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Adult and Continuing EducationEvening and Part-time Courses

Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain

Bóthair Bhaile Átha CliathBaile Átha LuainCo na hIarmhí

T 090 6483050F 090 6483055R [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.ait.ie

Athlone Institute of Technology

Dublin RoadAthloneCo Westmeath

T 090 6483050F 090 6483055E [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected] www.ait.ie

Your World, Your Future

2011-2012


complimentary copy

Information and Registration Evening

Wednesday 7 September 20116.15pm to 9.00pm

The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is accepting applications NOW for all courses listed in this prospectus.

Prospective students are advised that early registration is important as certain courses have maximum student numbers.

Register NOW to avoid disappointment.

INSTITUTE STAFF AND REPRESENTATIVES OF PROFESSIONAL

BODIES WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THIS EVENING TO PROVIDE

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON COURSES, ANSWER QUERIES

AND TO OFFER GUIDANCE AND ASSISTANCE.

Register NOW!

We are taking

applications now!

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2 Your World, Your Future www.ait.ie

Ráiteas Misin

Beidh AIT ag tógáil ar a cuid láidreachtaí chun go n-éireoidh

léi bheith ina coláiste a roghnóidh foghlaimeoirí agus foireann

sa réigiún, sa tír agus go hidirnáisiúnta. Bainfear an toradh seo

amach trí sármhaitheas nuálaíoch a fhorbairt i dteagasc agus

trí feabhas a chur ar an timpeallacht atá dírithe ar fhoghlaim,

trí clú láidir a bhunú i dtaighde, i nuálaíocht agus i gcomhoibriú

tionsclaíoch i dteannta le ról ceannasaíochta i bhforbairt

Tairseach/réigiún Lár na Tíre ó thaobh an gheilleagair,

na sochaí, an chultúir agus an chomhshaoil de.

Mission Statement

AIT will build on its strengths to become a college of choice

for learners and staff regionally, nationally and internationally.

This outcome will be achieved through an emphasis on the

development of innovative excellence in teaching, academic

exchange and enhancement of the learning centred environment,

the establishment of a strong reputation in research, innovation

and knowledge transfer, and a leadership role in the economic,

social, cultural and environmental development of Midlands

Gateway/region.

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Welcome2 Mission Statement

3 Contents

6 General Information/Registration Evening

7 Message from the Team

8 Welcome from the President

9 About our Programmes

13 Senior Officers of the Institute

14 Recognition of Prior Learning

16 How to Register

17 Course Fees

18 Important Information

120 Outreach Education

121 Masters by Research

123 Application Form

21 Recreational and Positive LivingHobby Courses23 Learning to Learn

23 Nutrition, Superfoods and Healthy Snacks – Eating Your Way to Health

23 Make-up Tips and Tricks!

24 Home Gardening and Horticulture

24 Mnemonics – The Art of Memory

24 Introduction to Digital Photography

25 Introduction to the Global Music Industry

26 Introduction to Electronic Music Production (Ableton)

Professional Development Courses26 Start Your Own Business

27 How to Succeed at Interviews

27 Challenge the Rut – Your World Your Future!

28 Presentation and Communication Skills

28 Introduction to Journalism/ Journalistic Writing Skills

29 Technical Writing

Practical DIY Courses29 Know Your Car

29 Automotive Diagnostics

30 Know Your Boat

30 Welding for Beginners

30 Introduction to Plumbing

31 Introduction to Bricklaying and Paving

31 Introduction to Plastering

31 Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness

37 Art and Design

33 Supporting Your Child’s Learning

Recreational/Hobby Courses39 Introduction to Oil Painting

39 Advanced Oil Painting

40 Introduction to Graphic Design

40 Introduction to Printmaking

41 Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating

Professional Development Courses41 Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course

35 Introducing NEW Project Maths to Junior Certificate Parents

35 Learning to Use Science at Home for Junior Certificate Parents

36 Supporting your Child’s Learning in Primary School

36 Basic Irish Language

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69 EngineeringThird Level Courses71 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical

Engineering and Renewable Energy

71 Qualifier for Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Renewable Energy

72 Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying

Professional Development Courses72 OFTEC 101, 105E Combined Training and Assessment

73 Interior Design – 3D Modelling

73 3D Mechanical Design

74 3D Architectural Design

Quality Management Courses74 Diploma in Quality Management Part 1

75 Diploma in Quality Management Part 2

77 Hospitality, Tourism and LeisurePractical Cookery Courses79 Hands on Practical Cooking

79 Cooking for Kids!

80 Baking Organic Cakes and Treats (EVENING)

80 Pastry and Bread Making (DAYTIME)

81 Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating

81 Icing and Decorating Wedding Cakes

82 Specialist Sugar Flower Course

Food Hygiene Courses82 The Primary Course in Food Hygiene

(including HACCP)

83 The Management of Food Hygiene in the Hospitality Industry (including HACCP)

57 Educational Management/Learning and Teaching59 Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and

Teaching

59 Master of Arts in Management in Education

61 Train the Trainer

61 Getting Started in e-Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning

63 ComputingCertified Courses65 European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

65 CISCO – CCNET

66 CISCO IT Essentials – PC Hardware and Software

Professional Development Courses67 Introduction to Personal Computers

and the Internet

67 Internet Marketing – Optimising Your Website

68 Web Design and Development

68 Adobe Photoshop

53 Professional Accountancy55 ACCA – Accounting Technician – Year 1

55 ACCA – Accounting Technician – Year 2

56 ACCA Fundamentals

43 Business and ManagementThird Level Courses45 Certificate in Front Line Management

46 Higher Certificate in Business

46 Bachelor of Business

47 Bachelor of Business (Honours)

47 Diploma in Leadership

48 Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (IPA)

49 Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law

Professional Development Courses50 Environmental Law, Practical Issues

and Rights – An Introduction

Professional Institute Courses50 Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD)

51 Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)

52 Employment Law (CIPD)

52 Advanced Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching

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85 Social CareThird Level Courses87 Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social

Studies in Social Care

87 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

88 Introduction to Assistive Technology for Education

89 Introduction to Advocacy Skills

91 Counselling and Psychotherapy / Applied Addiction Studies

93 Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy

94 Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Addiction Studies

94 Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies

Professional Development Courses96 Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

96 Introduction to Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming

97 PsychologyProfessional Development Courses99 Introduction to Practical Psychology

Third Level Courses99 Certificate in Psychology

101 Languages103 Teaching English as a Foreign Language

103 Conversational French – Beginners

103 Conversational Spanish – Beginners

104 Conversational Chinese – Beginners

104 Conversational German – Beginners

105 Conversational Japanese – Beginners

105 English for Beginners

106 Sign Language Level 1

106 Sign Language Level 2

115 Holistic and Beauty Therapy117 Diploma in Beauty Specialist 117 Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology

and Holistic Massage

Enrol early to

book your course

107 Sports and Event Management109 Certificate in Sports Administration

109 Nutrition and Food Studies

110 Nutrition and Exercise

110 Sports Event Management

111 ScienceProfessional Development Courses113 Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt/Green Belt

Health and Safety Courses114 Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety











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Your World, Your FutureWelcome to the 2011-2012 Adult and Continuing Education, Evening and Part-time courses prospectus.

Inside you will find over a hundred courses, including academic, recreational and positive living programmes.

The programmes chosen for offer this year are as a result of our knowledge of the market and what we

feel might be of interest to persons living in the midland region. We hope that they are relevant and interesting.

Over the past few years we have all been experiencing the consequences of the economic downturn. Indeed,

it has impacted us all in many different ways. But despite the many negatives, I do believe that it has reminded

us all that we must take control of our own future if we are to ensure that we play a significant part in this world

– whether we play that part in Ireland or abroad.

It is with this in mind that caused us to use the tag line ‘Your World Your Future’ as it is our hope that the

programmes on offer will motivate and enable you to take control of your world and your future, enabling you

to achieve your various ambitions.

Through your choice, attendance and application of the learning that you will acquire on one of these programmes,

our hope is that you will achieve your ambitions and go on to exploit the many opportunities that may arise well

into the future. In doing so, you will therefore play a vital part in the world we all live in.

To assist you in this endeavour, we have introduced a number of new programmes again this year. We are

also working with partners in Ballinasloe (Galway), Longford, Leitrim (Carrick on Shannon), Offaly (Tullamore),

and Westmeath, to bring learning closer to you. Furthermore, acknowledging the difficult economic climate,

the majority of courses are kept at last year’s prices, with exceptions arising only as a result of the Governments

student services charge.

I hope that as you browse the prospectus in hard copy or online at www.ait.ie, that you find a programme that

meets your requirements. When you do, you can either register by contacting the Department directly or through

attending the Open Evening on Wednesday 7 September. Please note the closing date for applications is Friday

9 September 2011.

We look forward to meeting you at the Department and engaging with you as you achieve your ambitions

in partnership with us in AIT, ensuring ‘Your World Your Future’.

See you in September.

Dr Michael Tobin, Head of Department, Adult and Continuing Education

Back row l-r: Caroline Burke, Maria Slevin, Janine King.

Front row l-r: Michael Tobin, Jenny Cooper, Kieran Doyle.

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Welcome from the PresidentIt is forty years since Athlone Institute of Technology registered its first students. The intervening period

has been one of enormous change, with the world of work markedly different from four decades ago. One

of the most noticeable changes is in the qualifications profile of the workforce. Where once a third level

education was the preserve of the few, now the majority of school leavers are progressing to college and

increasing numbers of mature students are entering higher education.

Within education itself, there has been an explosion in the provision of courses on a part-time basis. This

has radicalised how people can access third level and means that up-skilling and re-training is an

attainable goal for many people.

The current economic downturn has caused many to question firmly held beliefs. One assumption was

that third level was an automatic passport to a good job and the financial security that this brings.

Unfortunately, as can be seen from endless reports and surveys, this can no longer be taken for granted.

Nonetheless, it has repeatedly been shown that those in possession of third level qualifications fare better

in terms of job prospects and earnings than those who are not similarly qualified.

This prospectus of part-time programmes is a window to a world of opportunity. There is an enormous

range of course offerings here, with a growing number of academic qualifications now available. The staff

in our Department of Adult and Continuing Education will be able to answer questions you may have in

relation to any matter.

The rest is up to you. Be assured however that an investment in education is not just something that

yields a return in terms of enhanced skills and knowledge, improved self-confidence and a sense of

satisfaction. Undoubtedly it is all of those things; but above all, it is an investment in your future.

Best of luck with your search – and welcome to the AIT community.

Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin

President

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Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT) is the only

higher education institution in the Midlands of Ireland.

established in 1970, it has expanded in size, scope and

influence over the period. There are some 6,000

full-time and part-time students in AIT studying a broad

range of courses offered by the institute’s four schools

of business, engineering, humanities and science.

Programmes are available at undergraduate and

postgraduate level.

The principal aim of the Institute is to build on its

strengths to become a college of choice for learners

and staff regionally, nationally and internationally.

A new strategic plan for the Institute which sets

out a vision to 2013, establishes a series of ambitious

targets including increasing student numbers by

40 per cent, developing e-platforms for students,

generating research income of €10 million per annum,

and increasing collaboration across the higher education

and industry sectors.

Approximately €100 million has been invested in

AIT’s campus since 2000, with a new Engineering

and Informatics Building opening in September 2010.

A new postgraduate research hub also opened recently,

while the institute’s new track and field facilities are

garner-ing considerable acclaim.

In accordance with its increasing student intake, the

Institute has developed rapidly since its foundation.

The main campus is situated approximately 2km from

the town centre on the Dublin Road.

The Institute currently offers an extensive range

of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes

to students, which has been a factor in attracting

industries to the town. AIT is an important contributor

to the local economy and to the shaping of Athlone’s

future.

About our ProgrammesThe following taught programmes are available

at the Institute through the Department of Adult

and Continuing Education:

1. Hobby/Recreational Courses

2. Professional Development Courses

3. Professional Institute Courses

4. Third level Academic Courses:

• Higher Certificate (Level 6)

• Ordinary Degree (Level 7)

• Honours Degree (Level 8)

• Masters Degree (Level 9)

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1) Hobby/Recreational Courses

Generally theses courses take place one evening per

week over a period of 8-10 weeks. Participants will learn

new skills in the relevant area, but the focus of these

courses is on the enjoyment of the learning. Participants

who attend more than 75% of the scheduled classes

will receive an Institute Certificate of Attendance on

request. Examples of these courses are Make Up Tips

& Tricks and Hands on Practical Cookery.

2) Professional Development Courses

These courses are similar in format and duration to

the Hobby/Recreational Courses, however the focus

of the learning is applied to skills that will help the

participants in their working life, for example Presentation

and Communication Skills and Web Design & Development.

Participants who attend more than 75% of the scheduled

classes will also receive and Institute Certificate of

Attendance on request.

Postgraduate Programmes

Level 10: PhD

Level 9: Master’s; Postgraduate Diploma

Level 8: Higher/Postgraduate Diploma

Honours Degree Programme

(Level 8)

1 or 2 years add-on

Ordinary Degree Programme

(Level 7)

4 years

ab initio

3 years

ab initio

1 or 2 years add-on

Higher Certificate Programme

(Level 6)

Leaving Certificate 2 years ab initio Mature Applicant

(Level 5) (Over 23)

Third Level Academic Programmes

3) Professional Institute Courses

The Department of Adult and Continuing Education

deliver some courses in conjunction with Professional

Bodies, such as the Institute of Public Administration

and the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants.

The relevant Professional Body dictates the syllabus to

be taught by AIT. In the majority of cases students have

to register with and pay registration/examination fees

to the relevant Professional Body as register with and

pay tuition fees to AIT. This is detailed in the relevant

course details in this prospectus. The examinations

for these courses are set and managed by the relevant

Professional Body, but generally the examinations take

place in AIT or in the surrounding area.

4) Third Level Academic Courses

When you apply to AIT you will note that many of our Third

Level Academic Programmes are available through two

modes of delivery: the ladder system or the ab initio route.

