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Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training Prospectus
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Mortarstown Upper, Carlow R93 XOFX
T: 059 913 4230
E: applications@carlowinstitute.ie
W: www.carlowinstitute.ie
Board of Management
Carlow Institute of Further Education and Training is governed by a Board of Management which is a sub-committee of
Kilkenny and Carlow Education and Training Board.
Special Word of Thanks
Many thanks to Lorcan Quinn who, with the help of his fellow photography students Maria Dawson and Elaine
Curtis contributed to the photography in this Prospectus
Carlow Institute Ireland’s European Structural and
Investment Funds Programmes
of Further Education 2014-2020
and Training
Co-funded by the Irish Government
and the European Union
IMPORTANT NOTE!
The information in this publication is correct at the time of going to press. It is issued on the express condition that it shall not form part of any
contract between the Institute and any student. All matters covered in this publication are subject to change from time to time. The Institute
reserves the right, and in every case at its own discretion and for any reason, to alter or not offer courses, minor awards or parts of courses.
CONTENTS
Principal’s Welcome 06
About Carlow Institute of Further Education & Training
What is Further Education & Training? 08
Carlow – Student Life
Carlow Student Life 10
12
Eight Great Reasons to Study at Carlow Institute
How to Apply
13
Applications & Closing Dates
Student Support & Services
Our Student Support Services & International Opportunites 14
International Opportunities: Erasmus+ 16
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements 18
Mature Students Entry Requirements 18
Your Interview 18
Garda Vetting (Clearance) 19
Open Learning & Students with Additional Needs 20
Awarding Bodies 22
Progression & Higher Education Links 24
Faculties & Courses
Business & Hospitality Faculty – Welcome Page & Courses 28
Creative Arts Faculty Welcome Page & Courses 44
Humanities, Social & Health Faculty – Welcome Page & Courses 56
Sports & Service Industries Faculty – Welcome Page & Courses 68
Technology & Science Faculty – Welcome Page & Courses 82
Costs, Fees & Finance
Grants & Financial Support 94
COURSES A-Z
Level 5
Legal Studies L5 36
Animal Care Enterprise L5 84
Make-up Artistry L5 74
Animal Health Care L5 85
Medical Administrator L5 37
Applied Sciences L5 86
Music Performance L5 50
Applied Social Studies L5 58
Music Technology L5 51
Art and Mixed Media L5 46
Nursing Studies L5 61
Automation & Robotics Engineering L5 87
Office Administrator L5 38
Automotive Technology L5 88
Performing Arts L5 52
Barbering L5 70
Photography 53
Beauty Therapy L5 71
Pre-University Arts and Humanities L5 62
Business Administration with Legal Studies L5 30
Pre-University Politics & International Studies L5 63
Business with Digital Marketing L5 31
Professional Cookery L5 39
Business with Human Resources L5 32
Psychology 64
Computer Systems and Networks L5 33
Public and Emergency Services L5 65
Construction and Building L5 89
Sales and Marketing L5 40
Early Years Educator L5 59
Special Needs Assistant L5 66
Engineering Technology L5 90
Sports, Fitness & Exercise L5 75
Film and TV Production L5 47
Sports Physiotherapy L5 76
Film Editing and Special Effects L5 48
Fitness Instructor - Gym based Excercise L5 72 Level 6
Furniture Making & Woodworking L5 91 Advanced Business Administration L6 41
Games and Apps Development L5 34 Advanced Make-up Artistry L6 77
Graphic Design and Visual Communication L5 49 Animal Science L6 92
Hairdressing L5 73 Professional Diploma in Beauty Therapy L6 78
Healthcare Assistant L5 60 Sports Science with Personal Training Diploma L6 79
Hotel & Hospitality Operations L5 35
NEW COURSES FOR 2021
Please note that the content in this prospectus is for
information purposes only.
The content and subjects taught on courses listed in this
prospectus may be subject to change.
Courses will run subject to demand.
Courses by Faculty
Business Sports & Service Industries
Business Administration with Legal Studies L5 30 Barbering L5 70
Business with Digital Marketing L5 31 Beauty Therapy L5 71
Business with Human Resources L5 32 Fitness Instructor (Gym-based Exercise) L5 72
Computer Systems & Networks L5 33 Hairdressing L5 73
Games & Apps Development L5 34 Make-up Artistry L5 74
Hotel & Hospitality Operations L5 35 Sports, Fitness & Exercise L5 75
Legal Studies L5 36 Sports Physiotherapy L5 76
Medical Administrator L5 37 Advanced Make-up Artistry L6 77
Office Administrator L5 38 Professional Diploma in Beauty Therapy L6 78
Professional Cookery & Chef Training L5 39 Sports Science w/ Personal Training Diploma L6 79
Retail Sales & Marketing L5 40
Advanced Business Administration L6 41
Technology & Science Faculty
Animal Care Enterprise L5 84
Creative Arts Animal Health Care L5 85
Art & Mixed Media L5 46 Applied Sciences L5 86
Film & TV Production L5 47 Automation & Robotics Engineering L5 87
Film Editing & Special Effects L5 48 Automotive Technology L5 88
Graphic Design & Visual Communication L5 49 Construction & Building L5 89
Music Performance L5 50 Engineering Technology L5 90
Music Technology L5 51 Furniture Making & Woodworking L5 91
Performing Arts L5 52 Animal Science L6 92
Photography L5 53
Humanities, Social & Health
Applied Social Studies L5 58
Early Years Educator L5 59
Healthcare Assistant L5 60
Nursing Studies L5 61
Pre-University Arts & Humanities L5 62
Pre-University Politics & International Studies L5 63
Psychology L5 64
Public & Emergency Services L5 65
Special Needs Assistant L5 66
PRINC WELCOME
PRINCIPAL’S
WELCOME
I am delighted to introduce you to Through study, projects and
Carlow Institute’s 2021 prospectus. work experience, you can build
Whether you intend to develop new your self-confidence and career
interests or plan your career, the opportunities. Your qualifications
opportunities at Carlow Institute will become your passport to personal
shape your future. We are delighted and economic prosperity! You can
to welcome students to our new, read about our exciting links with
state-of-the-art facilities. This is an Higher Education here. Our courses
amazing resource, with 10,000m2 can lead directly into the world of
of specially designed buildings, work, and to work-based learning.
