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Welcome to Inchicore College of Further Education 2 Creative and Performing Arts Courses
Why choose Inchicore College? 4 Furniture Design and Making Level 5 56
Erasmus+ European Work Experience 6 Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Level 5 58
Healthcare and Nursing Courses Costume Design & Make-Up Levels 5 & 6 60
Healthcare Assistant /Disability Support Level 5 10 Theatre Studies Performance Level 5 62
Assistant Occupational Therapist Level 5 12 Theatre Studies Advanced Performance Level 6 64
Children’s Healthcare Assistant Level 5 14 Technical Theatre Diploma Level 6+ 66
Pre-Paramedic Level 5 16 Dance Studies Level 5 68
Nursing Studies Level 5 18 Advanced Dance Studies Level 6 70
Healthcare Supervisory Management Level 6 20 Creative Writing and Cultural Studies Level 5 72
Social Care Courses Creative Writing and Media Production Level 6 74
Applied Psychology Level 5 24 Arts Events Management Advanced Level 6 76
Applied Psychology in the Community Level 6 26 Sports Courses
Social Studies Level 5 28 Strength and Conditioning for Sport Level 5 80
Social Studies Level 6 30 Sports Coaching : Fitness Instructor Level 5 82
Social Care Diploma Level 6+ 32 Sports Coaching: Personal Trainer Level 6 84
Community Work Diploma Level 6+ 34 Sport and Fitness Management Diploma Level 6+ 86
Business and Computer Courses Sport and Exercise Science Diploma Level 6+ 88
Computer Applications & Mobile Technologies Level 5 38 Tourism Courses
Business Studies and Digital Marketing Level 5 40 Tourism Studies Level 5 92
Business Studies and Human Resources Level 5 42 Travel & Tourism Management Diploma Level 6+ 94
Hospital Administration Level 5 44 Tourism & Cultural Events Management Level 6 96
Business Studies Diploma Level 6+ 46 Part-Time Adult and Community Education Courses
Childcare Courses Basic Fitness BTEI Level 4 100
Childcare and Education Level 5 50 Childcare Studies BTEI Levels 4 & 5 102
Childcare & Education - Advanced Level 6 52 Horticulture BTEI Level 4 104
Return to Education: Community Care BTEI Level 5 106
General Information 108
1
Fáilte
Welcome
Inchicore College is one of
Ireland’s leading colleges of
Further Education. We have an How to get here
excellent record in providing
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6 on the National Framework of
Qualifications in Sport, Health-
care, Creative Arts, Tourism,
Business and Social Care.
Inchicore College is located in
an historic and vibrant part of
Dublin city. The college has a
special atmosphere upon which
everyone remarks. It is a
welcoming place where people
make lifelong friendships.
It is also a college with a very
professional and committed
staff who will guide and
support you through your
course. We believe that
Inchicore College is the right
college for you.
We look forward to
welcoming you.
Donnchadh Clancy
Principal
Linda Dowling
Deputy Principal
2 3
Our promise
to you
We will treat you as an
individual.
We will work hard for you.
We will listen to you, as your
opinion is important to us.
We will inspire you and help
you to achieve your goals.
We will provide you
with a quality education
and college experience
to help you in life
Why Choose Inchicore College? and work.
1 Employability 2 Qualifications 3 We Focus on You 7 Location 8 Work Experience
Develop your skills and knowledge to Achieve national and Smaller class sizes and excellent Inchicore College is easy to get to Our courses include practical
improve your employment prospects. international qualifications. support put the focus on you. by Luas, train and bus and is in the work experience. There are also
culturally rich area of Dublin 8. opportunities on some courses to do
work experience in other EU countries.
4 Lower Cost 5 Specialist Teachers 6 College Experience 9 Individuals Count 10 We are ICFE
Our courses are less expensive than Inchicore College teachers are At Inchicore College you can experience At Inchicore College, every individual We love what we do and we
higher education or private colleges. highly qualified and have relevant an enjoyable college atmosphere and counts and OUR objective is YOUR want you to love what you do too.
industry experience. make life-long friendships. learning and YOUR future.
Coláiste Bhreisoideachais Inse Chór
4 5
Why should you take this opportunity?
Research has shown that participation in
Erasmus+ Mobility Programmes has a positive
Enriching Lives, Opening Minds
effect on employment and career development.
Do you want to gain work
experience abroad?
“
Students from many courses at
Inchicore College are offered the
One of the best
opportunity of three weeks fully
funded international work experiences of my
experience in the following
life. It was such
countries:
a life changing
Austria, Finland, France, Italy,
The Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain time for all of us.
”
and Sweden.
Inchicore College has been
allocated the largest number
of international places within
“
the City of Dublin Education
Work Experience Abroad
Training Board.
Meeting students
and experiencing
new cultures are
two highlights.
I’ll never forget
this experience.
3 weeks work experience in Europe.
Fully funded by the European Commission.
Europass Certificate.
”
Certificate from your International employer.
6 7
Why should you do a
Healthcare and Nursing Courses
Healthcare course at
Inchicore College?
The National Risk
Assessment 2019
reports that demographic
changes will see the
proportion of the popula-
tion aged over 65 increase
from 1 in 8 in 2019, to 1 in
6 in 2030, and the number
A specialised and of people who are 85 or
targeted healthcare older will double
course at Inchicore
College could be your Similarly, diversity in Irish
first step toward a society means that there
job where you can is greater demand for
make a real difference all levels of healthcare
in people’s lives. services. This points to a
growing need for qualified
healthcare staff to work
Healthcare Assistant/Disability Support in hospitals, the commu-
Assistant Occupational Therapist nity, private home care
Children’s Healthcare Assistant and residential services.