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The ladder system, also referred to as add-on, describes

where you can progress from one qualification to a

higher-level award. For example, if you obtain a higher

certificate (Level 6), you may progress to an ‘add-on’

ordinary Bachelor’s degree (Level 7) and subsequently

to an honours Bachelor’s degree (Level 8). The levels

refer to the standing of the award on the National

Framework of Qualifications. The ladder system gives

you considerable flexibility to sample a discipline for

two years, to change direction in your studies, to take

time out between qualifications to work, and to move

between one institution and another as you climb

the ladder. The diagram below shows how the ‘ladder’

system of qualifications operates at AIT.

The alternative path toward obtaining a qualification

is known as ab initio. This is the Latin for ‘from the

beginning’. It describes programmes which allow

you to progress directly to award stage. For example,

if you undertake an ab initio (honours) Bachelor’s

degree, you receive that qualification on successful

completion of the relevant four-year programme.

Many of the courses are offered through a number

of different modes: Full-time, Part-time, Day-release

and ACCS. The Institute’s courses are also recognised

by a number of professional bodies for the purposes of

exemptions. On the professional accountancy courses

for example, recognition and exemptions are gained

from the appropriate professional organisations.

The courses offered by the Institute service the current

and future needs of Ireland’s industrial, commercial and

social sectors, while at the same time meeting the

highest national and international standards.

Award Titles

A parallel system of referring to awards is in place:

one refers to the level of the award, while the other is

for its formal title. The National Qualifications Authority

of Ireland (NQAI) established a framework for the

development, recognition and award of qualifications

based on standards of knowledge, skill or competence

acquired by learners. The National Framework of

Qualifications provides a level for every award made

in the jurisdiction, which are as follows:

• Higher Certificate (Level 6)

• Ordinary Degree (Level 7)

• Honours Degree (Level 8)

• Masters Degree (Level 9)

• Higher Diploma (Level 8 – Postgraduate)

Awarding Bodies/Course Accreditation

The courses offered at AIT reflect the current and

future needs of Ireland’s industrial and commercial

sectors, while at the same time meeting the highest

national and international standards and gaining

recognition and exemptions from the appropriate

professional bodies.

National Framework of Qualifications – further details available from www.nqai.ie

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AIT is proud of the fact that its academic standards

are independently and internationally recognised as

being of the highest quality. As a result, the institute

is empowered by HETAC, the Irish national awarding

body for higher education, to confer its own (HETAC-

accredited) awards up to Level 9 taught programmes

and for Level 9 research awards.

As a part-time student, you would normally expect

to gain 30 ECTS credits in a semester or 60 ECTS

credits in a full academic year. To support lifelong

learning, however, we will facilitate registration within

a range of ECTS credits and it is proposed that you

can register on as little as 5 ECTS credits.

Some of our courses are accredited by Professional

Institutes, for example our accountancy courses are

accredited by the Association of Certified Chartered

Accountants (ACCA). In instances where this is the case,

it is clearly noted in the individual course descriptions.

Work/Clinical Placements

Placements are a common (and sometimes mandatory)

feature of many of our educational programmes.

These work experience opportunities provide you with

academic and employment benefits not possible in an

exclusively college environment. As well as offering

exposure to current work practices in industry, industrial

placements provide a means by which you can practise

the skills and apply the knowledge you have acquired in

college, as well as undertake structured research within

a teamwork situation. Industrial placement requirements

are detailed within the particular programme

information.

Garda Vetting Requirements

A number of academic programmes offered by the

Department of Adult and Continuing Education require

students to undertake placements that will bring them

into contact with children or vulnerable adults, and in

which they may assume positions of trust.

To ensure the protection of the public and to justify

public trust and confidence, the Department of Adult

and Continuing Education is committed to ensuring

that only suitable candidates are allowed to undertake

these programmes. All students should be aware that

some courses are subject to successful completion of

work placement. In order to commence work placement,

each student will be responsible for providing information

to the Institute of their suitability for such courses.

This will include obtaining Garda vetting and may

include medical assessment and provision of personal

references relating to suitability for placement. Failure

to meet Institute requirements in this regard may make

completion of the programme impossible and thus

students would be unable to obtain an award. Students

are advised that obtaining relevant approval for

placement can take up to 6 months, and so students

contemplating advanced entry to relevant courses

may need to consider this matter prior to attending

the programmes offered by the Department.

The current legal minimum age for sole application

for Garda vetting is 18 years of age. In the event of

an applicant being between 16 and 18 years of age,

written consent is also required from a parent or

guardian. Garda vetting requires information on all

previous residences to be provided. Students who have

resided outside the Republic of Ireland are advised that

details of all such residences with accurate dates of

residence will be required for the Garda vetting process.

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Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin President

Dr Joseph Ryan Academic Registrar

Mr John McKenna Secretary/Financial Controller

Mr Paul Killeen Head of Research and Development

Mr Eoin Langan Head of School of Business

Mr Owen Ross Head of Department of Business and Management Studies

Mr Peter Melinn Head of Department of Professional Accountancy,

Financial Services and Business Computing

Mr Austin Hanley Head of School of Engineering

Mr Marcus Rahilly Head of Department of Electronics, Computer Software,

Mechanical and Plastics/Polymer Engineering

Mr Joe Lawless Head of Department of Engineering Trades

and Mechanical Engineering

Mr Fergal Sweeney Head of Department of Civil Engineering/

Construction Studies

Dr Marian Fitzgibbon Head of School of Humanities and Hospitality Studies

Mr John O’Hara Head of Department of Hospitality, Tourism

and Leisure Studies

TBC Head of Department of Humanities

Dr Michael Tobin Head of Department of Adult and Continuing Education

Mr Don Faller Head of Department of Life and Physical Sciences

Mr Pearse Murphy Head of Department of Nursing and Health Studies

Senior Officers of the Institute

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Recognition of Prior Learning – “Credit where credits are due”

Are you an adult learner with experience in the

workplace? If so, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

can get you a ‘headstart’ in your desired programme

of study, through exemptions and advanced entry.

Through RPL, AIT ensures that you can get credit

for what you have already completed.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the system

for crediting students for “on the job” learning,

through training (certified or non-certified) or

through a variety of other sources.

Hundreds of mature learners have benefitted from

this system to date.

RPL includes:

(i) Accreditation of Prior Certified Learning:

Where an applicant has already been awarded a

certificate for a formal programme taken at another

institution or training organisation.

(ii) Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning:

This involves the awarding of credit for learning

from experience.

Advantages of RPL

• Formally recognises previous learning through

work or college

• Meet fellow mature learners

• Develops study skills prior to commencement

of programme

• Frees up study time for other subjects

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So How Does it Work?

1. Applicants identify the programme of study they

wish to pursue.

2. Contact the Academic Department or RPL

Coordinator, AIT

Information sessions are scheduled for:

• Monday 5 September at 5pm.

• Monday 12 September at 5pm.

• Monday 17 October at 5pm.

• Monday 14 November at 5pm.

• Monday 5 December at 5pm.

The Venue is the Dept of Adult and Continuing

Education. For dates in 2012, please contact the

Department.

3. Following the information session, applicants are

requested to complete the initial RPL application

form available at www.ait.ie and return it to the

department within two weeks. A panel will sit to

assess the initial RPL request on the dates below

and each student will receive feedback.

4. If successful, the potential applicant will be assigned

an AIT mentor who will work with them to assist

them in achieving the RPL.

5. The RPL panel to assess initial application forms will

sit on:

• Wednesday 14 September.

• Wednesday 28 September.

• Wednesday 9 November.

• Wednesday 7 December.

For dates in 2012, please contact the Department.

6. The cost of the RPL process is:

1 module: €250

2-3 modules: €400

1 year: €750

2 years: €1,300

7. Exemptions start on the next available course

commencement date.

For further details on making a Recognition of Prior

Learning application please contact:

Kieran Doyle

Work Based Learning Development Executive, AIT

Tel: 0906442542

Email: [email protected]

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Registration for an Adult and Continuing Education course at Athlone Institute of Technology may be carried out

in person or by post.

An information and registration evening will take place at the Institute from 6.15pm to 9.00pm on:

Wednesday 7 September 2011Institute staff and representatives of Professional Bodies will be available on this evening to provide additional

information on courses, answer queries and to offer guidance and assistance.

Alternatively, students may:

forward a completed application/registration form (see back of this prospectus), including the appropriate fee,

to the Department of Adult and Continuing Education.

Please note that postal applications are accepted by the Department prior to the Information/Registration evening.

Early registration is advisable, as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt

with in order of receipt either by post or in person.

Closing date for applications is 4.00pm Friday 9 September 2011.

Applicants under 23 years of age

All applicants under 23 years of age, who wish to undertake a programme leading to a Higher Certificate or

Ordinary/Honours Degree award, must take note of entry requirements and forward a copy of their Leaving

Certificate or equivalent results with their application form.

Enrol early to avoid

disappointment

How to Register

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Course Fees

All course fees must be paid IN FULL on

registration. Application forms cannot be

accepted unless accompanied by full course

fees for the chosen programme. Fees are NOT

payable by Semester. In the case of a semesterised

programme, applicants must pay for the full

academic year on application/registration.

All fees received are receipted in writing.

Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of

tuition only and refer to the course or academic year

as appropriate. Additional costs may arise during

the course for photocopying and/or books etc.

Some courses require that students pay additional

registration/examination fees separately (and in

some cases directly) to professional bodies. It is the

responsibility of each student to ensure that such fees

are paid to the professional bodies directly and on time.

The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is

not responsible in instances where this does not occur.

Fees stated are per annum and not per programme.

The Institute reserves the right to change fees on

an annual basis.

Certain courses may also require the purchase

of relevant textbooks.

Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, postal order or

credit/debit cards (Laser/Visa/MasterCard). Please note:

We do not accept American Express. Cheques should

be made payable to Athlone Institute of Technology,

Department of Adult and Continuing Education.

Students to fail to pay fees in full will be de-registered

and not permitted to sit for examinations.

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1. Staff of Department of Adult and Continuing Education

Head of Department of Adult and Continuing EducationDr Michael Tobin Tel: 090 6471860

Support StaffMs Caroline Burke Tel: 090 6483050Ms Janine King Tel: 090 6483050Ms Jenny Cooper Tel: 090 6483050Ms Maria Slevin Tel: 090 6471829

2. Academic CalendarThe Institute Academic Calendar will be issued to all registered students on the first night of their chosen course.

3. ACCSThe ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) scheme allows students to follow any subject on a approved course, and to be awarded a single subject certificate on successful completion of the subject. Subjects passed are certified individually and can be accumulated leading to an award of a Higher Certificate, Degree (Ordinary or Honours). This scheme is designed specifically to facilitate students wishing to follow courses on a part-time. For further details, please refer to the Institute full-time prospectus.

4. Start Dates of CoursesCourse start dates are specified in detailed course profiles. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that they are aware of the specific start date for their chosen courses.

We do not send letters to students confirming start dates. All courses will start on dates stated in this prospectus.

5. Course FeesAll course fees must be paid IN FUll on registration. Application forms cannot be accepted unless accompanied by full course fees for the chosen programme. Fees are NOT payable by Semester. In the case of a semesterised programme, applicants must pay for the full academic year on application/registration.

All fees received are receipted in writing.

Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only and refer to the course or one academic year as appropriate. Additional costs may arise during the course for photocopying and/or books etc.

Some courses require that students pay additional registration/examination fees separately (and in some cases directly) to professional bodies. It is the responsibility of each student to ensure that such fees are paid to the professional bodies directly and on time. The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is not responsible in instances where this does not occur.

Fees stated are per annum and not per programme. The Institute reserves the right to change fees on an annual basis.

Certain courses may also require the purchase of relevant textbooks.

Fees may be paid by cash, cheque, postal order or credit/debit cards (Laser/Visa/MasterCard). Please note: We do not accept American Express. Cheques should be made payable to Athlone Institute of Technology, Department of Adult and Continuing Education.

6. Tax Relief on Part-time Courses

For IndividualsSince April 2001, the Revenue Authorities have simplified the system that allows tax relief on certain third-level courses. You now can claim tax relief on fees paid for approved undergraduate, postgraduate, information technology and foreign language courses.

The conditions surrounding this relief are relatively straightforward. The duration of both full and part-time undergraduate courses must be at least two years.

Both undergraduate and postgraduate courses must be approved by the Minister for Education and Science, and the tuition fees must be paid by the individual on his or her own behalf or on the behalf of a spouse, child or person’s legal guardian.

Tax relief is also available on technology and foreign language courses. The courses must last less than two years, and result in the awarding of a certificate of competence – a certificate of attendance is not sufficient. The courses must also be approved. The courses in question must cost in excess of €315 and relief is not available if part of the tuition fee is paid by a grant, scholarship or where fees are reimbursed by an employer.

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To apply for the tax relief you will need an application form called IT31, which can be downloaded from the Revenue Commissioners website at www.revenue.ie. This needs to be completed and returned with the receipt for the fees paid.

If you are currently working and claiming relief on fees paid during the last tax year, you will need to send a copy of your most recent P60 with your application.

For EmployersWhile the tax relief available to individuals is limited to specific courses there is another option. If you are currently employed and are considering doing a course, you could consider requesting that your employer pays for the course. The payback to them is that they are investing in your skills and ability so that over the long-term you could add more value to the company.

The key benefit for employers is that they can apply for tax relief as long as the course in question is associated with your job.

7. Examinations and Examination FeesPlease note that ensuring they are properly registered for examinations is the responsibility of the student.

Examination dates are defined by the Examinations Office or relevant professional body, in consultation with the Department of Adult and Continuing Education.

Examinations are delivered in accordance with the Institute’s Marks and Standards. Changes are not permitted to the Examinations Timetable.

Students to fail to pay fees in full will be de-registered and not permitted to sit for examinations.

Students sitting AIT managed examinations are advised to check the online examination timetables regularly in case any changes take place. Students are also advised to reconfirm the date and time of each examination on the web based timetables within 24 hours of each scheduled examination.

Students sitting external examinations must ensure that they are aware of external examination dates. In addition, students must ensure that they have registered for and paid the appropriate examination fee by the relevant closing date, where relevant.

Students should make themselves aware of examination entry closing dates, fees etc.