fitted with the latest equipment and Highly dedicated and experienced
technology. staff are at hand to guide you.
New industries and technologies Whatever your journey, the staff
are emerging, with skills shortages at Carlow Institute will support
in many areas, and there has never you to succeed. Each year we
been a better time to consider celebrate our students’ achievement
education, training and upskilling. at graduation, and our graduates
You might be leaving school, or in become successful business
work considering a new direction, people, complete higher degrees
or returning to the workforce – we and are experts in their careers. We
can help you achieve your full look forward to helping you achieve
potential. your goals too. Enjoy reading
about the opportunities at Carlow
Institute.
Wishing you every success in your
education.
Markita Mulvey
Principal
Markita Mulvey David Forde Laetitia Moloney
Principal Deputy Principal Deputy Principal
BA, HDipEd, MEd, BA Music (Hons), BA, HDipEd,
(Management) EdD HDipEd, HDipIT, MEd
MA Lifelong Learning
MA Music
6 Principal’s Welcome
Further
What is
Did you know?
Realistic Working
Environments
Education
Some of our new spaces are
familiar lecture-rooms, but
you’ll find Realistic Working
& Training
Further Education & Training
provides a broad approach
to learning & assessment.
Qualifications at Carlow Institute
include QQI, City & Guilds, ITEC.
The main award offered at Carlow
?
Learning
Our courses cover many
professional fields, and are
relevant to professional standards.
You complete practical tasks
to develop the technical,
Environments too. These Institute is QQI Level 5 & 6, these occupational skills required for
are professional standard awards are easily transferable and work. You learn related theory and
facilities with real-world recognised on the NFQ Awards knowledge, to gain a thorough
equipment. Framework, enabling access and understanding of your area. You
progression within education. can develop wider skills including
Some of our Realistic
Progression to Higher independent learning, team-
Working Environments
working and research techniques
include: Education
as part of your courses.
• Art Studios Carlow Institute of Further
Education & Training has At Carlow Institute of Further
• Music Performance progression agreements with IT Education and Training, our
Studios Carlow and Waterford IT. Also courses are at Level 5 or 6 on the
available is the Higher Education National Qualification Framework.
• Recording Studio
Links Scheme which for a select
• Science Labs Assessment
number of courses paces and
Round Zero Offers. The Higher You will have many different
• Animal Care Studio ways to demonstrate the skills,
Education Links Scheme also
• Horticulture Greenhouse offers learners the opportunity competencies and knowledge
to apply to Higher Education that you develop. These include
• Engineering & practical tasks, demonstrations,
Mechatronics Workshops using their QQI qualification.
Applications for all Higher presentations, assignments,
• Automotive Engineering Education courses are made examinations, portfolios and
through CAO. creating items. Assessment takes
• Hair & Beauty Therapy place throughout the course, and
Applicants should check course
Suite you will receive regular feedback
links and entry requirements prior
• Sports-hall, Gym & to embarking on any Further on your work with advice on how
Conditioning Studio Education course of study. best to improve your skills.
We’ve designed the new
Institute with the spaces and
equipment to develop your
skills and talents!
8 About Carlow Institute
Comparing Irish NFQ NFQ levels, but this grid gives You can see that even though the
Qualification Levels & UK you a convenient way to levels appear different, they are
compare: easily comparable. We offer UK
Equivalents
awards especially where there
Some courses lead to Irish Level UK Level is international recognition in
international qualifications from Level 4 Level 2 the industry and occupational
UK awarding bodies like ITEC Level 5 Level 3 sector.
and City and Guilds. These Level 6 Level 4
qualifications use UK levels,
which are different to Irish
About Carlow Institute 9
Carlow
Student
Life
Carlow Things To Do
Student Life Culture
Carlow Institute of Further VISUAL Carlow is an award-
Education and Training is winning Creative Arts
within walking distance complex in the town centre.
of the town centre. The centre hosts regular
Carlow is also home to exhibitions of national and
two Higher Education international artists, and a
providers – Institute of vibrant programme of film,
Technology Carlow and music, drama and dance.
Carlow College – making As partners, Creative Arts
it a student-friendly students from Carlow
destination with a great Institute work with VISUAL/
mix of services, night- George Bernard-Shaw on
life and leisure facilities. events and productions.
