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Full-Time
Courses
2020/21
Further
eduCation
& training
open day
thursday 23rd
January 2020
“Many challenges lie ahead Principal’s Message
for the sector but we at LCFE
Tugann se an-phleisiur dom ár We take pride in providing our learners
are embracing change and Réamheolaire Chláracha Lánaimseartha with a valuable insight into the world
anseo ag Coláiste Breisoideachais Luimnigh of work supported by a comprehensive
positioning the College to (LCFE) a chur I láthair duit don bhliain career guidance and learner support
provide the highest standard
acadúil 2019/20. Tá cáil thar na beartaibh service. Our close links with local industry,
ar an gColáiste ardoideachas a sholáthar research agencies and higher education
of education and training sa réigiún seo le blianta fada anuas agus ag
dul ó neart go neart atáimid ag freastal ar
in developing courses ensure that
learners have excellent job prospects and
possible to our learners.” riachtanais ár mic léinn I saol an lae inniu. opportunities for furthering their education.
LCFE supports its teaching and learning
Más mian leat tairbhe a bhaint as oiliúint with state-of-the-art resources reflecting
– Pat Maunsell de hardchaighdeán agus do dheiseanna
fostaíochta a fheabhsú, bheadh fáilte is céad
industry standards and local industry needs.
However, our greatest asset is our staff. They
romhat anseo linn. Le hatmaisféar cairdiúil, are dedicated, professional and committed
ranganna beaga agus seirbhísí tacaíochta to the learners who join us.
den scoth, táim cinnte gur féidir le LCFE
cabhrú leat barr do chumais a bhaint amach. We have set out an ambitious strategy for
LCFE over the coming years whereby we will
It gives me great pleasure to introduce continue to strive for excellence in teaching
you to our full-time courses available at and learning, in course development, in
Limerick College of Further Education quality assurance, in continuous professional
(LCFE). The College, which is in existence development, in ICT, in the physical
for 55 years, has provided the highest infrastructure and in support for our learners.
quality education and training to the
people of Limerick and beyond. What The Further Education and Training
started out as a second-level ‘College of landscape has changed significantly in
Commerce’ in 1963 is today a thriving and recent years with the establishment of
successful College of Further Education the ETB’s, SOLAS and the QQI. Further
and Training in the Mid-West Region. Education is now rightly recognised as a
distinct sector achieving parity of esteem
We specialise mainly at Level 5 and Level 6 with primary, secondary and third-level
of the National Framework of Qualifications education. Many challenges lie ahead for
and offer a wide range of quality assured the sector but we at LCFE are embracing
courses in a wide variety of disciplines. Our change and positioning the College to
purpose is to provide a quality education provide the highest standard of education
and training experience to our learners so and training possible to our learners.
that they can gain employment or progress
to higher education. Pat Maunsell, Principal
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Contents School of Business
& Information
Technology 48
Principal’s Message 3 The Sole Factory 33 LCFE
Code course name
10 Reasons to come to LCFE 8 Open Day 34 Business Department IT Department
Our Locations 10 Equality & Diversity 35 AFXX Accounting & Taxation 51 CSN1 Computer Systems & 76
Studies with Information Networks
General Information 12 LCFE Learner Creativity 36 Technology CSN2 Advanced Computer 78
ATIX Accounting Technician 52 Systems & Networks
How to Apply 21 TV & Film - Creative Engagement 37 Ireland (ATI) SD1X Software Development 79
QQI Links Scheme 22 LCFE Erasmus Plus Programme 38 ACHX Arts Culture & History 53 SD2X Advanced Software 80
BAXX Business Administration 55 Development
LCFE and LIT 24 Enterprise Engagement in LCFE 39
BCEX Business Communications 56 ASDX App & Software 81
Progression Opportunities 25 Graduation 40 with English as a Second Development
Language (ESL) CGPX Computer Games 82
Life in Limerick 26 Sport 41 BSXX Business Studies 57 Programming
Students Union 27 Vision, Mission + Values 43 CSOX Customer Services Operations 58
LIBX Liberal Arts (Pre-Arts) 59 School of Childcare
Library/Learning Hubs 28 FAQ 44 CAXX Computer Applications 60 & Healthcare 83
Study Skills Course 30 Our Experience 46 (Mornings) LCFE
Code course name
EBXX Economics with Business 61 Childcare Department
ESFX European Studies with 62 ECCE Early Childhood Care & 87
French Education (with Montessori
LAXX Legal Administration 63 & Special Needs)
MLXX Marketing 64 ACSN Advanced Certificate in 88
PAXX Pharmacy Assistant 65 Early Childhood Care &
Education with Special
MAXX Medical Administration 66 Needs
RNXX Reception/ Office 67 Healthcare Department
Administration
APSS Applied Social Studies 89
PHAX Payroll and HR 68
Administration HSMX Health Services Supervisory 90
Management Skills
RSXX Retail Studies 69
ECPX Emergency Care Personnel 91
TTSX Travel & Tourism Services 70
HSXX Healthcare Support 92
AAXX Advanced Certificate in 71
Administration NSXX Nursing Studies 93
(Pre-Nursing)
ABXX Advanced Certificate in 72
Business (Enterprise,
Marketing & Management)
PSAX Property Services 73
Administration
BCXX Business with Computing 74
CSXX Culinary Skills 75
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School of School of Creative Fashion Design Department ATVX Advanced Film & TV Studies 137
Beauty & Hair 94 Media & Visual Arts 101 CDTX Costume Design for
Theatre, TV & Film
112 PASX Performing Arts 138
LCFE LCFE MPPX Music Performance & 139
Code course name Code course name FDTX Fashion Design and Textile 114 Production
Beauty Department Art + Design Department Portfolio
BTXX Beauty & Complementary 97 ADAI Art & Design Portfolio with 105 DMXX Dressmaking (Mornings Only) 115 School of Sports,
Therapies Animation and Illustration FSVX Fashion Styling, Visual 117 Science +
Hairdressing Department ADXX Art & Design Portfolio 106 Merchandising & Buying Engineering 140
HDXX Hairdressing 98 ADGX Art and Design Portfolio 107 FDKX Knitwear Design for 118 LCFE
course name
