners college requirements. individual circumstances.
successfully completing
QQI/FETAC Certificate Level 5 For further information on
Guidance Counselling grants please contact the
with CMCO will be offered
entry to WIT programmes Career Guidance Counselling is college or S.U.S.I.
based on this collaboration available throughout the year
agreement. Learners who to help students focus on the Qualification
achieve a major award at level concerns they may face during
the course. QQI Level 5
5, and apply through CAO for a
programme of study at WIT, are QQI Level 6
guaranteed access to any Level Interview
Links to Nursing
6 or Level 7 programme. Preparation
Learners who complete Courses
Advanced Certification Level 6 All students participate in
career investigations and an Learners are eligible for
with CMCO may apply for consideration for entry to
advanced entry straight into interview-preparation
programme, helping them to Nursing programmes when
second year for linked they achieve the QQI Level 5
programmes. This is a Pilot present themselves in the most
professional manner in an Award DCHSN/5M4349
scheme and will be reviewed (Nursing Studies),
annually. The skills acquired interview.
DCHSX/5M4468 (Community
while pursuing our courses and Health Services) or
provide an excellent foundation Facilities DHSXX/5M4339 (Health Care
for third level independent • 5 IT Labs, Internal Wireless Support) and obtain a
learning, research, multimedia Network, Digital Scanners, Distinction in 5 modules in the
presentations, communications Digital Multimedia Recording QQI Level 5 programme, which
and I.T Skills etc. All of these Systems, Audio and Video must include a Distinction in
are invaluable for any equipment, Designated CAD D20001/5N0749 (Anatomy and
prospective Third Level student. (Computer Aided Design) Physiology), D20012/5N4325
Room, Networked projectors (Nursing Theory & Practice) and
Application etc. D20032/5N0749 (Human
Growth and Development of or
Application Forms are available • Broadband Internet Access
D20006/5N2746 (Biology). A
to download from • Full Canteen facilities quota of reserved places are
www.cmco.ie. Courses are
• College Sports Arena & Gym allocated to applicants
offered subject to demand.
presenting with QQI
Places on oversubscribed • 2 Modern Science
qualifications. Places are
courses may be determined by Laboratories
allocated on a competitive
interview. For students with
• Study Hub basis. The best eight modules,
additional learning needs, see
at a single sitting, are
our website for information Grants considered for scoring
regarding extra supports
Students attending our full- purposes.
available.
time PLC courses are eligible to
apply for government grants.
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Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed
Nursing Studies
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M4349
Duration
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students to find employment in
related areas for example Nurses Aid.
• To facilitate progression to Third Level,
particularly to gain entry to Nursing Degree
courses.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
Adults with appropriate life experience
are also welcome.
Course Content
Anatomy & Physiology
Nursing Theory and Practice
Safety & Health at Work Holders of this Award are eligible to apply
through UCAS, for UK universities offering the
Human Growth & Development Nursing Degree programmes.
Child Development
Award holders are qualified to work as healthcare
Occupational First Aid assistants in a variety of health and community
Work Experience settings.
Communications
Waterford Institute
Care Support
of Technology
Care of Older Person
There are reserved places for CMCO students in:
Infection, Prevention and Control
WD018 BA in Applied Social Studies in Social Care.
Modules may change due to QQI course
requirements. Courses offered subject WD149 BA (H) in Early Childhood Studies.
to demand. WD187 BA (H) in Social Science.
WD192 BA (H) in Social Care Practice.
Qualification WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Nursing Studies WD124 BA (H) in Health Promotion.
WD188 BSc in Applied
Career / Academic Progression Health Care.
Holders of this Award are eligible to apply,
through the CAO to Universities and Institutes of Possible Employment
Technology for entry to the first year of Nursing Opportunities
Degree Programmes (through the QQI Higher
Nurses Aid in nursing home
Education Links Scheme). Please check with the
individual Admissions Offices of any institution Centres for independent living
you are interested in attending. Care Attendent
Cabin Crew
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LEVEL FIVE
Pre University Science
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: CASLT
Duration
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students find
employment in modern
Laboratories.