Carlow is an incredibly Further afield, you can
popular choice for access festivals and events
students with plenty of including music, literature
opportunities to meet new and arts. For those who
people and make new like the spot-light, there are
friends. local performing groups,
and cultural and historical
societies to join.Getting Here
Sport Further Afield
Our new campus is within
Carlow is home to many You will find plenty to do
walking and cycling
sporting opportunities. in Carlow. If you prefer
distance of the town-
You will find Carlow Rugby the outdoors, Carlow is
centre, with street-lighting
Club, Carlow Lawn Tennis surrounded by beautiful
and cycle-tracks. First-
Club, Carlow Athletics, countryside, with walking,
come, first-served parking
Carlow Rowing Club, many mountain-biking, angling,
is available to students.
GAA clubs and other sports golf and equestrian within
Dedicated parking is
pursuits within easy reach. easy reach. Find out more
provided for students with
Carlow town has many about recreation activities
disabilities, and the new
sport and leisure centres, through the Student
site is fully accessible.
and Carlow Institute of Support Team.
Further Education and We welcome students
Training students can avail from all over Ireland
of student memberships for and beyond to Carlow
many of these. Institute. Carlow is served
by a main-line train
station, and an extensive
network of public and
private bus and coach
operators, serving the
surrounding counties.
About Carlow Institute 11Eight Great
reasons
to study at
Carlow Institute
of Further Education & Training
Great Range of Courses Experienced, Talented Staff
1 2
The largest range of courses in Our highly motivated teaching team
the region, and great value for combine qualifications, industry
money too experience and passion for their subjects
A Student-centred Institute Great Results
3 4
We believe that every student Students achieve internationally
matters and provide a caring, recognised qualifications
inclusive environment
Great Links with Employers Progression Opportunities
5 6
We work with hundreds of Progress with us, to employment,
employers every year or to Higher Education via links-
scheme
Outstanding Facilities Great Social Opportunities
7 8
You will learn using the resources You’ll be able to join events,
of our new state-of-the art make new friends and much
institute more
12 About Carlow InstituteHow to
Apply
Applications & Important
Closing Dates Information
It takes just five easy steps to
become a student at Carlow Making your
Institute of Further Education and application
Training:
Online: Complete your
application online at
1 Choose Your Course www.carlowinstitute.ie
Read the prospectus and visit our • You will need to pay
open day. You can contact us for your application fee
information and advice about the online.
opportunities on offer.
• Applications cannot be
processed if the payment isn’t
2 Complete an Application made
Complete an application
online at www.carlowinstitute.ie
APPLY ONLINE NOW
3 Come for an Interview www.carlowinstitute.ie
We will invite you to an interview –
this is to make sure that you’ve made
the right choice!
Interview &
4 Accept Your Place & Enrol Applications
When you are offered a place, you Applications can be made from
confirm that you want to enrol. We January 2021 & interviews will
will tell you about registration and begin in March 2021. The closing
induction for your course
date for general applications is
August 2021 (see website).’
5 Register & Attend Induction
You will be invited to register
for your place, and to attend an
induction and welcome programme
at the start of your course
How to Apply 13Student
Support
& Services
Student Support Our Student
& Services Support Services
At Carlow Institute we know General Facilities
people sometimes need The new Carlow Institute
a little extra help during buildings include a café
their studies, and we aim canteen with a range of
to offer everyone access food options. You can also
to support. This could be enjoy your break periods
a helping hand with parts in the landscaped outdoor
of the course, or advice areas. For those courses
and guidance about career that require professional
choices and options. Our clothing, the new buildings
Student Support Team aims include lockers and
to help set you ‘on track’ changing areas available
for an exciting career. to students. You can also
Your time at Carlow Institute access our professional
is about learning, and also gym and sports facilities.
much more. Students are Guidance Counsellors
at the centre of our work Our Guidance Counsellor
– exactly as you would is specially trained
expect! to help you with
information, advice and
guidance. The Guidance
Councillor promotes
workshops on CAO
and UCAS applications
and coordinates visiting
speakers to Carlow Institute.
14 About Carlow InstituteLearning Resource Moodle in its membership. Full and societies are facilitated
Centre All Carlow Institute details of how to get by the Student Council and
students can access involved are available at the are available to all students.
Our Learning Resource
our Virtual Learning start of the course. Carlow
Centre includes our Tutorials
Environment Moodle. Institute’s Student Council
student library, and Every course has a Class
You’ll find assignment is affiliated with the Union
you will have access Teacher who offers tutorial
briefs, calendars, notes of Students of Ireland, and
to books, information, support, and you have
and resources online, they take a very active
learning-support regular contact with your
helping you keep ahead role in supporting and
materials, computers Class Teacher. Tutorial
in your work. Useful promoting the Council and
and photocopying. It is time will help you set and
information and updates, its activities.
an open-access space, review personal learning
where you study and and our policies and Sports & Societies goals. Your Class Teacher
work on projects and procedures, can be found
A variety of sports are can direct you to extra
assignments. In our new on Moodle.
offered at Carlow Institute, support, and help with
Institute buildings, our
Student Support Team
Student Council including soccer, men study skills, attendance
Your opinion really matters and women’s GAA teams and participation. Above
are based in the Learning in football, hurling and all, your Class Teacher is
Resource Centre. For to us and all students are
automatically affiliated to camogie. Our soccer a supportive face to help
students seeking additional team competes in the you make the most of your
help with their learning, the Student Council. The
Student Council meets Colleges and Universities time with us.
workshops and assistance Football League, with great
with academic work are regularly, and helps
communicate student success. You are welcome
available through the to participate in the sports
Learning Resource Centre. views to us, which helps
improve our services to team. The new building
See the Open Learning and includes a fully-equipped
Students with Additional you. The council also
organises social events and gym and sports facility
Needs section for more available to all registered
information. each course is represented
students. A range of clubs
Student Support & Services 15International
Opportuntities
Erasmus+
*Subject to travel restrictions
Carlow Institute has been amazing opportunities to
awarded the Erasmus+ develop your cultural and
Mobility Charter by educational awareness
Léargas on behalf of and to enhance your
the European Union. understanding of the
This means that Carlow international dimension
Institute participates in the of your occupational
Erasmus+, the European area. International visits
Union’s programme to are brilliant learning
support education and experiences and are
training through mobility significant enhancements
and international links. to your CV too!