Code
EEXX Eyelash Extensions & 100 with Illustration & Graphics Fashion & Textiles
SPORTS Department
Beauty Therapy ADMX Art, Craft & Design 108 CTXX Creative Textiles 119
(Mornings) SRXX Sports, Recreation & Exercise 143
ACTX Advanced Creative Textiles 120
CCXX Creative Craft 109 SREX Advanced Sports, Strength 144
interior Design Department and Conditioning
AAXX Advanced Art 110 IDXX Interior Design Skills 121 SIMX Sports Injury Management 145
ADXX Art, Design and Three 111 and Portfolio (with Community Health Services)
Dimensional Studies PHOTOGRAPHY Department
Portfolio PSTX Pre Physiotherapy/Sports 146
LBPX Lens Based Art 122 Therapy
(Photography & Video) SCIENCE Department
PH1X Photography 123 ASLX Applied Science/ 147
PH2X Advanced Photography 124 Laboratory Techniques
Multimedia Department
MPAX Animation and Digital Media 125 Cappamore Campus 148
MAXX Multimedia, Animation & 126 LCFE
Code course name
Games Design
CTCC Construction Technology 151
CGDX Computer Games Design 127
ETCC Engineering Technology 153
media Department
BACC Business Administration 154
DMPX Creative Digital Media 128
ECCC Early Childhood Care & 155
Production
Education
BJMS Broadcast Journalism 129
HSCC Healthcare Support 156
& Media Studies
(Mornings Only)
EMTV Event Management with 130
NSCC Nursing Studies (Pre-Nursing) 157
TV Studies
(Mornings Only)
PJXX Print Journalism 131
ACCC Animal Care 158
RBMMRadio Broadcasting & 132
BICC Blacksmith & Iron Craft 159
Music Management
HSCC Horticultural Studies 160
TFPX TV & Film Production/ 133
Film Studies CSCC Creative Sewing & Knitting 161
(Mornings)
JWMX Journalism (Writing Skills 134
with Radio) (Mornings)
ABMP Advanced Broadcasting & 135
Evening Courses 162
Media Production College Staff 168
MTXX Music Technology and 136
Sound Production
6 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 7
10 Reasons to come to lcfe
1 SUCCESS
LCFE is the largest provider of
further education and training
5 ASSISTANCE WITH LEARNING
We have a group of people who can improve your basic
skills, revision techniques and who can help if you have
in the Mid-West region. dyslexia, hearing or sight impairment or any other type of
The college is a dynamic learning or physical difficulty.
and thriving educational
environment.
6 FUN STUFF
You can get involved in clubs and societies, sports, go on trips,
2 EQUALITY +
DIVERSITY
events and much more to make your time at college fun.
You will be studying in a
safe and secure environment
where everyone is equal. We
7 TECHNOLOGY + RESOURCES
We have a fully stocked library, computer rooms and well
equipped workshops to help you learn. You can also use
Moodle, our online learning platform.
actively promote diversity and
8
respect for different cultures.
WORKING WITH EMPLOYERS
3
We are proud to say that we work with hundreds of
WITHIN REACH employers every year through our work experience
We are a multi-purpose
programme which provides opportunities for our learners.
campus college with
9
connections to main rail and
bus routes.
TEACHING AND LEARNING
LCFE has excellent learner results and a well established
4
reputation for excellence in teaching.
RANGE OF
courses
We have courses at level 5 & 6
on the NFQ with choices from
10 FACILITIES
We have purpose built studios with state of the art equipment,
iMac Lab, Hair and Beauty Salons, Media Suite and Radio
over 80 different courses and Station, Learning Resource Centres and much much more.
disciplines.
8 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 9
Our Locations LCFE @ FET Centre,
LCFE Main Campus Kilmallock Road Campus
Mulgrave Street, Limerick Kilmallock Road, Limerick
LCFE @ FET CENTRE,
KILMALLOCK ROAD CAMPUS
LCFE @ FET Centre Cappamore Campus
Cappamore, Co. Limerick
LCFE @ FET CENTRE,
CAPPAMORE CAMPUS
10 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 11
Further Education Provision
provide opportunities to gain
employment or to access higher level
courses in a number of Institutes
of Technology or Universities.
For further information on any of our
courses visit www.lcfe.ie
Limerick College of Further Education Layout of this Prospectus
is the largest provider of Further LCFE is divided into five Schools. These
Education and Training courses in the are: the Schools of Business & Information
Mid-West region. We offer more than Technology; Childcare & Healthcare;
80 courses over a diverse range of Hairdressing & Beauty; Creative Media
disciplines. The College is a dynamic & Visual Arts and Sports, Science &
and thriving educational environment, Engineering. Information on day-time
with a significant increase in courses is part of this prospectus. There is
enrolments in recent years. a separate section for courses we deliver
in our Cappamore Campus. There is also
The college is administered by Limerick
some brief information about Evening
and Clare Education and Training
Courses at the back of this publication.
Board, the state education and training
If you wish to obtain further information
authority for the Limerick and Clare
about Evening Courses, check out our
region. The authority is responsible
website www.lcfe.ie, or contact the College
for the delivery of Further Education
on 061 414344, extensions 122 or 123.
and Training provision to over 24,000
learners at almost 300 locations each Course information is provided in the
year. With its enrolment figures, LCFE following order: starting with Business
is the largest of the authority’s FET and Information Technology; Childcare
General
centres in the region. The campi being and Healthcare; Hairdressing and Beauty;
up to date and well equipped means Creative Media and Visual Arts; Sports,
the settings lend themselves to the Science and Engineering; Cappamore
smooth acquisition of Awards for those Campus and finally, Adult Education
Information
willing to make the required effort. (Evening Courses). Each section begins with
These Awards are designed to prepare QQI Level 5 courses. NB - The Accounting
holders for progression to higher-level Technician (ATI) is NOT a QQI Award.
awards in Institutes of Technology
Limerick College of Further Education
(IOTs), Universities and other Colleges.
will only use the data supplied for the
Awards can also lead directly into the
purposes it was intended.
workplace.
