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PROSPECTUS 18/19
www.monaghaninstitute.ie
MONAGHAN
monaghan
institute
INSTITUTE
YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE
Monaghan Institute
link
with St. Angela’s
College, Sligo
Are you interested in > AS001--Home Economics & Biology 3. Meet financial requirements for the SUSI
Second Level Teaching Maintenance Grant, or be in receipt of a
becoming a > AS002--Home Economics & Religious Back to Education Allowance.
Home Economics Education Second Level Teaching
> AS003--Home Economics & Irish Second 4. Be currently registered one of the
Teacher? Level Teaching (a qualification in Irish is approved QQI - FET Level 5/6 course at
required pre entry) Monaghan Institute.
> AS004--Home Economics & Economics
If so, then read on! Second Level Teaching There is a limit to the number of places
available on the APT Programme and a
quota of places reserved on the BAPME
Each programme is 5 years in duration. Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes
Monaghan Institute is involved in an The APT Project is actively reaching out to for Further Education students.
Access to Post Primary Teaching students who are interested in becoming The APT Project provides a number of
Programme (APT) with St Angela’s College, secondary school teachers. In order to be pre-entry and post-entry supports for
Sligo. St Angela’s has developed a considered for a place in the APT Project and successful QQI-FET entrants and students
QQI - FET link with Monaghan Institute, to enter an ITE programme at St. Angela’s, you need to take part in some In-reach and
give Further Education students a direct will need to: Out-reach activities throughout their year
entry route into the following Bachelor in Monaghan Institute.
of Arts/Professional Masters in Education 1. Be eligible for free-fees
(BAPME) Initial Teacher Education (ITE)
programmes which are available through 2. Be a first-time entrant to Higher Education Please contact Karol Harvey, Guidance
the APT Project at St. Angela’s: (i.e. not already have obtained a Bachelor’s Counsellor at Monaghan Institute for
degree, or higher) further details.
Email: karolharvey@monaghaninstitute.ie.
Sports
Scholarships
We are committed to supporting talented athletes reaching the
top of their sport while achieving academic success. Balance study
with sporting ambitions through scholarship programme at MI that
provides free access to sports facilities, performance appraisal and
planning and financial assistance to students excelling in their chosen
sport. Students will also be given the opportunity to increase the
Academic
profile of their sport within the college.
Scholarships
New for 2018/19
Entrance Scholarship
Monaghan Institute recognises the calibre of its incoming
high-achieving students with the award of the MI Entrance
Scholarship. Entrance Scholarships are presented to first year
students who achieve 400 points or more in their Leaving Certificate
(or equivalent second level examination) in recognition of their
academic accomplishment to date. In addition to a bursary towards
course fees, the students, along with their parents/guardians or former
school principal, will be invited to come to MI for the presentation of
the scholarship. The award is based only on the previous academic year
prior to commencement of studies.
CONTENTS
1
Welcome 2
10 Reasons to Study with Us 3
Application Procedures 4
Studying at Monaghan Institute 5
Financial Matters 6
Guidance & Counselling 8
Mature Students 9
Students Union 10
Sports, Clubs & Societies 11
European Cultural Exchanges 12
National Framework of Qualifications 13
Progression Routes 14
MI Library/eCollege 16
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About MI PLC Pre-University Training Application
Courses Courses Courses Form
BUSINESS STUDIES AND ADMINISTRATION LTS4 QQI Tourism and Travel with Cabin Crew
BSA1 QQI Business & Office Administration Level 5 18 Training Level 5 51
BSA2 QQI Advanced Certificate in IT and Business Management 19 LTS5 QQI Tourism and Event Management Level 5 52
BSA3 QQI Pharmacy Counter Assistant Level 5 20 LTS6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Business Tourism &
BSA4 QQI Accounting, Payroll & Financial Studies Level 5 21 Event Management 53
CARING STUDIES SCIENCE & THE ENVIRONMENT
CS01 QQI Nursing Studies Level 5 23 STE1 QQI Applied Ecology Level 5 55
CS02 QQI Health Services Skills Level 5 24 STE2 QQI Horticulture Level 5 56
CS03 QQI Community and Social Care Level 5 25 STE3 QQI Science & Laboratory Techniques Level 5 57
CS04 QQI Applied Social Studies & Psychology Level 5 26 STE4 QQI Food Science, Health & Nutrition Level 5 58
CS05 QQI Advanced Certificate in Applied Social Level 6 27 STE5 QQI Animal Care Level 5 59
STE6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Animal Science
EARLY CHILDHOOD STUDIES Level 6 60
ECS1 QQI Early Childhood Care and Education Level 5 29
ECS2 QQI Early Childhood Care & Education - SNA Level 5 30 HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY THERAPY
ECS3 QQI Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & Education HBT1 QQI/City and Guilds Hairdressing Level 5 62
Level 6 31 HBT2 QQI Beauty Therapy and Make-up Level 5 63
ECS4 QQI Advanced Certificate in Early Childhood Care & HBT3 QQI Advanced Certificate in Beauty Therapy
Education - Special Needs Assistant Level 6 32 Level 6 64
COMPUTING AND ENGINEERING ARTS & HUMANITIES
CE01 QQI Network Technician & Internet of Things (IoT) Technology AH01 QQI Liberal Arts Level 5 66
Specialist Level 5 34 AH02 QQI Performing Arts Level 5 67
CE02 QQI Advanced Network Technician & Internet of Things (IoT)
Technology Specialist Level 6 35 PRE-UNIVERSITY COURSES
CE03 QQI Games Design & Software Development Level 5 36 PU01 Pre-University Animal & Agri-Sciences Level 5 69
CE04 QQI Advanced Certificate in Software Innovation & Design PU02 Pre-University Arts Level 5 70
Level 6 37 PU03 Pre-University Business & Accounting Level 5 71
CE05 QQI Digital Media & Web Design Level 5 38 PU04 Pre-University Computing Level 5 72
CE06 QQI Advanced Certificate in Digital Media & Web Design Level 6 39 PU05 Pre-University Health & Social Studies Level 5 73
CE07 QQI Digital Marketing & eBusiness Level 5 40
CE08 QQI Digital Photography & Creative Media Level 5 41 APPRENTICESHIPS
CE09 QQI Music Technology & Creative Media Level 5 42 ATI Accounting Technicians Apprenticeship 75
CE10 QQI Engineering Technology Level 5 43 Electrical Apprenticeship (Phase Two) 76
CE11 QQI Building Construction & Renewable Energy Systems Level 5 44
CE12 QQI Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Technology Level 5 45 TRAINEESHIPS
CE13 QQI Motorsport Engineering and Motor Mechanics Level 5 46 OEM Engineering Traineeship 78
Laboratory Assistance Traineeship 79
LEISURE, TOURISM & SERVICES
LTS1 QQI Sport & Leisure Management Level 5 48 Bachelor of Business (Honours) Degree with DkIT 80
LTS2 QQI Sports Coaching & Exercise Studies Level 5 49 Graduation Celebrations 2017 81
LTS3 QQI Advanced Certificate in Health, Fitness & Sports Privacy Notice 82
Performance Level 6 50 Application Form 83
WELCOME TO
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MONAGHAN INSTITUTE
A message from Director Dr Fiona Mc Grath
There are many routes to a job and local needs and current/future skills
career success. Increasingly, further shortages. The work experience you
education and training are required. complete as part of your training keeps
Universities or Institutes of Technology both you and staff attuned to the
don’t suit the needs of all – for some realities of modern business/industry/
34,000 Leaving Certificate and mature commerce.