Through Erasmus+,
we offer students the Some of Erasmus+
opportunity to enhance student visits included
their experiences Lyon, France - Make-Up
in an international Artistry students travelled
context through funded to our partner college –
residential trips to partner SEPR – in Lyon, France for
organisations across a fully-funded two-week
the world. Research trip. Students took part in
shows that participating specialist make-up artistry
in overseas educational lectures, training, work
experiences enhances placement and a wide
students’ progression range of exciting cultural
opportunities, as well trips. Madrid, Spain –
as developing a wide students from our Digital
range of personal skills, Marketing and our Games
including confidence and and Apps Development
intercultural awareness. courses visited our
At Carlow Institute we partner college IES El
have developed links with Lago in Madrid, Spain
colleges across Europe with students from other
and have previously European colleges to work
scheduled student visits to on exciting programming
France and Spain. These and design projects.
residential visits offer
1617
Entry
Requirements
The basic entry requirement to section Open Learning and
all Level 5 courses is as follows: Students with Additional Needs
• Over 18 years of age and/ for more information.
or successful completion
of the Leaving Certificate Mature Students
(or equivalent international Mature students (over 23 years
qualification) old) are welcome to apply for
all courses at Carlow Institute
• Successful completion of
of Further Education and
a Level 4 major award (or
Training. Mature applicants
equivalent international
who don’t meet the minimum
qualification)
entry requirements, but
The basic entry requirement who have acquired skills or
to all Level 6 courses is as experience, are welcome to
follows: apply, and we make sure
• Successful completion of a the course is suitable at an
related Level 5 major award interview. The same application
(or equivalent international form and closing dates apply to
qualification) all students.
Some programmes may require Your Interview
specific subjects or skills. If you Interviews start from March.
have completed a Level 5 course Our staff will guide you
and wish to study at Level 6, through questions to make
please remember that you need sure that you are in a position
to complete a new application. to succeed on the course.
Our teachers will assess if the You will be able to ask about
course is the right option for you the course and opportunities
at an interview. All reasonable available. It is essential to
efforts are made to facilitate attend an interview – it is your
diversity and to support learners opportunity to see if the course
with additional needs. See the is the right choice for you.
18 Entry RequirementsAll About The
Interview
It is an advisory interview to
help you to understand what
is involved on the course.
It is aimed to make your
After Your Interview transition to college as smooth
If the course is the right choice by the Gardaí prior to attending as possible and you should
for you, you will be offered a work experience. It is your be confident that you will be
place. As courses are popular, responsibility to obtain Garda successful.
this operates on a first fully Vetting Clearance / criminal
registered basis with fees paid records clearance. Top Tips For The
in full. Students who have lived outside Interview
If you aren’t ready to undertake the jurisdiction of Ireland / Here are some ideas to help
a course, or need more time to Northern Ireland, and for whom you prepare. Remember, we
develop skills, you will be guided Garda vetting / clearance is want to make sure the course is
to step-up options, including: unavailable, are required to right for you!
• Preparatory Level 4 courses, provide verifiable evidence of
criminal records clearance from • We’ll ask about your
including Literacy and
the relevant police authorities. interests and how these
Numeracy
relate to the course
• Other alternative courses, We will provide you with
including work-based information about making an • We’ll ask about what you
learning and apprenticeships application for clearance, but it is want to do in the future
your responsibility to complete
• Career Guidance Counsellor • We’ll ask about your
any necessary application and
advice on alternative courses achievements – these could
to obtain clearance. If you are
• KCETB Adult Guidance be academic, or events that
offered a place on a course, you
Service provides one-to-one you have participated in
will be issued with information at
appointments registration. • We’ll ask what you think
your skills are
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal • Above all, let us find out
records clearance) is a about you
requirement on courses where
students have access to children Remember that like all
or vulnerable adults. Students professional interviews, some
must be vetted for clearance personal preparation will really
help boost your confidence!
Only the applicant attends the
interview, third parties are not
permitted to attend.
Other Important Information
The number of places available on each course is limited, and waiting lists may apply for our most popular courses. All
courses are subject to minimum enrolment, and in the event that a course is not available, applicants will be advised of
alternative choices on offer. The programme content shown in this prospectus is indicative, and is subject to change according
to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Offers of a place on a course are conditional, which may include grade outcomes in pending examinations, and are subject to
general suitability for the course as determined at the interview.
Only registered students are entitled to attend classes and other activities at the Institute. Registration is only complete once all
registration fees have been paid.
Entry Requirements 19Open
Learning
& Students with
Additional needs
Who Can Access
Additional Support?