12 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 13
Use of your personal data will be subject Why choose Cappamore?
to our stringent policies and terms on Although based in a rural setting it’s still
personal data use and protection. only a 15 minute drive from Limerick city
centre; while it also serves the other areas
Limerick in East Limerick and South Tipperary.
Limerick, the capital of the Mid-West,
The campus boasts ample free and safe
has dramatically changed in recent
parking on its grounds. A range of niche
years. Regeneration of the city centre
full time courses are on offer including
and docklands has made Limerick a
Animal Care, Construction Technology
vibrant and exciting city, made livelier
and Blacksmithing. Also on offer are full
by the vast number of learners attending
time Healthcare and Childcare courses.
the many Colleges in and around the
Due to its’ small nature in a rural setting,
city. The city boasts numerous sporting
we strive to provide an excellent education
and cultural events and is renowned
and training experience for our learners.
for its cheerful and welcoming cafés,
Our dedicated, helpful and professional
restaurants and clubs.
staff here ensures that qualifications
Location and experiences gained will expand
Learners can choose the individual locations our learners ‘employment and higher
of LCFE’s three campi as they offer a great education opportunities.
study/life balance. Each Campus has been
developed to offer the Learner a positive
Our Learner Profile
Limerick College of Further Education
learning experience at a location that is
offers a wide range of courses to meet
convenient to their individual needs.
the needs of school leavers and mature
LCFE Main Campus learners. The vast majority of courses
Mulgrave Street, Limerick are QQI (Quality Qualifications Ireland)
Limerick College of Further Education’s accredited. QQI is the national awarding
main Campus is situated on Mulgrave body for further education and training.
Street which is a 10 minute walk both Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is
from the city centre and Limerick Bus and acknowledged in line with QQI guidelines.
Rail Station. It is the largest of our three Learning Support is also available.
campuses offering courses in a variety of
areas such as Business and Childcare. Range of Courses
QQI courses at Limerick College of
LCFE @ FET Centre, Kilmallock Further Education are offered at Levels
Road Campus
5 and 6. These courses are part of the
The second LCFE location is based at
National Framework of Qualifications
the FET Centre, Kilmallock Road. It is a
(NFQ). Entry requirements are the
modern building offering courses in the
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate
area of Science.
Applied (LCA), QQI Level 4 or
LCFE @ FET Centre Cappamore equivalent. Mature learners are normally
Campus exempt from entry requirements and
Our third campus is a vibrant Further so are eligible to apply for all College
Education and Training centre situated courses, once they have reached 23 years
in the heart of East Limerick. of age, or 21 years for the ATI Course.
14 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 15
Other awarding bodies include City & LCFE Progression
Guilds, Accounting Technicians Ireland, Agreements
CIBTAC and ITEC. Holders of QQI Awards Under the terms of a Progression
may use their QQI CAO points to progress Agreement with LIT, LCFE learners who
to higher education. Please contact achieve a major Award may now progress
the Admissions Office or current HEI to Year 1 of any level 6 or level 7 course
literature of any College you plan to apply at LIT. Entry to Level 8 courses at LIT
to as a QQI applicant. They will be able to require a Major Award with 3 Distinctions.
provide you with up to date information. Portfolio requirements where applicable
You may also refer to the CAO website remain unchanged. Application is through
www.cao.ie to check QQI information. CAO. LCFE also has a bilateral agreement
with Mary Immaculate College for
Quality and learners from Media courses to progress
Qualifications Ireland to MI002 Bachelor of Arts. Application
Since its establishment in November is through the CAO. In addition, LCFE
2012 Quality and Qualifications Ireland has also negotiated advanced entry
(QQI) has operated as the sole agency to progression opportunities for holders of
assure the quality of qualifications and QQI Level 6 Awards with various IOTs.
of learners’ experience of education and Details of these arrangements are on the
training at all levels. It makes it easier relevant course pages.
for employers and others to comprehend
Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)
Irish qualifications, including within
offers preferential entry to learners who
a global context. QQI focusses on high
successfully complete a linked QQI FET
quality learning experiences across
course in partner Colleges of Further
all education and training provision
Education. LCFE is one such partner
nationally. The strength of current
college. (WIT Further Education Progression
qualifications continues to grow,
Scheme; see www.wit.ie/progression)
opening up new opportunities for people
to engage and succeed in learning. Guidance Counselling
Service
Fees LCFE offers learners a comprehensive
Note that an Application Administration Guidance Counselling Service, including
Fee of €20 now applies to all applications. advice on higher education options
This is a non refundable payment. and personal counselling. The College
Guidance Counsellors are available for
QQI Points appointments with all registered learners.
The CAO score QQI applicants on
their best 8 modules from a Major Learners with
Award where applicants are eligible for Additional Needs
consideration. Please see section on QQI LCFE makes every effort to facilitate
links scheme in this prospectus for more applicants with Additional Needs.
specific information. Applicants should Applicants should contact the Guidance
consult HEI literature to establish Counselling service at the time of
specific QQI level 5 and 6 requirements. registration.
16 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 17The counsellors will facilitate the specifies that all persons who wish
processing of applications for funding to undertake certain work, services
to the Higher Education Authority or activities relating to children or
(HEA). The College is fully accessible vulnerable adults must have a Garda
to wheelchair users and there is a lift Vetting Disclosure. Since 29th April
to all floors. 2016, it is a criminal offence to work
with young children and vulnerable
Learning Support adults without this disclosure.
LCFE endeavours to provide learning
support for those experiencing If you are over 18 years and have resided
difficulties with specific modules, outside of the Republic of Ireland and
subject to resource availability. Northern Ireland for a period longer
than 6 consecutive months, many work
Garda Vetting placements in Childcare and Healthcare
LCFE/ Limerick & Clare ETB is require original Police Vetting Clearance
committed to practices which from the country/countries that you
safeguard the welfare of learners, have lived or worked in.
young people and vulnerable adults.