Dr Fiona McGrath
students, a place on a PLC Course is the
On the other hand, if you wish to
Director
preferred option. Courses are open to a
wide range of participants proceed to further studies at Institutes of
“
including school leavers, adults and Technology or Universities we will equip
second chance learners, social welfare you with the skills necessary for
recipients, graduates wishing to re-skill academic life. All of our courses carry
etc. nationally and internationally recognised
certification and provide learners with We thank you for your
Monaghan Institute offers a wide range the opportunity to progress to further
study through the Higher Education
interest in our
of further education and training (FET)
courses. Each course is specifically Links Scheme. Over the years, a courses and assure you
designed for employment – the significant number of past graduates of a warm welcome and
balance between theoretical and have gone on to complete higher a quality training
practical study is decided with the degrees are now in employment or
job-market firmly in mind. Close links running their own businesses and service at Monaghan
“
with local employers and the playing an active part in the community. Institute.
community ensure that the focus of Others have used further education to
FET course provision is reflective of retrain or up-skill and have changed
career.
To read the full welcome message visit www.monaghaninstitute.ie
Failte chuig Institiuid
Mhuineachain
A message from Deputy Director Rynagh Williams
Our mission is to create a learning supportive learning environment.
environment that will enable every
learner that we welcome to Monaghan Monaghan Institute has been approved as
Institute to excel. Students who choose a registered provider by QQI and other
to study at MI learn the skills they need internationally recognised certifying
to succeed; in college, in their career and bodies (e.g. City & Guilds, ITEC) having
Rynagh Williams
in life. Our outstanding students have agreed its quality assurance policies &
Deputy Director
bright futures and I would like to thank procedures. We are continually
reviewing and developing our work
“
you for considering Monaghan Institute
and guarantee you the attention, support practices to ensure a quality service to all
and guidance you require in your learners, past, present and future.
academic journey with us.
Monaghan Institute fosters positive
It is my pleasure to Staff at Monaghan Institute are working relationships with other
welcome both new and highly-qualified, enthusiastic and providers at home and abroad. The
dedicated to high academic Institute is currently developing
returning students to achievement in the context of a warm constructive contacts with Stranmillis
Monaghan Institute and tutor-learner relationship. We can give University College, Queens University,
wish you well in your you the kind of individual attention Belfast and Institutes of Technology in
studies this year. which will ensure your success, Dundalk, St. Angelas Sligo, Letterkenny and
whether you have just completed Blanchardstown. Our learners have also
Leaving Cert or are a mature student completed modules of their courses at
returning to education. We welcome training institutions in Belgium, France,
learners of all ages, abilities and Portugal, Germany, Canada Denmark and
nationalities and will provide you with a the Netherlands.
ABOUT PLC PRE UNIVERSITY TRAINING APPLICATION
MI COURSES COURSES COURSES FORM
TOP REASONS 1 3
Learners of all ages
10 WITH US
TO STUDY catered for within a friendly
college atmosphere, with state
of the art facilities and
relatively small class groups
providing a unique learning
experience.
2 3
Courses designed to Dedicated staff who
enhance your career are highly qualified in
prospects, with strong links their fields, concerned
to local business, industry for student welfare and
and commerce and an interested in seeing
emphasis on work their learners
experience. progress.
4 6
Career guidance & Quality Assured
counselling service courses leading
available to support you to nationally and
in your learning and Course fees are low. internationally
5
future career choices or Attending college locally recognised
progression to further also reduces travel costs certification.
studies and living expenses.
7 8
Progression opportunities to a wide variety of degree
Excellent
results achieved courses at third level institutions across the country,
by learners. through the Higher Education Links Scheme. Advanced
entry arrangements exist with Dundalk Institute of
Technology for learners who complete Level 6 Advanced
Certificate programmes.
9 10
Active Students’ Union Maintenance Grants
organises many apply & those in
extra-curricular activities/ receipt of social welfare
charity events and acts as an payments can avail of
effective communication link financial assistance through
between learners and college the VTOS or Return to
staff, local media and the Education programmes
community.