• To facilitate progression to
Third Level. Students find this
course invaluable as a
preparation for College.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or
equivalent.
Adults with appropriate life
experience
are also welcome.
Course Content
Laboratory Techniques
Biology
Physics
Chemistry
Mathematics
Health & Safety at Work
Spreadsheet Methods Career / Academic Some of the Links to
Customer Service Progression Third Level Courses
Communications The Higher Education Links B.Sc. in Pharmaceutical -
Scheme facilitates progression Forensic Analysis (Level 7) L.I.T.
Work Experience
at Higher Certificate, Ordinary B.Sc. - Computer Science
Word Processing and Honours Degree Level in a
(Level 8) U.C.C.
Modules may change due to wide range of courses. Using
QQI course requirements. the Pilot Scheme, progression B.Sc. - Pharmaceutical
Courses offered subject is possible to 35 Third Level Science (Level 8)
to demand. Institutes in Ireland. Contact
(Level 6) W.I.T.
Third Level Colleges for specific
requirements.
Qualification Possible
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Employment
Laboratory Techniques Opportunities
Pharmaceutical Industry
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Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed
Health Care Support
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M4339
Duration
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students to find
employment in the area of
community and health
services
• To enable students to pursue
Third Level education in the
area of community and
health services
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or
equivalent.
Adults with appropriate life
experience are also welcome.
Course Content Qualification/ Waterford Institute
Certification of Technology
Care Skills
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Health There are reserved places for
Care Support Care Support CMCO students in:
Safety and Health at Work
WD018 BA in Applied Social
Communications Career / Academic Studies in Social Care.
Work experience Progression WD149 BA (H) in Early
Human Growth and Learners who successfully Childhood Studies.
Development complete the Healthcare
WD187 BA (H) in Social
Support Level 5 Major Award
Care Provision and Practice Science.
will have many professional
Nursing Theory and Practice and academic opportunities WD192 BA (H) in Social Care
Care of the Older Person available to them. Professional Practice.
routes include working in WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)
Occupational First Aid
General Hospitals, Nursing
Infection, Prevention and WD124 BA (H) in Health
Homes and Home Help Support
Control Promotion.
Staff. Graduates from the
Modules may change due to course may progress to a range WD188 BSc in Applied Health
QQI course requirements. of third level courses available Care.
Courses offered subject to on the Higher Education Links
demand. Scheme. Possible
Employment
Opportunities
Health Service Executive
Care Attendent
Cabin Crew
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LEVEL FIVE
Early Childhood Care and
Education/Classroom Assistant
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M2009
Duration
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students to find
employment in the rapidly
expanding Childcare Sector,
for example as a Special
Needs or Classroom
Assistant
• To provide the necessary
expertise and qualifications
for candidates who wish to
set up their own childcare
facilities
• To facilitate progression to
Third Level
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or release. Waterford Institute
equivalent.
of Technology
Adults with appropriate life Qualification/ There are reserved places for
experience are also welcome. Certification CMCO students in:
Course Content QQI Level 5 Certificate in
Childcare and Education WD018 BA in Applied Social
Child Development Studies in Social Care.
Early Care and Education Career / Academic WD149 BA (H) in Early
Practice Childhood Studies.
Progression
Early Childhood Education and WD187 BA (H) in Social
Award holders are qualified to
Play Science.
work in a variety of settings
Child Health and Well Being including Crèches, Special WD192 BA (H) in Social Care
Needs Assistant, Nurseries and Practice.
Work Experience
Montessori Playgroups. WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)
Communications Holders may progress to QQI
WD124 BA (H) in Health
Approaches to Early Level 6, Advanced Certificate in
Promotion.
Childhood Education Supervision in Childcare course
in Colaiste Mhuire Co – Ed. WD188 BSc in Applied Health
Children with Additional Needs Care.