Additional examination fees are payable separately and in some cases directly) to professional bodies. The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is not responsible in instances where this does not occur.

On the morning or afternoon of the respective examination, candidates must present to the examination invigilator with an AIT student card or the relevant professional body student card along with a form of personal identification, e.g. drivers licence, prior to being admitted to the examination. Failure to do so will mean non-admittance to the examination.

8. Refund PolicyPlease note: The onus is on the student to notify the Department of Adult and continuing education in writing in the event of their withdrawing from their course for any reason as soon as is practicable.

Short courses (3-12 weeks):A full refund will be given if requested one week before course commencement. A refund less administration fee (25%) will be given if requested where one class of the course has taken place. Refunds are not available thereafter.

For courses of 13 weeks or more:A full refund will be given if requested one week before course commencement. A refund less administration fee (25%) will be given where two classes of the course have taken place. Refunds are not available thereafter.

Please Note: Requests for refund of course fees must be made in writing to the Department of Adult and Continuing Education. A 25% administration fee is charged as per the above refund policy. Receipts must be produced when requesting a refund of course fees.

9. Cancelled CoursesAs all Adult Education classes must be self-financing, Athlone Institute of Technology reserves the right to cancel any class that is not financially viable prior to commencement. All registered students will be notified and all fees will be refunded automatically.

10. Programme SchedulesAll registered students will be issued with a schedule/timetable as appropriate on the first night of their course.

The Institute reserves the right to change the schedule of any programme outlined in this prospectus. The Department of Adult and Continuing Education or the lecturer may under unavoidable circumstances change the day and time of any class, (students will always be notified).

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Some programmes listed in this course have been scheduled with Saturday classes – this is noted in the individual course description.

The following dates are the Saturdays that the Institute is open for the academic year 2011/2012. Any Saturday classes necessary will be scheduled on one/some of these dates:

Semester 124 September 2011

8 October 2011

22 October 2011

12 November 2011

26 November 2011

3 December 2011

10 December 2011

Semester 221 January 2012

4 February2012

18 February 2012

3 March 2012

24 March 2012

21 April 2012

28 April 2012

11. LibraryRegistered part-time students on Academic/Professional and/or HETAC accredited academic programmes may avail of the Institute’s library facilities. Details of library services for such students are available at http://libmain.ait.ie/

LibrarianMs Josephine Corkery

Library Opening HoursMonday to Thursday: 9.15am to 9.45pm

Friday: 9.15am to 5.00pm

Saturday: opening hours will vary throughout the academic year.

Please contact the Library to clarify these if you wish to use the facilities on Saturday.

12. Institute RegulationsAll students are required to make themselves aware of the Institute Regulations. A copy of the Student Handbook is available to download from the Institute website www.ait.ie. All students sitting AIT programme examinations are required to have read the Examination Regulations contained in the Student Handbook.

13. BankingBank of Ireland operates a full on-campus banking service. An ATM facility is also available in the Institute’s reception area.

14. Restaurant FacilitiesThe Institute has an excellent restaurant, which serves meals and snacks each day between 9.00am and 9.00pm, Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 2.00pm on Fridays and 10.00am to 12.00pm on Saturdays.

15. Parking FacilitiesAdequate facilities are provided at the side and rear of the Institute. Cars may only be parked in authorised areas. Vehicles parked in non-designated areas will be clamped. The release fee is €90, and outside the control of the Institute.

Please note that if you wish to come to the Institute and park before 6.00pm, you MUST have a student parking permit. These are available from APcOA via the AIT website – www.ait.ie go to quick link for Parking on bottom right hand side. If you park at the Institute before 6.00pm and do not have a student parking permit displayed in your vehicle you will be clamped. The release fee is €80, and outside the control of the Institute.

16. Institute Identity CardOnly students registered on courses leading to Academic Awards, Professional Awards or other Institute recognised awards will be issued with an Institute Identity Card. This card also allows access to the Institute’s library computer and photocopying facilities.

Recreational and Positive Living

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Recreational and Positive Living

Course Title Duration Day and Time Page

Learning to Learn 9 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 23

Nutrition, Superfoods and Healthy Snacks – Eating Your Way to Health

8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 23

Make-up Tips and Tricks! 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 23

Home Gardening and Horticulture 8 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 24

Mnemonics – The Art of Memory 8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 24

Introduction to Digital Photography 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 24

Introduction to the Global Music Industry 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 25

Introduction to Electronic Music Production (Ableton) 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 26

Start Your Own Business 6 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 26

How to Succeed at Interviews 6 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 27

Challenge the Rut – Your World Your Future! 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 27

Presentation and Communication Skills 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 28

Introduction to Journalism/Journalistic Writing Skills 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 28

Technical Writing 8 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 29

Know Your Car 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 29

Automotive Diagnostics 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 29

Know Your Boat Saturday 3 full Saturdays – Dates TBC 30

Welding for Beginners 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 8.30pm 30

Introduction to Plumbing 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 30

Introduction to Bricklaying and Paving 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 31

Introduction to Plastering 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 31

Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness

8 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 31

Application form

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Learning to Learn(Single Subject Certificate)

NFQ Level 6

Aim of Course

The aim of this course is to support students in their

transition to becoming independent learners in higher

education underpinning professional development by

enabling them to develop a range of skills and strategies

essential to personal and professional development.

Course Content

• What is Learning?

• Study and Learning Skills

• Communications

• Team Work and Creativity

Successful completion of this course will give exemption

from the Learning to Learn module should a student

wish to pursue an AIT Degree. Additionally, such

students will receive a fee reduction.

Duration 9 weeks – Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Thursday 22 September 2011

Award Single Subject Certificate in Learning

to Learn

Course Fee €175

Nutrition, Superfoods and Healthy Snacks – Eating Your Way to Health

Aim of Course

This is a nutrition and healthy living course which

focuses on a healthy approach to eating for all the

family, from childhood into maturer years. It is

particularly focused on quick, healthy and simple

‘fast food’ alternatives, suitable for modern life.

Course Content

This course covers many topics including:

• The role of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants

and proteins, fats and carbohydrates

• Nutritional snacks and foods for all ages

• Healthy eating guidelines and specialist diets

• Superfoods and Supernutrients

• Juicing and Smoothies

• Supersnacks, Nuts, Seeds and Fruits

As well as giving plenty of information and explanation,

this course also includes practical tasting sessions.

Intended for

This course is aimed at individuals interested in

gaining more knowledge about maintaining wellness

with nutritional foods. In addition the information and

learning gained on this course is applicable to children,

individuals with restricted diets, fussy eaters, those who

do not eat a sufficient range of nutritional foods and

those recovering from illness. It is also aimed at those

working in any area of the health industry where a

knowledge of the easy nutritional options would be

useful.

Duration 8 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

Commencing 7.00pm Monday 26 September 2011

Course Fee €205

Make-up Tips and Tricks!

Aim of Course

To provide candidates with a good knowledge of skin

care and make-up application. Participants will learn

how to look after their skin correctly dependent on

their own skin type. They will also learn how to create

stunning and dramatic make-up effects. The class format

will be both theory and practical sessions, so students

will be able to practice as they are learning.

Course Content

• Skin types

• Skin products

• Home facials

• Eyebrow shaping

• Corrective make-up

• Make-up tools

• Eye make-up

• Lips and blush

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Duration 8 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Tuesday 27 September 2011

Course Fee €160

Home Gardening and Horticulture

Aim of Course

To acquire the basic knowledge and skills needed

to grow and maintain a variety of Herbs, Fruit,

Vegetables and Plants. Students will also develop

a basic understanding of Garden Design, Lawn care,

Pest and Disease control, and propagation techniques.

Course Content

• Basic Garden Design – what to take into consideration

when planning a garden

• Vegetables – Developing a productive garden

• Herbs – How to grow a kitchen garden

• Fruit trees and Soft Fruit – Cultivation and

maintenance

• Lawn Care – How to create and maintain the

perfect lawn

• Propagation – Learn about the various techniques;

cuttings, seeds, division and layering.

• Plant Identification and Use – Best Plants for

every site

• Bulbs – How to grow them and where to plant

Students will also spend one Saturday morning in a

local gardening centre for practical lessons.

Duration 8 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm

to 9.00pm

Commencing 7.00pm Wednesday 28 September 2011

Course Fee €225

Mnemonics – The Art of MemoryYou know what it’s like to forget someone’s name.

Or you may have forgotten appointments, telephone

numbers, speeches, punchlines of jokes, directions, or

best of all: your spouse’s birthday! You might feel like

the man dancing at the Amnesiacs Annual Ball, saying

to the woman, Do I come here often?

If you feel that enough is enough, here is your chance

to change that. In this course you can learn to jump-start

your memory. You can learn how to remember numbers,

numbers of any length; to memorise your shopping list

will become second nature to you, or for that matter,

any list.

Imagine: speeches without cue cards, making (and

keeping) appointments without a diary or reducing

exam stress by acquiring enormous amounts of

information. How about learning 1,000 French

words within one week?

All this and much more will be dealt with in the course

“Mnemonics – The Art of Memory”.



Course Fee €140

Introduction to Digital Photography

Aim of Course

This course aims to give learners a broad and

comprehensive introduction to the theory and

practice of digital photographic production.

Course Content

• Digital Camera Functions and Settings

• Narrative Photography

• Portrait Photography

• Documentary Photography

• Still-life Photography

• Photographic Techniques

• Image Processing and Correction

Register now

to avoid

disappointment

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Intended for

This course is ideal for anyone who has an interest

in improving their photographic skills.

Duration 10 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm


Course Fee €250

Introduction to the Global Music Industry

Aim of Course

To give those interested a taster of the music industry.

Participants will be educated in select areas which may

grant them entry to the domestic music industry. They

will have a full portfolio showing their actions performed

and achievements in the course as well as a C.D. with

all audio projects recorded on for reference uses.

The course is aimed at those who are looking to get their

foot in the door of the domestic music industry but may

not know how to approach the situation, the channels

to work through etc.

At the end of this course, participants will be encouraged

to submit their personal demos/C.V.’s to the industry

with the view to building upon their successes.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you will have:

• Worked in a studio environment.

• Gained the Information Technology skills appropriate

to manipulating data, image and audio files.

• Been introduced to participants to the challenges

of time management through radio editing.

• A broad overview of Music Industry terminology.

• Learnt how to develop their project for future uses

and possible amalgamations with other projects in

the class.

Course Content

• Introduction to Sound Engineering

• Introduction to Pro Tools

• Project One – Basic recording and audio manipulation

• Introduction to MIDI

• Project Two – MIDI Masterpiece

• Introduction to Multitrack Recording

• Project Three – Recording an artist

• Introduction to Radio Editing

• Project Four – Demo recordings

• Introduction Sound to Picture

• Synchronisation

• Project Five – Overdubbing

• Introduction to Photography

• Project Six – Practical application

• Industry Theory



Enquires Colin Fahy, Course coordinator


Course Fee €300

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Introduction to Electronic Music Production (Ableton)

Aim of Course

The aim of this course is to give those interested a

taster of electronic music production and the processes

involved in making your own music. This course will

provide a platform for students to gain practical

understanding in selected areas involved within the

founda-tions of music production. Across a 10 week

period students will learn about the various elements

involved in the music production process from the

ground up. allowing students to quickly learn how to

create and build their own sounds & Techniques using

Ableton Live.

The course also provides insight into the stages involved

within the music industry when promoting & publishing

an artist and their music.

Course Content

• Introduction

• Studio Guidelines

• Introduction to Ableton Live

• Introduction to MIDI

• Automation

• Introduction to Synthesis & Sound Design

• Introduction to Mixing & Processing

• Introduction to Compression, Equalization & various

other effects

• Various production tips & techniques

• Promotion & Publishing



Enquires Joe Relihan, Course coordinator


Course Fee €250

Start Your Own Business

Aim of Course

A practical course in which participants are encouraged

to prepare their own business plan during and between

training sessions.

Course Objectives

At the end of the course students will/can:

• Have a list of useful telephone numbers and contacts

• Plan and conduct basic market research

• Register the business with the appropriate places,

e.g. companies office

• Choose an appropriate business structure for their

business idea

• Evaluate, cost and price a product/service

• Introduce breakeven analysis

• Cash management and debt collection

• List sources of finance and assistance available

to start-up businesses

• Use simple, practical promotion and advertising

techniques

• Understand tax obligations, deductible expenses,

allowances and reliefs

• Be aware of safety legislation and minimum

requirements

• Be aware of employment legislation

• Time management and stress management

• Understand practical management techniques used

to monitor business performance, including human

resource management



Course Fee €140

Application is

at the end of this

prospectus

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How to Succeed at Interviews

Aim of Course

Being interviewed can be a very stressful experience.

This course will guide you through what interviewers are

looking for, and provide you with the techniques to allow

you to make the best impression in order for you to be

selected. It will also guide you in completing application

forms and compiling CVs that impress.

Course Content

• Preparing yourself for interviews

• What impresses interviewers

• Common mistakes interviewees make

• How to make a positive impact on the interviewer

• How to project yourself clearly and effectively

• Using good communication skills

• Controlling nerves

• Handling questions

• Filling in application forms

• Compiling an effective CV

A key part of the course is given over to conducting

mock interviews in order that participants learn to

project themselves effectively.



Course Fee €130

Challenge The Rut – Your World Your Future!

Aim of Course

This course is aimed at people who are currently

unemployed and frustrated, but who want to move on.

This course will assist in exploring avenues available,

challenging you personally in order that you can

“Challenge the Rut” that you find yourself in!

The aim of this programme is to provide you with skills

that will assist you in success in the current economic

climate, including identify-ing personal and professional

goals, confidence development, motivation, change

management in particular career change and tips and

approaches on how to maintain a positive attitude and

approach.

Course Content

This course will include the following:

• Exploring avenues that are available to you

• The importance of networking and its benefits

• Personal Development Planning

• Coach yourself to be successful? Including powerful

coaching tools with proven results.

• Positive thought to build your confidence

• Decision Making

• Overcome procrastination – putting things off!