Carlow Institute of Further Additional support can be
Education and Training is available to those who
committed to promoting
• are deaf or hard of
equality of opportunity and
hearing
access for students who
have a disability, specific • are blind or vision
learning difficulty or medical impaired
condition. We endeavour,
• have a specific learning
wherever possible, to make
difficulty, such as dyslexia
it easier for such students to
access our courses and to • have a general learning
participate in student life at difficulty
the Institute.
• have a developmental
co-ordination disorder,
such as dyspraxia
• have ADD or ADHD
• have an Autistic
Spectrum Disorder
(including Asperger’s
Syndrome)
• have physical or mobility
difficulty
• have speech and
language difficulties
• have a mental health
condition
• have a neurological
condition
20* Very Important * Very Important
Information Information
The funding available for a disability or illness, or an
additional support for educational psychological
students with disabilities/ report in the case of specific
special needs comes from learning difficulties. The
How Can I Access the SOLAS Fund for Students additional support available
Additional Support? with Disabilities. This funding will be determined by the
is subject to application, and information that you supply.
If you have a disability
the eligibility of each student, Educational psychological
or support need, we and level of support offered is reports that are over five
ask you to provide this determined by SOLAS. years old are not accepted.
information immediately Please note that reports must
after registration. If you Our ability to provide you with
be from either a Consultant
provide us with the relevant additional supports depends
or Educational Psychologist
documentation we will upon:
only – letters from General
apply for funding for • the information and Practitioners (GP) or support
additional supports for your supporting documentation organisations will be not be
studies. you give us accepted. Late application will
The additional support mean that access to additional
• how soon we get this support may be delayed.
available may include: information and Applicants must meet certain
• Assistive technology supporting documentation nationality and residency
equipment and software (so we can make a timely criteria to be funded.
application on your behalf)
• Examination Appropriate support is subject
• your eligibility as to approval and requisite
accommodation Extra
determined by SOLAS resources being available.
time allowance or reader
Please let us know about a
• Group or individual
disability or learning difficulty
educational support or
as soon as you apply to study
assistance
with us. You’ll find some initial
questions on the application
Need More
form. We’ll contact you Information?
for information to make the
application, and we’ll also let
If you would like to
you know the decision. chat about the supports
available, feel free to ask
Applications for additional at interview, open days or
support funding will only be by contacting the student
processed if accompanied support team at
by a consultant’s report of 059 913 4230
Open Learning & Students with Additional Needs 21Awarding
Bodies
Your course leads to a certified We also offer qualifications from
qualification that is of recognised other leading awarding bodies.
quality and international These awards can become your
standing, and will represent your passport to a successful career,
achievement and your efforts and the awarding bodies include:
at the institute. QQI (Quality
• CIDESCO
and Qualifications Ireland) is (Comite International D’esthetique et
our primary awarding body de cosmetology)
at Carlow Institute of Further
Education and Training, and our • City & Guilds
Level 5 and Level 6 courses • ITEC
lead to their internationally (International Therapy Examination
recognised qualifications. QQI Council)
awards will support your choice • SEC - State Examinations
of progression to work and to Commission
further study. (Department of Education and Skills)
Details of the underpinning
awards are shown on each
course information page, and
further information is available
from course co-ordinators.
22 Awarding BodiesOur
Education
Partners
Carlow Institute has strategic Institute of Technology Carlow Carlow Institute has
links with Institute of is a long-standing and valued a progression agreement
Technology Carlow, Waterford partner of Carlow Institute. with Waterford Institute of
Institute of Technology. Our agreement with Institute Technology. Our students can
The partnerships with both of Technology Carlow allows benefit from reserved places
Institutes of Technology graduates from Carlow Institute, on a wide range of linked
offer unique progression who apply through CAO to programmes at Waterford
arrangements for students Institute of Technology Carlow Institute of Technology, and can
who graduate from courses at and who meet required entry take advantage of Round Zero
Carlow Institute. criteria, to access Round Zero Offers in many instances. Full
Offers. We also have Advanced details of the opportunities on
Entry agreements where our offer at Waterford Institute of
Level 6 graduates can access Technology are available from
direct entry to Year 2 of certain our Guidance Counsellors.
degree programmes. Full details
of the opportunities on offer at
Institute of Technology Carlow
are available from our Guidance
Counsellors.
Our Education Partners 23Choose your
Education journey
HIGHER
EDUCATION
University
POST
IOT BUSINESS
PRIMARY
STARTUPS
SCHOOL
QQI LEVEL
ENTREPRENEUR
4&5
FURTHER
YOUTH
REACH EDUCATION & EMPLOYMENT
TRAINING
PERSONAL
UPSKILLING
LEARNING &
WORKERS
FULFILMENT
FURTHER
MATURE
EDUCATION
LEARNER
& TRAINING
RETIREE
IF YOUR NEXT STEP IS IF YOUR NEXT STEP IS IF YOUR NEXT STEP IS
HIGHER EDUCATION AN APPRENTICESHIP FULL TIME WORK
LOOK OUT FOR THIS LOOK OUT FOR THIS LOOK OUT FOR THIS
STEP-UP TO
PATHWAY TO CAREER
HIGHER
EDUCATION
APPRENTICESHIPS
READY
If you see this badge on the If you see this badge If you see this badge
course page, this course is on the course page, on the course page,
designed to provide preparation this course provides this course provides
and access to Higher preparation and access to the industry standard
Education in Institutes of apprenticeships qualification for
Technology and Universities full time work
24 Progression & Higher Education Linksour
Step-by-step
approach
Further Education and commitment at the
Training is your gateway outset.
to Higher Education
We have progression
and to work. At Carlow
agreements with our
Institute, we provide
Higher Education
a really effective
partners so you can
pathway through to
progress to a wide
Higher Education,
range of Higher
that allows you take a
Education courses.