If you are under the age of 18 years,
Limerick & Clare ETB is registered
parental consent will be required
with the Garda Central Vetting Unit
before the Garda Vetting process can be
and will be conducting Garda Vetting
carried out.
on learners attending courses where it
is identified that possible interaction In order to obtain work placements,
with children and vulnerable adults Garda Vetting is mandatory for some
is a feature of the course. Any specific vocational areas. It is necessary
information disclosed by the Garda to pass the work experience module in
Central Vetting Unit may be shared order to obtain a full award.
with the appropriate decision making
personnel in prospective work experie English Language
nce organisations. It is the learner’s Assessment
responsibility to ensure that all All applicants whose first language is
information is correct, as any omission not English will be asked to complete
will mean a delay in the processing an English Language Assessment. This
of the application. Garda Vetting assessment takes place in May and
Application must be completed at again in August. The purpose of this
Induction stage. You will be required assessment is to ascertain the applicant’s
to bring in two forms of ID. One competence level in relation to the
photographic ID such as an up-to-date course requirements.
Passport or Drivers Licence. The other
This may assist referral and progression
ID must show proof of address such as
for learners. NOTE: Applicants who
CAO Application or Bank Statement
have completed or are currently taking
(within six months).
Leaving Certificate English are exempt
The National Vetting Bureau Children from this assessment. A copy of their
& Vulnerable Persons Act, 2012 Leaving Certificate must be provided.
18 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 19Further Education Grants within the policies and procedures
Means-tested Maintenance Grants are of the College, it is an independent
available to qualifying learners. These voice for learners. It has its own office
grants are administered by Student within the campus and organises many
Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) social and cultural events throughout
through www.learnerfinance.ie. the academic year.
All applications must be made online.
A member of the college staff will advise Open Day
applicants, where necessary. The best way to find out what LCFE
has to offer is to visit on our Open
Students’ Union Day on Thursday 23rd January 2020.
LCFE has a vibrant Students’ Union Come along and meet with academic
which was established to represent staff and existing learners and
the interests of the learners and to enjoy viewing our Art/Ceramics/
advance their rights. While it works Photography and Fashion exhibitions.
How to Apply
It is a fast, user-friendly procedure Applicants applying for Visual Arts
and your application will be processed courses are required to bring some
quickly. You must select 3 courses of samples of relevant personal work to
your choice. Please do not omit your the interview.
Mobile Phone Number, PPS Number
Equally, those interested in Childcare,
or email address. Receipt of your
Healthcare, Hairdressing or Beauty
application will be acknowledged by text
Therapy, are advised to try to gain some
message and email. Interviews will be
relevant work experience and perhaps
held in May and places will be offered at
bring references along to interview. Any
that stage. Interviews will also be held in
other evidence of relevant work done is
late August to fill any remaining places.
well worth bringing along.
Therefore, early application is advisable.
You may also download an Application Form
from our website www.lcfe.ie
Applicants are strongly encouraged
to APPLY ONLINE
20 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 21QQI Links Scheme
National Framework of Qualifications
All QQI Awards have been placed on the Institutes of Technology from September
National Framework of Qualifications. It 2017, all QQI level 5 and QQI level
is easy to see at a glance where the Award 6 awards will be scored to deliver a
you wish to pursue stands on the 10-Level maximum of 390 CAO points.
Framework. All QQI course content Scoring: A minimum of 120 credits
information in this Prospectus is correct must be presented. Points will only be
at the time of going to press. Limerick calculated if the required awards and/
College of Further Education accepts or modules are presented. Starting with
no responsibility for any changes which Distinctions, then Merits, then Passes,
occur and affect any existing course. add all the credits until a cumulative
value of 120 is reached. Ignore any
QQI Links Scheme Progression to
credits above 120. For the credits that
Institutes of Technology, Universities
you are including, multiply the credit
and Other Colleges
value by the grade weighting, i.e.
QQI: Further Education and Training multiply by 3 in the case of a Distinction,
Awards Council - Quality and by 2 in the case of a Merit, by 1 in the
Qualifications Ireland. case of a Pass. Add these scores. Multiply
HETAC: Higher Education and Training the total by 13, then divide the answer by
Awards Council. 12. If you get a decimal place, round your
result to the nearest whole number.
Note: Progression to Universities and
For further details, visit www2.cao.ie/
other Colleges from QQI courses is
fetac/FETAC_scoring.pdf. Please refer to
possible through the Higher Education
relevant HEI literature and CAO website
Links Scheme (HELS). For entry into
for specific requirements.
22 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 23LCFE continues Progression
to create Opportunities
pathways for
learners
Higher Education Links to Nursing
Links Scheme Programmes
A large number of higher education Learners are eligible for consideration
institutions including Universities, for entry to Nursing programmes when
Institutes of Technology and private 3rd they achieve the QQI Level 5 Award
Level Colleges offer places to QQI CAO 5M4349 (Nursing Studies), 5M4468
applicants. (Community & Health Services),
5M4339 (Health Care Support), 5M3782
In addition to the Higher Education
(Health Service Skills) and obtain a
Links Scheme (HELS), which links
Distinction in 5 modules in the QQI
specific QQI Level 5 Certificates and
Level 5 programme, which must include
some Level 6 Advanced Certificates to
a Distinction in 5N0749 (Anatomy and
a number of reserved places on higher
LIT enrols a very significant number of Physiology), 5N4325 (Nursing Theory &
education programmes, the Institutes of
learners from LCFE every year based Practice), and 5N1279 (Human Growth
Technology and some higher education
on course links to each LIT course. This and Development) or 5N2746 (Biology).
courses. Currently, LIT learners coming Institutions operate admissions criteria
number has grown significantly since A quota of reserved places are allocated
from LCFE are attending a diverse range and scoring system for non-specific QQI
LIT and LCFE formalised their links to applicants presenting with QQI
of courses across all disciplines and Levels 5 and 6 Certificate applicants.
across all courses, which helps to create qualifications. Places are allocated
these discipline areas have grown under
smooth and seamless pathways for on a competitive basis. The best eight
the collaboration agreement. Note: Applicants are advised at all times
learners. Such pathways operate through modules, generally at a single sitting,
to confirm linked Awards, any additional
This collaboration agreement follows are considered for scoring purposes.
