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• OPEN
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14TH
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JANUARY
2021
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PROSPECTUS 2021
Course Contents Healthcare Department • Social Studies / Social Care 20 • Youth and Community Work 21 • Applied Psychology 22 • Criminology and Psychology 23 • Childcare / Special Needs Assistant 24 • Pre-University Nursing with Midwifery Option 25 • Health Care Assistant 26 • Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance 27 • Physiotherapy Studies 28 • Occupational Therapy Studies 29 • Pharmacy Assistant 30 Science Department • Pre-University Science 34 • Pre-University Agricultural Science 35 • Pre-University Forensic Science 36 • Pre-University Environmental Science 37 • Pre-University Sports Science 38 • Pre-University Food Science - Nutrition, Health and Well-Being 39 • Pre-University Animal Science 40 Arts, Law and Teaching Department • Pre-University Arts 44 • Pre-University Liberal Arts 45 • Pre-University Teaching 46 • Pre-University Law 47 • Pre-University Business Law 48 Business • Pre-University Business 52 • Pre-University Business and Accounting 53 • Pre-Apprenticeship Banking, Insurance and Financial Services 54 • Legal and Medical Secretary/Office Administration 55 • Office Accounts Administration and Information Processing 56 • Journalism, Digital Media and Public Relations 57 • Tourism and Business 58
Computers and Design Department • Software Development and Games Design 62 • Creative Digital Media 63 • Online Marketing/eBusiness 64 • Computer Systems and Networks 65 • Graphic Design 66 • Architectural Technology and Design 67 • Media and Film Production 68 • Music Performance 69 • Sound Production 70 • Art (Fine Art or Design/2D) 71 • Animation 72 Services and Leisure Department • Airline Studies 76 • Beauty Therapy 77 • Hairdressing 78 • Professional Cookery 79 • Sports Management and Coaching 80 • Sports Injury Prevention and Massage Therapy 81 • Animal Care and Grooming 82 • Horsemanship and Equine Business 83 Level 6 Courses • Childcare and Education 86 • Professional Cookery 86 • Senior Trade Hairdressing 86 • Advanced Beauty Therapy 87 • Advanced Equine Business 88 • Advanced Business 88 • Tourism and Travel with Business 88 • Advanced Animal Science 88
Fáilte chuig Coláiste breisoideachais, Dún Bóinne
Dunboyne College of Further Education
Is cúis áthais dom fáilte a chur romhat Accounting, Animation and Journalism,
chuig Coláiste Breisoideachais, Dún Digital Media and Public Relations. These
Bóinne, thar ceann na foirne teagaisc new courses are part of over 50 courses
agus foireann bainistíochta an choláiste. in the Healthcare, Science, Arts, Business,
Computer and Service areas, that make
On behalf of management team and staff it
up our six departments here at the college.
gives me great pleasure to welcome you to
Dunboyne College of Further Education. Over the last thirteen years our graduates
We are proud to serve the counties of in our original programmes in Nursing
Meath, Dublin and Kildare and also the Studies, Applied Social Studies, Business,
wider east Leinster area since 2003. All of Pre-Arts, Pre-Science and Law courses
our courses are certified by Quality and have been very successful in securing
Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and offer places in employment and in the third level
outstanding progression opportunities. sector. We are also delighted to provide a Denis Leonard
The courses in this prospectus are new range of advanced certificates which Principal
developed and updated in consultation include Sports and Recreation, Senior
with prospective employers and third level Trade/Level 6 Hairdressing, Business/
institutes to ensure that they are relevant Tourism and Travel and Business/Equine
to our students’ educational needs and the Business along with our very successful
skills required by prospective employers. Professional Cookery, and Supervision in
Childcare Programmes at QQI Level 6.
The qualifications obtained from all the
programmes in Dunboyne College of We welcome applicants of all ages,
Further Education provide students with nationalities and abilities. The friendly,
the opportunity to progress to further supportive and welcoming atmosphere
studies at third level. Over recent years we in the college will ensure that your time
have developed close links with Maynooth with us will be both enjoyable and fulfilling.
University, Dublin City University (DCU), Each year we offer a whole range of
UCD, DIT and the Institute of Technology extracurricular activities.
Blanchardstown (now both part of TU
We hope this prospectus contains a
Dublin), Trinity College Dublin, and
programme which meets your own
Dundalk Institute of Technology, as well
particular needs. In these pages you will
as many other institutions around the
find a variety of exciting course choices
country and in the UK. We are confident
leading to many educational and career
that these links will be of benefit to our
opportunities.
students in the future.
All the information contained in this
In 2021, we are happy to introduce courses
brochure is correct at time of going to print
in Occupational Therapy, Software
but sometimes courses and modules do
Development and Games Design,
change subject to demand and availability.
and Banking, Insurance and Financial
If you have any queries on any of these
Services. These brand new offerings join
programmes please phone us on
the very successful launch in 2020 of:
01 802 6577.
Forensic Science, Environmental Science,
Criminology and Psychology, Youth and We are looking forward to providing the
Community Work, Pre-Paramedic Fire right educational opportunity for you!
and Ambulance, Architectural Technology
Tapaigh an deis agus cur tús le d’aistear
and Design, Physiotherapy Studies,
foghlama linn! (Seize the opportunity and
Office Accounts, Administration and
set off on your learning journey with us!)
Information Processing, Business and
6 DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Why Study at Dunboyne
College of Further Education?
• We are a rapidly expanding college • We have links with partner colleges in
ideally located to serve the Meath, Dublin the UK which give learners opportunities
and Kildare and wider areas in close to complete their degrees in nursing,
proximity to two national universities and law, sports science and many other
an institute of technology. areas if a place cannot be accessed in
Ireland. These colleges include South
• We have close links with all three
Bank University, University of Bradford,
institutions and many of our students
University of Greenwich, Edge Hill
progress to certificate and degree
University, Bangor University, and many
courses on their third level programmes.