Legal Practice and Procedures Institutes of Technology and
Modules may change due to
other Colleges around the Possible
country will be offering Employment
QQI course requirements. opportunities for further
Courses offered subject to studies. Please check with the Opportunities
demand. individual Admissions Offices of Pre-school Centres
Students gain childcare any institution you are Day-care Nurseries
experience locally two interested in attending. Créches
mornings per week, as well Au-pairs
as during a two-week block
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Animal Care
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M2768
Duration of course
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students find
employment in the rapidly
expanding Animal care
environment.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or
equivalent.
Adults with appropriate life
experience are also welcome.
Course Content
Animal Anatomy and
Physiology
Animal Welfare
Career / Academic
Communications
Progression
Work Experience
This course is designed to equip
Customer Service the learner with the skills and
Biology knowledge to work in a variety
of areas within the Animal Care
Start your Own Business Sector or to progress to Higher
Safety and Health at Work Education through the Higher
Animal Grooming Education Links Scheme.
Learners study core areas of
Word Processing Animal Care and are enabled to
Spreadsheet Methods put theory into practice through Argicultural, Science Industries,
Modules may change due the use of a fully equipped Farms including Petting Farms,
to QQI course requirements. animal room and their Falconry Centres, Zoos, Wildlife
Courses offered subject participation in work Parks and Aquariums, both in
to demand. experience. This course is Ireland and abroad.
delivered by specialists who
are currently practising within Some of the Links to
Qualification/ the profession. Regular field
Certification trips and the handling of a wide
Third Level Courses
QQI Level 5 Certificate in variety of animals are key Graduates of this course are
Animak Care features of this course. There eligible to apply through the
are a range of career paths CAO and/or the Higher
possible. Graduates may seek Education Links Scheme for
employment in Veterinary entry to year one of a range of
Clinics, Grooming Parlours, Pet higher certificate and degree
Shops, Kennels, Catteries, programmes at Institutes of
Animal Welfare Organisations, Technology and Universities.
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LEVEL FIVE
Art Portfolio Course
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M1985
Duration
One year full time
This Course is Designed to
• Provide fundamental
knowledge and
understanding of art and
design processes
• Develop transferable skills of Holders of this qualification
visual communication and take up places in Third Level
self expression Colleges and Institutes of
• Identify unique personal Technology such as LSAD,
abilities and strengths in art NCAD, DIT, Crawford Art
and design College, and Art Colleges
abroad. Please check with the
• Enable the preparation of a individual Admissions Offices of
portfolio of artwork to gain any institution you are
entry to third level courses. interested in attending. Having
completed this programme
Entry Requirements Participants may progress to
Leaving Certificate or the outside artistic the Advanced Certificate in Art
equivalent. environment. and Business Course Level 6 at
CMCO.
Adults with appropriate life
experience are also welcome.
Qualification/
Certification Some of the Links to
Course Content QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art Third Level Courses:
Drawing LC102 - First Year Art and
Career / Academic Design L.I.T. (Level 8)
Painting
Progression B.A. - Fine Art in Painting
Sculpture
This is a general foundation in L.I.T. (Level 8)
Communications art and design and the focus of B.A. - Fine Art in Printmaking
Work Experience this course is the development
of your ability, skills and L.I.T. (Level 8)
Appreciation of Art, Craft
creativity. With a strong B.A. - Design in Fashion Design
and Design emphasis on drawing you will L.I.T. (Level 8)
Printmaking develop visual awareness and
Design Skills
analytical thinking. You will Possible
come to understand how art Employment
Colour & Light and design practice has
developed and its position
Opportunities
Ceramics
within today's society, culture Painter
Modules may change due
and creative economy. The Sign Writer
to QQI course requirements.
course structure is specifically
Courses offered subject Photographer
designed to enable students to
to demand. Artist
prepare a portfolio of artwork
Students visit Art Galleries, Art for entry to third level art and
Colleges and go on field trips at design colleges and to give
home and abroad to experience expert support and guidance in
making college choices.