the CAO for learners entering first year. module requirements, application
from a wider Memorandum of
Learners successfully completing QQI processes and scoring systems with the
Understanding between Limerick
Certificate Level 5 with LCFE are offered Admissions Offices of the participating
& Clare ETB and LIT was signed in
entry to LIT courses based on the higher education institutions, or visit
February 2015. Close collaboration
collaboration agreement. Learners who www.cao.ie
between LCFE and LIT is the
complete Advanced Certification Level cornerstone of this wider agreement Further information may be obtained
6 with LCFE can apply for advanced with Limerick and Clare Education from the CAO website www.cao.ie or the
entry straight into second year for linked and Training Board. QQI website www.qqi.ie
24 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 25Life in Limerick Students’ Union
The College’s main campus is located We understand that the time you spend
in the heart of Limerick City and with us is not only about education,
this allows the learners to enjoy the but also about socialising and time for
atmosphere and activities of city life. personal development. Here at LCFE
Within walking distance from the you can have it all - a warm caring
College, learners can access every environment where you will meet new
amenity available. There is a vibrant people and make new friends.
café culture and cuisine from every
Studying in LCFE is not just about the
ethnic origin. The Hunt Museum, King
qualification and skills you graduate with.
John’s Castle and the home of Munster
Sometimes, it is the experiences along the
Rubgy, Thomond Park are all within
way. LCFE has a vibrant community of
walking distance from our Mulgrave
over 1,200 learners from all over the
Street Campus.
Mid-West region and beyond.
Get involved
and take your college
experience to the next level!
Limerick College of Further Education of Management to ensure students have
Students’ Union is a democratically their say in the operation of the college
elected SU made of learners from every and how it will develop in the future.
course across the campi. LCFESU
In addition to regular meetings and
represents the student’s voice, working
working with classes to improve
with staff and management to ensure all
college services, the SU organises
learners get the best possible experience
and participates in numerous events
from their time at the college. The SU
throughout the college year. The SU is
assists learners with issues such as
also responsible for clubs and societies
welfare, timetables, advice, events and
on campus. Clubs and Societies give
works in shaping the future of the college.
students and staff the opportunity to
The SU is made up of class explore their interests, find new ones
representatives, with each class group and make a wide circle of friends within
electing two students to represent the college community.
them on the Union and the Executive
So what are you waiting for? Get
Committee; President, Vice-President
involved and take your college
and Secretary. Two members of the
experience to the next level!
executive hold seats on the LCFE Board
26 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 27Library/
Learning Hubs
The Library is a central and essential providing access to the internet, printing Learning Hubs Learning Hub Two is located directly
part of the learner’s academic and photocopying facilities and wireless Our Learning Hubs have recently beside the Library and includes
experience. It provides a service that internet access. been updated and refurbished. individual stations with the most up to
supports teaching, learning and research Learning Hub One is a large room date technology and makes for a quiet,
The aim of the library service is to
activities of the LCFE community, with individual stations containing productive working space
respond to the varying needs of the
including: the most up to date software and
college community, learners and staff. Active Learning = Real Results!
• An atmosphere of research & study Every effort is made to provide all titles hardware. It has a central docking
• Well-trained, service-oriented staff recommended by the tutors to supplement area for Learners to use their own
the courses of study being taught. devices or recharge them (BYOD).
• Technology for easy information access
Learners are assisted in the selection of This room also has round tables to
Members of the library can borrow books appropriate additional reading. accommodate Study Groups or Team
for a period of 7 days. Membership is Learning and a suite of iMACs. This
free. The learner ID card serves as a Opening Hours is also where our Drop in Study
library membership card. Resources 8.00am - 5.00pm Service is located.
include computer workstations 6.45pm - 8.45pm
28 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 29Study
Skills Course iMix Studio
The College houses a state of the art
broadcast media suite doubling as
the world the chance to listen to the
college station.
Self-Directed Learning is encouraged key sections designed to further enable
and Promoted within LCFE. We success among Learners. It can be LCFE’s very own radio station; iMix,
LCFE Online Radio. The station The station and its studios provide real
provide every opportunity for usedvia desktop/browser or in the form hands on experience with all elements
Learners to select, manage and assess of the Moodle app. hosts both live and pre-recorded
programming throughout the academic of broadcast production, writing scripts,
their own learning. editing and producing content and
Each section contains: year. Everything you hear on the
We have had a Drop in Study Skills station is planned, written, produced broadcasting live on-air. This learner
• Lessons that are graded (Learners may
Service available in the College for a and presented by the learners on the radio environment prepares Level 6 and
re-take/review) lessons as required.
number of years; the Study Skills Course QQI Level 6 Advanced Broadcasting Level 5 students to work in industry while
complements this service. • Associated (optional) activities and Media Production course. The fostering a sense of community on and
station consists of a media production off air at the LCFE Mulgrave St. campus.
The development of our Online Study • Completion of the course is tracked
Skills Course in its new interactive automatically office simulating an industry working
In addition, the station acts as a source
format is a valuable tool that is now environment as well as two Studios.
• Digital Badges are awarded upon of information for all students and staff
freely available to all registered Learners with iMix broadcasting real and relevant
completion of the course. The ‘iMix’ stream can be heard 24 hours
within the College. issues and news from within the college
a day online and through apps like
The Study Skills course consists of 8 Active Learning = Real Results! TuneIn Radio giving audiences across to all who tune in.
30 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 31iMac Lab
The Sole
The College has a state-of-the art iMac
Lab on the College campus. These 21.5
inch iMacs have 16 Gigabytes of RAM
standard products. The College’s iMac
Lab will expose learners to the latest
technology and software available.