Scottish universities, particularly for
We continue to develop close links
Nursing.
with many other Irish colleges and
universities. • We have a very good track record
catering for learners of all ages and
• Our learners receive excellent results.
supporting mature applicants with the
Over 90% of those who achieve a full
transition involved in returning to study.
award with us get an offer to progress
to third level. Students learn research • Our college has a friendly atmosphere,
methods, referencing and self-directed with relatively small class groups
learning. providing a unique learning experience.
• Our courses are constantly being • A guidance counsellor service is available
revised to ensure they meet the to support you in your learning and future
needs of students in terms of personal career choices, or progression to further
development and job opportunities. studies. A personal counsellor is also
available should the need arise.
• We have a dedicated staff who are highly
qualified in their fields, concerned for • We have a full disability and access
learner welfare and interest-ed in seeing service as well as mature student support
our students progress. and a comprehensive learning support
service.
• Courses are designed to enhance your
career prospects, with strong links to • Students can apply for maintenance
local business/industry/commerce. grants and anyone in receipt of social
welfare payments can avail of financial
• There are excellent progression
assistance through the Back to
opportunities to a wide variety of third
Education Scheme (BES).
level courses at institutions across the
country through the Higher Education • Our quality-assured courses lead to
Links Scheme. New links are becoming nationally and internationally recognised
available every year through a level of certification.
cooperation under the new Department
of Further and Higher Education.
PROSPECTUS 2021 7
Clubs and
Societies
Getting involved in clubs and societies
during your time in college is a great
way of getting to know new people and
developing your interests. The clubs and
societies offered in Dunboyne College are
student led and dynamic, changing year
on year to meet the needs and trends of
each year’s intake of students.
Scholarships Programme at
Dunboyne College
Dunboyne College’s scholarship
programme offers an opportunity to match
up a local sponsor with a student who will
win a scholarship for the year.
Local business owners offer some groups
the chance to win a scholarship to have the
college fee reimbursed at the end of the
college year. Past winners have come from
each department and have recognised
the benefit of the scholarship, not just for
its monetary value but for the chance to
form links with employers and have an
achievement on their CV. Businesses see
the potential to support a student through
education and form links with potential
employees.
We thank all our sponsors for their
ongoing support.
8 DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Other Events and
Fundraising
GRADUATION Students are encouraged to dress up in
The graduation ceremony takes place in costume for Halloween each year. This is a
Dunboyne Castle Hotel in mid-May. The fundraising event for a nominated charity,
ceremony is a cap and gown affair where with prizes going for the best costume/
you receive a completion certificate from make-up.
Dunboyne College.
SEACHTAIN NA GAEILGE
The universities of Maynooth University Various events take place throughout
and DCU, as well TU Dublin, and Dundalk Seachtain na Gaeilge to promote the
Institute of Technology grant an academic Irish language in a fun and inclusive way.
award and achievement certificates to Club Gaeilge also organises a trip to the
various programmes within the college. Gaeltacht.
ART EXHIBITION MIND YOURSELF WEEK
The Art students host an exhibition each In November Dunboyne CFE runs a
year in May to celebrate and demonstrate themed week aimed at raising awareness
the pieces of work they have created on issues relating to positive physical,
throughout the year. nutritional and mental well-being,
relationships and sexual health.
MUSIC
The music students organise gigs CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
throughout the year and also perform at Students from Animal Care run a
the annual graduation. Christmas Jumper day in December,
where much needed funds are raised for
SHOEBOX APPEAL animal charities, such as, the DSPCA.
The Shoebox Appeal is an initiative to
help needy children in Ireland and around
the world and Dunboyne College gets
involved each November. We ask you
to fill a shoebox with a range of simple
Christmas gifts and to decorate the
shoebox as creatively as you can.
HALLOWEEN
PROSPECTUS 2021 9
College
Information
Important Dates VISION STATEMENT
Dunboyne College of Further Education
OPEN NIGHT
will strive to be an excellent market leader
Our open night will take place on 14th
while maintaining excellence in teaching and
January 2021. Keep an eye on our website
learning. We will work to create partnerships
for full details on how to book your place
with industry to meet changing market
to hear from tutors and find out about
requirements and future skills needs.
specific courses.
INTERVIEWS ETHOS
Prospective students are interviewed on Dunboyne College of Further Education
the following dates: 25th January, 12th is dynamic, vibrant, innovative, inclusive,
March and 5th May 2021. Interviews are supportive and fosters respect for all its
also held in June and September each year learning community.
for late applicants. Please visit
COURSE CONTENT
www.dunboynecollege.ie and apply online
We are continually updating our course
today. Due to Covid restrictions interviews
modules to ensure they reflect third level
may be held online. We ask students to
requirements, QQI course changes and
upload their personal statement and any
market demands. There are times when
other information listed in the Application
the module list under each course has to
Procedure section on page 11 of this
be altered and sometimes that is after our
prospectus. You will then be contacted by
prospectus goes to print. If there are any
our admissions officer by text or email as to
changes the modules offered will still lead
the exact format of the interview.
to the award advertised. Students may
decide to take an enrichment module from
MISSION STATEMENT
another programme.
Dunboyne College of Further Education is
committed to providing a student-centred QUALITY ASSURANCE
approach to quality teaching, learning and Dunboyne College of Further Education is
progression, whilst empowering students registered with QQI to offer quality assured
to reach their full potential. programmes leading to QQI awards on the
National Framework of Qualifications.
All awards are certified by Quality and
Qualifications Ireland (QQI).