DONT STOP AT 10 Check out our website to find out more:
www.monaghaninstitute.ie
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
4 APPLICATION PROCESS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monaghan Institute operates a policy Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades Applications should be submitted to
of selection and admission of learners (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent the Institute by 31st May. All
that is, at all stages and in all ways, is the standard entry requirement for application forms will be date stamped
equitable, transparent and Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate on receipt. Late applications may be
accountable and respects the rights Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also considered, where vacancies exist on
and dignity of applicants. The process acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
for gaining access to full time courses. Some courses have subject
courses at Monaghan Institute specific requirements. Interviews (where applicable) will only
consists of several sequential stages: be allocated on the basis of the receipt
> Application A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in of a completed application form.
> Interview (where applicable) a relevant subject area is the standard
> Selection and notification entry requirement for Level 6
> Registration Advanced Certificate courses. Please
> Induction (where applicable) refer to the prospectus for further
> Garda Vetting (where applicable) information.
DOCUMENTATION INTERVIEWS ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIRED All courses are delivered through
Applicants who do not meet the
standard entry requirements for English. Learners are advised that to
All applicants must include the
particular courses will be interviewed. benefit from their chosen course they
following:
Interviews for places on courses are should be proficient in written and
> Completed Application Form
held at various times throughout the spoken English. Applicants who do
(detachable from the back of this
academic year. Following interview, not have English as their first language
prospectus or available on our
you will be notified in writing of the may be required to do an English
website at
outcome. Provisional offers will issue Language proficiency assessment as
www.monaghaninstitute.ie). Make
to successful candidates. Once you part of the interview process.
sure to select courses in order of
receive an offer it is important that you N.B. English language proficiency tests
preference, as you may be allocated
read all documentation carefully and take place on set dates in May and
a place on your second/third choice
comply with any requests. September only. Alternatively
course as classes fill up.
applicants who have obtained an
> Personal Public Services Number
.............................................................................. internationally recognised English
(i.e. RSI No.) must be included on the
language qualification should enclose
application form.
a copy of the certificate with their
> Copy of most recent school report/ REGISTRATION application form.
examination results, if applicable.
Applicants must attend Registration
..............................................................................
.............................................................................. in late August - you will be notified
of the date. Failure to complete the
LEAVING CERT RESULTS Registration process will result in the APPLICATION &
withdrawal of any conditional offer. ENQUIRIES
Leaving Certificate results (where Courses commence at the end of
applicable) should be forwarded by August/early September - you will be Director,
applicants upon receipt in mid-August. advised of the exact start date for your Monaghan Institute,
The Institute will confirm course offers chosen course area at Registration. The Education Campus,
when results are submitted. As course formation of courses is subject to a Armagh Road,
places are limited, early application minimum enrolment. Monaghan Monaghan.
and prompt acceptance of places is Institute reserves the right of Tel. 047-84900
recommended. admission to any course it provides. E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Website: www.monaghaninstitute.ie
ABOUT PLC PRE UNIVERSITY TRAINING APPLICATION
MI COURSES COURSES COURSES FORM
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STUDYING AT
MONAGHAN
INSTITUTE
INDUCTION COURSE CONTENT
If you register for a place on any of the Childcare or The information outlined in this prospectus is as
Healthcare courses, an induction process will apply. This accurate as possible at the time of going to print, but is
involves two weeks (at the start of the first term) of activities subject to continuing development. QQI award structures
and experiences which help you explore the key caring skills are subject to change and as a result modules listed may
required for a range of settings. All learners on Childcare vary. The Institute reserves the right to change any or all of
and Healthcare courses will be asked to complete the Garda the modules listed in the course descriptors or to change,
Vetting process when they recieve their offer of a place. cancel or limit in size any course, class or subject.
Monaghan Institute reserves the right not to offer places on Programmes are subject to validation by QQI.
caring courses if induction, including Garda Vetting, is not
satisfactorily completed by the learner. .......................................................................................................................
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
ACCOMMODATION
There are a variety of assessment methods used,
If you will be living away from home while attending depending on your chosen course area. Some modules
Monaghan Institute a list of local estate agents can be involve continuous assessment of project work, while others
provided. You can also join the Facebook Group called may involve oral presentations, practical skills tests and/or
“Student Accommodation Monaghan” on our website to examinations. This allows you to build up credits
connect with local landords. For more information visit throughout the year towards final results/award.
www.monaghaninstitute.ie. There is a range of good
quality accommodation available at affordable prices within .......................................................................................................................
walking distance of the Institute and the town centre.
ATTENDANCE AND PROGRESS
Monaghan Institute reserves the right to ask any learner
WORK EXPERIENCE/INDUSTRY LINKS to leave a course as a result of unsatisfactory punctuality,
attendance, academic performance or conduct.
Monaghan Institute has developed close links with local
business/industry/commerce. Employers across a wide
range of sectors (e.g. hairdressers, childcare providers,
offices, beauty salons, healthcare facilities, etc) provide work
experience on a regular day release basis or on block
placement. Relevant work placement is an integral part of
each vocational course. Many learners secure permanent
employment from their period of work experience. The
Institute requires that all learners carrying out work
placement, which involves contact with children/vulnerable
adults, are vetted by the National Vetting Bureau.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST ME TO
STUDYAT MONAGHAN INSTITUTE?
6 A QUICK GUIDE:
> There are no tuition fees for EU nationals
> Government levy of €200 per PLC student applies
> Applicants pay a booking deposit of €50 before course
commencement to secure their place.
> Applicants pay other costs (books, exam fees, professional
membership fees, optional training etc)
> Non EU nationals are charged a tuition fee determined by the Irish
Government
Monaghan Institute prides itself
on keeping the cost of
accessing its courses to a
minimum
In 2011, a Government Levy of €200 was introduced to be charged
to learners (EU nationals) enrolling on fulltime PLC courses.
The following categories of participants are exempt from paying the
€200 Government levy:
> Full medical card holders in their
own right and their dependent
children
> Those who are eligible under the
student grant scheme
> Those in receipt of the Vocational
Training Opportunities Scheme or
the Back to Education Allowance
These exemptions apply only to the Government Levy.