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CV
Progression & Higher Education Links 27Our Business and Hospitality
faculty offers many courses
to prepare you for direct
entry to employment, and
lead to industry recognised
Payro
qualifications. Our business
courses provide detailed
experience of the world of
enterprise, legal studies,
marketing and business.
Using our realistic learning
Affiliations Chef
environments, our hospitality
courses provide outstanding
skills training in a wide range
Book-keeper
Administration
Accountant
of professional contexts.
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
28 Business & Hospitality FacultyBusiness &
Hospitality
Faculty
Business Administration with Legal Studies 30
Level 5
Business with Digital Marketing 31
NEW Business with Human Resources 32
Computer Systems & Networks 33
Games & Apps Development 34 Courses
NEW Hotel & Hospitality Operations 35
Legal Studies 36
Medical Administrator 37
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Advanced Business Administration
Celine Flynn
41
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Nutritionist Restauranteur
Hotel manager
Receptionist Lawyer
Heritage guide
Events manager
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The
Cabin crew Food Scientist Legal Secretary
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Business & Hospitality Faculty 29Business Administration with 5 PLSS Code:
Level
305020
Legal Studies
Ellen Byrne
Our Business Administration with Legal Studies course is
designed for those who aspire to a career in management,
operations or law. This course opens a wide-range of future
options, with a firm grounding in practical skills and knowledge.
You will learn about Business Administration, Business Law
and Legal Practices, and underpin this with practical skills in
Business IT packages.
You’ll find that this course will enable you to progress directly
to work, or open the possibility of many Higher Education
courses. You can also progress to our Level 6 Advanced
Business Administration course, and to apprenticeships such as
the Accounting Technician Apprenticeship
What Makes This Course Special
• Learn practical skills and apply knowledge
• Apply theory and knowledge in a range of career fields
• Highly experienced business and legal team
• Opportunities for business links and visits
• Excellent progression routes, including our own Level 6
• Learn practical work ready skills
Course Content
• Business Administration Skills • Word Processing
• Business Law • Communications
• Bookkeeping Manual & • Legal Practice & Procedures
Computerised • Work Experience
• Spreadsheets
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
• Accounting • Legal Clerical
• Banking & Finance • Office Administration
• Clerical Work • Public Service I was not ready to go to
college and I had no idea
Entry Requirements what to study. I decided
Standard entry requirements (see page 18) our a PLC would be a good
Certification students
say...
steppingstone. I looked
through Carlow Institutes
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Administration 5M2468 prospectus thoroughly
and I confidently chose
Costs Business Administration.
Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see page 94)
I was very nervous to start,
Garda Vetting but the staff and students
were warm and welcoming.
See notes on page 19
I made great friends. The
staff were caring and
helpful when it came to
stress with assignments
and helped me learn many
new skills.
STEP-UP TO
I progressed to level 6
HIGHER Sophie
Business in the Institute and
EDUCATION
I am planning on studying
in college next year.
CAREER
READY Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
30 Business Administration with Legal Studies5
Level PLSS Code:
305018 Business with Digital Marketing
Miriam Monahan
Our Business with Digital Marketing programme sets you up
for a career in the world of online business. You will learn
about marketing, online retail and sales, and explore the
use of digital and social media tools for positive business
communications. Modern businesses need talented
developers to help them manage their social media platform,
and this programme will support you to progress to a wide
range of exciting future career options.
Whether it is designing a new business and retail website,
managing content for social media, or creating an advert or
campaign, our Business with Digital Marketing programme
will prepare you with the skills and knowledge you need
to succeed in this field. You will develop a broad range of
practical web and social media technology skills and a detailed
understanding of digital marketing, and business.
What Makes This Course Special
• Get ‘hands-on’ experience
• Learn with expert staff
• Explore the power of social media
• Practical projects, problem solving and solutions with real
business
• Visits and trips
• Lots of step-up to HE or directly to work options
Course Content
• Digital Marketing • Marketing Practice
• eBusiness Studies • Desktop Publishing
• Business Administration • Spreadsheets
• Customer Service • Work Experience
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
I studied Digital Marketing • Business Digital Presence • Online Sales
at Carlow Institute, I
• Digital Marketing • Social Media Manager
decided to do this course
• eBusiness • Social Media Marketing
because I wanted to our
explore my options within
Business and Marketing.
students
say...
• eCommerce • Website Development
Entry Requirements
I loved the “hands-on”
experience of being Standard entry requirements (see page 18)
The Project Leader and
running a real digital
Certification
marking campaign for a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102
client. Carlow Institute
have given me the chance
Costs
to start my own business Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see page 94)
and put me on the right
path towards my future Garda Vetting
career. See notes on page 19
STEP-UP TO
Laura HIGHER
EDUCATION
CAREER
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The READY
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Business with Digital Marketing 31Business with 5 PLSS Code:
Level
318259
Human Resources NEW
New Course for 2021
If you aspire to a career where you can work with people, and
help employees reach their best potential, then our Business
with Human Resources course will introduce to the skills
needed to work in human resources and dynamic business
environments. You can use this course as a springboard to
many careers including recruitment, staff management and
leadership, and staff development.