• Managing career change? Steps to managing or

changing your career

• Stress and time management

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Intended for

This programme would be very beneficial for the

unemployed, recently redundant or looking for a new

career direction or for those in-terested in improving

their lives in general to achieve success.



Course Fee €135

Presentation and Communication Skills

Aim of Course

Speaking in public, and delivering presentations are

recognised as some of the most difficult things to

do. This course will enable you to create and deliver

confident and inspiring presentations that will impress

and persuade your audience. We will help you control

your nerves, understand the Do’s and Don’ts of

Communication, and show how to make a greater

impact through the effective use of visual aids.

At the end of the course you will be able to speak

in public with skill and confidence.

Course Content

• How to plan and prepare a presentation that

will engage and convince your audience

• How to control nerves, and appear confident

and relaxed

• How to use visual aids and handouts

• How to use the key communication skills

to make impact

• How to handle questions and interruptions

• How to use PowerPoint effectively



Course Fee €215

Introduction to Journalism/Journalistic Writing Skills

Aim of Course

To look at the fundamentals involved in developing the

skills of a journalist and public relations practitioner.

This will range from a detailed look at the Irish media

landscape to the skills involved in writing a good news

story or press release. The course will lay a particular

emphasis on the practical skills required for both

professions and will involve practical exercises.

Intended for

• Those wishing to gain a practical understanding of

Journalism and/or PR before they decide on a career

in either field.

• Those at an early stage in their Journalism or PR

careers who feel they need more of an understanding

of the requirements of each profession.

• Those working in professional and amateur

organisations where good writing skills are necessary,

for press releases etc.

Course Content

• The Irish Media landscape

• Newswriting techniques and writing that ‘perfect’

press release

• Analysing the assignments

• An introduction to sports/feature writing

• News reporting

• Interview techniques

• Media Law and Ethics



Course Fee €245

Enrol now to

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Technical Writing

Aim of Course

The aim of the course is to help individuals improve their

skills when writing documents including reports,

procedures, policies, guides, and instructions.

Course Content

The course will include the following:

• Types and structure of documents

• Grammar

• Punctuation

• Consistency

• Templates

• Right document for the right audience

• Document Management and Control.

Intended for

The course is intended for individuals who write

procedures, reports, policy documents, and instructions

and who may potentially work with a document

management system.

Participants should have a working knowledge of

MS® Word, MS® Excel and the internet. Practical

exercises will be an integral part of the course.



Course Fee €130

Know Your Car

Aim of Course

• To familiarise participants with the names of car

engine components, the need for same, and their

working principles

• To outline how simple service procedures are carried

out and enable participants to cut down on running

costs by highlighting the importance of good routine

maintenance

• To enable participants to become better drivers.

Course Content

Mechanical and electrical components of the car are

examined in theory in ten easy to follow lessons. After

each lesson a visit is made to the automobile workshop

in the Institute, to observe practical demonstrations of

car components in operation.

Intended for

Motorists who wish to have a better understanding

of the modern motor car (petrol and diesel).

The course will contain 50% theory and 50% practical

demonstration.

Student participation in practical work is not required.



Course Fee €160

Automotive Diagnostics

Aim of Course

• To increase the knowledge of motor/HGV mechanics

regarding modern sensors, actuators and systems

• To give participants an understanding of the

differences between older systems and modern

systems

• To give participants the knowledge to confidently

diagnostic automotive problems through the use

of multimeters and other diagnostic tools

Intended For

Anyone involved in the repair/maintenance of cars/

HGV’s etc.

Course Content

The course will be 50% theory and 50% practical.

The subjects covered are

• Automotive Circuitry

• Basic Automotive Electronic Control

• Diagnostics Procedures

• Automotive Sensors and Actuators

• Introduction to Oscilloscopes



Course Fee €160

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Know Your Boat

Aim of Course

The aim of this course is to enable participants to

be familiar and comfortable in maintaining their craft

and dealing with fibreglass, mechanics, electrics and

superstructure components of the boat including

engines, transmissions, electrics, hull, superstructure,

bilges, gas fittings, plumbing, weather proofing. Another

aim is to outline how simple service procedures are

carried out and enable participants to cut down on

running costs by highlighting the importance of good

routine maintenance.

On completion of this course participants will be familiar

and comfortable in winterising and completing new

season preparations of their boats.

Course Content

• Boat Mechanics and Winterising your Boat – October

• Boat Electrics – November

• Fibreglass – February

Intended for

Boaters who wish to have a better understanding of

their craft (petrol and diesel). The course will contain

50% theory and 50% practical demonstration.

For further information on this course, please contact

the Department of Adult and Continuing Education.

Welding for Beginners

Aim of Course

To enable participants to become proficient in the use

of welding equipment.

Note: This course will contain at least 70% practical work.

Course Content

• Health and Safety aspects of welding (i.e. dress,

behaviour in workshop and on-site etc).

• Electric arc welding (horizontal and vertical) of mild

steel.

• Oxy-acetylene welding, brazing and cutting of mild

steel.

• An introduction to metal inert gas (MIG-CO2) welding.

• Project: Creation of a project using learned welding

techniques.

Intended for

Beginners and people with a limited knowledge

of electric and gas welding.



Course Fee €255

Introduction to Plumbing

Aim of Course

To familiarise participants with a plumbing and central

heating system and enable them to carry out simple

maintenance and repairs.

Course Content

• Introduction – Health and Safety

• Different systems of pipework and fittings used

• Carry out simple repairs – stop leaks

• Repair or replace dripping taps and ball valves

• Central heating systems – balance radiators

• Boilers – circulating pumps

• Effective lagging and insulation

• New technology

Intended for

Homeowners and those who would like to develop their

knowledge of plumbing.



Course Fee €255

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Introduction to Bricklaying and Paving

Aim of Course

To develop the basic skills required to perform

brickwork and paving to a personal standard.

Course Content

• Introduction – Health and Safety

• Materials and Equipment

• Brickwork

• Tools

• Paving

Intended for

This is an excellent course for the DIY enthusiast,

who would like to learn the basic skills of bricklaying

and paving.



Course Fee €230

Introduction to Plastering

Aim of Course

To provide the participants with the opportunity to

learn, practice and develop the basic skills of the trade.

Participants will also become familiar with the tools,

materials, equipment and working practices.

Course Content

• Mouldwork

• Cement Band Work

• Float and Nap

• Float and Skim

Intended for

The DIY enthusiast.



Course Fee €230

Introduction to Renewable Energies and Energy Awareness

Aim of Course

To give an overview of renewable energy technology

and energy awareness and outline the basic principles

of solar electricity, solar water heating, small-scale wind

power, micro hydro-power, bio-energy, heat pumps and

their applications for homes, businesses and farms.

The course is aimed at those in the business, non-

profit, public and academic sectors who wish to get

a comprehensive introduction to renewable energy

technologies, as well as those wishing to installing

renewable energy systems in both urban or rural

settings.

The emphasis is on how things work, what it is

practicable to do, and participants have the opportunity

to develop their own projects.

At the end of the course participants should be able

to do initial designs for renewable energy systems.

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At the end of the course students will be able:

• to calculate their use of energy use in the home/farm

• to reduce energy use at little capital cost

• to evaluate, cost and price a domestic

renewable energy system – solar, small

scale wind, bioenergy or heat pump

• to apply for a grant to help meet costs of

installation of a renewable energy system

• to ask relevant questions to a supplier of renewable

energy systems

• to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of growing energy

crops

• have a list of official renewable energy suppliers

and contractors in their local area

Course Content

• Review of existing fuel sources – Coil, Oil, Gas,

Nuclear. Is Nuclear the way forward?

• Wind power – Commercial and Domestic uses

• Solar power for water heating and electricity

generation in the home

• Geothermal heat pumps

• Wave and Hydro electricity generation

• Biogas used for electricity generation

• Growing Energy crops – A new agricultural

phenomenon

• Grants available for domestic users, renewable

energy companies etc for installation of renewable

energy systems



Course Fee €150

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Introducing NEW Project Maths to Junior Certificate Parents

10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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Learning to Use Science at Home for Junior Certificate Parents

10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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Supporting your Child’s Learning in Primary School 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

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Basic Irish Language 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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Introducing NEW Project Maths to Junior Certificate Parents

Aim of Course

All Students in the Junior Cert cycle will be studying

the Project Maths syllabus.

Why not get proactive in your child’s learning by

becoming familiar with the programme and assessment

methods

This programme is designed to provide parents with

the skills to work with the new Project Maths syllabuses

for Junior Certificate Mathematics in the comfort of

their homes with their own kids. Participants on the

programme with become familiar with the following

changes:

• what students learn in the New Project Maths syllabus

• how students will be assessed at Junior Cert level

• how to work through the sections in the Project

Maths curriculum

• learn to use the Project Maths website effectively

In the new Project Maths syllabus much greater

emphasis will be placed on student understanding of

mathematical concepts. Learn to assist in developing

your Childs’ problem-solving skills and working with the

new presentation. Become familiar with the different

emphasis on understanding and application in the new

curriculum.

Develop your skills to work side by side with your child

to assist their transition into this new world of maths.

Course Content

Theory and Practice in Relation to

• Statistics and Probability

• Geometry and Trigonometry

• Number

• Algebra

• Functions

Intended for

Parents of Junior Cert Students at Secondary School

Students who have knowledge of Maths up to Pass level

at Leaving Certificate.


Reward Satisfaction of Learning to Learn with

your Kids, be there to guide and help!

Course Fee €150

Learning to Use Science at Home for Junior Certificate Parents

Aim of Course

To demystify the Junior Certificate Science Syllabus.

All Students in the Junior Cert cycle will be studying the

Science syllabus.

Why not become proactive in your childs’ learning by

becoming familiar with the programme and assessment

methods?

This programme is designed to demystify the Science

syllabus for Junior Certificate parents. It aims to provide

parents with key skills to assist them in working through

scientific problems with their own kids in the comfort of

their own homes. Participants on the programme with

become familiar with the following elements of the syllabus:

• what students learn in Junior Science

• how students will be assessed at Junior Cert level

• how to work through sections of the course relating

key science terms to everyday events

• how to locate relevant teaching material on the

internet

Emphasis will be placed on developing understanding of

key scientific concepts drawing examples from common

everyday events. Learn to assist in developing your

Childs’ problem-solving skills and scientific knowledge.

Make SCIENCE fun at HOME, become involved in your

Childs’ education, develop your scientific vocabulary

and understanding.

Course Content

Core Topics and Worked Exam Questions in Relation to

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Biology

Intended for

Parents of Secondary School Students taking Junior

Certificate Science. No prior learning required.


Reward Satisfaction of Learning to Learn with

your Kids, Be there to guide and help!

Course Fee €150

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Supporting your Child’s Learning in Primary School

Aim of course

In the light of the current cuts in education resourcing,

the increase in the pupil teacher ratio and the cessation

of the granting of all new resource hours, it would be

hugely beneficial for parents to learn strategies to

support their own child’s learning and gain a greater

overview and understanding of the curriculum content

and skills, that their children are acquiring in school.

• To explain the basic concepts of numeracy and

literacy and allow parents understand the approaches

behind them and the language used to teach them.

• To give parents practical and concrete ideas as to how

they can support their child’s learning on a day to day

basis.

• To give parents an awareness and understanding of

aspects of the primary school curriculum and the

policies associated with it.

• To foster an understanding of the crucial role of early

childhood education and the parent role of primary

educator.

• To impart the importance of close co-operation

between home and school, for children to receive the

maximum benefit from the curriculum.

• To facilitate better communication between parents

and schools, by giving parents an understanding of

the principles of the primary school curriculum and

the approaches and methodologies it adopts.

• To reach out to parents and help parents overcome

any inhibiting attitudes they may have towards

school, in an atmosphere of trust and support.

• To foster positive attitudes of understanding and

mutual respect between parents and the school so as

to enhance their child’s learning and experiences in

primary school.

Course Content

It is intended that this course would look at

• Literacy… Help your child develop phonological

awareness, comprehension skills, pre-reading,

reading and writing skills.

• Numeracy… Understand the language, concepts

and skills used in the teaching of maths today.

• Other curricular areas. How the aims and skills

of the curriculum can be underpinned at home

in simple concrete and practical ways.

• Social and interpersonal skills. Communication

skills for all.

• Working with the school to deal with challenging

behaviours.

• Strategies for dealing with bullying and the role

of the parent therein.

• Testing/assessment in primary school. What tests

may be done and what might they mean. Teacher

assessments of a child’s development and what they

might mean.

• Difficulties in the academic areas… Explaining specific

educational difficulties. What can I do as a parent?

Intended for

Parents of primary school children.



Course Fee €180

Basic Irish Language

Aim of Course

This course aims to provide participants with the basics

of Irish language.

Course Content

Participants will be introduced to practical topics

and relevant grammatical points.

Intended for

Those who have little or no prior experience of the

Irish language and are interested in acquiring some

knowledge of the language to help their primary school

children develop a flair and love for Irish language.



Course Fee €185

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Introduction to Oil Painting 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 39

Advanced Oil Painting 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 39

Introduction to Graphic Design 8 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 40

Introduction to Printmaking 8 weeks Wednesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm 40

Introduction to Interior Design and Decorating 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 41

Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course 20 weeks Tuesday 6.00pm to 9.00pm 41

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Introduction to Oil Painting

Aim of Course

To provide candidates with basic oil painting skills. A list

of materials is needed and will be handed out on the first

night of the course.

Course Content

• Information on paints, brushes and art materials

• Sketching

• Still life for beginners

• Oil painting techniques

Intended for

Participants who wish to develop and improve their

oil painting skills.



Course Fee €185

Advanced Oil Painting

Aim of Course

To build on the painting skills developed in the

introductory course.

Intended for

Participants who wish to continue to develop and

improve their oil painting skills.



Course Fee €185

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Introduction to Graphic Design

Aim of Course

During this course you will look at the most basic

building blocks of design; colour, form, texture,

composition, symbolism and other design concepts

through a series of lectures, assignments, critiques

and case studies. This course is studio based, therefore

the majority of work will be focussed on producing

visual work and the constructive critique of that work.