Important Note: QQI Common Awards System
Awards at major and minor level are effective cannot be responsible for course alterations
within the QQI system. Every attempt has that may be required by QQI or if for any
been made by Dunboyne College to provide reason, due to rationalisation, we need to
current and anticipated award titles and change the content of any of our modules.
course content in this prospectus but it is In line with the development of the
possible that the published award titles and accreditation and quality assurance process
module titles may be altered as current QQI for learners QQI has, since 2009, been
developments evolve. Students need to developing a common awards system for all
familiarise themselves with the appropriate of its QQI certified awards. This means that
award and module titles prior to applying for all awards previously issued by FÁS, NCVA,
courses at the college. In the event of any Teagasc, and Fáilte Ireland will be issued by
doubt, applicants should consult the QQI QQI only under Quality and Qualifications
website www.QQI.ie. The college Ireland (QQI).
10 DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONStudying at
Dunboyne College
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FEES
1. Applications can be made online at Course fees range from €450 to €900,
www. dunboynecollege.ie. from depending on equipment required. Course
November 2020 to September 2021. fees for the academic year 2021/2022 will
be published on our website. The prices
2. After registering online, students will
quoted on our website include exam fees,
receive a text and email to notify them
student service fees, government levy, all
they have pre-registered and can log in
course materials, equipment, educational
to view and track their application.
trips and additional exam fees for outside
3. Applicants will be notified by text and examining bodies. Please note that cash is
email of their interview date in January, not accepted as payment.
March, April or May 2021 when initial
interviews for early applicants will TERMS AND CONDITIONS
take place. Applicants should dress Payment of the full fee within the specified
appropriately, as for any interview, and timeframe guarantees a student a place
should upload the following in advance on the course they have been offered.
of the interview: €200 of this fee is a government levy and
is refundable for full medical card holders
(i). Copy of most recent school report or
and those on grants or Back to Education
examination results − non-returnable
Allowance. The €50 exam fee is also
(for example, mock results).
refundable to medical card holders.
(ii). Reference from teacher, employer
No cash will be accepted at the office.
or coach.
Payments can only be made online.
(iv). 100-word personal statement
All students can claim a refund for their
on, “Why this course is right for
courses up to Friday, 24thSeptember 2021
me,” which should outline reasons
if they decline their place. The college
for choosing the course. Further
retains a €30 administration fee if a refund
instructions on this statement are on
is claimed before this date. Fees are non-
our website.
refundable after this date.
4. Successful applicants will then
Demand for places is usually high. We will
be able to pay fees online at www.
interview for all courses. All prospective
dunboynecollege.ie.
students should apply early.
5. Late applicants can apply online
Please note that all courses in Dunboyne
for vacant places at any time before
College are officially full-time courses,
September 2021 and will be interviewed
although you may only receive direct
in May and September for vacant
tuition in the college for 2-4 days per week.
places. A grant can be applied for from
It is expected that students will use the
www.susi.ie.
other days for work experience or for study
PROSPECTUS 2021 11Studying at
Dunboyne College
and assignments. Any letter confirming a GRADING SCHEME FOR
student’s registration in the college will ASSESSMENT
state that the course is full-time. The following grading scheme, used by
Timetables are issued in September on day Dunboyne College of Further Education in
of start-up. relation to QQI Level 5 and Level
6 Courses, is as follows:
ASSESSMENT
Most courses will be assessed through 80 – 100% Distinction
continuous assessment. This means that 65 – 79% Merit
modules are assessed with a combination 50 – 64% Pass
of exams and assignments. Assignments 0 – 49% Unsuccessful
can take various forms, including Briefs (explanatory documents) will be
written projects, reports, essays, skills given to students by the tutors for all
demonstrations, orals presentations or assessments.
electronic work. Results for exams and
assignments are combined to give the There are six possible assessment
overall result for the module. techniques:
1. Collection of work
2. Student record
3. Examination
4. Assignment
5. Project
6. Skills demonstration
12 DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONStudent
Facilities
COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION
OFFICE
The college administration office is open The college does NOT arrange placements
between 8:00am and 4:00pm Monday for learners - it is part of your course
to Friday. Students’ queries are dealt with and learning that you arrange your own
during these hours. Documents which work placement. However, individual
require the college stamp may be left in Work Experience tutors will advise as to
the office and will usually be ready for appropriate organisations to approach
collection the following day. in order to ensure students experience
relevant and valuable placements.
LIBRARY
This is a core module, which means that
The college library is open every day
a learner will not be awarded their full
from 8.00am to 4.00pm. The library is
QQI certificate unless they pass the
equipped with both module specific books
Work Experience module. Doing a work
and a collection of eBooks for further
placement is a core part of this module.
study. Students need their college ID to
borrow books, and can take out books Each student at Level 5 needs to do at
for up to two weeks at a time. The library least 60 hours in their work placement in
provides computers and desk space for order to fulfil this part of the course.
independent study as well as a colour
Level 6 learners need to undertake 120
printer for student use.
hours in a supervisory role in a placement
that is related to their course.
COFFEE SHOP
Open from 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday Learners who are studying Nursing Studies
to Friday. The coffee shop operates as a must complete specific requirements
private franchise and supplies soup, tea, which will be issued to them by their Work
coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, and fresh Experience tutors, before commencing
sandwiches. Students are requested to a clinical placement. Students studying
co-operate in keeping the coffee shop tidy. any of the healthcare courses (Nursing,
Childcare, Applied Social Studies) need to
WORK EXPERIENCE be cleared for Garda Vetting before they
Students in Dunboyne College of Further will be taken on by most work places, as do
Education are expected to get a work learners who wish to work with minors in
placement in an area that relates to their any capacity. This can apply to learners on
course. a sports course or a pre-arts course.
PROSPECTUS 2021 13College Communication
with Students
WEB-TEXTING E-MAIL
Web-texting is a quick and simple service Students attending Dunboyne College of
of sending text messages to mobile Further Education will be provided with a
phones from any web-enabled computer college email address. The college will only
in minutes. The college may use this use this email address to communicate
service to inform individual students or with the student. It is important that
class groups about various issues that may students log in to their college email daily.
arise.