ABOUT PLC PRE UNIVERSITY TRAINING APPLICATION
MI COURSES COURSES COURSES FORM
Depending on course selection Education & Skills fee of €3,653, plus > have attended a minimum of five 1
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payment may also be required for the relevant course fees. academic years in the Irish school
some of the following: system, as at 31 August 2018; and
Note: Pilot arrangements for access
Books, field trips, specialist equipment to PLC courses exist on the following > have been part of an application for
(e.g. hairdressing/beauty kits, scientific basis for three particular groups protection or leave to remain for a
instruments), sports coaching, learner (asylum applicants, subsidiary combined period of 5 years as at 31
services, registration charges by protection applicants and those at the August 2018.
professional bodies and examination leave to remain stage but in respect
fees. For further details contact the of whom a deportation order has not Persons with special leave to remain
college office on 047-84900 or issued): in Ireland or in any of the categories
www.monaghaninstitute.ie to which the pilot arrangements apply
Applicants in these three groups must: must produce appropriate
............................................................................. documentation to verify that status, as
> meet the definition of protection applications cannot be processed until
Monaghan Institute welcomes applicant or person at leave to the relevant paperwork is submitted.
applications from suitably qualified remain stage (other than those at the
international learners. deportation order stage); International Applicants should contact
the college office at:
Applicants from Non-EU countries, > have obtained the Leaving
with the exception of those who have Certificate; Tel: 047 84900
special leave to remain in Ireland, are Email: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
obliged to pay a Department of
GRANTS VOCATIONAL TRAINING BACK TO EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES SCHEME ALLOWANCE (BTEA)
Full-time learners may be eligible to (VTOS)
apply for PLC maintenance grants, The Department of Social Protection
which are means tested. You should This is a scheme operated to give administer the Back to Education
contact your local Education and unemployed people educational Allowance Scheme as one of its second
Training Board (ETB) for further details opportunities without losing their chance educational opportunities for
or visit www.studentfinance.ie or benefits. VTOS is funded by the unemployed people, lone parents and
www.susi.ie where applications can be Department of Education and Skills with people with disabilities. This scheme
made online or downloaded. assistance from the European Social Fund. allows you to keep your social welfare
It applies to all full-time courses offered at payment and return to full time
CAN I ATTEND Monaghan Institute. second/third level courses.
MONAGHAN INSTITUTE
AND CONTINUE TO WHO QUALIFIES? For further details contact your local
ETB or social welfare office or visit
RECEIVE SOCIAL You must be aged 21 or over and be in www.studentfinance.ie or
www.welfare.ie
WELFARE? receipt of unemployment payments or
other social welfare benefit for at least 6
Two special schemes exist that may months. The number of places on VTOS is
allow applicants who are receiving limited and priority is given to those who
certain social welfare benefits to are long-term unemployed and have not
attend an approved full time course had the opportunity to complete
and continue to receive payments. second-level education. For further details
These schemes are: Vocational Training contact your local ETB Office or visit
Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) and the www.vtos.ie
Back to Education Allowance Scheme
(BTEA)
BENEFITS OF VTOS
These schemes allow eligible
Books, materials and examination fees are
participants to:
paid for on VTOS and participants receive
> Start or continue education and
a meal and travel allowance (depending
training
on distance from the Institute). Childcare
> Develop new skills
support is also available through the
> Gain certification at a range of levels
Childcare Employment and Training
> Enhance employment prospects
Support Scheme (CETS).
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GUIDANCE & Karol Harvey
Guidance Counsellor
COUNSELLING
WHAT IS AVAILABLE? JOB SEARCH SKILLS
> A free and confidential Guidance and Counselling Learners are equipped with job search skills through a series
service is available to support learners. of workshops on CV writing, interview skills, introduction to
> Advice and assignment support are available for those aptitude tests and work placement schemes.
making the transition back to education.
> Supports are provided for learners with disabilities and
specific learning difficulties. PERSONAL COUNSELLING
The Guidance Counsellor can help you identify and solve
any worries and anxieties that may interfere with your
THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELLING academic and personal development. These may include
SERVICE social/personal difficulties, financial worries or study
problems. The counselling service provides a supportive
Monaghan Institute provides the services of a qualified and safe environment in which personal issues can be
Guidance Counsellor. This service focuses on the provision discussed.
of:
> Educational Guidance: Supporting individuals with their
continuing education & researching progression DISABILITY SERVICE
pathways. Supporting individuals who are returning to
education as mature students. At Monaghan Institute we recognise that a disability can
> Vocational Guidance: Assisting individuals to reflect on impact on your ability to participate in further education, so
their career choices and to engage in Career Planning for we work with learners to help ensure the impact is
the future. minimised. At Monaghan Institute we are committed to
> Personal Counselling: Provision of Counselling for promoting equality of opportunity for all learners. If you
individuals who are experiencing personal difficulties. have a disability or specific learning difficulty we
encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to discuss
your particular needs. We provide a range of supports
PROGRESSION AND CAREER such as learning support, assistive technology and special
INFORMATION accommodations for examinations.
This service can help you with the transition from college If you have an educational assessment report, please submit
to working life through one-to-one guidance, together a copy with your application form. It is the responsibility of
with the provision of career information and career talks each learner to disclose their special educational needs as
from Universities and Institutes of Technology. You will also early as possible so applications can be processed.
be provided with information on opportunities for further
study at home and abroad. You may avail of individual and Note: Any information you provide will be retained and
group support with completion of the CAO and UCAS used by the Institute solely for the purposes of assessing
application forms and advanced entry forms. Learners will your educational needs and in line with the Privacy Notice
also receive support with the mature student entry routes on page 82.
used by many third level institutes.ABOUT PLC PRE UNIVERSITY TRAINING APPLICATION
MI COURSES COURSES COURSES FORM
BENEFITS OF RETURNING TO 9
COMPLETE A COURSE AT
MONAGHAN INSTITUTE
There are many personal rewards for adults retuning to
education. Learners find the experience exhilarating,
stimulating and liberating. Mastering new skills and
acquiring new knowledge is extremely rewarding. In
addition, it provides those retuning to education the
opportunity of new employment prospects or of entry to
University or to Institutes of Technology to continue their
learning journey. Mature graduates of Monaghan Institute
courses are now continuing their studies in Trinity College
Dublin, NUI Maynooth, University College Dublin, Dublin
City University, Glasgow University, Dundalk Institute of
Technology and at other third level colleges nationally and
in the UK.