This course will be taught using traditional materials,

ie paper and pencil, however you will also be introduced

to professional design software such as Adobe Photoshop,

Indesign and Illustrator.

Course Content

• Getting started in the design process

• Positive and Negative Space

• Contrast

• Pattern and Texture

• Colour

• Typography

• Logo Design Fundamentals

• Layout

• Applied Design

• Project

Intended for

Those with a keen interest in visual communication.

Participants are expected to have good PC and computer

skills.



Course Fee €240

Introduction to Printmaking

Aim of Course

The aim of the course is to provide students with an

introduction to printmaking. Classes will be workshop

based and concentrate on individual solutions. Students

will gain an understanding and appreciation of the

contemporary use of printmaking. The workshop will

provide them with opportunities for experimentation

with methods, materials and equipment.

Course Content

This course will have an emphasis on development

of personal images through printmaking and will

include the following elements.

• Introduction to printmaking

• Printmaking techniques:

- Lino-print

- Drypoint

- Monoprint

Intended For

This course is intended for students who are new

to the field of printmaking and those who already

have a begin-ner’s level of knowledge or skills and

wish to learn more about other methods of printmaking.

The maximum number of places is 8.



Course Fee €295 (which includes cost of printmaking

materials. Students are required to bring

in photographs or drawings they wish to

work from and examples of previous work)

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COURSE FEES

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Aim of Course

To provide the basic skills to enable one to successfully

complete a design scheme within the budget constraints

for a domestic project.

Course Content

• Basic Technical Drawing

• Natural and Man-made Materials

• Lighting – Natural/Artificial

• Colour Theory

• Soft Furnishings

• Room Style



Course Fee €240

Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course

Aim of Course

The main aim of this course is to assemble a high

quality Art and Design portfolio. Students who have

previously completed this course have been accepted

onto full-time degree courses at Athlone Institute of

technology, the National College of Art and Design,

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology and other third

level institutions. The course gives students the

opportunity to develop and explore their creativity

through a series of varied Art and Design experiences.

The course has a practical structure, which gives the

student a focused and solid grounding in a range of

Art and Design techniques.

Materials – All materials are provided excluding

sketchbooks and portfolio case.

Course Content

• Drawing

• Combined Materials

• Printmaking

• Photography

• Graphic Design

• Portfolio Organisation/Preparation



Course Fee €400

Business and Management

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Business and Management


Certificate in Front Line Management 2 years: 24 weeks per annum

Thursday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

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Higher Certificate in Business 2 years: 24 weeks per annum

Monday and Wednesday 6.00pm to 10.00pm

46

Bachelor of Business 1 year: 24 weeks


46

Bachelor of Business (Honours) 1 year: 24 weeks


47

Diploma in Leadership 2 years: 1 day per month

TBC 47

Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours) (IPA)

2 years: 20 weeks per annum

Year 3: Monday and Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Year 4: Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law 4 years: 24 weeks per annum


49

Environmental Law, Practical Issues and Rights – An Introduction

1 year: 20 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

50

Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD) 1 year: 20 weeks


50

Diploma in HR Management (CIPD) 1 year: 20 weeks

Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

51

Employment Law (CIPD) 5 days Friday/Saturday 52

Advanced Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching

1 year: 20 weeks

Friday 2.00pm to 7.00pm

52

Application

Form is at the

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Certificate in Front Line Management

NFQ Level 6

Aim of Course

The main aim of the proposed programme is to

give potential/existing aspiring supervisory staff the

necessary skills and knowledge to be effective leaders

in their organisations.

The programme will also develop and increase the

participant’s understanding of the way in which

organisations work, and how to develop their own

management skill set.

Intended for

This Certificate will appeal to those who are newly

appointed to a team leadership or people management

role, or those who wish to equip themselves for such

roles. On successful completion of this qualification,

you will:

• have improved your skills in managing other people

• understand the dynamics of teams, organisational

culture and change management

• be better at making decisions and solving problems

• have developed the confidence to plan and deliver

presentations to colleagues and managers

• have improved your performance by building

successful relationships with your work environment.

Course Content

Year 1

• Role of the Manager and Leadership

• Presentation and Communication Skills

• Teamwork and Motivation

• Legal Framework

• Learning to Learn

• Business Accounting 1

Year 2

• Quality Management and Customer Care

• Business Planning

• Employee Relations

• Organisational Behaviour

• Business Accounting 2

• Integrated Knowledge and Case Studies

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate with Ordinary Level Grade D3 in

5 subjects, to include Mathematics and a language

(English or Irish), or equivalent

or

• Mature applicants (i.e. over 23 years of age)

Learning to Learn

Please note that the Learning to Learn module will take

place on the first week of this course (year one) and will

include 9.30am to 5.00pm Saturday 24 September 2011.

Duration 2 years: 24 weeks per year –

6.00pm to 10.00pm

plus selected saturdays

Commencing Year 1: 6.00pm

Thursday 22 September 2011

Year 2: 6.00pm

Thursday 8 September 2011

Enquires Department of Adult and

Continuing Education

Award Certificate in Frontline Management

Course Fee Year 1 – €1050 per annum

Year 2 – €985 per annum

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Higher Certificate in Business

NFQ Level 6

Aim of Course

This course contains business knowledge and skills

which form the basis for a career in industry, commerce

or the public service. You will gain an understanding of

the functional areas of business and of the factors which

influence business success.

On graduation, you should be able to use your

knowledge and skills to solve technical and human

problems in a business/commercial context. You will

also learn how effective interpersonal relations at work

contribute to the public image of an organisation and

to its progress. Development of your communication

skills also forms part of the course.

Course Content

Year 1

• Financial Accounting A

• Computer Applications

• Economics


• Marketing

• Financial Accounting B

• Quantitative Techniques

• Business Management

• European Studies

Year 2

• IT and Computer Applications

• Management Accounting

• Operations Management

• HR Management

• Marketing Management

• International Economics

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with Grade C3 in two Honours Level

subjects, one of which must be English, plus four other

subjects at Grade D3 (can be Honours or Ordinary Level)

or

Mature applicants (i.e. over 23 years of age).

All applicants must complete a separate more detailed

application form which is available from the Department

of Adult and Continuing Education.

Learning to Learn




Duration 2 years; 24 weeks per annum

Monday and Wednesday

6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing Year 1 – 6.00pm

Monday 19 September

Year 2 – 6.00pm

Monday 8 September 2011

Enquiries Department of Adult and Continuing

Education, AIT

Award Higher Certificate in Business Studies

Course Fee Year 1 – €2100 per annum

Year 2 – €1950 per annum

Bachelor of Business

NFQ Level 7

Aim of Course

This qualification builds upon the knowledge acquired

and skills developed on the Higher Certificate in

Business (Level 6) course. The programme aims to

provide you with a deeper insight into the role and

functions of a modern business enterprise and to

prepare you for a variety of business-related career

opportunities upon graduation.

During your preparation for this degree, you will have

the opportunity to study both high-level general and

specialised knowledge related to how industrial and

commercial organisations function and to those factors

which affect the success of an enterprise. You will also

develop a critical understanding of the key elements of

effective business management. An important aspect

of the course will be your own personal development,

in preparation for the duties and responsibilities likely

to arise in future employment.

Course Content

• Managerial Finance A

• Business Information Systems

• Business Law

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

• Business Management and Enterprise Development

• Managerial Finance B

• Company Law

• International Marketing and Sales Management

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Entry Requirements

Higher Certificate in Business or an approved equivalent

Level 6 qualification.




Duration 24 weeks – Monday and Wednesday

6.00pm to 10.00pm



Education, AIT

Award Bachelor of Business Studies

Course Fee €2100

Bachelor of Business (Honours)

NFQ Level 8

Aim of Course

The overall aim of this programme is to provide you

with the opportunity to develop the analytical and

high-level business skills required to deal effectively with

rapid technological, organisational and environmental

change in a modern business setting. You will develop

a conceptual, systematic and mature approach to the

identification, analysis and solution of problems in

business/commercial/service organisations. You will

also acquire the knowledge and critical understanding

of the interrelationships between the different functions

within business management.

Course Content

• Strategic Analysis

• Systems and Project Management

• Financial Management A

• Financial Markets

• Strategic Implementation

• Financial Management B

• Strategic Marketing

• Customer Relationship Management




Entry Requirements

Holders of a Bachelor of Business (Level 7) qualification

are eligible to apply to join this programme.

Duration 24 weeks – Monday and Wednesday

6.00pm to 10.00pm



Education, AIT

Award Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours)

Course Fee €2100

Diploma in Leadership

NFQ Level 8

HR Professionals/Business Leaders

Do you want to increase competitiveness, reduce costs

and improve customer experience?

Do you have high potential professionals who can make

a greater impact as a manager?

Change Attitudes, Mindsets and Futures through a

structured cost efficient Work Based Learning

Partnership with AIT

Description

AIT has launched an accredited Diploma in Leadership,

which enhances leadership and management techniques,

resulting in a ‘Level 8’ professional qualification,

equivalent to one year of academic study at honours

degree level. This Diploma programme will enhance

practical skills applicable in the day to day work

environment, and can be aligned with organisational

leadership competencies, values and performance

management strategies.Enrol now to

guarantee your

place!

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Programme Content

Course content consists of six modules, delivered over

a two year period:

• Personal Development

• Leadership and Management Development

• Organising & Aligning Resources

• Customer Focus and Results

• People Development

• Group Project

This course will recognise each participant’s prior

learning and qualifications, and integrate academic

learning alongside on the job learning. Execution of

the onsite programme will include lectures, tutorials,

assignments, group work, case studies, reflective

practice and executive coaching.

This unique ‘on site’ programme enables an organisation

to develop leaders to ensure the right people are in

place to support growing business and meeting future

challenges. It can also reaffirm succession planning, and

enhance commitment to Excellence Through People

standards.

Intended for

Organisations and business leaders who are interested in

developing staff leadership and management competencies

in a structured fashion. The programme may also be

of interest to business training consultants who see

potential in working in partnership with AIT to develop

structured work related learning solutions. All participants

must be educated to Degree Level as a minimum and

have relevant business experience.

Course Fee €3000

Contact

Kieran Doyle, AIT.

Tel: 0906442542


Bachelor of Business Studies (Hons)

In association with the Institute of Public Administration

NFQ Level 8

Aim of Course

The BBS programme is designed to introduce

participants to the several disciplines that contribute to

more effective modern business management. Students

must continue with their chosen stream from Year 2.

Please note that AIT will only offer core modules, subject

to sufficient enrolments. AIT will also endeavour to offer

stream specific modules but only in the event of

sufficient enrolments.

Course Content

Year 3 – Core

• Management Accounting

• Financial Management

Year 4 – Core

• Business Policy

• Management Accounting Applications and Control

Plus subjects required for the specific stream

(subject to sufficient enrolment)

• Accounting Stream

• Marketing Stream

• Information Systems Management Stream

• Human Resources Stream

Intended for

Candidates that have successfully completed the

Diploma in Business Studies (IPA, NUI) with an average

of 55% or higher in the final year examinations.

Duration 2 years: 20 weeks per annum

Year 3: Monday and Wednesday

7.00pm to 10.00pm

Year 4: Tuesday and Thursday

7.00pm to 10.00pm

(Days and times dependent on stream

subject enrolments)



Year 4: 7.00pm

Tuesday 20 September 2011

Department of Adult and Continuing

Education or IPA Tel: 01 2403600

For info on

COURSE FEES

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Award Bachelor of Business Studies (Honours)

awarded by NUI

Course Fee €375 per subject (Additional registration,

membership and examination fees are

payable directly to the IPA before end

January 2012 of approx €1500)

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Law

NFQ Level 8This course is designed for those who are interested

in Irish Law and Legal Studies and who wish to develop

their general knowledge of the basic concepts of law.

The programme is particularly suited for those whose

work activities involve them in aspects of law such as

Garda Síochána, civil servants and those who seek

careers as Clerks, Solicitors or Barristers.

This exciting Degree in Law (with exit levels after

Years 2 and 3) was launched in September 2008.

Course Content

Year 1

• Irish Legal Systems

• Legal Research/Writing and IT

• Constitutional Law

• Contract Law


Year 2

• Tort Law

• Criminal Law

• Employment Law

• Administration Law

Please note: students that have successfully completed

years one and two may apply to AIT for an exit award –

Higher Certificate in Arts in Law – NFQ Level 6.

Year 3

• Land Law

• Equity Law

• Company Law

• European Law

Please note: students that have successfully completed

years one and two may apply to AIT for an exit award –

Bachelor of Arts in Law – NFQ Level 7.

Year 4

• Family Law

• Evidence Law

• Human Rights Law

• Jurisprudence

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with Grade C3 in two Honours Level

subjects, one of which must be English, plus four other

subjects at Grade D3 (can be Honours or Ordinary Level)

or

A recognised qualification higher than Leaving

Certificate (to be recognised by AIT)

or

Mature applicants (over 23) who do not meet above

entry requirements are also encouraged to apply. These

applicants will have to attend an interview and a written

assessment to determine individual suitability.




Learning to Learn




Duration 4 years; 24 weeks per annum –

Monday and Wednesday

6.00pm to 10.00pm

Plus occasional Saturdays –

approx 4 per semester



Years 2, 3 and 4: 6.00pm


Course Fee €2,500 per annum

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Environmental Law, Practical Issues and Rights – An Introduction

Aim of Course

This course is aimed those who wish to know more about

their rights in relation to the environment. The course

will provide a basic introduction to law, legal research

and legal principles, as well as a practical guide to the

rights of the individual in relation to

• The right to be given information by public bodies

about the environment, such as information on air

and water quality and chemical residue levels.

• Participation in decisions made affecting the

environment, in particular the environment in which

they live, through the plan-ning function of local

government.

• Access to Justice for those who have not been able

to access their right to information or participation.

The emphasis will be on practical application and

development of problem solving skills, through applying

knowledge gained to real life case studies, in group work

and assignments.