SOCIAL MEDIA
MOODLE Get fully connected with Dunboyne
Moodle is a course management system College of Further Education by following
that provides an effective learning us on Facebook and Instagram:
platform for students to enhance
communication. The system provides facebook.com/dunboynecollege
access to a wide variety of resources. @dunboynecollege
The college also uses this platform to #BeginHereGoAnywhere
communicate important notices with
students.
14 DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONSupport
Services
LEARNING HUB CAREER GUIDANCE
Students will be able to avail of assistance The Career Guidance and Counselling
from Student Support Services that are department consists of Meabh Nimmo and
based in the Learning Hub. These services Derek Ball. Meabh and Derek will regularly
include: career guidance and well-being visit each class during the academic year
counselling services that are available to to provide information and advice on the
support you in your learning, future career following:
choices or progression to further studies;
• Timetables and Awards
academic support appointments on a
one-to-one basis; and additional support • CAO, UCAS (UK) and Direct Applications
to students with mobility or additional • Employment Options
learning difficulties. Students using • The Higher Education Links Scheme
the Learning Hub will have access to: •
• HEAR and DARE
Computers • Printer • Photocopying
• Specialised software/hardware • Internet. • Mature Applications
• Career Research
MATURE STUDENTS SUPPORT Our Guidance Department will be
The college welcomes adults over 23 who
available throughout the Year. Students
wish to return to education and who wish
may make an appointment through the
to retrain in new skills and technologies. A
Dunboyne College website or avail of the
meeting is arranged early in the academic
drop-in service. They can obtain advice
year, this gives the student an opportunity
and practical guidance on planning their
to meet other mature students and to
career progression to further study or
become familiar with the college.
employment.
We also organise lunchtime meetings and
Central Applications Office applications
refreshments for mature students on a
for third level courses close in January (for
regular basis.
reduced fee applications) and 1st February
A special study skills seminar is run for for normal applications.
mature students in the first few weeks of
college. Additional supports are readily
available, particularly around the areas
of IT and competent use of computers.
Mature students are encouraged to attend
these once-off meetings, even if it means
missing class, as they will help students
to adjust to college life. Students are
encouraged to visit the student support
office regularly.
PROSPECTUS 2021 15Support
Services
COUNSELLING
Personal Counselling is available to We provide services to all students with
students to assist with issues which may additional needs, which may include, but is
arise in the course of the academic year, not limited to:
for example difficulty in adjusting to
• Visual Impairment
college demands, time management,
• Hearing Impairment
exam anxiety, or other ongoing concerns.
Personal counselling is bound by • Mental Health Conditions
strict confidential ethical guidelines. • Physical or Mobility Difficulties
Appointments can be made through the • Specific Learning Difficulties, e.g.
website, a mentor or directly with Meabh- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia
MNimmo. dbc@lmetb.ie, Derek- DBall. • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
dbc@lmetb.ie or Maria Parker – Mparker. • Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention
dbc@lmetb.ie Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Developmental Co-ordination
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL Disorders (Dyspraxia / Dysgraphia)
NEEDS SUPPORT
• Neurological Conditions
Dunboyne College of Further Education
• Significant On-going Illnesses
is committed to providing the best
possible learning environment in relation Students who have been assessed as
to students with special educational having additional needs or a disability
needs and disabilities. Dunboyne College should contact the Student Support
welcomes applications from students Services early in the academic year to
with special needs and makes provision, discuss their individual needs and their
wherever possible, to facilitate access and individual support plan.
participation in the academic courses and All enquiries to Catherine Joyce at
student life. CJoyce.dbc@lmetb.ie.
16 DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONGrant
Information
BACK TO EDUCATION ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ALLOWANCE PROFICIENCY
The Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) Students who do not have English as a
allows qualifying persons to return to full- first language may be asked to take a
time education in approved courses while proficiency test to ascertain whether they
continuing to get income support. will benefit from a specific course. It may
be advisable for some students to consider
The BTEA allows people in receipt of
a QQI Level 4 programme while improving
certain social welfare payments to retain
their language skills. We do have English
those payments whilst participating in
as an Additional Language (EAL) support
approved full-time courses in further and
in place for students whose English is at
higher education.
an appropriate standard in order for them
Check www.studentfinance.ie for more to participate to participate in a Level
information or talk to your local Social 5 course, but who may need help with
Welfare Office. language skills.
MAINTENANCE GRANTS COLLEGE START PROGRAMME
Students who are entering an approved Feeling nervous about pursuing your
full-time Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) education? Why not avail of our college
course for the first time in 2020/2021 start programme which allows you to
or who are already attending approved complete your QQI Level 5 over the space
PLC courses are eligible to apply for of two years. With additional support and
a maintenance grant. This grant does supplemental options, this programme
not cover the cost of registration or could be what you need to get you started
examination fees. It is a maintenance grant on the pathway to your future career.
paid each month directly into the student’s
bank account.
Students apply for the PLC Maintenance
Grant at www. susi.ie. It is not necessary
for students to know the exact course they
will be attending in September in order to
apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant. The
initial decision regarding the grant is based
solely on income. The PLC Maintenance
Grant is a means tested grant. This involves
an assessment of the earnings in the family
(parents and candidate). Students over
23 years of age in the year of entry to the
course who are living outside the family
home will be assessed on their income and
that of their spouse (if applicable). Please
check with the following web addresses for
the final dates for grant applications.