Pre-Paramedic
Nursing Studies
Healthcare Supervisory Management
8 9
Healthcare Assistant/Disability Support
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 5 Would you like to study Healthcare to Work Experience
Certification become a fully qualified Healthcare
Assistant or Disability Support worker? Care Skills
QQI Healthcare Support 5M4339
In Ireland today, there is an increasing Care Support
Duration demand for qualified staff to work in the
Safety and Health at Work
1 Year Full-time healthcare and disability sectors.
Care of the Older Person
Minimum Entry Requirements At Inchicore College, our unique and
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects. highly-regarded Healthcare/Disability Communications
or Support course prepares you to work in Word Processing
Leaving Certificate Applied. healthcare environments such as hos-
Healthcare Assistant/Disability Support
Infection Prevention and Control
or pitals, nursing homes and/or centres for
QQI Level 4. people with disabilities. First Aid Response (PHECC),
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. Our experienced Healthcare team have
the specialist knowledge and industry Additional Modules
Mature Applicants
experience to help you gain the exper- Students who are interested in working
Mature applicants who have relevant
tise necessary for working in a range of with people with disabilities will take the
industry experience and may not meet
healthcare settings. following modules in addition to the core
the above requirements are welcome to
subjects:
apply. Work experience throughout the year af-
fords you the opportunity to apply theory • Equality and Disability
Course Director
Paula Faller to practice when working with clients. • Intellectual Disability Studies
Graduates from our Healthcare course
Student interested in working in health-
have been very successful in obtaining
care settings will take the following
employment and progressing to higher
modules in addition to the core modules:
“
education.
• Human Growth and Development
Additional Certification Progression Opportunities
First Aid – Pre-Hospital Emergency Care • Nutrition
At Inchicore College, Council (PHECC)
Successful graduates may gain entry to
Level 6 Healthcare Supervisory Manage-
our experienced team Patient Lifting and Manual Handling ment in Inchicore College or any relevant
QQI Level 6 or BTEC Higher National
have the specialist Diploma courses. Graduates may also
use their Level 5 award to apply for
knowledge and industry Suzanne Quinn graduated in June 2019 and has been
relevant degree courses in health and
social care.
working fulltime in a nursing home.
experience to help you Employment Prospects
“Studying Healthcare at Inchicore College helped me
gain the expertise to develop my skills, knowledge and experience for Graduates from this course may gain
working in a busy healthcare environment. Doing the employment in the disability and health-
necessary for working course helped me to get a job. The work is hard but is
care sector in a variety of settings such
as hospitals, residential care, day
so rewarding”
in the disability/ centres, respite care and private
home care.
healthcare sector.
10
”
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
11
Assistant Occupational Therapist
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 5 If you would love the challenge of
Biology
Certification problem solving and helping people in
practical ways in their daily occupation, Care Provision and Practice
QQI Nursing Studies 5N4349
then this is the course for you. Communications
Duration
1 Year Full-time Working in day-care facilities, nursing Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory
homes, community centres, in client’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
Minimum Entry Requirements homes or residential settings requires
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects healthcare workers who can support Human Growth & Development
or clients in their day-to-day living. Anatomy and Physiology
Leaving Certificate Applied
or Our specialist and experienced tutors Work Experience
QQI Level 4 will guide you as an assistant in occupa- Nursing Theory and Practice
tional therapy to support older, injured, Progression Opportunities
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. ill or disabled patients manage everyday Mature students are eligible to apply to
Mature Applicants activities. Additional Certification Occupational Therapy at NUI Galway;
Patient Lifting and Manual Handling,
Assistant Occupational Therapist
Mature applicants who have relevant You’ll enjoy learning how to help these Trinity College Dublin; University College
experience and may not meet the above clients develop, recover and improve as First Aid Response –PHECC, Cork Nursing and Social Care through the
entry requirements are welcome to apply. well as maintain the skills needed for QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
Cardiac First Response –PHECC
daily living and working. Sports Rehabilitation and Athletic Thera-
py; Physiology and Health Science and all
branches of Nursing and Midwifery.
“
Glasgow Caledonian University, Bachelor
of Science (with Honours) Occupational
Therapy; Robert Gordon University, Mas-
If you would love the challenge of ters in Occupational Therapy – MOccTh
problem solving and helping people in Employment Prospects
Naoise Carroll (Graduate 2019)
practical ways in their daily occupation, Now studying Bachelor of Science
As an assistant in occupational therapy
you can work in a variety of settings with
(with Honours) Occupational
then this is the course for you. people who:
”
Therapy, Glasgow Caledonian
University. • are physically disabled
• are recovering from an illness or
operation
• have learning disabilities
• have mental health problems
Eimear Finn (Graduate 2019)
Now studying Master of
Occupational Therapy at Robert
Gordon University, Aberdeen.
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
12 13
Children’s Healthcare Assistant
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 5 Healthcare support for children is Child Development
Progression Opportunities
Certification extremely rewarding as a career. Children Level 7/8 in Early Childhood Care and
have unique needs and our experienced Child Health and Wellbeing
QQI Healthcare Support 5M4339 Education, TUD, IT Carlow and Health &
staff will guide you through the theory, Children with Additional Needs Society, DCU.
Duration skills and attitudes to assist children
Care Support
1 Year Full-time from 0-18 years with their health and Employment Prospects
wellbeing and learn how to communicate Care Sills
Minimum Entry Requirements
with families. Employment as a HCA in the new
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects Safety and Health at Work
National Children’s Hospital, St. John of
or Our highly experienced staff will lead you Work Experience God and Menni Services, Stuarts Hospi-
Leaving Certificate Applied to realise the importance of developmen- Human Growth and Development tal, Cheeverstown House,
or tal milestones in your work experience National Children’s Hospital and
QQI Level 4 with children in hospitals, childcare and Communications
similar special needs settings.