Our course Business with Human Resources will help you
develop your skills and knowledge of human resources and
business management, in areas including recruitment and
selection, employment law, training and development, payroll,
managing people and motivating teams. This course is perfect
for anyone who wishes to work with and manage people in
any aspect of industry and business. Business with Human
Resources offers many opportunities to progress to Higher
Education Business courses.
What Makes This Course Special
• New Course for 2021-22!
• Fast-growing business sector
• Develop understanding of HR practice and law
• Highly experienced business and legal team
• Opportunities for business links and visits
• Excellent progression routes, including our own Level 6
• Learn practical work ready skills
Course Content
• Human Resources • Spreadsheet Methods
• Employment Law • Communications
• Marketing Practice • Word Processing
• Business Administration • Work Experience
Skills
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
• Human Resources • Employment law
• Recruitment • Clerical
• Staff development and • Administration
training • Public Service
Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements (see page 18)
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies 5M2102
Costs
Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see page 94)
Garda Vetting
See notes on page 19
STEP-UP TO
HIGHER
EDUCATION
CAREER
READY Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
32 Business with Human Resources5
Level PLSS Code:
305019 Computer
Systems & Networks
Mary Collins
If you are looking for a comprehensive grounding in
computing, then this is the course for you. Computer Systems
and Networks will help you towards a career as a skilled
computer and network technician.
Through a combination of practical and theoretical learning,
you will gain experience of computer maintenance, hardware
and software system management, and network management.
You will learn about programming systems and ICT security.
This course encourages you to develop problem solving,
communications and team working skills, and opens career
pathways in a wide range of ICT and network management
industries.
What Makes This Course Special
• Get ‘hands-on’ experience
• Learn with expert staff
• Apply ICT theory to practical tasks
• Lead your own practical projects in problem solving and
solutions
• Visits and trips
• Opportunties for step up to HE or directly to work
Course Content
• Computer Systems • Programming & Design
Hardware Principles
• ICT Security Policy & • Operating Systems
Management • Communications
• Maths for IT • Work Experience
• Networking Essentials
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
• IT Technical Support • Computer Sales &
I have had an interest in • Network Support Marketing
Computer Systems for as • Computer Manufacturing • Call Centres
long as I can remember but
• End User Support • Business
until now did not have a our
clear direction in which to
pursue a career in IT. I am
students
say...
• Financial Institutions
Entry Requirements
an early school leaver and
like many I thought I missed
Standard entry requirements (see page 18)
my chance at participating
Certification
in a third level degree
course. I couldn’t have QQI Level 5 Certificate in Computer Systems and
been more wrong as the Networks 5M0536
teachers here have helped
me gain the confidence I
Costs
needed. I am furthering my Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see page 94)
education in IT Carlow.
Additional Costs
Students on this programme require the following equipment
Shane and PPE, average costs are:
Basic Electronics Repair Tool Kit €30
(see page 95 for more details)
Garda Vetting
See notes on page 19
STEP-UP TO
HIGHER
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The EDUCATION
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Computer Systems & Networks 33Games & Apps 5 PLSS Code:
Level
305017
Development
Seamus Kelly
If you are interested in exciting careers in the world of gaming
or the app design industry, then this is the course for you!
The course covers the practical software development,
programming and design that underpins the development of
computer games and apps, and how the industry works. The
course includes developing apps on mobile and other devices.
You will participate in both theoretical and practical teaching
sessions to develop your skills and understanding.
You will prepare a portfolio of work that will support your
career ambitions, and your progression to Higher Education
study in this field, or to careers in the world of Games design.
What Makes This Course Special
• ‘Hands-on’ software development experience
• Learn with expert staff
• Apply ICT theory to practical tasks
• Build your own portfolio of work
• Visits and trips
• Step-up to HE direct from this course
Course Content
• Games Analysis Design • Web Authoring
• Fundamentals of Object • Communications
Oriented Programming • Programming & Design
• Maths for IT Principles
• Software Architecture • Work Experience
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
• Apps Developer • IT Sales & Service
• Games Programmer • Software Developer
• Games Designer • Software Expert
• IT Technician • Website Developer I studied Games and Apps
development at Carlow
Entry Requirements Institute, and it was very
Standard entry requirements (see page 18) our interesting to see how a
Certification students
say...
lot of the software we use
is developed and how it is
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Software Development 5M0529 made. Since completing,
I’ve progress to study
Costs Creative Computing at
Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see page 94) Institute of Art, Design
and Technology, Dún
Additional Costs Laoghaire. The course at
Students on this programme require the following materials, Carlow Institute allowed
average costs are: me to be able to manage
and quickly adapt to the
Programming Text Book €20 modules and projects I
(see page 95 for more details) am currently doing in Dún
Laoghaire.
Garda Vetting
See notes on page 19
Kenneth
STEP-UP TO
HIGHER
EDUCATION Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
34 Games & Apps Development5
Level PLSS Code:
315917 Hotel & Hospitality
NEW
Operations
New Course for 2021
If you aspire to a career in the Hotel and Hospitality sector,
this programme will provide you with a fantastic introduction
to the wide range of careers on offer. You will learn practical
skills such as food preparation, accommodation techniques
and hospitality, and a range of business skills to support
your career ambitions. You can progress to careers in many
hospitality contexts, including hotels, resorts, restaurants,
events venues, cruise-liners and destination venues.