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CHOOSING A COURSE
Taking a decision to attend Further Education requires
major commitment on the part of the learner and
choosing the right course will involve some ground work.
Consider courses that you have a genuine interest in and a
desire to learn more about. Interest enhances a
participant’s motivation to study and acquire more
knowledge of a subject area.
Research your chosen course on the website @
www.monaghaninstitute.ie
We recommend attending our Open Day or Information
Evening during the year. Please check the website for
upcoming events.
Individual Course Tutors and the Guidance Counsellor can
be contacted through the college website to answer any
question you may have.
At Monaghan Institute mature students may not need to
have the usual academic entry requirements. Consideration
MATURE
is given to your life and work experience. The Institute will
look for satisfactory evidence of your ability to pursue and
benefit from the course you have applied for. Your
STUDENTS application will be evaluated on previous experience,
references and/or testimonials as well as performance at
interview.
At Monaghan Institute we promote access to further
and higher education for mature students. We recognise .......................................................................................................................
the contribution that mature students have made to the
college. In this era of lifelong learning we are committed
to having the supports and services in place to assist you NEXT SEPTEMBER
in your studies. We appreciate that many people might
have left school early or were unable to achieve their full Once you have enrolled on your course a Monaghan
potential due to financial, social or family pressures. Over Institute make contact with the college Guidance service to
the years circumstances can change and the opportunity to discuss any queries you may have.
return to education now presents itself.STUDENTS
10 UNION
As the principle vehicle of communication and
representation between learners, tutors and the local
community, the Students’ Union is involved in promoting
and improving the quality of life of each learner
attending Monaghan Institute. The Students’ Union consists
of a President, Vice President and one representative from
each course. From these representatives, a Chairperson,
Secretary, Treasurer and Public Relations Officer are chosen.
Together the team organises various functions throughout
the year to benefit both the learners and the local
community. The Union provides opportunities for
involvement and individual development of all learners,
encouraging the widest possible participation in a variety
of activities.
SOME OF THEIR PAST FUN-FILLED
EVENTS INCLUDE:
> The Students’ Union members organise fund raising
events for different charities such as bed pushes, head
shaves, coffee mornings, sponsored walks, auctions, table
quiz, raffles, Christmas food appeals, Ribbon Appeal,
concerts, karaoke and talent nights.
> The Book and Creative Writing club share stories and
partake in workshops with guest speakers.
> The Photography club share ideas and techniques by
taking photos of college events.
> The Music club play at seasonal celebrations which
include the Halloween Bat Festival and Fancy Dress,
Christmas Lunch Party, Green Day for St. Patrick’s Day and
End of Year Formal.
> The Debating Society is involved in competitions with
other PLC colleges in the region.
> Football, Soccer and Hurling teams have participated in
competitions with other Further Education Colleges and
Universities.
> Basketball, Badminton and Futsal leagues provide
opportunity for participation in team sports and there is
even the Staff v Students challenge match.
> Learners have access to the football pitch, sports hall
and gym on campus. They can also avail of Tanagh
Outdoor Education Centre, where they can go abseiling,
canoeing, orienteering and camping.ABOUT PLC PRE UNIVERSITY TRAINING APPLICATION
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SPORTS,
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The Institute offers a wide range
of sports, clubs and societies
which cater for both the laid
back learner and the
competitive crusader,
CLUBS &
encouraging all to roll up their
sleeves and get involved.
SOCIETIES
SPORTS FACILITIES
Monaghan Institute currently has a
growing number of sports, clubs and Our sports facilities are available to
societies to further enhance learners all learners, from those who wish to
experience as part of their college life. socialize and meet friends through
There are a range of options available a leisure pursuit, to those who have
that should encompass all learner aspirations of representing their clubs,
interests. We also encourage students counties or country at their chosen
to be creative and develop a new club discipline. Various activities are
or society around their particular organised on campus from
interests through the Students’ Union. recreational classes to sports events in
So whether tennis, basketball, hill some of our state of the art sporting
walking or canoeing is for you or if facilities;
you enjoy reading, films, comedy or
theatre, we will encourage you to get > Sports Gymnasium
involved in the things you love as part > Fully Equipped Fitness Suite
of your experience with us. > Fitness Studio
> Sports Pitches/Courts
CLUBS & SOCIETIES:
PURSUITS
> Men’s GAA > Equestrian
> Rotary and Lions > Swimming
Club > Athletics
> Pool and Snooker > Kayaking/Canoeing
> Hurling > Sub Aqua Diving
> Golf > Basketball
> Debating > Abseiling
> Ladies GAA > Soccer
> Orienteering > Rock-Climbing
> Boxing > Badminton
> Drama > Music
> Hill-Walking
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SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS
Monaghan Institute stive to support
sporting talent within the college.
For information about the MI Sports
Scholarship programme please refer to
the inside front cover of the prospectus.EUROPEAN
CULTURAL
EXCHANGE
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Over many years, Monaghan Institute has been
dynamic in initiating and developing broader
educational links within Europe. A number of highly
successful exchange projects have resulted.
> Staff are involved on an ongoing basis in cross-cultural
programmes. The SOCRATES project during 1996/97
linked Monaghan Institute with European partners -
Kursuscentre, Denmark and Pontypridd College, Wales, in
the development of a European Studies module.