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eBusiness
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M0828
Duration
This one-year course is an ideal
entry level qualification for all
aspects of the growing tourism
sector in Ireland. There is a
large demand for people who
are able to use technology in
their position in a business and
take advantage of the all the
opportunities offered through
eBusiness.
Graduates may pursue a Course Content Business Administration Level 6
diploma or degree in many in this college.
Typical Modules:
universities or IT colleges
around the country or, eBusiness The Higher Education Links
alternatively, may seek Scheme Facilitates progression
Web Authoring at Higher Certificate, Ordinary
immediate employment in a
range of business or marketing The Internet and Honours Degree level in a
concerns. There are now a Communications wide range of courses. Using
large range of certificates, the Pilot Scheme, progression
Work Experience is possible to 35 Third Level
ordinary and honours degree
courses available to graduates Digital Marketing Institutes in Ireland. Contact
through the QQI Higher Accounting Manual and Third level Colleges for specific
Education Links Scheme. The Computerised requirements.
eBusiness option will allow Database Methods
students to progress to higher Waterford Institute
education institutes to pursue Business Administration Skills
of Technology
ebusiness, or marketing, or Marketing Practice
business information systems There are reserved places for
Emergency First Responder CMCO students in:
options.
Cardiac First Responder
WD003 HC in Business
Objectives Social Media
WD159 Bachelor of Business
• To enable students to find Start Your Own Business
WD193 BA (H) in Marketing &
employment in the Modules may change due Digital Media
Information Communications to QQI course requirements.
Technology sector. WD172 HC in Arts in Culinary
Courses offered subject
Arts
• To facilitate progression to to demand.
Third Level. Students find this WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)
course invaluable as a Qualification/ WD019 BBus in Recreation &
preparation for College. Sport Management
Certification
Possible Employment
Entry requirements QQI Level 5 Certificate in
Opportunities
eBusiness Studies
Leaving Certificate or
Office Administration, Business
equivalent.
Career / Academic Administration, Cabin Crew,
Adults with appropriate life Receptionist
experience are also welcome. Progression
Cabin Crew
On successful completion of
eBusiness QQI Level 5, Administration with ICT,
students can progress to Receptionist with ICT.
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Business Administration
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M2468
Duration
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students to find
employment in the modern
computerised office, in
Financial Institutions and
Public Bodies
• To facilitate progression to
Third Level. Students find this
course invaluable as a
preparation for College
Entry requirements
Leaving Certificate or
equivalent.
Adults with appropriate life
experience are also welcome.
Career / Academic WD159 Bachelor of Business
Course Content Progression WD160 BA (H) in Finance &
Business Administration Skills Investment
Award holders are qualified to
Accounting Manual and work in a variety of settings WD193 BA (H) in Marketing &
Computerised including Business Digital Media
Administration, Accounts, WD013 HC in Arts in Legal
Word Processing
Newspapers, Insurance Studies
Communication Companies, Payroll, Marketing
WD140 LLB Bachelor of Laws
Work Experience & E-business. Holders may
(H)
progress to QQI Level 6,
Database Methods Advanced Business WD148 BA (H) in Tourism &
Spreadsheet Methods Administration course in Marketing
The Internet Colaiste Mhuire Co – Ed. WD150 BA (H) in Criminal
Institutes of Technology and Justice Studies
Text Production other Colleges around the
Digital Marketing country will be offering WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)
Modules may change due opportunities for further
to QQI course requirements. studies. Please check with the
Courses offered subject individual Admissions Offices of
to demand. any institution you are
interested in attending.
Qualification /
Waterford Institute
Certification
of Technology
QQI Level 5 Certificate in
Business Studies There are reserved places for
CMCO students in:
WD003 HC in Business
WD084 BA (H) in Accounting
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Business Administration Adult Return to Education
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M2468
Adult Return to
Education
Programme
Students over 21 years, make a
very significant contribution to
the centre. They are assured of
a warm and friendly welcome.
Entry Requirements
Students must have the
necessary literacy competence
and capacity to undertake the
programme. Adults attend
courses for their own personal
development and achievement,
to acquire new skills upgrade
existing skills or indeed simply
to form friendships.