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. special needs settings.
Mature Applicants Work Experience Additional Certification
Mature applicants who have relevant Students attend work experience for one Patient Lifting and Manual Handling,
experience and may not meet the above day per week and there is an additional First Aid Response –PHECC,
Children’s Healthcare Assistant
entry requirements are welcome to apply. block placement in the spring.
Cardiac First Response –PHECC,
Placements take place in any setting
Children First -TUSLA
working with children’s health and wellbe-
ing including hospitals, special education
and community health services. Students
have the opportunity to apply the knowl-
edge and theory they have acquired in
the college to patient care
“ Our highly experienced staff will lead
you to realise the importance of
developmental milestones in your work
experience with children in hospitals,
childcare and special needs settings.
”
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
14 15
Pre-Paramedic
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 5 You need a cool head and the ability
Anatomy & Physiology
Certification to work under pressure in emergency
healthcare. It is challenging, rewarding Care Skills
QQI Healthcare Support 5M4339
and fast-paced. Nursing Theory & Practice
Pre Paramedic Studies
This exciting course will teach you the Human Growth & Development
(National Ambulance Service College)
skills and theory you need to work in the Care Support
First Aid Response healthcare sector. It is a good foundation
(Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council) for students wishing to work in the area Infection Prevention & Control
Cardiac First Response of nursing, paramedics or ambulance Emergency Department Care Skills
(Pre-hospital Emergency Care Council) work. Communications
Patient & Manual Handling You will be given the opportunity to Work Experience
choose the right career path as you de-
Ambulance Equipment Care of the Older Person
velop your education and knowledge on
this course. The work experience First Aid Response
Back-Slabbing
element will allow you to apply the
Emergency Planning (HSE) theory in practice.
Duration
“
1 Year Full-time
“I was accepted to Progression
Minimum Entry Requirements study paramedic sci-
Graduates from this course have the
Leaving Certificate: 06/H7 in 5 subjects
This course offers ence in Anglia Ruskin
University in the opportunity to apply to the Level 6
or
Healthcare Supervisory Management in
Leaving Certificate Applied people an opportunity to Cambridge campus.
Inchicore College.
or My previous studies
QQI Level 4 explore whether the in Inchicore really Students may also progress to further
helped me to get this study through the Higher Education Links
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted.
pre-hospital care field is place as it is a very Scheme both in Ireland and the UK in
Mature Applicants competitive course Healthcare, Paramedic or Nursing.
Mature applicants who have relevant a suitable area for them, with over 2000 people applying and
Graduates may also apply to BSc (Hons)
industry experience and may not meet only 20 spaces on the Cambridge site
the above requirements are welcome to
while gaining essential and 80 in Chelmsford.
Paramedic Science in Anglia Ruskin
University.
apply.
life skills in a structured The lectures and assignments I did in
Course Director Inchicore have set me up well for my
Employment
”
Catherine Keller programme. studies this year. They gave me a great
Pre-Paramedic
foundation and I feel much more
On successful completion of the Health-
Macartan Hughes, confident in my writing and study skills
care Support course students may seek
Chief Ambulance Officer, now as a result”
employment with the HSE, private
National Ambulance Service Eamonn Hegarty agencies or nursing homes in the
College Healthcare sector.
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
16 17Progression Opportunities
Nursing Studies
A significant number of graduates
progress to Nursing and Midwifery
degrees in Irish universities,
including Children’s and General
Nursing(Integrated)in TCD, DCU and
About the Course Subjects UCD.
QQI Level 5 This one-year full-time course combines Nursing Theory and Practice Visit www2.cao.ie/fetac/FETCNurs-
academic and practical learning to enable
Certification Anatomy and Physiology ingQuota.pdf to view the number of
you to acquire the essential knowledge,
QQI Nursing Studies 5N4349 places in participating institutions.
skills and competence to work in a variety Care Provision and Practice
Duration of hospital and healthcare settings and/ Career Guidance is available to assist
Human Growth and Development
1 Year Full-time or to progress to higher education and with UCAS Applications for Nursing and
training. In addition, you will have the Infection Prevention and Control Midwifery in the UK. Inchicore College
Minimum Entry Requirements
opportunity to apply for the Erasmus+ Biology enjoys links with Anglia Ruskin Universi-
Leaving Certificate: 06/H7 in 5 subjects
programme which will allow you to gain ty and Buckinghamshire New University,
or Communications
work experience in a nursing environment who also offer our students Children’s
Leaving Certificate Applied
overseas for a three-week period. First Aid Response (PHECC) Nursing.
or
QQI Level 4 certificate Every year we have a significant number Work Experience
of students who progress to nursing Word Processing
Equivalent qualifications will be
studies in Irish universities and Inchicore
considered. Children’s Nursing
College is linked to Anglia Ruskin Univer-
Mature Applicants sity, Buckinghamshire New University, and Students have the option of the taking
Mature applicants who have relevant Southampton University should you wish the following alternative modules as part
industry experience and may not meet to continue your studies in the UK. of Children’s Nursing. These options will
the above requirements are welcome to prepare you to pursue Children’s /
Work Experience Paediatric Nursing in Ireland and the
apply.
During the year, students undertake UK or work as a Healthcare Assistant in
Course Directors a minimum of 20 days working in a children’s hospitals, hospice and special
Tammy O’Rourke care setting which can be in a hospital, needs settings:
Howard Lodge nursing home or community day service
Child Health & Wellbeing
“
where the learners have the opportunity
to apply the knowledge and theory they Child Development
have acquired in the college to patient Children with Additional Needs
The teachers are so and client care.
Additional Certification
approachable and on all Nursing Courses
Certificate in Patient Lifting and
they helped guide me Manual Handling
Nursing Studies
through every step of First Aid Response (PHECC)
Cardiac First Response
the way! I also
got to spend three “The Nursing Studies course is everything I expected and more!