> Students from Ales, in the South of France proved
excellent partners for Leisure & Tourism students in a
three week work placement exchange funded by the
LEONARDO programme in 1997/98. Similarly, in January
1999 Childcare and Leisure students participated in a
LEONARDO exchange to Holland.
> Also in 1999, a number of students from Monaghan
Institute took part in a WIDER HORIZONS Customer Care
training programme which culminated in two months
work experience in Toronto, Canada during the summer.
> In 2003, 2005 and 2007 Childcare students completed
three weeks work placement in Brakel, Germany on a
LEONARDO exchange.
> Nursing students also visited Thisted, Denmark on a
similar LEONARDO work placement programme in 2005
and 2007.
> IT & Office Administration students visited Quimper,
France in 2009 & Information Technology students
travelled to Holland in 2010, also funded through
LEONARDO.
> In 2015, Multimedia, Business Administration,
Computer Games Design and Information Technology
students completed work placement in Drachten,
Holland, under the ERASMUS PLUS programme.
with a further ERASMUS + work placement project taking
place there in 2018 for Software Development and
Computer Games students.ABOUT PLC PRE UNIVERSITY TRAINING APPLICATION
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NATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF
QUALIFICATIONS
Quality & Qualification Ireland (QQI) makes awards in further & higher education & training
SEC - State Examination Comission (Department of Education & Skills)
Institutes of Technology
Universities
Awards in the Framework
Major Awards: named in the outer rings, are the principle class of awards made at a level
Minor Awards: are for partial completion of the outcomes for a Major Award
Supplemental Awards: are for learning that is additional to a Major Award
Special Purpose Awards: are for relatively narrow or purpose specific achievements
AWARDS IN THE FRAMEWORK
The National Framework of Qualifications consists of 10 Levels, encompassing all education and training provision in
Ireland. QQI awards are available at Levels 1-10. The Framework shows how education & training awards relate to one
another. A key element of the Framework is to enable access and progression opportunities between Levels.PROGRESSION
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ROUTES
HOTEL
BUSINESS &
CARING ADMINISTRATION
STUDIES
HAIRDRESSING &
BEAUTY THERAPY
LEISURE, TOURISM
& SERVICES
School
EARLY CHILDHOOD
STUDIES
A COMPUTING &
ENGINEERING
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HIGHER EDUCATION LINKS SCHEME
ARTS &
The Higher Education Links Scheme facilitates learners from
HUMANITIES
Monaghan Institute who have achieved a full QQI Level 5
Certificate or Level 6 Advanced Certificate to progress to a
range of courses at Higher Education Institutions SCIENCE & THE
throughout the country. There are approximately forty ENVIROMENT
Higher Education Institutions offering progression to a
wide variety of Level 6 Higher Certificate, Level 7 Ordinary
Degree and Level 8 Honours Degree programmes.
To apply, current learners submit their third level
applications to the CAO by 1 February. In July, QQI results
are issued to the CAO and participating institutions.
Components leading to the best 120 credits (highest
grades) are scored and applicants are ranked accordingly.
NB: Some HEI’s require the best score in a single QQI
assessment session for ranking purposes. For details of
specific linked awards or specific module requirements
please contact the Admissions Office of the individual
Higher Education Institution or visit www.cao.ie or
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Level 5
DklT and the Further Education Colleges in the region
Monaghan Direct entry
(including Monaghan Institute) have come together to
Institute into Level 6
at Monaghan form the North East Further & Higher Education Alliance
Institute (NEFHEA). NEFHEA aims to promote greater take up of
Year 1 Entry
further and higher educational opportunities among
learners in the region. Working through the Alliance,
Direct entry into Year 1 of a
Monaghan Institute and the other FE colleges will ensure
Level 6
Degree Course*
balanced provision of educational opportunities across the
Monaghan north east region and cooperate in the joint
Institute development of programmes. Another priority of the
Alliance is to increase the transition rates of students from
Further Education colleges in the region to Dundalk
Year 2 Entry
Institutes of Technology/ Institute of Technology. Currently students with a QQI
Universities award from Monaghan Institute can use their
qualification to progress to DklT under the Higher
Level 7 Education Links Scheme.
(Ordinary Advanced
Degree) entry into QUALITY AND QUALIFICATIONS
Year 2 of a
IRELAND
Year 1 Entry
Degree
Course**
Quality and Qualifications Ireland was established under
Level 8 the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and
(Honours Training) Act 2012. The new Authority was created by an
Degree) amalgamation of four bodies that had both awarding and
quality assurance responsibilities: the Further Education
and Training Awards Council (FETAC), the Higher Education
and Training Awards Council (HETAC), the National
Level 9 Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI) and the Irish
Universities Quality Board (IUQB). The new Authority has
(Masters
assumed all the functions of the four legacy bodies while
Degree) also having responsibility for new statutory responsibilities
in particular areas.
Direct entry into Employment
Direct entry into Employment
FETAC and HETAC award holders can be assured that their
Level 10 awards will continue to be recognised at home and abroad.
(Doctoral They will also continue to be recognised through the
Degree) National Framework of Qualifications. See diagram on page
13 or visit www.nfq.ie.
Direct entry
into Employment
Employment
Please Note:
*Applicants must apply through CAO for Level 7/8
Degree courses
**Applicants must apply directly to Institute of
Technology/ University for Advanced Entry into Year 2
of relevant degree courses. Places are assigned based
on previous academic results and availability and
are subject to the criteria of each individual Institute of
Technology/University.MI
16 LIBRARY
The Library which is located on the first floor is a modern,
engaging, comfortable space for studying, researching and
learning. It plays a central role in supporting the
Further Education and Training (FET) courses on offer at the
Institute and provides a gateway to necessary resources
you will need for your chosen FET course. In addition, it
offers access to print and electronic information together
with books, journals, magazines - on subjects relevant to
Monaghan Institute learners.