All information on www.studentfinance.ie
or on www.susi.ie
PROSPECTUS 2021 17Social Studies /
Social Care
He
Applied Social Studies 5M2181Youth and
Community Work
ealthcare
Youth Work 5M4732
Healthcare
Department • Social Studies / Social Care 20
• Youth and Community Work 21
• Applied Psychology 22
• Criminology and Psychology 23
• Childcare / Special Needs Assistant 24
• Pre-University Nursing with Midwifery Option 25
• Health Care Assistant 26
• Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance 27
• Physiotherapy Studies 28
• Occupational Therapy Studies 29
• Pharmacy Assistant 30Social Studies /
Social Care
Applied Social Studies 5M2181
WHAT IS APPLIED
SOCIAL STUDIES? CERTIFICATION
This one-year course will aim to prepare • QQI Level 5 in Applied Social
participants for work with people in a social Studies 5M2181
care, community development or residential CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
setting. The care worker needs social,
communication and caring skills to work with Graduates may pursue a certificate or
individuals and groups. Many of the skills degree course in many of the Institutes
acquired will be transferable for use with of Technology or universities around
adolescents, families and the elderly in a the country or alternatively may seek
caring, educational or development role. immediate employment in a range of
The Applied Social Studies QQI course will Community Care, Health Care, and
lay a foundation for these skills and provide Community Development centres/
the work experience to put learning into initiatives. There are now a large range
practice. This course will serve as training of Social Studies or Community Care
for social care/community care/ healthcare certificate and degree courses available
sectors or as a link to Applied Social Studies/ to graduates on the newly expanded
Social Care or Nursing certificate or degree QQI links programme. For example
courses in many Institutes of Technology there are 10 places in Maynooth
throughout the country. This programme is University through Social Science and
ideal for both school leavers and experienced over 175 places through First Arts as well
mature persons seeking a formal education. as five places in UCD and a large quota
in other third level colleges like Athlone
IT, TU Dublin - Blanchardstown, Carlow
COURSE CONTENT IT, DCU, TU Dublin, NUIG, Dundalk
A theoretical approach to community Institute of Technology, University of
and health services/social studies will be Limerick, Limerick IT, Letterkenny IT, St.
complemented by practical experience. The Patrick’s College Maynooth, Milltown,
following modules will be offered in 2021, Marino Institute of Education, NCI, Sligo
subject to availability and demand: IT, IT Tallaght, Tralee IT, UCC, UCD, and
• Social Studies Waterford Institute of Technology.
• Applied Psychology EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
• Intercultural Studies
EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
• Human Growth and Development
• Young People and Society TU Dublin - Blanchardstown: TU991
• Community Addiction Studies Applied Social Studies in Social Care
• Criminology (Level 8, 4 Years)
• Understanding Mental Health TU Dublin – City Campus: TU996
• Communications Social Care (Level 8, 3 Years)
• Work Experience Maynooth: MH107 Social Science (Level
• Word Processing 8, 4 Years)
DKIT: DK862 Social Care (Level 8, 4
Years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
20 Healthcare Department DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONYouth and
Community Work
Youth Work 5M4732
WHAT IS YOUTH AND
COMMUNITY WORK ? CERTIFICATION:
This one-year course is designed for those • QQI Level 5 Award in Youth Work
who would like to pursue a career in the (5M4732)
youth and community sector. It is ideal for CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
anyone who would enjoy working with young
people in a range of community-based Graduates of the Youth and Community
settings. The course content will focus on QQI Award can progress to many
current challenges faced by young people, degree courses including Community
in particular, around sensitive issues such as, and Youth Work, Applied Social Studies
substance misuse, youth unemployment, and Applied Social Care at Universities
homelessness and the impact of social media and Institutes of Technology including
on the young people of today’s society. Maynooth, TU Dublin – City Campus,
Blanchardstown and Tallaght. Students
can progress onto the Level 8 QQI
COURSE CONTENT award in Planning and Environment
The following modules will be offered in 2021, at TU Dublin – City Campus and
subject to availability and demand: Sustainable Energy at TU Dublin -
Tallaght. Future areas of employment
• Understanding Youthwork
can include Advice Worker, Community
• Working with Young People
Development Worker, Community
• Young People and Society
Education Officer, Family Support
• Human Growth and Development
Worker, Social Worker, Youth
• Community Addiction Studies
Worker. Many graduates seek direct
• Social Studies
employment within the sector.
• Word Processing
• Communications EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
• Work Experience
EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
• Criminology
• Intercultural Studies NUIM: MH116 Community and Youth
• Applied Psychology Work (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin – Blanchardstown: TU991
Applied Social Studies (Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin – Blanchardstown: TU992
Community and Youth Development
(Level 8, 4 Years)
TU Dublin – Tallaght: TU997 Applied
Social Care (Level 8, 4 Years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature Students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
PROSPECTUS 2021 Healthcare Department 21Applied
Psychology
Community and Health Services 5M4468
WHAT IS APPLIED
PSYCHOLOGY? CERTIFICATION :
This one-year course is designed for those • QQI Level 5 Award in Community
who have an interest in psychology and Health Services (5M4468)
aims to give participants an introduction • Occupational First Aid
to the core theories and methodologies of CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
psychology and prepare them for further
Graduates from this course will be able
study at third level. In addition, this course
to apply for third level education courses
lays the foundation for a wide variety of
in Maynooth University, UCC, UL, NUI
‘people-focused’ careers in social research,
Galway, WIT, DBS, IT Sligo, NCI, IADT, as
health care, community support, information well as accessing careers in community
officer, and youth work. On completion of health areas. The course content covers
the course, students will also have developed subjects essential to those seeking to
skills that are useful to careers in human progress to further studies and provides
resources, marketing, and public relations. progression links to Level 8 PSI (The
This programme is ideal for both school Psychological Society of Ireland)
leavers and experienced mature persons accredited courses. Students can also
seeking a formal education. progress to general courses in areas like
Arts, Social Studies, Education, Health,
COURSE CONTENT Business and Sports Rehabilitation course
in colleges like Maynooth University, TU
The following modules will be offered in 2021, Dublin - Blanchardstown, UCD, UCC,
subject to availability and demand: TU Dublin – City Campus, IT Carlow, CIT,
• Human Growth and Development LIT, Letterkenny, IADT DBS or Waterford.