Adults with appropriate life
experience are also welcome.
Course Content
Business Administration Skills
Accounting Manual and
Computerised
Word Processing
Communication
Work Experience
Database Methods
Career / Academic Possible
Spreadsheet Methods Progression Employment
The Internet Using the Higher Education Opportunities
Text Production Links Scheme progression to a Administration
Digital Marketing wide range of Third Level
courses are possible. Receptionist
Modules may change due to Employment prospects on Front office
QQI course requirements. course completion are
Courses offered subject to increased.
demand.
On completion of QQI Level 5,
Qualification/ students may enrol for
Certification QQI Level 6 Advanced
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration
Administration
in Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed.
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Business and Tourism
> QQI Level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business 5M5011
QQI Code: 5M5011
Duration of Course
One year full time
Objectives
• This is a 1 year full time
course designed to equip
students with a detailed
understanding of the National
and International Tourism and
Travel Business.
• Participants will qualify
with certification in
Tourism/Business.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate, Leaving
Certificate Applied or
equivalent.
Adults with appropriate life
experience are also welcome.
Course Content
Tourism Information and
Administration
Tourism Principles and
Practice
Communications
Customer Service Waterford Institute of
Career / Academic
Work Experience Technology
Progression
Word Processing WD148 BA in Tourism and
Examples of progression to
Marketing
The Internet Higher Education include:
WD091 BA in Hospitality
Spreadsheets Methods Business with Office Management
Qualification/Certificate Technologies Level 6 Higher
WD173 H. Cert in Hospitality
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Certificate
Studies
Tourism with Business. Limerick Institute of
WD174 H. Cert in Tourism
Modules may change due Technology
Tralee Institute of Technology
to QQI course requirements. Business (Thurles Campus)
Courses offered subject BA in Travel and Tourism Level
Cork Institute of Technology
to demand. 7 and 8.
Business Administration Level
7 Degree
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Engineering Technology
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M2061
Duration of course
One year full time
Objectives
This course is designed to meet
the needs of a variety of
students specifically;
• Students who wish to
develop their maths,
Engineering workshop,
Computer Aided Drawing
and ICT skills before entry
to Third Level.
• Students who did not satisfy
the entry requirements to
third level engineering
courses may gain entry
through this level 5 course.
Maths
Access to Leaving Certificate Course Content Entry Requirements
Maths classes may also be Engineering Workshop Leaving Certificate or
available. Processes equivalent.
Communications Adults with appropriate life
Career / Academic experience are also welcome.
Work Experience
Progression
Building Construction Waterford Institute
Learners who successfully
complete the Engineering Computer Aided Draughting (2D) of Technology
Technology Level 5 Major Engineering Drawing There are reserved places for
Award will have many Business Administration Skills CMCO students in:
professional and academic
opportunities available to them. Safety and Health at Work WD025 BSc (H) in
Employment opportunities lie in Mathematics Construction Management
the areas of Metal fabrication, WD040 HC in Building
Word Processing
welding and other related Services
engineering sectors. Graduates Spreadsheet Methods
WD085 BEng (H) in
of this engineering course may Modules may change due to Mechanical Manufacturing
progress to other higher level QQI course requirements. Engineering
education institutes to study Courses offered subject to
courses such as Mechanical, WD094 BSc in Architectural
demand.
Structural, Civil, Electrical, and Technology
Electronic Engineering. WD139 BEng in Civil
Qualification/ Engineering
Certification WD162 BSc (H) in Quantity
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Surveying
Engineering Technology. WD171 BEng (H) in Sustainable
Energy Engineering
WD182 BEng in Electrical
Engineering
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University Access Course - General Studies
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M3114
Duration of course
One year full time
Objectives
This course is designed to meet
the needs of a variety of
students specifically;
• Support progression to 3rd
level education
• Facilitate the learner to
participate in and understand
the disciplines of study,
research and writing at 3rd Modules may change due to
level by developing critical QQI course requirements.
research and inquiry skills Courses offered subject to
demand.