Factory
The academic year 2019/2020 will see the at its peak in the 1950s and 1960s.
and 1Terabyte of Storage. Each has Industry experts say that colleges
launch of LCFE’s latest exciting new state Owned by the City Tannery people, the
an i5 Processor with a 500 Megabyte utilising Mac facilities have the edge
of the art facilities. Located on the site of O’Callaghan’s, Squadron Shoes were the
Video Card. The installation also when it comes to training learners in
the old Limerick shoe factory adjacent market leader for many years. Sold to an
includes a RAID Storage system with order to meet workplace demands.
to its Mulgrave Street campus LCFE English company, the factory was closed
Backup. The software installed on LCFE learners from Art & Design,
has invested significantly in developing in the 1970s. It was subsequently taken
the iMacs includes Adobe® Creative Fashion, Media, Multimedia, IT and
media/ multimedia photography editing over by the Department of Post and
Suite® 6 Design Premium software Photography are enjoying using this
suites and a recording studio used Telegraphs (PT) and later Bord na gCon.
which bring rich designs to life on facility.
primarily by the music, radio, broadcast
smartphones and tablets, including LCFE choose the title “The Sole Factory”
Opening Hours and TV Department.
the iPad, Motorola XOOM™, also to reflect the link with the location’s
8.00am - 5.00pm
installed are Final Cut Pro X, Logic The Shoe Factory in Mulgrave Street past and to look forward to a brand new
6.45pm - 8.45pm
Studio and numerous other industry employed several hundred people chapter in creativity and expression.
32 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 33Open Day
Our Open Day is on
23rd January 2020
Visit www.lcfe.ie for details
LCFE holds an annual Open Day. The
Equality &
highly successful event attracts large
numbers of people interested in learning
more about the College’s courses and
facilities. Teaching staff will be on hand
Diversity
LCFE is very proud of it’s multicultural feels welcome, comfortable and a valued
to provide all the information required
campi, hosting learners from all over the part of the College.
to prospective learners, parents and
world every year.
guidance counsellors. Details are also Every year the college encourages
provided on maintenance grants as well The college is committed to providing staff and learners to participate in
as social welfare information. an environment that promotes and an Intercultural Day; an event that
develops a positive approach to learning. celebrates all of the cultures in the
The Open Day also features an exciting
All learners can expect to learn and college. The event is an opportunity for
Visual Arts Exhibition (Art and Design,
study in a space free from discrimination all our learners to experience different
Fashion, and Photography). Produced by
and harassment. cultures, languages, customs, and live
LCFE learners and staged by academic
entertainment and to taste a variety of
staff, the high-quality exhibition can be LCFE strives to create an open and
foods from all over the world.
enjoyed by all visitors. friendly atmosphere where each learner
34 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 35LCFE Learner TV & Film -
Creativity Creative
“I am a past student of
Engagement
LCFE. After finishing
my City and Guilds
certificate in Fashion
and Textile Design in
2008 I went on to do a
BA in Fashion Design
Each year the Level 6 Advanced TV
at UCA Rochester.
& Film s engage with the Creative
I now live in London where I work as a
Engagement programme to develop,
costume maker/designer.
script, produce, film, edit and promote
The technical training I received a short film. learners are encouraged to
Learner focused integration of course
at LCFE played a vital role in my participate at all stages of the project and
content allows LCFE to collaborate
current career path as I found I had gain an insight into the process of apply
with local businesses and industry with
great interest not solely in the design for funding for their own future projects.
various projects which enhances college
element but also the development and
experience. The Creative Engagement programme
construction of pattern making and
affords the college the ability to draw
The Creative Engagement programme, clothing. I have no average day in my
on industry talent to mentor the
has kindly supported the Fashion and line of work and the diversity of my
Level 6 students across all aspects of
Costume Department to bring back jobs has spanned from Hollywood
producing a short film. It culminates
past graduates who have succeeded in film, working for the likes of Warner
in a screening of the finished piece
their professional careers working with Brothers and 20th Century Fox to
with members of the production
Hollywood films such as Star Wars, working on much smaller productions
crew, families, friends and industry
working as luxury head designer for where it may be a one man/woman
spokespersons all attending.
Pucci and Max Mara in Milan and as play. Each job teaches something new
make-up artist for Stella McCartney, and the roles are always interesting. The Creative Engagement programme
Ted Baker and All Saints. Again Creative The work always poses challenges but is co-funded by the Department of
Engagement programme allows LCFE the rewards by far outweigh these. It Culture Heritage and the Gaeltacht,
to work on exciting projects and give was a fantastic opportunity for me to the Department of Education and Skills
motivational guidance to the learners. come back to LCFE and spend time and the Heritage Council. The aim is
This helps to provide a framework with the current students aspiring to go to encourage creativity, initiative and
for extending their course work into into the world of fashion and costume expression in students. It is facilitated by
realistic projects for business and gives and I hope that they benefited from the the National Association for Principals
departments an opportunity to showcase time we had together.” and Deputy Principals Association
talent to a broad audience and industry. – Annette, Past Fashion Design Student (NAPD) and Limerick & Clare ETB.
36 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 37Enterprise
Engagement
in Lcfe
Lcfe Erasmus
Plus Programme Enterprise Engagement at LCFE has
always been a key priority. LCFE’s
• Developing and supporting Enterprise
Engagement activities in LCFE
Building Educational Partnerships · Building
on Enterprise Engagement · Building on Work Enterprise Engagement Strategy is • Developing and maintaining strong
Experience in Another EU State · Building Confidence informed by the Limerick and Clare relationships with local employers
Education and Training Board’s
(LCETB) FET Enterprise Engagement • Managing work experience for learners
Erasmus Plus is the EU’s programme LCFE also welcomes students and staff
to support education, training, youth from EU countries to Limerick on Erasmus Framework (2017 – 2020). The college • Updating an employers’ database for
and sport in Europe which is open to Plus programmes. In doing so, the college works collaboratively with LCETB the region
individuals and organisations. has formed partnerships with EU colleges. Enterprise Engagement Support
• Marketing and promoting the college to
Service, and LCFE staff are represented
Currently, LCFE is involved in learner The programme is not just limited new and existing employers
on the LCETB’s Enterprise Engagement
and staff Erasmus funded programmes to learners. Staff mobility is also an Steering Committee. Additionally, • Advising learners on CV writing,
in a number of European destinations. important element of the initiative. there is an active in-house Enterprise interviews and recruitment
The opportunity to spend a period Erasmus also looks at improving and Engagement team, whose core • Managing the job placement service in
of time living in a different country modernising the quality of teaching across functions are as follows: the College
affords the learners the opportunity Europe. Funding is provided for staff to
to experience and appreciate different participate in a mobility in a different • Carrying out an annual audit of LCFE LCFE enjoys very productive relations
cultures, as well as gaining valuable country, participating and shadowing Enterprise Engagement activities with local employers and other bodies in
work experience. teaching practices in the host country. Limerick.