The teachers are so approachable and they helped guide me
Employment Prospects
weeks on Erasmus+ in through every step of the way! I also got to spend three weeks
on Erasmus+ in Sweden, which was a fantastic experience. Upon successful completion, graduates
Sweden, which was a After graduating I was offered places in three universities, one may apply to work in a variety of
in Ireland and two in the UK. I have also obtained a job in a nursing and healthcare settings and
fantastic experience.
”
nursing home as a fully qualified Healthcare Assistant.” environments including hospitals,
nursing homes, residential centres and
Jane is currently studying for a BSc (Hons) in Nursing (General
day care centres.
and Children’s Integrated Nursing) in Dublin City University.
18 Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons. 19Healthcare Supervisory Management
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 6 Healthcare environments are changing
Supervisory Management
Certification and healthcare workers need to develop
and update their skills. This innovative Conflict Management
QQI Health Service Supervisory Manage-
ment Skills 6M4978 course aims to build on existing knowl- Leadership
edge and skills with a view to developing
Work Experience
Duration your existing role or to prepare you to
1 Year Full-time work in a supervisory capacity or as a Human Resource Management
Minimum Entry Requirements senior healthcare worker. Gerontology OR Disability Awareness
QQI Level 5 Award: Merit in a related The supportive environment in Inchicore Person Centred Planning
discipline such as Healthcare or College along with the experience and Health Promotion
Nursing Studies. knowledge of our healthcare teachers will
Healthcare Supervisory Management
Equivalent qualifications will be help you to acquire new skills in areas
considered. such as human resources management, Additional Certification
health promotion and conflict resolution. Patient Lifting and Manual Handling
Qualified candidates already working in You will also extend your knowledge and
the healthcare/disability sector are also practice experience with an emphasis on
eligible to apply. person-centred planning and care.
Course Director
Paula Faller Progression Opportunities
“I attended the ICFE Healthcare Supervisory Management Successful graduates are eligible to apply
course as a mature student. I found the tutors to be approach- for degree courses in universities and in-
able and supportive. I built positive relationships with staff and stitutes of technology through the Higher
peers and really engaged in the college community, which Education Links Scheme.
increased my self-confidence.
“
Successful graduates have progressed to
The variety of modules offered allowed me to develop my skills higher education in Social Work; Applied
in group work and work experience. The course taught me how Social Care; Nursing.
I built positive to multi-task while focusing on my study and career goals. The
course and tutors allowed me to realize my potential. ICFE graduates are currently studying
relationships with
Human Resource Management in
I am currently in my third year at Trinity College Dublin studying National College of Ireland
Social Work. The majority of modules I completed in ICFE are
staff and peers and relevant to my present course and I’m on my way to achieving Employment Prospects
my career as a social worker.” Lisa Bryan
really engaged Graduates have gained employment in
healthcare and disability settings such as
with the college nursing homes, residential care, day-care
centres and home care.
community, which
increased my self-
confidence
”
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
20 21Social Care Courses at
Inchicore College
Working in Ireland’s
expanding social care
sector provides an
opportunity for
individuals with the
appropriate qualifications
Social Care Courses
and skill sets, to facilitate
real and substantive
differences in the lives
Social Care workers of some of the most
provide care to vulnerable people in our
vulnerable individuals communities.
and groups of all ages
who experience Do you have the aptitude
marginalisation, and commitment to work
disadvantage or in this challenging but
special needs immensely rewarding area?
Social care Ireland (SCI)
Applied Psychology Level 5
Applied Psychology in the Community Level 6
Social Studies Level 5
Social Studies Level 6
Social Care Diploma
Community Work Diploma
22 23Applied Psychology Progression Opportunities
The Community Health Services 5M4468
award is linked to many CAO courses par-
About the Course Subjects ticularly in the Social Care and Childcare
QQI Level 5 The subject of mental health is Human Growth & Development
areas.
Certification particularly relevant in Ireland today in The following CAO routes in to HEI Psy-
a wide variety of contexts including the Care Provision & Practice
QQI Community Health Services 5M4468 chology courses are available to partici-
workplace, education and the wider Personal Effectiveness pants :
Duration community. The field of abnormal
1 Year Full-time Work Experience
psychology is fascinating and a very Psychology, DBS
popular aspect of studying psychological Psychology Psychology, Maynooth University
Minimum Entry Requirements
science. Social Studies Psychology, UCD
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects
Psychology, NCI
or Participants on this course will receive an Understanding Mental Health Psychology, WIT
Leaving Certificate Applied introduction to this field of knowledge and Criminology Psychology – Applied Psychology, AIT
or be equipped with an understanding of the
Health Promotion 6N2214 Psychology – Applied Psychology, IADT
QQI Level 4 core theories, treatments, educational Arts - Psychology NUI Galway
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. and preventative strategies in work in TUSLA – Children First
Mature Applicants
mental health agencies. Employment Prospects
This course will prepare learners for Graduates will gain employment in
Mature applicants who have relevant
employment in mental health community organisations, mental health
experience and may not meet the above
agencies, the community or study in agencies providing education and
entry requirements are welcome to apply.
higher education. Through the Health support to people affected by mental
Course Director Promotion module, learners will be health issues or with additional needs,
Emma O’ Brien encouraged to critically evaluate and and work with older people in the
deliver creative, positive and practical community.
interventions.
The course will provide participants with
insight into the broad range of factors,
which are considered when examining
human behaviour. Career guidance will
support participants in choosing the right
type of people-focused career pathway
Applied Psychology
after the course.
“ The subject of mental health is
particularly relevant in Ireland today
in a wide variety of contexts including
the workplace, education and the
”
wider community.