Hotel & Hospitality Operations is a PLC Work-Based
programme, and part of your study will include work
placements with our Hotel and Hospitality partners, where
you will work with experienced colleagues, and learn practical
skills in the business context. This programme leads to a
qualification that will be your passport to exciting careers in
the world of hospitality operations and management, including
options to travel and to progress to Higher Education.
What Makes This Course Special
• New Course for 2021-22!
• PLC Work-based – learn skills on placement
• Develop practical hospitality skills
• Learn underpinning theory to support your career
• Fast-growing sector
• Wider-ranging professional career options, including travel
• Step-up to a wide range of Higher-Education courses
Course Content
• Accommodation • Reception and Frontline
Techniques Office Skills
• Customer Service • Spreadsheet Methods
• Food Preparation • Word Processing
• Restaurant Hospitality • Communications
• Work Experience
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
• Hotels • Food and drink concessions
• Holiday Resorts • Catering management
• Restaurants • Accommodation venues
• Pubs and licensed • Heritage and destination
restaurants venues
Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements (see page 18)
Certification CAREER
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hospitality Operations 5M2083
READY
Costs
Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see page 94)
Course Materials €100 STEP-UP TO
Garda Vetting HIGHER
EDUCATION
See notes on page 19
PLC
WORK
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The BASED
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
Hotel & Hospitality Operations 35Legal Studies 5 PLSS Code:
Level
305016
David Morey
This course is ideal if you wish to pursue a career in the legal
profession. You will gain detailed insight into the Irish Legal
System and the role of law within today’s society.
You will learn about court processes, the legal profession,
legislation, law reform and the European Union. The course also
couples this study with practical administration skills to give
you a great foundation for future careers. You learn about the
rights and responsibilities that affect our everyday lives and you
will develop skills which will prepare you for studying at Higher
Education and for your chosen career.
What Makes This Course Special
• Learn practical skills and apply knowledge
• Apply theory and knowledge in a range of career fields
• Highly experienced business and legal team
• Opportunities for business links
• Participate in field trip and visits
• Excellent progression routes, including Round-Zero CAO links
Course Content
• Legal Practice & Procedures • Word Processing
• Criminal Law • Communications
• Business Law • Safety & Health at Work
• Family Law • Work Experience
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
• Legal Services • Corporate Law
• Legal Secretary • Solicitor
• Law Practice Assistant • Legal Professional
• Business Administration
Entry Requirements
Standard Entry requirements (see page 18) My motivation for enrolling
on the Legal Studies course
Certification was to gain knowledge
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Legal Studies 5M3789 our about the principles of
Costs
students
say...
law. Also, I had heard
positive reviews about
Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see page 94) Carlow Institute. I always
had an interest in law from
Garda Vetting TV programmes, but this
course has opened my eyes
See notes on page 19
to the massive impact that
law has on society. I’ve had
fantastic experiences with
the staff and the course
content such as Family
Law and Criminal Law is
incredibly interesting. The
teachers are helpful and
friendly, they put me at
ease straight away! I hope
Jessica to progress to study law on
a Level 8 degree course at
third level.
STEP-UP TO
HIGHER
EDUCATION Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
36 Legal Studies5
Level PLSS Code:
305014 Medical Administrator
Miriam Monahan
Do you see yourself working in a medical administration
environment? Medical administrators are highly skilled
individuals who are always in high demand by employers,
with roles including Medical Secretary, and Administrators
in Healthcare contexts. This course is designed to provide
you with the knowledge, skill and competence in medical
terminology, as well as a wide range of office administration
skills. You will learn about the administration and front-line
reception duties for a medical receptionist or secretarial role in
a medical practice, clinic and / or hospital setting. Our Medical
Administrator course will lead you to possible careers in many
contexts, including public and private medical practice.
You will also have options for progression to Higher
Education courses, and our own Level 6 Advanced Business
Administration course.
What Makes This Course Special
• Learn essential medical terminology
• Develop practical IT skills
• Highly experienced office administration teaching team
• Opportunities for business links
• Work placement in a medical environment
• Excellent progression routes and employment opportunities
Course Content
• Communications • Text Production
• Medical Terminology • Word Processing
• Information & • Work experience
Administration • Business Administration
• Spreadsheet Methods
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Having extensive clerical • Medical Secretary GP General Contexts
experience, I felt that Practices & Medical • Customer Service Roles
the medical secretarial
Centres • Level 6 Advanced Business
course afforded me the our
opportunity to combine
both my experience and
students
say...
• Medical Administration
Roles in Public & Private
Administration at Carlow
Institute
my interest in the medical Hospitals • Higher Education Courses
field. However, having • Administrator in Medical & • Business Administration
worked in the arts for the
previous 20 years, my
Entry Requirements
clerical and administrative Standard entry requirements (see page 18)
skills needed updating.
From the beginning, the Certification
teaching staff have been QQI Level 5 Certificate in Office Administration 5M1997
helpful and holistically
supportive in every step of Costs
my journey. The modules Standard registration and QQI L5 exam costs (see page 94)
offered in the course are
accurately geared towards Garda Vetting
STEP-UP TO
a career in the broader See notes on page 19
medical field e.g. Dental/ Marita HIGHER
Doctors surgery, Hospital
EDUCATION
etc.
CAREER
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The READY
programme content shown is indicative and is
subject to change according to Awarding Body
requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
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