• Facilitate the learner to
further develop his/her Qualification/
interpersonal, team working, Certification
problem solving and time
management skills QQI Level 5 certificate in
General Studies.
• Provide the student with the
knowledge and skills to use a
range of common computer
applications. programmes in third level
colleges for students who
Entry Requirements succesfully complete a QQI
Leaving Certificate or level 5 course. Please refer to
equivalent. Progression Routes into Higher
Education on www.qqi.ie.
Adults with appropriate life
experience are also welcome.
Course Content
Career / Academic Research and Study Skills
Progression Communications
Graduates who achieve the Customer Service
required standard may Work Experience
progress to further studies in
Institute of Technologies and Spreadsheet Methods
Universities through the Higher Word Processing
Education Link Scheme. A The Internet
limited number of places are
reserved on a competitive basis Mathematics
on Ordinary Degree (Level 7) Safety and Health at work
and Honours Degree (Level 8)
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Sports, Recreation and Excercise
> Level 5 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 5M5146
Duration
One year full time
Objectives
• To facilitate progression to
QQI Level 6 and/or Third
Level.
• To enable students to find
employment in the modern
fitness and leisure industry.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or
equivalent.
Adults with appropriate life
experience are also welcome.
Course Content
Exercise and Fitness
Sport and Recreation Studies
Communications
Work Experience
Word Processing
Hurling Coaching
Basketball Coaching
Soccer Coaching
institution you are interested in
Safety and Health at Work attending.
Sports Anatomy and
Physiology Waterford Institute
of Technology
Qualification /
There are reserved places for
Certification CMCO students in:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in
WD124 BA (H) in Health
Sport and Recreation
Promotion
Career / Academic WD125 BA (H) in Exercise &
Progression Health Studies
Employment opportunities lie in WD186 BSc (H) in Sports
other Colleges around the Coaching & Performance
the areas of fitness/sports country may be offering
coaching. Award holders may opportunities for further Employment Opportunities
apply for a place on the studies. Assistant Fitness Instructor
Advanced Sport and Recreation
Level 6 programme at CMCO. Please check with the individual GAA Coach
Institutes of Technology and Admissions Offices of any Lifeguard
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Administration
> Level 6 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 6M5013
Duration of Course
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students to find
employment in an
administration and/or office
environment.
• To facilitate progression to Upon successful completion of
Third Level. Students find this course, learners may be
this course invaluable as a eligible to apply through the
preparation for College. Higher Education Links Scheme
for entry to a range of higher
Entry Requirements certificate and degree
QQI Level 5 Certificate or programmes at Institutes of
equivalent Technology and Universities.
Please check with the individual
Admissions Offices of any
Course Content institution you are interested in
Administration Practice attending.
Spreadsheet Work Practice learners who have completed a
Level 5 course in one of the
Web Authoring following areas: eBusiness,
Waterford Institute
Text Production Information Processing or of Technology
Communications Business Administration. The There are reserved places for
course is designed to allow the CMCO students in:
Word Processing learner to gain advanced
Finance knowledge and skills in the WD003 HC in Business
Train the Trainer general area of office WD084 BA (H) in Accounting
management. The learners will
Work Experience receive specialist training in WD159 Bachelor of Business
Employment Law Microsoft Office applications WD160 BA (H) in Finance &
Accounting Planning and and Office Administration as Investment
Management well as developing speed and
WD013 HC in Arts in Legal
advanced accuracy in text
Modules may change due Studies
production. In addition this
to QQI course requirements. course provides a range of core WD140 LLB Bachelor of Laws (H)
Courses offered subject subjects which are essential to
to demand. WD148 BA (H) in Tourism &
the understanding of Business Marketing
and Office environments.