The Library is available online at www.monaghaninstitute.ie
where learners can make reservations, check book
availability and pay fines. The Library also offers access to an
online library Books24x7.com. It is available for all students
offering on-demand, instant access to the complete text of
thousands of best-in-class online books, book summaries,
audiobooks, research reports and best practices. Collections
represent sources in business, technology, healthcare, early
childhood care & education and more.
The library is specially designed to provide enhanced
daylight levels, double height study space and has been
acoustically treated in order to provide our learners with a
modern, spacious and quiet study/research space. A
breakout social area is located immediately outside the
library where learners can get refreshments and access
Wi-Fi in a modern setting. Library staff are available to
assist and guide you on finding the best resources and on
efficiently using the managed print service which is
available to learners.
Learners can access Wi-Fi on portable devices or use any of
the available PC’s for research and study purposes. Access
to the library is available to all registered learners and your
student ID card is also your Library card. The ID card is
chipped to facilitate learners borrowing/returning books,
paying fines, printing and photocopying; you should have
your ID card with you when you visit the library.
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can avail of a wealth of online resources in the form of
practice tests, videos and online learning environments.
learning Learning and assessment is organised through the
Gemetrix, LearnKey, Measure Up and Moodle softwares,
allowing students 24 hour access to learning. Our library is
the ideal location to access these systems.ABOUT PLC PRE UNIVERSITY TRAINING APPLICATION
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Look for these symbols BUSINESS
as courses may offer the
following progression routes: STUDIES &
ADMINISTRATION
Degree Employment MI
Progression Progression Progression
COURSES
“
STUDENT SPEAK > Business Studies & Office
Administration
I attended an Open Day at Monaghan Institute.
I felt very intimidated walking through those > Advanced Certificate in IT & Business
doors for the first time and if truth be told I just Management
wanted to walk straight back out again, but one
of the tutors immediately caught sight of me
> Pharmacy Counter Assistant
and came straight over to chat with me and
offered me advice on the different courses
being run there. After a ten minute > Accounting, Payroll & Financial
conversation with her I knew I had just taken Studies
the first step towards the rest of my life.
Claire Rushe
Business & Office Administration GraduateBusiness Studies & Office Administration
18
Level 5 - BSA1 - 1 year full time
This course is designed to give a clearly structured business education that provides a solid foundation for
success in a business career.
PLC COURSES/BUSINESS STUDIES & ADMINISTRATION
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course aims to equip both school leavers and mature applicants
with necessary business skills and a thorough knowledge of the
computer application packages used in the modern office, as well
as preparing learners for further study in related areas. It also suits
learners who wish to defer their college place for a year and acquire
good IT skills to assist them.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
Gain a comprehensive understanding of application software
including Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Databases. Learn the
principles of Accounting and related software and study the CAREER PROSPECTS
concepts of Business Administration and Customer
Relations. Business Studies & Office Administration graduates
91%
find employment in diverse fields. Here are some
Areas of study to include: of the most popular career destinations you could
> Business Administration Skills progress to:
> Customer Service
> Accounting – Manual & Computerised Accountancy | Sales and Marketing | Business
> Spreadsheet Methods Administration | Banking and Finance | Retail |
> Text Production (Keyboarding) of Business & Office
Human Resources | Customer Care | IT |
> Database Methods Administration graduates
> Word Processing are either working or are
> Reception & Frontline Office Skills in further education
> Work Experience
Optional: MI PROGRESSION
Medical Terminology > Level 6 Advanced Certificate in IT & Business
Management
QUALIFICATION
DEGREE PROGRESSION
5M2102 QQI Level 5 Business Studies
There are many degree options available from this
course, including:
STUDENT SPEAK
“
> DkIT - Business Studies (Years 1 and 2 at Monaghan
Institute) – Level 8
Little did I know that the day I > DkIT - Accounting and Finance – Level 8
decided to go to Monaghan >. DCU - Business Studies – Level 8
Institute to look around, would > UCD - Commerce – Level 8
> NUIG - Commerce (Global Experience) - Level 8
change my outlook on
education, and my future.
Thanks to all my hard work I secured EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION
employment, straight from Monaghan Graduates progressed to work for the following
companies:
Institute to the furniture shop where I
completed my work experience, where I > Combilift Ltd
“
now work as a clerical administrator. > Monaghan County Council
> Cavan and Monaghan ETB
Jeanette Mullen > Department of Finance and Revenue
Graduate > Monaghan HospitalABOUT PLC PRE UNIVERSITY TRAINING APPLICATION
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Advanced Certificate in IT & Business Management 19
Level 6 - BSA2 - 1 year full time
Business is at the forefront of every sector and companies require people who can build bridges between IT and
business, and to innovate using IT resources. As a graduate in IT & Business Management, you will be perfectly
suited for a career at the in-demand juncture between management and computer science. The skills you learn
PLC COURSES/BUSINESS STUDIES & ADMINISTRATION
in IT, business, organising and innovation will give you a great head start!