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
24 25Applied Psychology in the Community
About the Course
QQI Level 6
Applied Psychology in Society supports
Knowledge of Psychology informs our progression for those who are interested
Certification understanding of ourselves and others, in pursuing Psychology or its affiliated
QQI Social and Vocational Integration and develops our capacity and skills to fields in higher education and work in the
6M2218 support those in our communities who community and voluntary sector. The ap-
are marginalised, disadvantaged or face plications of Psychology, its concepts and
Duration challenges in everyday life. theories are embedded throughout this
1 Year Full-time exciting and innovative course.
This course investigates societal issues
Minimum Entry Requirements including disability, mental health and
QQI Community Health Services with a addiction and explores the interventions
Merit/Distinction profile. Subjects
and infrastructure, both statutory and
or voluntary in their approaches that support Boundary Management
Applied Psychology in the Community
Those with QQI Level 5 certificates in wellbeing and rehabilitation. Child Psychology
related areas of study or equivalent
qualifications may also apply. This advanced course shifts to raising Disability Awareness
personal and interpersonal awareness Mental Health Awareness
Mature Applicants and the development of our own
Mature applicants who have relevant behaviour and attitudes that influence our Person Centred Planning
experience and may not meet the above role in social systems and structures in Psychology of People
entry requirements are welcome to apply. the work place, community and societal Rehabilitation Practice
Course Director contexts.
Team Leadership
Emma O’ Brien Students will be trained and equipped
Work Experience
with the knowledge and insight to develop
and manage relationships within the work Progression Opportunities
environment and this forms an integral QQI Social and Vocational Integration
developmental process on this course. 6M2218 award is linked to many CAO
courses particularly in Psychology, Social
Care and Childcare areas.
The following CAO routes in to HEI
Psychology courses are available to
“
students:
Business Psychology, DBS
Psychology, DBS
This course supports progression for Psychology, Maynooth University
those who are interested in pursuing Psychology, UCD
Psychology or its affiliated fields in Psychology, NCI
Psychology – Applied Psychology, IADT
higher education and work in the
Employment Prospects
”
community and voluntary sector. Graduates will gain employment in
community organisations, mental
health agencies providing education and
support to people affected by mental
health issues, the homeless, and work
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons. with adults with additional needs,
in the community.
26 27Social Studies Level 5
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 5 This one-year, full-time course offers an
Social Studies
introduction to social studies focusing
Certification Psychology
on areas such as psychology and sociol-
QQI Community Health Services 5M4468
ogy. It is suitable for those interested in Human Growth and Development
Duration human behaviour and human interaction
Intercultural Studies
1 Year Full-time and can be instrumental in helping those
interested in progressing on to higher Care Provision and Practice
Minimum Entry Requirements
education or working in the area of social Safety and Health in the Workplace
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects.
care.
or First Aid Response (PHECC)
Leaving Certificate Applied. You will attend classes four days a week. Word Processing
or On the remaining day, you should com-
QQI Level 4. plete the compulsory work experience Communications
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. component of the course. Work Experience
Mature Applicants Erasmus +
Mature applicants who have relevant Erasmus + is a funded programme which
industry experience and may not meet gives a number of students on the Social
the above requirements are welcome to Care Studies course the opportunity to
apply. work in another EU country as part of
their work experience.
Course Director
David Masterson
“ Once I met all the
teachers and got an
Progression Opportunities
Candidates have the opportunity to apply
Social Studies Level 5
for further progression on to the Level 6
Social Studies Course at ICFE or the 2
introduction to the year BTEC Higher National Diploma.
They may also apply to universities and
modules I was excited Institutes of Technology through the
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS).
to start. I found the
“I had just completed school and knew I was interested in the social care area. Employment Prospects
modules informative I was kind of nervous starting a new course but once I met all the teachers and
Graduates can seek employment in the
got an introduction to the modules I was excited to start. I found the modules
and interesting while informative and interesting while the teachers were all very helpful and approachable.
social care sector which potentially
can involve working with children and
the teachers were all An important part of the Social Studies course is the work placement, mine was in
the area of intellectual disabilities, I found it rewarding and it confirmed this is where
young people, people who are elderly,
and other marginalised and socially
very helpful and I wish to work in the future. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who
wishes to study, or pursue a career in this area. After successfully graduating I
excluded groups.
”
approachable. progressed on to the HND in Social Care here in Inchicore College.” Najat Abdinassir
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
28 29Progression and
Social Studies Level 6 Employment Prospects
This course offers students many
possibilities - from future employment
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 6
in the social, voluntary and community
The primary focus of this one-year, full- sectors to further study at a higher level
Social Analysis
time Level 6 course is on the relationship across a wide range of social science
Certification Action Research
between the individual and society, and disciplines such as sociology, social work,
QQI Community Development 6M3674
how through working and taking action Community Development Practice social policy, community development
Duration together, we can transform both the world and psychology.
Community Development Theory
1 Year Full-time around us and ourselves, for better.
Group Work Theory and Practice
Minimum Entry Requirements This course will help equip you with
QQI Social Studies Level 5 with a knowledge and skills with which to Communications
Merit/Distinction profile. contribute to the community-wide Personal and Professional Development
or responses required to successfully Arts in the Community
Those with QQI Level 5 certificates in confront the challenges faced by
related areas of study or equivalent society in the 21st century. In addition, learners will participate in
qualifications may also apply. a number of course relevant activities
European Project (ERASMUS+) inside and outside the college to broaden
Mature Applicants
Every year a number of students may their learning experiences.
Mature applicants who have relevant
life and/or work experience and may not travel to another European country for
meet the above entry requirements are three weeks’ work experience. The
welcome to apply. students attend a social or community
work setting in the host country and
observe and participate in the day-to-
Course Director day working environment, learning how
David Masterson professional social and community work
is delivered in that country.