• Applied Psychology The course opens up careers in areas like
• Community Addiction Studies education, management, counselling,
research, social services, advertising, etc.
• Behavioural Studies
There are also other opportunities in third
• Criminology
level colleges all around Ireland. We have,
• Communications
for example, a very close link with Bangor
• Work Experience University in Wales.
• Social Studies
• Safety and Health at Work Alternatively, students may seek
• Word Processing immediate employment in a range
of community care, health care, and
community development centres/
initiatives.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
IADT: DL825 Applied Psychology (Level
8, 4 Years)
Maynooth: MH101 Arts with
Psychological Studies (Level 8, 3 Years)
Maynooth: MH106 Psychology (Level 8,
3 Years)
NCI: NC010 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature Students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
22 Healthcare Department DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONCriminology and
Psychology
Community and Health Services 5M4468
WHAT IS CRIMINOLOGY
AND PSYCHOLOGY? CERTIFICATION
This one-year course aims to introduce • QQI Level 5 Award in Community
students, who have an interest in criminal Health Services (5M4468)
behaviour and criminal law, to the knowledge CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
that will help them to fully explore and Graduates may pursue degree courses
understand the way in which we think such as Applied Psychology, Psychological
about and administer crimes in Ireland. On Studies, Psychology, and Criminology at
completion of this course, students will gain Universities and IT’s including Maynooth,
valuable knowledge and skills which will allow IADT, NCI and UCC. Students can also
them to progress smoothly to third level progress onto the Level 8 QQI award in
options. DNA and Forensic Analysis at TU Dublin
- Tallaght or Applied Social Care at TU
COURSE CONTENT Dublin – City Campus. Graduates may
also progress onto many other degrees
The following modules will be offered in 2021, at Level 7 and 8 in Universities and ITs
subject to availability and demand: or private colleges around the country,
• Criminology along with progression options to the UK.
• Psychology Future areas of employment can include
• Criminal Law Research positions, working within the
social care or legal systems, working in the
• Legal Practice and Procedures
field of Psychology. Alternatively, students
• Human Growth and Development
may progress directly into employment.
• Word Processing
• Communications EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
• Work Experience EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
• Safety and Health at Work
CRIMINOLOGY
• Behavioural Studies
NUIM: MH101 ARTS-Criminology Studies
(Level 8, 3 Years)
UCC: CK113 Criminology (Level 8, 3 Years)
TU Dublin – Tallaght: TU864 DNA and
Forensic Analysis (Level 8, 3 Years)
PSYCHOLOGY
NUIM: MH101 ARTS-Psychological
Studies (Level 8, 3 Years)
IADT: DL825 Applied Psychology (Level
8, 4 Years)
NCI: NC010 Psychology (Level 8, 3 Years)
NUIM: MH106 Psychology (Level 8, 3
Years)
TU Dublin – City Campus: TU996 Social
Care (Level 8, 3 Years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature Students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
PROSPECTUS 2021 Healthcare Department 23NEW
Childcare / Special
Needs Assistant
QQI Level 5/6 Early Learning and Care Optional Year 2
QQI Level 6 Available
WHAT IS CHILDCARE? CERTIFICATION:
This two-year course will aim to prepare • 2 Year QQI Level 6 in Early Learning
participants for work with young children and Care (option of exiting after year
in the rapidly expanding world of childcare 1 with a QQI Level 5)
and crèche supervision/management.
The childcare worker needs social, • First Aid Response
communication and caring skills to work with • Child Protection Online Course
individuals and groups. Childcare will lay a
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
foundation for these skills and provide the
work experience to put learning into practice. Graduates may pursue level 7/8 Early
This course will serve as training for crèche/ Childhood degree courses in Maynooth
community care/healthcare industries University, DCU, University of Limerick,
or as a link to childcare or early childhood UCC, Marino Institute of Education, as
education courses in many Universities and well as in TU Dublin - Blanchardstown, IT
IT colleges throughout the country and Carlow and many other IT colleges around
the UK. Successful applicants can also gain the country. Students can progress to
employment as a Special Needs Assistant Year 3 of Early Childhood degrees in
sin a range of educational settings. This many UK Universities. Students may
programme is ideal for both school leavers also seek immediate employment in a
and experienced mature persons seeking a range of childcare centres, classrooms or
formal education. community initiatives.
Early Learning and Care graduates can
COURSE CONTENT access the 175 places in First Arts in
A theoretical approach to childcare and Maynooth University, or progress to Social
special needs assisting will be complemented Care/Social Study degree programmes in
by practical experience. The following TU Dublin and Primary School Teaching.