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
If you already hold a Level 5 Qualification or equivalent in Business
or a relevent field of study, the Advanced IT & Business Management
course will equip you with a superior level of computing skills and a
detailed knowledge of practices and processes relating to the
business environment.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
There is an emphasis on business management, accounting and
advanced computer skills. Learners who successfully complete the
course are equipped with a practical understanding of the business
environment and will hold a qualification in modern business skills. CAREER PROSPECTS
Areas of study to include: Advanced IT & Business graduates find
> Business Management employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the
> Applied Economics most popular career destinations you could progress
> Spreadsheets to:
> Computerised Accounts Business
> Relational Database graduates have the highest
Business Administrator| Business Analyst | Legal
average starting salaries of
€30,000
> Web Authoring Administrator | Financial Services Operative |
> Word Processing Accounts Assistant | Office Supervisor / Manager|
> Work Experience Clerical Assistant | Personnel Assistant |
> Communications
> Statistics
Optional:
Microsoft Office Specialist
(MOS) certification
DEGREE PROGRESSION
There are many degree options available from this
QUALIFICATION course, including:
6M4985 QQI Level 6 Business > DkIT - Business Studies (Years 1 and 2 at Monaghan
Institute) – Level 8
> DkIT - Business & Management - Level 7 (Direct entry
STUDENT SPEAK to second year)
“
> LYIT - Business (Accounting) - Level 8
Monaghan Institute is a > LYIT - Business – Level 8
new modern building with > GMIT - Business – Level 8
great facilities and a great
atmosphere, but I think EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION
it’s greatest strength is the Graduates progressed to work for the following
tutors who will go the extra mile to companies:
support and encourage a student who > The Department of Foreign Afffairs & Trade
is willing to work hard towards their > Cavan & Monaghan ETB
“
> The Peace Link
shared goal. > Family Carer’s Ireland
> McArdle Cassidy McQuaid Ltd
Taine Traynor
GraduatePharmacy Counter Assistant
20
Level 5 - BSA3 - 1 year full time
This course is designed to equip learners with relevant knowledge, skills and experience to work as a pharmacy
counter assistant.
PLC COURSES/BUSINESS STUDIES & ADMINISTRATION
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
Work in this industry varies from dispensing over the counter
medications, helping clients choose medical aids and appliances to
demonstrating and selling cosmetics, perfumes etc. As well as a QQI
qualification, learners complete the Irish Pharmacy Union’s Medicines
Counter Assistant award.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
This course will focus on a range of business and health related
subjects relevant to employment as a pharmacy counter assistant.
Work Experience is within a retail pharmacy. The IPU Medicines
Counter Assistant module is designed to provide the skills and CAREER PROSPECTS
knowledge to deal effectively with customers in the pharmacy.
Emphasis is placed on questioning skills, product Pharmacy Counter Assistant graduates find
knowledge and appropriate referral. employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most
popular career destinations you could
Areas of study to include: progress to:
100%
> Customer Service
> Medical Terminology Medical Counter Assistant | Medical Secretary |
> Nutrition Pharmacy Health Care Adviser | Cosmetic Sales
> Retail Selling Assistant | Pharmacy Field Sales Representative |
> Skin Care, Eye Treatments & Make-up of last year’s Pharmacy Store Manager |
> Word Processing Graduates achieved
> Safety & Health at Work a full QQI Level 5
> Reception & Frontline Office Skills
HIGHER CERTIFICATE PROGRESSION
award
> Work Experience There are many higher certificate options
available from this course, including:
Additional:
Medicines Counter Assistant (MCA) Irish Pharmacy Union > LYIT - Pharmacy Technician - Level 6
> DIT - Pharmacy Technician - Level 6
> IT Carlow - Pharmacy Technician - Level 6
QUALIFICATIONS > IT Athlone - Pharmacy Technician - Level 6
5M4468 QQI Level 5 Community Health Services
Medicines Counter Assistant (MCA) Irish Pharmacy Union
DEGREE PROGRESSION
There are many degree options available from this
course, including:
STUDENT SPEAK > DkIT- Science (Pharmaceutical Science) – Level 7
“
In September 2016 after having a > LYIT – Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science - Level 7
> DCU – Health and Society - Level 8
baby, I felt that I needed changes > UCD – Social Science - Level 8
in my life so I came to Monaghan
Institute. At times it was not easy
to juggle college work with family EMPLOYMENT PROGRESSION
responsibilities. However, with hard work and Graduates progressed to work for the following
support from tutors I have finished the course companies:
and I am so happy about it. The college is a > Eakins Pharmacy
great stepping stone for career change. Hard
“
> Coyle’s Pharmacy
work always pays off! > Leavy’s Pharmacy
Ruta Rackyte > Dolan’s Pharmacy
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Accounting, Payroll & Financial Studies 21
Level 5 - BSA4 - 1 year full time
This course is designed to enable the learner to develop a keen understanding of principles and practices of the
maintenance of financial records, both manually and using integrated accounting software. Learners will gain
the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain payroll records and perform many office administrative and
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financial procedures.
IS THIS COURSE RIGHT FOR YOU?
This course aims to give participants the knowledge and skills to
carry out the accounts and payroll function in a small or medium
business. It is a good addition to the CV of anyone wishing to
improve career prospects in office administration or payroll but also
an excellent starting point for candidates wishing to progress further
into accountancy and finance studies at third level institutions in
Ireland.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
This course will focus on a range of accounting and business related
subjects to assist the learner to develop the skills to work in a variety
of roles in an organisation including accounts, payroll and
administration. In addition, work experience within a business
setting forms an integral part of the course.
Areas of study to include:
> Accounting – Manual & Computerised
> Legal Practice and Procedures
> Payroll – Manual & Computerised
> Business Administration Skills
> Bookkeeping – Manual & Computerised
> Spreadsheet Methods
> Word Processing
> Financial Services CAREER PROSPECTS
Companies in the
> Communications
accounting and
> Work Experience Accounting, Payroll & Financial Studies graduates find
No. 1
financial sector are the
employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most
QUALIFICATION popular career destinations you could progress to:
5M2102 QQI Level 5 Business Studies Accounts Assistant | Payroll Assistant | Clerical Assistant |
employer Business/Financial Analyst | Personal Assistant |
in Ireland
DID YOU KNOW? MI PROGRESSION
To pursue a job in the > Level 6 Advanced Certificate in IT & Business
i
Management
accounting and finance
field is a smart decision!
DEGREE PROGRESSION
Graduates are always in There are many degree options available from this
demand and it is seen as course, including:
a stable and reliable career choice. > DkIT (Year 1 & 2 at Monaghan Institute) - Business –
There are many different roles in this Level 8
> DCU - Accounting and Finance – Level 8
field range from entry level positions > UCD - Commerce – Level 8
> NUIG - Commerce – Level 8
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