38 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 39Sport
Sport is a vital part of Limerick life and and FUTSAL teams participate in the
this is reflected in the vast number and national College & Universities Football
variety of sports clubs in the city. Joining League. LCFE has been very successful
Graduation and participating in sports at LCFE not
only provides you with the opportunity
to remain fit and healthy but also offers
lifelong memories of the camaraderie,
year to date and we hope to continue
this in the future. Our women’s FUTSAL
team took part in the national colleges
and universities FUTSAL competition as
The College Graduation takes place learners’ achievements. It also gives past
the competition and the celebrations the only college of further education and
annually in October and the numbers learners an opportunity to catch up with
involved in taking part. were very successful at the event. LCFE
attending is indicative of the growth classmates and exchange stories about
hope to continue to grow and develop
in the College over the last number their chosen career paths. Through its As part of our Freshers week, LCFE hold
sport at the college and continue to
of years. It has become the highlight five schools, the College offers an ever- an annual Induction Soccer Tournament
compete at the highest level.
of the College’s academic year, as it expanding range of full-time day and which takes place in the University of
bestows official recognition on our part-time evening courses. Limerick Arena. The college Soccer team
40 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 41Vision, Mission
& Values
To be recognised as an outstanding College of Further Education
and Training in Ireland and abroad. LCFE will be a leader nationally
and internationally in the Further Education and Training sector.
Vision The College is not only interested in best practice but in next
practice. LCFE wishes to invent a new future for itself in the new
further education and training landscape which is emerging.
Mission To add value to our learners, our staff and to the communities we
operate in by providing a first class education and training experience.
The values of the College have developed over a period of time and
Values have had input from the staff, management and learners in LCFE.
Professionalism Innovation and Creativity
• We will undertake our work, engage and • We will be open, aware and responsive to new
collaborate with our learners, colleagues and ideas and flexible in our approach to change;
partners with honesty and integrity; • We will contribute to a culture of continuous
• We will strive for quality and excellence in our work; improvement, supporting learners and
colleagues in realizing their full potential;
It’s a simple equation
• Continuous learning will be an integral part
of our work; • We will promote creativity and innovation in our
work with learners, colleagues and partners;
• Self-Leadership with be encouraged
...Carpool
throughout the College. • We will take responsibility to find solutions to
problems and empower others to do the same.
Respect
• We will show respect for all in our
Inclusiveness
communication and interaction with others; • We will promote equality, transparency and
• We will lead by example and actively demonstrate fairness in LCFE;
high standards of personal responsibility; • We will be learner-centred and transparent in
• Show respect for the needs and views our work;
of every individual through our • We will foster and celebrate diversity and
communications and actions. promote LCFE as an equal opportunities College.
42 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 43What entry requirements
do I need?
Your Questions,
F.A.Q.
people of all ages and backgrounds who
For details please refer to the entry are interested in the same things. There
Our Answers requirements section on all of courses in
this prospectus. If you are still unsure,
are no bells or uniforms and there are
free sports clubs and societies that you
come along to our open day where you can get involved in.
can find out what courses are available
What are the course fees How do I choose and speak to people who can help such As a mature learner I am
and how do I pay? which course? as career guidance, admissions staff, nervous going back to
There are no tuition fees payable to When choosing what to do, you should course tutors and previous Learners. education?
the College by EU nationals. However, ask yourself a number of questions How different is At Limerick College of Further
learners are liable for registration fees, such as: Education we have courses for people
examination fees, and for some courses,
college to school? of all ages and abilities. We have a very
- What am I interested in and what
materials fees. Registration fees vary do I enjoy studying? Limerick College of Further Education diverse community of learners. With 50
depending on course choice. Applicants offers a more adult environment than years experience we feel we can provide
- What do I want to do in the future
will be informed of individual course fees school. You get to study the things that an environment where all learners can
and what do I need to get there?
and possible exemptions at interview. really interest you and you will meet thrive and achieve their goals.
44 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 455 Schools
across 3
Our Campuses
Experience
Limerick College of Further Education of the staff who have passed through
School of Business & Information
48
(LCFE) has transformed itself over the its doors supported by a progressive
Technology
last 56 years. It started out in 1963 as a and equally hard-working Limerick &
second-level vocational school known Clare ETB. School of Childcare & Healthcare 83
as the ‘School of Commerce’ and is
The Further Education and Training
now a thriving College of Further
landscape has changed with the School of Beauty & Hair 94
Education with three campuses in
establishment of SOLAS and QQI. The
the Mid-West Region. We have grown
from humble beginnings in the 1960s
spotlight is now on this sector because School of Creative Media & Visual Arts 101
never before has the value of education,
to one of the largest colleges of further
education in the country with up to
training and upskilling been more School of Sports, Science & Engineering 140
important. Whether you’re leaving
4000 enrolments each year between
part time and full time enrolments.
school, unemployed or wish to upskill,
LCFE can play a vital role in your
Cappamore Campus 148
This transformation did not happen
education and training and help you
by accident. It happened because of
achieve your full potential. Evening Courses 162
the dedication and sheer hard work
46 Lcfe PROSPECTUS 2020-21 Realising New Futures 47Level 5 qualification from
another institution is eligible to apply
for Level 5 or Level 6 courses. Fees
Courtesy of NDP-funding, there are
School of
As the nation’s economy emerges from no tuition fees. Learners, however, are
the recession and the economy improves liable for registration and examination
apace, there is significant growth in fees (exceptions apply to the latter).
Business &
the services sector, with more and Learners are expected to supply their
more employment being created all own, prescribed study materials. Grants
the time. Multi-National Corporations are available, but are means tested.