Qualification/ WD150 BA (H) in Criminal
Graduates will be equipped Justice Studies
Certification with the knowledge, skill and WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)
QQI Level 6 Advanced competence to work
Certificate in Administration independently or in a Employment Opportunities
supervisory capacity in an Office Administration
Career / Academic administrative role, both Public Science Administration
Progression nationally and internationally in
any employment area. Front Desk
This course is designed to
develop the existing skills of
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Art
> Level 6 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 6M4029
Duration of Course
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students to find
employment in an artistic
environment.
• To facilitate progression to
Third Level. Students find this
course invaluable as a
preparation for College.
Entry Requirements
QQI Level 5 Certificate or
equivalent
Course Content
Painting
Drawing second year course to top up
Design Skills their original QQI Level 5
Art Appreciation qualification. This is a one-year
professional practice course in
Sculpture the area of art, craft and design.
Creative Application Ceramics Students will work with a range
of skills, focusing on a practical
Printmaking
art skills, gaining employment
Work Experience in the art industry, or preparing
Communications for third level studies which can
also include preparation of
Train the Trainer
portfolio if required.
Modules may change due Employment
to QQI course requirements.
Courses offered subject
Some of the Links to Opportunities
to demand. Third Level Courses Gallery Assistant
B.A. - Design in Product Design Scenic Artist
Qualification/ (Ceramics) (Level 8) L.I.T.
Photographer
Certification B.A. - Fine Art in Printmaking
(Level 8) L.I.T.
QQI Level 6 Advanced
Certificate in Art. B.A. - Fine Art in Painting
(Level 8) L.I.T.
Career / Academic B.Des. - Industrial Design
Progression (Level 8) National College
Students who want to take their of Art and Design
skills in the area of practical art
skills to a new level and work in B.A. - Visual Art (Level 8) W.I.T.
various areas of art attend this
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18LEVEL SIX
Early Childhood care and Education
> Level 6 in National Qualifications Framework
QQI Code: 6M2007
Duration of Course
One year full time
Objectives
• To enable students to find
employment in a supervisory
capacity in a Childcare
setting.
• To facilitate progression to opportunities to transfer and
Third Level. Students find this progress to programmes
course invaluable as a leading to higher education and
preparation for Third Level. training awards at level 7 and
level 8. Possible career
Entry Requirements pathways following successful
completion of this course:
QQI Level 5 Certificate or
equivalent. Childcare practitioner in early
years setting with possible
Course Content progression to supervisory role.
Child Development Childcare Practitioner in
Early Childhood Curriculum
Qualification/ community based projects.
Childhood Social Legal
Certification
and Health Studies
QQI Level 6 Advanced Waterford Institute
Certificate in Supervision in of Technology
Work Experience Childcare
There are reserved places for
Communications
CMCO students in:
Supervision in Early Career / Academic
Childhood Care Progression WD018 BA in Applied Social
Studies in Social Care.
Early Childhood Literacy This Level 6 course will be an
advanced course to suit WD149 BA (H) in Early
and Numeracy participants with previous Childhood Studies.
Equality and Diversity childcare training who wish to WD187 BA (H) in Social
develop a career in childcare at Science.
in Childcare
the supervisory management
Special Needs Assisting WD192 BA (H) in Social Care
level. On the successful
Practice.
Child Psychology completion of the award the
student will have acquired the WD200 Bachelor of Arts (H)
Train the Trainer
knowledge, skills and WD188 BSc in Applied Health
Modules may change due competence to work in an early Care.
to QQI course requirements. childhood education and care
Courses offered subject setting. Skills acquired will Employment
to demand. provide the successful student
with the ability to lead and co-
Opportunities
ordinate a team in the provision Pre-school centres, day
of an early childhood care and nurseries in a supervisory
education. This award will capacity in crèches or
provide students with childcare facilities.
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19National Framework of Qualifications
All QQI Awards have been placed on the National Framework of Qualifications. It is easy to
see at a glance where the Award you wish to pursue stands on the 10-Level Framework.
QQI qualifications offered here in CMCO is Level 5 & 6.
Coláiste Mhuire Co-Ed
Castlemeadows, Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Tel: 0504 21734 · Fax: 0504 23166
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