“ Act as if what
Social Studies Level 6
you do makes
a difference.
It does.
”
(William James, Philosopher
and Psychologist)
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
30 31Social Care Diploma
About the Course Subjects Year 1
Level 6+ The HND in Social Care has been Applied Understanding of Human
Progression and
Certification
developed to prepare students for Behaviour and Development Career Prospects
employment in social care.
BTEC : Higher National Diploma in Social Mental Health & Wellbeing Graduates of the course can potentially
This internationally recognised course
and Community Work find employment in community based
is also an excellent springboard into Demonstrating Professional
(Integrated Health & Social Care) and state sectors, working with children
third-level education. You will study a Principles and Values
Duration wide range of related disciplines such as and young people in residential care,
Sociological Approaches in Social and older people, people with dependency
2 Years Full-time sociology, psychology and social policy,
Community Work issues. Organisations in which students
all of which are delivered by highly quali-
Minimum Entry Requirements Law Policy and Ethical Practice have secured employment include, Cer-
fied and experienced teachers.
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 4 subjects ebral Palsy Ireland, Cheeverstown House,
The course focuses on the importance of Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice
plus at least one O2/H6. Subjects must Menni Services, Barnardos.
personal and professional development in
include English and Maths. Effective Reporting and Record Keeping
the workplace. Graduates have gone on to obtain
or
QQI relevant Level 5 Award: Merit You will attend college four days per degrees in Social Work, Social Care,
week in first year and three days per Year 2 Psychology, and Applied Social Studies.
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted.
week in second year. The remaining Co-production & Partnership Working In
Mature Applicants The Institutes of Technology have offered
days may be used to satisfy the work Social and Community Work
Mature applicants who have relevant graduates advanced entry to Level 7.
placement requirements of the course. Contemporary Approaches to Disability
experience and may not meet the above
Students generally pursue a placement
entry requirements are welcome to apply. Developing Effective Helping
in their vocational area of interest with
the support and guidance of the course Relationships
Course Director director. Reflective Approaches in
Garett Evers
This compulsory work experience is an Implementing PCP
extremely important element of the Community Development Practice
course in terms of securing future Investigating Innovative Approaches to
employment or pursuing higher options Practice
in education. You must complete the
“
Garda vetting process prior to Safeguarding Children, Young People
commencing work experience. and Vulnerable Adults
Social Care Diploma
I cannot recommend
this course enough
to students with an
interest in the caring “I graduated from Inchicore in September 2017. I moved from Limerick to
pursue my Higher National Diploma In Health and Social Care at Inchicore CFE.
professions.
I cannot recommend this course enough to students with an interest in the caring
The modules were diverse professions. The modules were diverse but I found that they all interconnected
but I found that they all with my placement. I found the lecturers really approachable and the college
environment very friendly. The course offers excellent employment and further
interconnected with my educational opportunities and has set me on my way to a career in the caring
”
profession. Jason Craig
placement.
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
32 33Community Work Diploma
About the Course Subjects Year 1
Level 6+ Community work is undertaken by Applied Understanding of Human
socially aware, energetic and highly
Certification Behaviour and Development
motivated people who want to be actively
BTEC : Higher National Diploma in Social Mental Health and Wellbeing
involved in creating social change for
and Community Work
disadvantaged individuals and groups. Demonstrating Professional Principles
(Integrated Health & Social Care)
and Values
This exciting and newly developed course
Duration
provides students with the knowledge and Sociological Approaches
2 Years Full-time
skills they need to become creative and Law, Policy and Ethical Practice
Minimum Entry Requirements dynamic agents of change so that they
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 4 subjects might help and encourage individuals and Fundamentals of Evidence Based Practice
plus at least one O2/H6. Subjects must groups within communities to realise their Community Development Principles
include English and Maths. full potential and to have their voices and Practice
or heard by decision-makers.
QQI relevant Level 5 Award: Merit
This highly rewarding work involves
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. working in partnership with the commu-
Mature Applicants Year 2
nity and other stakeholders to develop
Mature applicants who have relevant Reflective Approaches in Implementing
resources and encourage social inclusion.
experience and may not meet the above Person Centred Planning
The course also offers the possibility of
entry requirements are welcome to apply. Investigating Innovative Approaches
pursuing Higher Education options in
to Practice
related areas such as Community & Youth
Course Director Work, Applied Social Care and Applied From Conflict to Resolution
Garett Evers Social Studies in Social Care.
Community Work Diploma
Developing Effective Helping
Are you motivated by a desire to help Relationships
address inequalities and facilitate Safeguarding Children, Young People
change? If so, then this course is for you. and Vulnerable Adults Progression and
Career Prospects
“
Social and Community Services in
Criminal Justice Practice
Graduates of the course can potentially
Community Development Practice find employment in the state as well as
Are you motivated by in the community based sectors,
working with children and young people
a desire to help in residential care, older people, people
address inequalities with dependency issues. Organisations
in which students have secured employ-
and facilitate change? ment include, Cerebral Palsy Ireland,
Cheeverstown House, Menni Services,
If so, then this course Barnardos.
is for you. Community Work Diploma graduates
”
could potentially seek employment in
Community Development Projects, and
apply for degrees in Community and
Youth Development, and Community &
Youth Work.
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
34 35Business and Computer
courses at ICFE
“There is an increasing
demand for people that
have acute insight and
skills in both ICT and
business.”*
To work in business you
Business and Computers
need to be a focused
thinker and a great
communicator. Working
in the continually evolving
world of information
technology and digital
Inchicore College’s marketing is demanding
innovative set of IT and but potentially exciting.