modules will be offered in 2021, subject to EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
availability and demand:
EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Level 5 – Year 1 Maynooth: MH801 Early Childhood
• Professional Practice Placements in Early Teaching and Learning (Level 8, 3 Years)
Learning and Care
• Legislation, Regulations and Children’s TU Dublin – Blanchardstown: TU993
Rights Early Childhood Care and Education
• The Developing Child (Level 8, 4 Years)
• Curriculum, Play and Creative Studies Marino Institute of Education: CM020
• Understanding and Assisting Children Early Childhood Education (Level 8, 4
with Additional Needs Years)
• Holistic Care of Children
TU Dublin – City Campus: TU995 Early
Level 6 – Year 2 Childhood Education (Level 8, 3 Years)
• Advanced Professional Practice DCU: DC001 Early Childhood
Placements in Early Learning and Care Education (Level 8, 4 Years)
• Sociology and Social Policy in Early
Learning and Care Sunderland University (UK): Entry to
• Developmental Psychology Year 3 of BA in Childhood Studies (Level
• Curriculum and Pedagogy 8, 3 Years)
• Supervision and Leadership in Early ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Learning and Care
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Inclusive Early Learning and Care
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Administration in the Early Learning and
• Other equivalent qualification
Care Sector
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
24 Healthcare Department DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONPre-University Nursing
with Midwifery Option
Nursing 5M4349 Excellent Links Optional Year 2
with UK Universities QQI Level 6 Available
WHAT IS NURSING STUDIES? CERTIFICATION:
This one-year course will aim to prepare • QQI Level 5 in Nursing 5M4349
participants for work with people in a • Patient Handling; CPR; Basic First Aid;
hospital, respite care, social care, community Child Protection Online Course
development or residential setting. Nurses
need social, communication and caring skills CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
to work with individuals and groups. Nursing Graduates may pursue a degree in
Studies will lay a foundation for these skills many of the Institutes of Technology
and provide the work experience to put around the country to study General,
learning into practice. This programme is Psychiatric, Mental Health or Children’s
ideal for both school leavers and experienced Nursing. They may alternatively seek
mature persons seeking a formal education. immediate employment in a range of
The aim of the course is to provide the hospitals, community care, and healthcare
academic and practical foundation for entry initiatives. There are now many nursing
into nursing training as well as the social and degree courses available to graduates
human skills necessary for the career. on the newly expanded QQI links
programme in colleges like DCU, UCD,
COURSE CONTENT Trinity, TU Dublin - Blanchardstown,
Carlow College, Maynooth University
A theoretical approach to nursing will be
(incl. St. Patrick’s College), Athlone IT, TU
complemented by practical experience. The
Dublin, Dundalk Institute of Technology,
following modules will be offered in 2021,
Galway Mayo Institute, National University
subject to availability and demand:
of Ireland Galway (NUIG), St. Angela’s
• Nursing Theory and Practice College Sligo, University of Limerick, IT
• Communications Carlow, Letterkenny IT, St Angela’s Sligo,
• Anatomy and Physiology Tralee IT, UCC, and Waterford Institute
• Word Processing of Technology. Nursing graduates can
• Biology also access one of the over places in
• Work Experience First Arts in Maynooth University. The
• Human Growth and Development qualification can also be used for entry
• Mathematics into third level courses in the Social Care/
• Care of the Older Person Social Studies area. This course will also
• Maternity Care Support help you to seek out links to the many
• Infection Prevention and Control nursing degree programmes in the UK
• Care Skills like The University of West London, Edge
Hill University, Southampton University,
Staffordshire University, Liverpool, Bath,
South Bank, Edinburgh (Scotland) and
Bangor University (Wales), where we have
close links.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
General Nursing: DCU DC218, Trinity
TR093, Dundalk Institute of Technology
DK 870, UCD DN450
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Mental Health Nursing:
DCU DC216,Trinity TR095, UCD DN453,
• Leaving Cert or LCA
Dundalk Institute of Technology, DK874
• Mature Students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification Intellectual Disability Nursing: DCU
DC217, Trinity TR097, Dundalk Institute of
All applicants will be interviewed Technology DK872
regardless of previous qualifications
Midwifery: UCD DN452, Trinity TR913,
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie Dundalk Institute of Technology DK877
PROSPECTUS 2021 Healthcare Department 25Healthcare
Assistant
Health Service Skills 5M3782 Optional Year 2
QQI Level 6 Available
WHAT IS HEALTH
SERVICE SKILLS? CERTIFICATION:
This one-year course will aim to prepare • QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills
participants for work with people in a 5M3782
hospital, respite care, social care, community • Patient Handling
development or residential setting. The • CPR
healthcare worker needs the social,
• Basic First Aid
communication and caring skills to work with
individuals and groups. Healthcare Skills will • Child Protection Online Course
lay a foundation for these skills and provide
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
the work experience to put learning into
practice. This programme is ideal for both Graduates may pursue Level 8 honours
school leavers and experienced mature degree courses in many of the colleges
persons seeking a formal education. The around the country such as TU Dublin,
aim of the course is to provide the human Athlone IT, DCU, Dundalk Institute
skills necessary for a career in the general of Technology, Marino Institute of
healthcare area. Education, IT Carlow, Galway Mayo
Institute, University of Limerick,
Letterkenny IT, St Angela’s Sligo, Tralee
COURSE CONTENT
IT,TCD, UCC, UCD, Waterford Institute
The following modules will be offered in 2021, of Technology (or any college under
subject to availability and demand: Applied Social Studies) or they can
• Care Support access Level 7 ordinary degrees in many
• Communications of the IT colleges in the country in other
• Infection Prevention and Control disciplines. Graduates may alternatively
• Work Experience seek immediate employment in a range
• Care Skills of hospitals, community care, nursing
• Word Processing homes and health care initiatives. The
• Care of the Older Person qualification can also be used for entry
• Understanding Mental Health into third level courses in the Social Care/
• Nursing Theory and Practice Social Studies area. This course will also
help you to seek out links to degree
programmes in the UK.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
Waterford Institute of Technology:
WD188 Applied Health Care (Level 7, 3
Years)
TU Dublin – Blanchardstown: TU991
Applied Social Studies (Level 8, 4 years)
Maynooth: MH107 Social Science (Level
8, 4 years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
26 Healthcare Department DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONPre-Paramedic Fire
and Ambulance
Community and Health Services 5M4468
WHAT IS PRE-PARAMEDIC FIRE
AND AMBULANCE? CERTIFICATION
This is an ideal course for anyone seeking a • QQI Level 5 Award in Youth Work
career in the emergency services. It will be a (5M4732)
one-year course will equip learners with all • Occupational First Aid Patient
the vital skills needed to work in this fast- • Moving and Handling
paced environment. Not only will you learn
about skills needed in the healthcare sector, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
you will also gain a good foundation if you Students from this course will gain a
wish to progress further in your studies. strong foundation in the paramedic
sector. They can then progress to several
COURSE CONTENT very specific training awards such as
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
The following modules will be offered in 2021, with the National Ambulance Service
subject to availability and demand: and Ambulance Training. Students can
• Anatomy and Physiology also progress to UCD to complete the
Diploma in Emergency Medical Science
• Child Health and Well-being
provided by the HSE. IT Carlow provide a
• Care of the Older Person
Bachelor of Business Emergency Services
• Safety and Health at Work
Management at a Level 8 over 4 years.