Course Content

• Introductory Environmental Law

• Introduction to the Irish Legal System

• Research Skills for Law

• Introduction to Environmental Law

• Access to Information

• Participation in the Planning Process

• The Planning Process

• Access to Justice in Environmental Matters

• Judicial Review of Environmental Decisions

• Civil and Criminal Liability for Environmental Harm

Duration 1 year: 20 weeks – Tuesday

7.00pm to 10.00pm


Course Fee €640

Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD)

Aim of Course

In line with the revised qualification structure recently

announced by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and

Development (CIPD) the Diploma in HR Practice provides

a unique opportunity to gain a combination of theory

and practical skills in the core areas of HR. Whether you

wish to focus your existing HR career or gain skills that

will be beneficial in a range of managerial/supervisory

roles, this course provides a route to enhance your

career opportunities.

Intended for

• Junior and middle managers

• New recruits to the human resources function

• Staff who need a range of HRM skills to perform

more effectively in their roles

If you already hold the CIPD Certificate in Personnel

Practice you may be eligible to gain exemptions from

certain modules within this programme. Please contact

the Institute to discuss your individual case.

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Course Content

• Developing yourself as an effective HR practitioner

• Understanding organisations and the role of HR

• Resourcing Talent

• Recording, analysing and using HR information

• Employment Relations

• Performance and reward management

• Delivering learning and development activities

• Supporting change within organisations

Duration 1 year – Monday and Wednesday

7.00pm to 10.00pm

and 2 Saturday workshops


Enquiries Ms Alison Sheridan, AIT


Award Diploma in HR Practice (CIPD)

(Awards may be made in respect of

the successful completion of individual

modules as appropriate.)

Course Fee Approx €1550. A registration fee of

approx £130 is also payable to CIPD.

Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)

Aim of Course

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and

Development (CIPD) the Diploma in HR Management

provides an opportunity to gain a deeper understanding

of the theory underpinning the core areas of HR. Whether

you wish to refocus your existing HR career or gain an

understanding of key emerging topics in the area of HR,

this course provides a route to enhancing your career

opportunities.

Intended for

• Junior and middle managers

• Staff within the human resources function who wish

to deepen their knowledge of core areas within HR

• Staff who require a range of HRM skills to perform

more effectively in their existing roles

Course Content

• Developing Professional Practice

• Business Issues and the Contexts of Human

Resources

• Using Information in Human Resources

• Managing and Coordinating the Human Resources

Function

• Reward Management*

• Improving Organisational Performance*

• Employee Engagement*

• Contemporary Developments in Employment

Relations*

• Employment Law*

• Developing Coaching and Mentoring within

Organisations*

• Knowledge Management*

* Indicates optional units. In addition to the four core

units a minimum of 4 units from the list of optional units

above will be offered each academic year.

Duration 1 year – Tuesday and Thursday 7.00pm to

10.00pm and 5 Saturday workshops




Award Diploma in HR Management (CIPD)

(Awards may be made in respect of

the successful completion of individual

modules as appropriate.)

Course Fee €1900 approx. A registration fee

of approx £130 is also payable to CIPD.

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Employment Law Programme (CIPD accredited)

Aim of Course

This 5 day CIPD accredited programme provides

participants with an ideal opportunity to gain valuable

expertise in the area of Employment Law. Increasingly a

good knowledge of employment is considered essential

in a range of roles both in dedicated HR functions and in

many other supervisory roles. Successful completion of

this course provides a route to ensuring that you gain

these critical skills.

Intended for

• Staff within the HR function who may wish to update

their existing knowledge of employment law.

• Directors and other management staff within SME’s.

• Staff who require a knowledge of employment law

to perform more effectively in their existing roles

Course Content

Legal issues relating to recruitment and selection,

managing change and re-organisation, information and

consultation requirements, working time requirements,

protective leave, managing performance and legislation

relating to unfair dismissals.

Duration 5 full days (Friday & Saturday)

October 2011 & February 2012



Course Fee Approx. €450

Advanced Diploma in Personal and Executive Coaching

(International Institute of Coaching and European Mentoring Coaching Council)

Aim of Course

Personal and Executive Coaching is a development

phenomenon embraced throughout the world. It is

designed to determine, plan and implement life/career

goals, with its powerful mentoring strategies, also

encouraging the development of all personal skills to

the optimum. It leads to creating a balanced success

and a meaningful purpose in life. As a Personal and

Executive Coach, you will work with your client on

a one-to-one basis, guiding and assisting them with

their life career developments. You may either be

self employed or acting within a corporate setting.

E-learning is incorporated in this unique programme

allowing students to receive on-line support and access

powerful tools and re-sources to assist them to gain

the skills of a professional coach. This online learning

facility gives students 24/7 access to the content of the

programme and greatly enhances each student overall

learning experience. Criteria for the achievement of

Further Education and Training Awards Council Level 6

Certificate in Coaching is provided to students by

participation on this programme.

This course is accredited by the International Institute

of Coaching and the European Mentoring and Coaching

Council (EMCC) and is endorsed by the Institute of

Leadership and Management (ILM).

It is also the only course in Ireland to be accredited

by the European Mentoring Coaching Council.

This course is to be delivered by Kingstown College

in association with Executive Coaching Solutions Ltd.

For further details please see www.kingstowncollege.ie

Intended for

Individuals who wish to become Personal and

Executive Coaches.

Entry Requirements

All applicants will undergo a short interview to

determine their suitability to the programme.

Duration 1 Academic year – Friday

2.00pm to 7.00pm

(including occasional Saturdays

as required)

Commencing September 2011 – exact date TBC

Enquiries Ms Paula King MSc, ECSL

Tel: 1890 788 788


Course Fee €2450 (reduced rate of €2200 for

registered jobseekers – please contact

[email protected] for further

details)

Award Advanced Diploma in Personal

and Executive Coaching

Awarded by ECSL & Endorsed by the EMCC

FETAC Level 6 Certificate in Coaching

is incorporated in this programme

Don’t miss out,

enrol NOW!

Professional Accountancy

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Professional Accountancy


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ACCA – Accounting Technician – Year 2 1 year: 22 weeks

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ACCA Certified Accounting TechnicianQualifying as an ACCA Accounting Technician ensures

that candidates are technically competent in all aspects

of accounts support, testing their theoretical knowledge

through a set of stringent examinations, and their ability

to apply knowledge by assessing their practical

experience.

Course Content

Year One

• Recording Financial Transactions (FA1)

• Management Information (MA1)

• Maintaining Financial Records (FA2)

• Maintaining Costs and Finance (MA2)

• Accountant in Business (FAB)

Examinations in all five year one subjects will take place

in June 2012.

Year Two

• Management Accounting (FMA)

• Financial Accounting (FFA)

• Foundations in Taxation (FTX)

• Foundations in Audit (FAU)

Examinations for Management Accounting and

Financial Accounting will take place in December

2011. Examinations for Foundations in Taxation and

Foundations in Audit will take place in June 2012.

Students must also complete Foundations in

Professionalism, which is an online based module

provided by ACCA. Students may complete this at

any time during their studies, and can only achieve

the overall award once this is completed.

Practical Work Experience

Students must complete one year’s relevant practical

experience in any accounting environment to show

they can use their knowledge from the exams in the

workplace. Experience can be completed before, at

the same time or after taking exams.

Embedded Awards

You will be awarded the Introductory Certificate

in Financial and Management Accounting when you

have completed exams FA1 and MA1; the Intermediate

Certificate in Financial and Management Accounting

when you have completed exams FA2 and MA2; and the

Diploma in Accounting and Business when you have

completed exams FAB, FMA and FFA. This is a great way

to demonstrate to employers your level of knowledge

and capabilities and it motivates you to keep studying.

Please note you will receive these awards only when you

have also completed Foundations in Professionalism.

Registration with ACCA

It is the responsibility of all students to register

independently with the ACCA. Students should also

apply directly to the ACCA for any exemptions they

may be entitled to. Students should register as a

student on the Foundations in Accountancy.

Please see www.accaglobal.com for further details.

Registration Deadlines

In order to be eligible to sit examinations in December

2011 (Year Two) students must be registered with ACCA

by 15 August 2011.

In order to be eligible to sit examinations in June 2012

(Year One) students must be registered with ACCA

by 31 December 2011.

Please see www.accaglobal.com for further details.

Progression

After completing your CAT Qualification, you can

continue your studies with the ACCA Qualification and

work towards becoming a qualified chartered certified

accountant.

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You will be given exemption from the first three exams

of the ACCA Qualification (F1, F2 and F3) and your one

year’s practical experience can count towards the three

years of practical experience needed for the ACCA

Qualification.

Graduate Opportunities

You could work in the following types of roles:

• an accounting role in an small to medium-sized

organisation

• a financial reporting, financial support or supervisory

role in a larger organisation

• a financial supervisory or management role in

accounts payables and/or receivables, or a financial

role in fixed-asset accounting or in a financial shared

service centre

• an accounting technician role in a commercial

organisation.

Duration 2 years – 22 weeks per annum

Year One – Monday and

Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Year Two – Tuesday and


Commencing Year One - 7 .00pm


Year Two – 7.00pm

Tuesday 6 September 2011

Enquiries Janine King, email [email protected]

Course Fee €900 per annum

ACCA FundamentalsThe new ACCA Qualification is designed to provide the

accounting knowledge, skills and professional values

which will deliver finance professionals who are capable

of building successful careers across all sectors, whether

they are working in the public or private sectors, practicing

in accounting firms, or pursuing a career in business.

The launch of the new qualification follows an extensive

and detailed consultation process, which started back

in November 2004. Over 17,000 members and students

took part in the member competences and the student

aspirations surveys, which formed the basis of the new

qualification proposals.

In addition to responding to the needs of its stakeholders,

ACCA has designed a qualification which embeds the

global accounting education standards set by the

International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). There

is a strong focus on professional values, ethics, and

governance. These skills are essential as the profession

moves towards strengthened codes of conduct,

regulation, and legislation – with an increasing focus

on professionalism and ethics in accounting. They

will be examined at the highest level in the new

ACCA Qualification, and will be a core element

of students’ practical experience requirements.

Course Content

Term 1: September 2011 – December 2011

• Paper F4 Corporate and Business Law

• Paper F5 Performance Management Commencing

• Paper F6 Taxation

Term 2: February 2012 – June 2012

• Paper F7 Financial Reporting

• Paper F8 Audit and Assurance

• Paper F9 Financial Management

Format

Students will study three subjects in Term 1 and

consequently take three papers in the December session

of the ACCA examinations and study a further three

papers in Term 2 sitting the June examinations. Students

must have applied to the ACCA by 15 August 2011 (Please

check ACCA website for details www.accaglobal.com) to

be eligible to sit their December examinations.

It is the responsibility of all students to register for

examinations independently with the ACCA. Students

should also apply directly to the ACCA for any

exemptions.

Note: Students are expected to source the relevant

textbooks as advised by lecturer.

Students must clearly state which subjects they wish

to study on their application form.


• Candidates who have successfully completed

Accounting Technician examinations

• ACCA students who have completed Part 1 or F1,

F2 and F3 of the new ACCA Qualification

• Candidates who have received official exemptions

from the ACCA

Please contact Janine King for further details on this

course Email: [email protected] Tel: 090 6483050.

Please see

www.accaglobal.com

for more course

details

Educational Management/Learning and Teaching

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Educational Management/Learning and Teaching


Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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Master of Arts in Management in Education 2 years Saturdays 59

Train the Trainer 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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Getting Started in e-Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning

10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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NFQ Level 9 – 10 Credits

Aim of Course

The aim is to provide participants with an opportunity to

develop key areas in learning, teaching and assessment

in order to be competent teachers taking cognisance of

the potential and challenges of blended and distance

learning.

Course Content

• Making your Teaching more Effective and Interactive

• Learning Experience

• Reflective Practice

• Assessment

• Learning Theories in Higher Education

• E-learning in Higher Education

• Microteaching

At the end of this programme the participant

should/will be able to:

• Select from a variety of methods for enabling

effective learning, innovative teaching and

appropriate assessment strategies.

• Apply appropriate methods to their teaching situation

and professional context.

• Review their teaching and modify accordingly.

• Engage with a community of teachers in higher

education in a process of continuous professional

development.

• Develop and demonstrate a professional reflective

enquiry base to inform their teaching in higher

education institutions.

• Inform their teaching with a critical awareness of the

changing socio-cultural context of higher education.

Intended for

Lecturers, teachers, tutors etc that wish to develop

their teaching, skills and assessment methods.

Duration 10 sessions over 1 academic year –



Award Certificate in Learning and Teaching

Course Fee €850

Master of Arts in Management in Education

NFQ Level 9

Aim of Course

The Master of Arts in Management in Education

programme provides an opportunity for participants to

acquire knowledge and skills in key areas of educational

leadership. The programme aims to provide participants

with the necessary skills for effective educational

leadership and management and to increase their

self-confidence and efficacy.

The Master of Arts in Management in Education is a

flexible modular part-time 90-credit programme suited

to practitioners in all levels of education – Primary, Post

Primary, Third Level, Further and Adult Education. This

course is being offered in conjunction with the School

of Education, Waterford Institute of Technology.

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On successful completion of the programme, graduates

will be able to:

• Demonstrate competency in strategic planning,

mentoring, public relations, education law, financial

management and information technology

• Demonstrate knowledge of educational leadership

theory and related managerial functions

• Articulate and analyse personal values in educational

leadership and management

• Evaluate their own practice in light of theoretical

perspectives through critical reflection on your

own practice and work environment

• Display and further develop autonomous professional

leadership and managerial initiative

• Research complex educational managerial issues,

make sound creative judgements on these and

communicate your findings

• Be eligible for progression to programmes leading

to a higher qualification such as a Doctoral Degree

(level 10)

For more details information on this programme

please see www.wit.ie/pg

Course Content

Year One, Semester One

• Academic Enquiry

• Leading Learning

• Education Law

During Semester One, modules to be undertaken

in Semester Two and Year Two will be identified

in partnership with the registered learners.

The possible module choices are as follows:

• Enterprise and Innovation

• Human Resource Management in Education

• Information Technology in Education

• Financial Management in Education

• Mentoring

• Public Relations in Education

• Strategic Planning in Education

• Practical Leadership

• Research Methods in Education

• Dissertation


• A Primary Degree or equivalent

• Three years Postgraduate Experience

• Access to an educational organisation where

management action research can be carried out

Classes will take place on no more than 5 Saturdays

per semester.