Business courses have
been developed to The jobs will be there. Will
maximise your you be ready?
opportunities in a changing
and expanding sector
Computer Applications and Mobile Technologies
Business Studies and Digital Marketing
Business Studies and Human Resources
Hospital Administration
Business Studies Diploma
*Forfás, Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
36 37Computer Applications Progression and
Career Prospects
& Mobile Technologies Graduates with a QQI Level 5 award
may find employment in areas such as
About the Course Subjects administration, sales, office/secretarial
QQI Level 5 This course is highly relevant for students
Word Processing
work and technical support.
Certification who want to enter the workforce in a
The Internet Graduates with the appropriate grades
Computer Applications and Mobile Technologies
QQI Information Processing 5M2067 computer-related area as well as students
may progress on to related QQI Level 6
who wish to progress to the QQI Level 6 Web Authoring computer courses and to computer
Duration Web Application Development course in
Spreadsheets degree courses in many third level
1 Year Full-time Inchicore College or to computer courses
Databases colleges. Previous students have
Minimum Entry Requirements in higher education.
successfully attended IT Tallaght,
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects. You will learn how to use the latest Mobile Technologies Dundalk IT, NCI and Maynooth University
or Microsoft Office programs as well as to Information and before going on to establish careers in
Leaving Certificate Applied produce dynamic websites and create Communications Systems areas such as software design, project
or mobile apps. Over 80% of your time will management and digital media.
Communications
QQI Level 4 be spent on the computer.
During the year you will use an online Work Experience
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted
learning system to enhance your skills
Mature Applicants and knowledge.
Mature applicants who have relevant
experience and may not meet the above The course requires college attendance
entry requirements are welcome to apply. four days per week and work experience
one day per week plus one full week in
Course Director February.
Patricia Donaghy
“The Information & Communication Technology (ICT) sector directly employs over
105,000 people in Ireland. It is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Irish
economy, with employment up 40% since 2010.
“
Roughly 75% of those working in the sector are employed by multinationals and
we are home to the ten biggest technology companies in the world. Ireland’s ICT
sector covers a wide range of activities from hardware manufacturing to software
Technology is one development, as well as digital content creation, IT security, cloud computing,
telecoms, and technical support services.”
of the key drivers Labour Market Review - Information and Communication Technology
of change and
Collins McNicholas, Recruitment & HR Services company.
improved digital
skills will be vital
for Ireland’s future
Ireland’s National Skills
Strategy 2025
Department of Education and Skills
”
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
38 39Business Studies and Digital Marketing
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 5 This new and exciting course combines Digital Marketing
Certification traditional core business subjects with
online tools and capabilities to teach Computerised and Manual Accounts
QQI Business Studies 5M2102
students how they can maximise Web Authoring
Duration business opportunities. Having liaised
Work Experience
1 year Full-time with industry, the course director has
developed this course to recognise the E-Business
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects. changing business environment. Spreadsheets
or The course offers up-to-date training on
Communications
relevant business and digital marketing
Business Studies and Digital Marketing
Leaving Certificate Applied
modules. French
or
QQI Level 4 You will engage in a range of learning Business Administration Skills
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. experiences including business and digital Marketing Practice
marketing case studies, group work
Mature Applicants and industry project work through which
Mature applicants who have relevant students build their confidence and fulfil ERASMUS+
experience and may not meet the above their potential. Students have the opportunity to travel
entry requirements are welcome to apply. to another European country for three
Students attend college four days each
Progression and
weeks’ work experience. This is a fully
Course Director week and are required to complete one funded international work experience
Andrea McQuillan day per week in a work placement in a opportunity funded by the European Career Prospects
business environment in order to gain Union through Léargas, The Exchange On completion of the QQI Level 5,
relevant, valuable and supported Bureau and Erasmus+. students with a merit profile can progress
“
experience. There is also a two-week on to the two year full-time BTEC Higher
block placement. National Diploma in Business in Inchicore
College of Further Education.
The teachers are Research shows that nearly all Irish adults (90%) own a smartphone, with the top This integrated course equips students
highly skilled and three uses including checking emails (87%), social media (71%) and news/
weather (67%). Other uses for the smartphone include online banking (50%),
to pursue career opportunities within a
business environment and/or progress to
learning in a smaller shopping online (42%) and paying bills (32%). (iReach survey for Irish Life) Higher Education in both business and
marketing disciplines.
Irish people love their phones and are doing more business and more shopping
environment means online than ever before. The opportunities for people with skills in this area are ever Graduates of this course have been
increasing. successful in gaining employment in
they really know Business and Marketing Industries such
”
as Insurance, Banking, Sales, Marketing,
who you are. Telesales, Credit Control.
Business Studies and Digital
Marketing student,
Wale Suamonu
Digital Marketing Students at the EPIC Museum of Emigration in Dublin Docklands.
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
40 41Employment Prospects
Business Studies and Human Resources This course leads to an excellent and
well recognised QQI Level 5 qualification
which provides sought after skills to gain
employment in business. Upon comple-
About the Course Subjects tion you will have the skills and experi-
QQI Level 5 Have you ever wanted to work with Human Resources ence to work in a HR Department as well
Certification people, help employees reach their best as the skills to work as a team leader,
potential and learn all the skills needed Team Working supervisory or managerial role.
QQI Business Studies 5M2102
to work in human resources and dynamic Behavioural Studies
Duration business environments? Would you like
Business Administration Skills
Higher Education
1 year Full-time to gain the knowledge and experience
Accounting - Manual & Computerised
Links Scheme
Minimum Entry Requirements needed for interviewing, recruiting and
selecting staff? Communications Upon successful completion, this course
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects.
will also enable you to progress to third
or This course has been specifically de- Marketing level universities to study a wide range
Business Studies and Human Resources
Leaving Certificate Applied signed to help you develop your skills Spreadsheets of Diplomas and Degrees in areas such
or and knowledge of human resources and as Human Resources, Business,
QQI Level 4 business management, in areas such as Work Experience
Management or Psychology. More
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted. recruitment and selection, employment information can be found on our website
legislation, training and development,
ERASMUS+ (www.inchicorecollege.ie).