• Emergency Department Care Skills Mature students may apply for Paramedic
• Word Processing Studies at University of Limerick.
• Communications Alternatively, students can use the results
• Work Experience of this course to apply for other health
• Care Support related and non-health related degrees
• Nursing Theory and Practice at Level 7 and 8 in Universities and ITs/
Private colleges throughout the country.
EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
National Ambulance Service:
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Ambulance Training.ie
UL: LM103 BSc Paramedic Studies
(Level 8, 4 Years)
IT Carlow: CW-BSEMS-B
Bachelor of Business Emergency Services
Management (Level 8, 4 Years)
UCD: Diploma in Emergency Medical
Science (Through the HSE, EMT required
First, 2 Years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature Students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
PROSPECTUS 2021 Healthcare Department 27Physiotherapy
Studies
Health Service Skills 5M3782
WHAT IS PHYSIOTHERAPY
STUDIES? CERTIFICATION:
Students who undertake this one-year • QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills
course in Physiotherapy studies will gain an 5M3782
understanding of the principles and practices • Massage
of rehabilitation and an insight into how to • Occupational First Aid
assess and treat clients whose movement
• Patient Handling
is restricted by illness, injury, disability or
age. Learners will gain the skills needed by CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
the HSE to work in the healthcare sector,
This course enables graduates to
which will help them to understand therapy
progress to a Level 6 QQI award in
programmes and support clients in restoring
Physiotherapy and thereafter progress
or improving their mobility.
to the Level 8 degree offed at the Royal
College of Surgeons. Alternatively,
COURSE CONTENT students can progress to a sports or
The following modules will be offered in 2021, science related Level 8 degree and then
subject to availability and demand: to the Level 9 Physiotherapy at UCD.
There are many progression options
• Physiotherapy Assistance Practice
for students to study Physiotherapy in
• Physiotherapy Assistance Therapy Theory
the UK. Graduates may also apply for
• Care Support
several other Level 7 and 8 degrees
• Work Experience
in universities and ITs or private
• Communications
colleges around the country. The Pre-
• Infection Protection and Control
Physiotherapy course is very valuable for
• Anatomy and Physiology Body Massage
students and permits them to directly
• Human Growth and Development
access employment.
• Care Skills
• Safety and Health at work EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
• Nutrition EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
• Exercise and Fitness
Colaiste Ide: 6M5147 Pre-University
• Kinesiology
Physiotherapy (Level 6, 1 year)
• Body Massage and Figure Analysis
Drogheda College of Further
Education: 6M5147 Pre-University
Physiotherapy (Level 6, 1 Year)
Royal College of Surgeons: RC004
Physiotherapy (Level 8, 4 years) (Level
5 and 6 / Mature Entry requirement)
Waterford Institute of Technology:
WD006 Health and Exercise Science
(Level 8, 4 Years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications.
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
28 Healthcare Department DUNBOYNE COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATIONNEW
Occupational
Therapy Studies
Health Service Skills 5M3782
WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL
THERAPY STUDIES? CERTIFICATION
This course is aimed at students interested in • QQI Level 5 in Health Service Skills
pursuing a career in Occupational Therapy. 5M3782
Students who undertake this one-year
course in Occupational Therapy studies CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
will gain an understanding of the principles This course enables graduates to
and practices of rehabilitation, treatment progress to a sports or science related
of injured, ill, or disabled patients through Level 8 degrees and then to the Level 9
the therapeutic use of everyday activities. Occupational Therapy at University of
Students will develop an understanding of Limerick.
impaired mobility and its impact on human There are many progression options for
occupational performance and ability students to study Occupational Therapy
and the role of occupational therapy in in the UK. Graduates may also apply for
current healthcare services. Students will several other Level 7 and 8 degrees in
gain an insight into the development and universities and ITs or private colleges
implementation of therapeutic programmes. around the country.
Students will gain the skills needed by
Mature students are eligible to apply to
the HSE to work in the healthcare sector, Occupational Therapy at Trinity College
which will help them to understand therapy Dublin, University College Cork and NUI
programmes and support clients in restoring Galway.
or improving their mobility.
Successful graduates can gain
employment as Occupational Therapy
COURSE CONTENT Assistant in the HSE or private health
The following modules will be offered in 2021, service providers.
subject to availability and demand:
• Anatomy and Physiology EXAMPLES OF HIGHER
• Care Support
EDUCATION PROGRESSION:
• Communications Institute of Technology Carlow: CW188
• Work Experience Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy
• Infection Prevention and Control (Level 8, 4 Years)
• Human Growth and Development Waterford Institute of Technology:
• Care Skills WD006 Health and Exercise Science
• Safety and Health at Work (Level 8, 4 Years)
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Practice
• Occupational Therapy Assistant Theory Institute of Technology Tralee: TL871
Health and Leisure Studies (Level 8,
• Nutrition
4 Years)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Leaving Cert or LCA
• Mature Students of all backgrounds
• Other equivalent qualification
All applicants will be interviewed
regardless of previous qualifications
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
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