(MNCs) employ more people than
Information
Please refer to www.susi.ie and for
Irish-owned businesses. With the mature learners, the Back-to-Education
uncertainty surrounding Brexit in the Initiative may provide funding to
UK, more MNCs have, or intend to, eligible applicants.
Technology
set up in Ireland, thus creating further
employment. The government constantly Work Experience
emphasises the need for entrepreneurship Work Experience is a mandatory
and having a qualification in Business/IT module for all level 5 and 6 courses.
The School of Business & Information Technology can empower people to set up their own All learners are required to participate
in this and are assessed based on their
businesses.
is dynamic, progressive and creative. It’s courses offer work performance. This experience
Business courses are offered in the
learners QQI qualifications at both Levels 5 and 6. areas of administration, law, reception,
is invaluable to participants who can
further develop their skills set and gain
accounting, tourism, marketing, business
an understanding of the workplace.
The School of Business and Information All programmes offer employment studies, retail, pharmacy assistant, arts
Technology is thriving. Courses have opportunities and links to Higher and culture and liberal arts. The list European work placement is another
been running successfully for many Education, depending on what learners is not exhaustive; please refer to the possibility. This is available and made
years now. There are new courses and plan to do once they receive awards following pages. possible by availing of the Erasmus+,
any course that is no longer relevant is here, be they at Level 5 or Level 6. Level EU programme for Education, Training,
IT courses enable learners to acquire the
replaced by a more market driven one. 5 is the entry level and we offer some Youth and Support. This is just another
knowledge and skills to work in key areas
courses at Level 6 for those who wish exciting prospect for our learners.
We welcome school leavers and mature such as web development and software
to progress in the context of the Irish
learners. It is our experience that mixed- development. These and other courses Explore our website and consider
National Qualifications Framework.
age groups can prosper here, with strong are designed to educate and train people applying www.lcfe.ie and click on the
Anyone who holds a relevant Level 4 or
results being a direct consequence of this. to work in dynamic and exciting areas. green icon ‘FULL TIME APPLY’.
48 SCHOOL OF Business & Information Technology Realising New Futures 49Accounting & Taxation Studies with
Information Technology
Course Code Award(s)
AFXX QQI Level 5 Business Studies 5M2102
Course Overview Entry Requirements
This is a 1 year, full-time course. It is • Applicants must have Leaving
designed to meet the growing demand in Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
the market place for staff with practical • Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are
accounting skills, knowledge of taxation also eligible to apply.
and relevant computer experience. This • Mature learners (over 23) may be
course will give participants experience exempt from the above academic
with computerised accounting systems. requirements.
Successful course participants can • In addition applicants will have to
progress to Advanced Accounting and undertake an interview.
Finance with IT QQI Level 6.
Employment Opportunities /
Typical Modules Progression
• Accounting Manual and Computerised • Learners can pursue careers in the
• Applied Economics areas of office administration, payroll,
• Business Administration Skills assistant accountants, taxation and
• Communications other business related environments
• Work Experience • Institutes of Technology and other
• Spreadsheet Methods Colleges around the country may
• Taxation be offering opportunities for further
• Business Law studies. Please check with the
• Mathematics individual Admissions Offices of
• Statistics any institution you are interested in
• Payroll – Manual & Computerised attending or visit www.cao.ie
50 SCHOOL OF Business & Information Technology Realising New Futures 51Accounting Technician Ireland (ATI) Arts, Culture & History
Course Code Award(s) Course Code Award(s)
ATIX Membership of Accounting Technicians Ireland {ATI}
QQI Level 5 Component Certificate Spreadsheet Methods 5N1977 &
ACHX QQI Level 5 Cultural and Heritage Studies 5M2154
Information & Communication Systems 5N1952
Course Overview • Mature learners (over 23) may be Course Overview Employment Opportunities /
This 2 year, full-time course is for those exempt from the above academic This is a course for those who wish to Progression
aspiring to become members of the requirements. acquire an in-depth knowledge of local • Positions in tourist attractions, in
Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI), • In addition applicants will have to history, European folklore, ethnology, research and many other areas.
a professional body sponsored by the undertake an interview. culture and heritage. Writing skills for • Institutes of Technology and other
Institute of Chartered Accountants. journalism are all taught, topped off with Colleges around the country may
Accounting Technicians work in Employment Opportunities / word processing skills. Employment be offering opportunities for further
accountancy firms, the corporate sector Progression opportunities would arise in the tourism studies. Please check with the
or the public sector. The ATI Course is • Assistant Accountant, Credit Controller, industry and beyond. individual Admissions Offices of
an ideal preparation for the pursuit of a Cost Assistant, Accounts Supervisor, any institution you are interested in
career in professional accountancy. Audit Assistant, Payroll Administrator, Typical Modules attending or visit www.cao.ie
etc. • Customer Service This qualification may entitle learners
Typical Modules • Exemptions from certain modules • Local History to apply for Arts Degree programmes at
YEAR 1 of Professional accountancy bodies • Archaeology 3rd Level.
• Financial Accounting are available. Apply directly to these • Communications
• Taxation professional bodies for exemption • Folklore and Ethnology
• Law and Ethics details. Members may also apply for • Writing Skills for Journalism
• Business Management admission to Year 3 of the Accounting • Word Processing
and Finance - Bachelor of Business • Work Experience
YEAR 2 Studies (BBS) Degree Programme at
• Advanced Financial Accounting Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT).
• Advanced Taxation Entry Requirements
• Institutes of Technology and other
• Management Accounting • Applicants must have Leaving
Colleges around the country may
• Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS) Certificate, LCA or equivalent.
be offering opportunities for further
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also
Learners also take QQI modules in studies. Please check with the
eligible to apply.
Spreadsheet Methods and ICS in year one. individual Admissions Offices of
• Mature learners (over 23) may be
any institution you are interested in
exempt from the above academic
Entry Requirements attending or visit www.cao.ie
requirements.
• Applicants must have Leaving • In addition applicants will have to
Certificate, LCA or equivalent. undertake an interview.
• Holders of a QQI Level 4 Award are also
eligible to apply.
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