Mature Applicants payroll, managing people and motivating
Students have the opportunity to travel
Mature applicants who have relevant teams. This course is perfect for anyone For information on all relevant Higher
to another European country for three
experience and may not meet the above who wishes to work with and manage Education Links visit www.qqi.ie (QQI),
weeks’ work experience. This is a fully
entry requirements are welcome to apply. people in any aspect of industry and Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
funded international opportunity funded
business. and the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Course Director by the European Union through Léargas,
Edel Grifiths You will attend college four days each The Exchange Bureau and Erasmus+.
week and you will complete one day per
week in work placement where you can
use all the knowledge you learn in college
while also gaining valuable, practical and
“
supported experience in a HR role. There
is also a two-week block placement.
84% of Irish companies
need more employees in
Nowadays, all businesses know the importance of Human Resources
human resources and 90% and there are more people now employed in HR than ever before.
of companies strongly The largest asset of any organisation is its employees and every manager knows
how important it is to hire, train and motivate staff. These are some of the impor-
agree that business and HR tant areas that HR is responsible for.
professionals add value to HR also advises senior managers on legislation and employee strategies that will
help the business succeed. HR plays a vital role in all organisations, large, medium
organisational success.
”
or small. It is a fantastic area to work in with excellent career prospects now and in
the future.
Chartered Institute of
Personnel & Development 2019
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.
42 43Hospital Administration
About the Course Subjects
QQI Level 5 This new and exciting course is designed
Word Processing
Certification for learners who have a strong interest
in seeking employment in the medical Medical Terminology
QQI Community Health Services 5M4468
administration sector. Information & Administration
Duration
The course is offered by a highly com- Customer Service
1 year Full-time
mitted team of teachers who will provide First Aid Response (PHECC)
Entry Requirements a range of learning experiences in areas
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 5 subjects such as computer skill development, Health & Safety at Work
or communication techniques, the use of Work Experience
Leaving Certificate Applied appropriate medical terminology and Reception and Frontline Office Skills
or relevant work experience.
QQI Level 4 award Care Support
Students will attend college four days
Equivalent qualifications will be accepted each week and are required to complete
Course Director one day per week work experience in
Janette Challoner a medical administration environment.
There will also be a two-week block
placement.
Part-Time Option
The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI)
The Back to Education Initiative (BTEI) is a part-time option providing the learner
the opportunity to achieve the award over two years. Those in receipt of unemploy-
ment payments or means-tested social welfare benefits, holders of medical cards
Hospital Administration
and their dependants are entitled to free tuition. Others will be required to pay the
appropriate college fees.
“ This new and exciting
course is designed for
learners who have a
strong interest in
seeking employment
in the medical
administration sector.
44
Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons. ” 45Business Studies Diploma
About the Course Units Year 1:
Level 6+ The Higher National Diploma in Business Business and the Business Environment
Certification is an internationally recognised qualifica- Marketing Essentials
BTEC Higher National Diploma in tion which aims to equip you with the
knowledge, skills and understanding Human Resource Management
Business
required to work effectively in a business Management and Operations
QQI Business Studies 5M2102 environment. It gives you the opportunity
Management Accounting
components to develop specialist expertise in the area
of your choice be it legal procedure and Managing a Successful Business Project
Duration
2 years Full-time practice, accounting, marketing, human Business Law
resource management or general busi-
Minimum Entry Requirements Financial Accounting
ness. Students are given the opportunity
Leaving Certificate: O6/H7 in 4 subjects to study additional legal or accounting Legal Practice and Procedures
plus at least one O2/H6. Subjects must modules each year. Spreadsheet Methods
include English.
or This is a two-year full-time course requir- French
QQI Level 5 Award in a related discipline ing college attendance four days per
with a Merit profile. week. The fifth day is spent in a legal or
business setting where you will gain work Units Year 2:
Mature Applicants experience. (As this is an integral part it Research Project
Mature applicants who have relevant
industry experience and may not meet
the course, work experience is compul- Organisational Behaviour Progression and
sory).
the above requirements are welcome to Statistics for Management Career Prospects
apply. The balance between the academic side Business Strategy
and the practical application of skills Graduates enter employment in the
Course Director gives students a unique opportunity to Consumer Behaviour and Insight business, legal and accounting sectors
Margaret Doogan prepare for further study and employment Planning for Growth in organisations.
Business Studies Diploma
in Ireland or abroad. Graduates with appropriate grades have
Law of Contract and Tort
achieved progression to:
“As a mature student who had been Company Law and Corporate Governance
“
out of the education system for Economics • Year 3 of a 4 year Level 8 Degree in
some years, it was quite a daunting the following areas: Business Man-
and nerve racking to be returning. French agement, Marketing Management
One of the best However, looking back now I can and Human Resource Management
honestly say it was one of the best
decisions I have ever
• Year 2 of the 3 year Level 8 Degree
decisions I have ever made. During
in Business , Human Resource Man-
my time at ICFE, I received great
made. Amazing place,
agement and Marketing
encouragement from all the tutors.
Other higher level institutes will consider
small class sizes,
I would recommend to anyone
applications based on individual results.
thinking of returning to education to
brilliant tutors
simply “take the plunge” at Inchicore
College. You won’t be disappointed.
and an altogether
Amazing place, small class sizes,
brilliant tutors and an altogether
fantastic experience.
fantastic experience.
”
Not only did I receive my diploma
but I also received confidence in my
Audrey Devlin
ability and have now completed a
business degree and I am working in
business administration.”
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