Full timetable will be available from the Department

of Adult & Continuing Education from late August 2011.

Duration 2 years; on selected Saturdays –

9.30am to 4.30pm

Commencing 9.30am 17 September 2011

Course Fee €6,300 (€700 per 10 credit module)

This fee is payable on a modular basis,

i.e. from €700 to a maximum of €1400

per module.

€700 = 10 ECTS

€1400 = 20 ECTS

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Train the Trainer

NFQ Level 6 – 10 CreditsThis course is designed to equip learners with the

knowledge and skills necessary to design, assess

and evaluate training programmes. The course is

very interactive in nature and is designed that you

leave with the tangible training skills you can use

immediately. It will involve lectures, tutorials, group

work, role play, student class presentations, self

evaluation & reflection. Participants are expected

to actively engage in all elements.

Aim of Course

On successful completion of this programme participants

will be able to:

• Identify training needs

• Design appropriate training programs to rural

entrepreneurship training needs of an environment

• Deliver training sessions employing various learning

and teaching strategies appropriate to the course

• Evaluate learning through formative and summative

feedback

Course Content

• Theory of Training and Adult Learning

• The Role of the Trainer

• Training Needs Analysis and Programme Design

• Preparing for Training Delivery

• Delivery and Assessment Techniques

• Evaluation of Training

Intended for

The Train the Trainer programme is ideal for anyone

who is currently working as a trainer or those wishing

to pursue a career in training and education.

Duration 12 weeks – Tuesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm,

plus at least two full Saturdays


Assessment Participants will complete a number of

module specific assignments together

with two skills demonstrations

Course Fee €475

Getting Started in e-Learning and Technology Enhanced Learning

Objectives

The objectives of this course are:

• Demystifying e-learning/technology enhanced

learning (TEL) and making it accessible to educators

and learners alike

• Provide experience in the use of a virtual learning

environment

• Hands-on using of e-learning tools that together

create different types of e-learning pathways

• Sharing of participants’ experiences

Target Audience

• Teachers/lecturers/trainers/tutors/education

managers

• Anyone with an interest in getting started in

e-learning and technology enhanced learning

• Prerequisites

• Participants must be comfortable with the use of

a personal computer, the world-wide-web and basic

office application software.Call us on

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Methodology

The methodology during the course will be a mix of

explanation coupled with hands-on practice to allow

participants to get as much experience as possible

in using various tools that assist in the creation of

an e-learning environment.

The areas to be focused on include both transferring

course materials to online modules, creation of online

quizzes, games, multimedia content and educational

communities.

The learning platform will be Moodle (Modular Object

Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment). Some thought

should be given by the participant on a module or

subject that they would like to use as an example

for development during the course.

Outline syllabus (draft)

• Definitions and concepts of e-learning, Face2Face vs

online learning, online educational resources,

managing digital content, hands-on use of an LCMS

(Learning Content Management System) using

Moodle.

• Synchronous and asynchronous learning, use of

virtual classroom applications WiZiQ and DimDim.

• Interactivity and testing, online assessment, games.

• Collaborative learning using forums, chats, Wikis,

blogs, RSS.

• Innovation in e-learning and TEL, case studies, mobile

and wireless learning, the Smart Schools Report.



Course Fee €285

Application

Form is at the

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Computing

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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

20 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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CISCO – CCNET 1 year: 22 weeks


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CISCO IT Essentials – PC Hardware and Software

1 year: 24 weeks


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Introduction to Personal Computers and the Internet


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Internet Marketing – Optimising Your Website

10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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Web Design and Development 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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Adobe Photoshop 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

Aim of Course

To provide candidates with an introduction to IT and

the software packages of Microsoft® (Word, Excel,

Access and PowerPoint). The ECDL Certificate verifies

the student’s competencies and their computer skills,

and makes them readily mobile within Irish business

and across the European Union.

Course Content

• Basic Concepts of Information Technology

• Using a Computer and Managing Files

• Word Processing

• Spreadsheets

• Presentation and Drawings

• Database/Filing Systems

• Information Network Systems

Intended for

The ECDL is for anyone who wants to certify their

computer skills according to a pan-European industry

standard. A basic knowledge of computers is essential

for this programme or the completion of an Introduction

to Personal Computers course.



Award European Computer Driving Licence

Examination ECDL – 7 modules

Course Fee €470 (including skills card

and examinations)

Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry Network Technician)The Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician

(CCENT) qualification validates the ability to install,

operate and troubleshoot a small enterprise branch

network, including basic network security. With a CCENT,

a network professional demonstrates the skills required

for entry-level network support positions – the starting

point for many successful careers in networking. The

curriculum covers networking fundamentals, WAN

technologies, basic security and wireless concepts,

routing and switching fundamentals, and configuring

simple networks. CCENT is the first step toward

achieving CCNA, which covers medium size enterprise

branch networks with more complex connections.

The course is a blend of class-based theory and

practical’s with a significant amount of on-line self

study of the curriculum. (Course notes are approx

700 pages)

Access to Broadband is recommended.

Assessment

Students will complete a mid-term and final assessment.

This takes the form of two multiple choice on-line exams,

a short project and a skills test.

In addition students will take weekly assessments to

check their understanding of each topic

In addition students are recommended to take the

associated professional exam at a date of their choosing,

generally over the summer after completion of the

course.

Additional Information on the course is available

at the following link.

http://www.cisco.com/web/learning/netacad/course_

catalog/CCNAdiscovery.html

This CCENT course covers the Networking for Home

and Small Business and Working at a Small-to-Medium

Business or ISP mod-ules.

Progression

Subject to the satisfactory completion of the above

course and/or having a valid CCENT students may

progress onto the Cisco CCNA course.

Note, as this is the first year of the revised course

format, the CCNA course (Year 2) is not being offered

this year.

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Enquiries Mr Anthony Commins, AIT


Award Cisco CCENT (Cisco Certified Entry

Network Technician)

Course Fee €800 Fee includes books, on-line course

access and network simulation software.

Associated Professional Exam Cisco

640-822 ICND1 provided by VUE

(separate fee of approx €125)

CISCO IT Essentials – PC Hardware and Software

Aim of Course

PC Hardware and Software provides a comprehensive

overview of computer fundamentals and an introduction

to advanced concepts.

Students who complete this course will be able to

describe the internal components of a computer,

assemble a computer system, install an operating

system, and troubleshoot using system tools and

diagnostic software. They will also be able to connect

computers to the Internet and share resources in a

networked environment.

PC Hardware and Software will help students prepare

for entry-level IT positions within various environments.

It will also help students develop greater skills and

confidence in working with desktop and laptop

computers.

Course Content

PC Hardware and Software is divided into two sections.

The first section provides foundational knowledge that

aligns with the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam, while the

second section explores advanced concepts in greater

depth and provides opportunities for practical

application.

Section 1 covers the following skills and competencies:

• Core competencies in the latest hardware and

software technologies

• Information security skills

• Safety and environmental issues

• Soft skills for career development

Section 2 covers the following skills and competencies:

• Advanced troubleshooting skills

• Prepares for all three CompTIA job environments

certification exams

• Advanced installation of computers, peripheral

devices, networks and security components

By completing and undertaking all the assessments

associated with this course including practical work,

students will gain the Cisco IT Essentials PC Hardware

and Software certification.

The CompTIA A+ certification can be gained by taking

the external A+ exams for an additional fee.

Intended for

This course is intended for individuals who wish to

pursue careers in IT. It also helps students develop

greater skills and confidence in working with computers

and local area networks.

Prerequisites comprise of basic appreciation of

computer operation and good keyboard skills.

Home internet access is essential.

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Award Cisco IT Essentials PC Hardware and

Software certification

Course Fee €1,430 (Additional examination fee

payable to CISCO Examination Provider.

Fee Includes textbooks.)

Introduction to Personal Computers and the Internet

Aim of Course

To provide students with the necessary skills and

knowledge to be competent in, and capable of, operating

a personal computer (PC) and using some common

software applications.

Course Content

• Hardware and Software

• The Windows Interface

• File Management and Disks

• Word Processing

• The Internet and world-wide-web

• email

• Search engines

• e-commerce

• Social networking

• Digital lifestyle

Intended for

Candidates who have no prior computer experience but

wish to gain an understanding and working knowledge

of PCs.



Course Fee €230

Internet Marketing – Optimising Your Website

Aim of Course

This course gives expert advice and customised

mentoring for businesses who want to make the most

of the internet. Find out how to increase sales, boost

profits, increase your website ranking with the search

engines, and use the latest techniques to keep your

company top of mind with your clients. A must for

anyone involved with their company website.

Course Content

• Internet Marketing

• Search Engine Optimisation

• Blogs

• Social marketing using Facebook, Bebo etc

• Link campaigns

• Google AdWords, Google Adsense

• Google Analytics

• Hosting and Domains

• eBay

Application

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Course Fee €230

Web Design and Development

Aim of Course

The aim of this course is to introduce the student to

the concepts of web design along with an introduction

to graphic design and Flash animation. Users will gain

proficiency in web design and development using

industry standard software.

Course Content

• Introduction to web design

• Publishing your site using FTP

• Planning and designing your site

• Creating graphics

• Adding content and multimedia

• Creating Flash animations

• Working with images, forms and tables


Previous PC, keyboard and Windows experience is

essential. A basic knowledge of Internet usage would

be useful.



Course Fee €190

Adobe Photoshop

Aim of Course

This course introduces digital imaging using Adobe

Photoshop CS and is aimed at anyone wishing to acquire

a thorough overview of the most important features of

this powerful program for use in graphic and photographic

design. Emphasis is placed on working through practical

examples for both print and electronic image production.

By the end of this course, you will be able to use Photoshop

with confidence and produce professional images.

Course Content

• Basic Concepts

• Basic Techniques

• Composition Techniques

• Image Corrections

• Effects and filters

• Working with Layers and multiple photos

• Production



Course Fee €190

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COURSE FEES

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Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy

2 years 2 evenings per week 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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Qualifier for Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical and Renewable Energy

1 year 2 evenings per week 6.00pm to 10.00pm

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Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying

6 days Friday 9.00am to 6.00pm

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OFTEC 101, 105E Combined Training and Assessment

4 Days 2.00pm to 8.00pm 72

Interior Design – 3D Modelling 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

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3D Mechanical Design 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

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3D Architectural Design 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

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Diploma in Quality Management Part 1

1 year: 20 weeks

Monday 7.00pm to 10.00pm

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1 year: 20 weeks


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Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy

NFQ Level 7

Aim of Course

This Level 7 degree will educate and train skilled personnel

in the area of energy consumption, management and control,

as applied to industrial and manufacturing settings. It

will give you the capability to critically appraise energy

demands, to identify areas of energy waste, to bring

about corrective action and where applicable to

suggest and implement an alternative energy strategy.

Optimisation of energy management also incorporates

recycling, designing more efficient processes, better

product design and continuous measurement of costs,

which is also the responsibility of the mechanical engineer.

Course Content

• Quantitative Methods

• Energy Systems and Thermofluids

• Control and Power Technology

• Solar Energy

• Business and Project Management

• Engineering Mathematics

• Energy and Sustainability

• System Design and Vibration

• Wind and Hydro Power

• Combined Heat and Power

• Renewable Energy Project


• Applicants must hold a Higher Certificate (Level 6)

in a related engineering discipline. All applicants

must attend the Institute for an interview.

Progression

As a holder of this qualification, you will posses

the necessary theoretical underpinning to enable

progression to the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)

in Sustainable Energy Engineering at AIT.

Career Opportunities

As a graduate from this degree, you will be in a position

to apply for a variety of careers including: consulting

engineers – work may include building services, energy

management and building energy rating; utilities

engineering/management integrating renewable and

non-renewable energy options; mechanical engineers

– process development and maintenance; semi-state

organisations – work may include the design and

management of renewable energy projects for

companies such as the ESB and Bord na Móna;

government projects in renewable energy; and

in the developing energy supply sector.

Duration 2 years: 2 evenings per week –

7.00pm to 10.00pm

Enquires Niall Burke, Programme Tutor


Award Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical

Engineering and Renewable Energy


(including examination fees)

Qualifier Programme

For Entry to the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering & Renewable Energy (Level 7) in Athlone Institute of Technology

The programme will be run on two evenings per week

and will also require attendance on 6 Saturdays

throughout the academic year.

These modules are aimed at people who have significant

work experience but who do not have the required

academic qualifications for entry into the part time

level 7 programme. (Ordinary Degree). All may be

taken in one academic year.

Modules

• Engineering Maths

• Engineering Science

• Mechanics

• Instrumentation

• Energy & Thermodynamics

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Participants that successfully complete all modules

will be granted entry to the Bachelor of Engineering

in Mechanical and Renewable Energy in Athlone Institute

of Technology.

Duration 1 year: 2 evenings per week –

6.00pm to 10.00pm

Enquires Niall Burke, Programme Tutor


Course Fee €2,100 (including examination fees)

Certificate in Applied Site Engineering Surveying

NFQ Level 6

(Special Purpose Award)

Participants are introduced to the principles and practice

of Applied Site Engineering Surveying. They will learn:

• Use of levelling profiles

• Use of single and dual grade laser level

• Pipe laser

• Data handling between PC and instruments

• Use of Total Station for surveying and setting out

• Use of GPS for surveying and setting out

• Drafting using CAD

Classes are held 9.00am to 6.00pm on Fridays for

6 days.

For further information on this course please contact:

Joe O’Brien

Tel: 090 6471831


OFTEC 101, 105E Combined Training and Assessment

Aim of Course

The course will provide training and assessment in the

servicing, commissioning and maintaining of Domestic/

light commercial oil fired pressure jet appliances, oil

firing installation and energy conservation measures

in buildings and the installation and maintenance of

domestic/light commercial oil storage tanks to qualified

plumbers.

Course Delivery

The training is delivered through a combination of

classroom and hands on practicals in our Boiler Labs.

Intended for

Qualified plumbers.

Course Content

• Safety Requirements

• Oil Specifications

• Fuel Efficiency

• Flues and Ventilation

• Burners – Pressure Jet Type

• Burner Control, Start up and Shut down sequence

• Servicing and Commissioning Procedures

• Types of Oil Firing Heating equipment

• Fuel Feed Pipe work

• Flues and Ventilation

• Boiler Changeovers

• Heating System Circulation

• Thermostatic Controls

• Insulation

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and a final assessment

Award This Course is certified by ERS

(European Registration Scheme)

Certification which allows the

participant to obtain OFTEC

registration as an Installer/

Commissioning/Service Technician

Course Fee €1095 which includes the cost of

OFTEC books and ERS registration

For further details on this course please contact:

Department of Engineering Trades

Tel: 090 6471824 or 090 6473060

Fax: 090 6471870

Email: [email protected]/[email protected]/[email protected]

3D Modelling – Interior Design

Aim of Course

To provide candidates with the necessary skills and

competencies to set up and use 3D Archicad software

for the production of realistic interior rendered images.

Course Content

• Program start-up – familiarisation with the Archicad

interface

• Create Structure – Walls

• Insert Windows and Doors

• Insert Floor Slabs & Ceilings

• Apply Textures

• Insert Furniture

• Insert Light

• Create Perspective Views

• Set rendering Conditions

• Create Virtual Scenes

• Render Images

Students can also avail of free student software

(12 month Archicad 14 student licence) and will be

granted access to effective video tutorials

Basic file handling and keyboard skills are necessary.

Intended for

Students with an interest in interior design, and the

creation of structural drawings.




Course Fee €215

3D Mechanical Design

Aim of Course


competencies to set up and use 3D mechanical software

Inventor so that they can easily design mechanical parts.

Course Content

• Program start-up – familiarisation with the Inventor

interface

• Extract Accurate 2D Line Detail

• Create Realistic 3D Models

• Create Realistic 3D Assemblies & Animations

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Intended for

Those with an interest in learning how to design

mechanical parts.




Course Fee €215

3D Architectural Modelling

Aim of Course


competencies to set up and use 3D Archicad software

for the production of realistic interior and exterior

rendered images while also creating 2D detailed

structural drawings.

Course Content

• Program start-up – familiarisation

with the Archicad interface

• Create Structure

• Create Composite Walls

• Insert Window and Doors

• Insert Furniture

• Create floor and Ceiling Composite

• Apply Textures

• Create Virtual Scenes

• Insert Lights

• Set Rendering Conditions

• Render Scenes

Students can also avail of free student software

(12 month Archicad 14 student licence) and will be

granted access to effective video tutorials


Intended for

Students with an interest in interior design, and the

creation of structural drawings.




Course Fee €215


(Excellence Ireland)

Aim of Course

• To give students an understanding of general

management principles and of how quality is

managed in a manufacturing or service organisation

• To explain the methodology of quality improvement,

in particular the various tools and techniques for

analysis

• To carry out a project/assignment on a relevant

aspect of quality assurance.

Course Content

• Basic Concepts and Definitions

• Management

• Problem Solving and Quality Improvement

• Service/Product Quality

• Management and Quality Developments

• Project/Assignment


Certificate in Quality Assurance (City & Guilds 7430) or

an equivalent qualification. The course lecturer will make

the decision on the suitability of prior statistical training

of an applicant.



Enquiries Michael McCann, Course Tutor,


Course Fee €670 (Additional examination

fee payable to Excellence Ireland)

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(Excellence Ireland)This course is a follow on to the Diploma in Quality

Management – Part 1. The contents of this course are

an essential foundation for this course and furthermore

are examinable at the end of this course.

Aim of Course

• To further develop the student’s understanding

of quality management

• To allow the student to develop an in-depth

understanding of the philosophies of quality

management and their place in today’s quality

movement

• To help students to critically analyse and improve

their own communication skills and to understand the

importance of communication in the world of quality

• To further develop the student’s appreciation of

management principles as they apply to quality

• To allow the student to develop an understanding

of all syllabus topics

• To allow the student the opportunity to develop

powers of critical analysis of the field of quality

management not only of current theories, but also

of new developments as they arise.

Course Content

• Introduction to Total Quality

• Quality Management Philosophies

• Managing for Quality

• Review of Quality Standards (including BS5750

and ISO9000)

• Quality Awards

• Leadership

• Human Resource Development

• Teamwork and Co-operation

• Process Management

• Tools for Process Management

• Measurement and Strategic Information Management

• Building and Sustaining Total Quality Organisations

• Critical Analysis of Developments in Total Quality

• Project


Diploma in Quality Management – Part 1 (Excellence

Ireland)




Enquiries Michael McCann, Course Tutor,


Award Diploma in Quality Management

awarded by Excellence Ireland

Course Fee €750 (Additional examination

fee payable to Excellence Ireland)

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure

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Hands on Practical Cooking 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 79

Cooking for Kids! 6 weeks Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm 79

Baking Organic Cakes and Treats (EVENING) 10 weeks Monday 6.00pm to 9.30pm 80

Pastry and Bread Making (DAYTIME) 20 weeks Tuesday 9.00am to 2.00pm 80

Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm 81

Icing and Decorating Wedding Cakes 10 weeks Thursday 6.00pm to 9.30pm 81

Specialist Sugar Flower Course 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 82

The Primary Course in Food Hygiene (including HACCP)


The Management of Food Hygiene in the Hospitality Industry (including HACCP)


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Hands on Practical Cooking

Aim of Course

This course is designed to enhance the culinary skills

of its participants no matter what their skill level. It will

be tailored to the needs of each individual. Learn the

secrets of appetising 30 minute meals.

Course Content

• Appetisers

• Fish

• Salads

• Soups

• Sauces

• Meat

• Poultry

• Pastas

• Exciting Sandwiches

• Healthy Options

• Healthy Desserts

Please note that class size is limited to 16 students.



Course Fee €390 (Please note that participants

will have to purchase additional

materials separately)

Cooking for Kids!Does your Child have a passion for cooking? Does he

or she aspire to be the next celebrity chef? Then why

not give them the opportunity where they will learn

the basics and the interesting cooking skills while having

fun with children of their own age. Featuring hands-on

cooking, demonstrations with our internationally trained

experienced chef instructor, featuring easy to follow

recipes which can be used at home to create exciting,

healthy and fun dishes. These fun classes offer an

unforgettable experience for your child. Price includes

a child’s chefs uniform* all food and ingredients.

Suitable for ages 8-14.

* Fee includes Chefs hat with Logo, Chefs bib apron

and matching T-shirt.

Course Content

• Basic Kitchen Skills

• Basic Cooking Techniques

• Exciting Sandwiches

• Pizzas

• Pastas

• Baking

• Healthy Options

• Healthy Desserts

• Smoothies Develop your

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Intended for

This course is ideal for anyone who has an interest

in improving their cooking skills.

Duration 6 weeks – Saturday 10.00am to 1.00pm

Commencing 10.00am Saturday 1 October 2011

Course Fee €250

Baking Organic Cakes, Bakes & Treats

Aim of Course

Margaret introduced two new courses in this Department

many years ago, Pastry & Bread Making and Sugarcraft

both of which have been highly successful and so this

year she introduces an evening course for the

enthusiastic cook who enjoys baking for family and

friends.

Following the completion of this course it may be

feasible to turn the new skills into a business such

as supplying Farmers markets or perhaps supply

Home-Bakes to other food enterprises. This is an

ideal opportunity to learn how to make much loved

treats in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.

Course Content

An extensive selection of desserts, cakes, pastries

and cookies will be demonstrated & prepared by the

class. Emphasis will be place on Home-baking such as:

• Chocolate cakes with a variety of decorative finishes

• Tarts with an International influence

• Yeast–raised breads and Irish-soda breads and scones

• Desserts for all occasions

• Christmas baking, cakes, puddings, mince pies,

pannetone



Course Fee €400

Pastry and Bread Making

Aim of Course

The pastry course outlined here is designed to appeal

to those interested in this aspect of the Hospitality

Industry. It is designed to embrace all areas of

patisserie and bread making using recipes and

techniques reflecting international best practice.

Participants will be encouraged to generate ideas,

develop recipes suitable to their respective workplaces.

This course should be of benefit to those people who

wish to further develop their knowledge of this area

in the hospitality industry.

Course Content

• Bread, doughs and fermented products

• Pastry, brioche paste

• Tarts, pies, tartlets and flans

• Pain au chocolat, apfelstrudel

• Danish pastries and croissants

• Cakes

• Plated desserts

• Meringues and vacherins

• Flans and gateaux

• Chocolate work and petit fours

Participants will have an opportunity to evaluate dishes

prepared and discuss the feasibility of each one in the

workplace.

Duration 20 weeks – Tuesday 9.00am to 2.00pm

Commencing 9.00am Tuesday 27 September 2011

Enquiries Margaret O’Loghlen, Course Tutor


Course Fee €740

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Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating

Aim of Course

This course is designed to equip you with all the

necessary skills to design and decorate your own

speciality cakes.

Course Content

This course will teach you the correct application

of almond paste, sugar pate and hand made figurines.

Learn how to cover cakes with sugar paste and make

sugar flowers or hand paint your cake. You will also

learn how to make figurines for birthday cakes and

place your own photo on for a novelty touch.

Intended for

This course is for candidates who have little or no

knowledge of sugarcraft and cake artistry. An advanced

Sugarcraft course may be offered for those that have

already completed the basic course with us.



Course Fee €235 (Please note that participants will

have to purchase materials separately)

Icing and Decorating Wedding CakesThe course will be delivered by Renata Hazi in the

Hospitality Department where she will demonstrate a

wide range of contemporary skills and participants will

get an opportunity to develop their skills by practicing

in class.

Aim of Course

This course is designed for those who have experience

in cake making but would like to develop their skills in

new and innovative techniques.

Participants will be taught from planning a custom-made

cake together with the client through to the making,

delivery and assembly of the cakes.

Course Content

This course will cover the following topics:

• Marzipan, almond paste

• Fondant-icing & Spreadable icings

• Use of cake stands

• Pastillage work

• Personalised cake toppers

• Figurines suitable for Wedding & Novelty Cakes

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Course Fee €300 (Please note that participants will

have to purchase materials separately)

Specialist Sugar Flower Course

Aim of Course

The course is designed to prepare and present 5

individual pieces of work to include a variety of flowers

and foliage and showpieces suitable for use on cakes.

The Specialist delivering this course is Deidre Cruite

and her background is in catering having worked in

the AIB Bankcentre and the Channel Islands where

she developed a keen interest in Pastry and Sugarcraft.

Deidre began teaching Sugarcraft to various groups of

people in the Dublin area and now brings her expertise

to this Institute. She is a member of the Dublin Sugar

Craft Guild and the British Sugarcraft Guild. Her

achievements include Gold medals in Catex in 2007

and 2009, two gold medals in the Dublin Sugarcraft

Guild competitions and Silver and Best in Class in the

Cork Sugarcraft Association in 2009.

Please note that in order to comply with health and

safety regulations participants will be required to wear

protective clothing and footwear. A list of specialist

equipment and clothing will be issued to registered

students.



Course Fee €335 (Please note that participants

will have to purchase additional

materials separately)

The Primary Course in Food Hygiene (including HACCP)

Aim of Course

The objective of the Primary Course in Food Hygiene is

to create an awareness and knowledge in food workers

of the reasons for the importance of good food hygiene

practices.

Course Content

The course consists of 8 sessions, each of one hour

duration, comprising of text and video presentations.

• Food Hygiene – Why bother?

• Food Contamination

• Food Delivery and Storage

• Food Preparation, Cooking and Service

• Personal Hygiene

• Design, Layout of Food Premises and Pest Control

• Cleaning

• An Introduction to HACCP

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Examination On completion of this course,

the student undertakes a written

examination of 1 hour duration


Enquiries John Harding, Licensed Trainer, AIT


Award Certificate in the Primary Course in

Food Hygiene from the Environmental

Health Officers Association

Course Fee €250 (includes examination fee)

The Management of Food Hygiene in the Hospitality Industry (including HACCP)

Aim of Course

This programme was designed for managers in the

catering sector, both in the principles of food hygiene

and in the effective management of hygiene. This

programme was based on the concept of Hazard

Analysis and incorporates all the elements of the

Irish Standard IS 340:1994.

Course Content

• Introduction

• Basic Microbiology

• Food Poisoning

• Food Borne Disease

• Personal Hygiene and Safety

• Food Purchasing, Storage and Delivery

• Food Preparation and Cookery

• Holding, Display, Service and Preservation

• Cleaning and Disinfection

• Legislation

• Design and Construction of Food Premises and

Equipment

• Control of Insects and Rodents

• Introduction to the Principles of HACCP

• Management of Hygiene and Records

• Programme Review and Action Plan

Intended for

Students who have completed the The Primary Course

in Food Hygiene (including HACCP).


Commencing January 2012. Date to be confirmed

with registered students

Enquiries John Harding, Licensed Trainer, AIT


Award Certificate in Management of

Food Hygiene by the National

Hygiene Partnership

Course Fee €375 (includes examination fee)

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Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care


Year One: Thursday 2.00pm

to 10.00pm

Year Two: Tuesday 2.00pm

to 10.00pm

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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care



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Introduction to Assistive Technology for Education


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Introduction to Advocacy Skills 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

NFQ Level 6

Aim of Course

This two-year, part-time course provides the knowledge

and skills foundation for different areas of professional

social care work. Students will develop an understanding

of their own behaviour and are expected to become

more sensitive and successful in a work situation.

On completion of this course you will be qualified to

work in a variety of different Social Care environments.

This programme is recognised for the purpose of

registration of Social Care Practitioners under the

Health and Social Care Act 2005.

Course Content

Year 1

• Developmental Psychology

• Introduction to Sociology

• Applied Social Studies


• Interactional Approaches to Social Care


• Mature applicants who are 23 years or over and who

are currently working in the field of Child Care/Social

Care. Written evidence detailing work experience will

be required.

• Applicants for the course will be required to attend

the Institute for an interview.

• Some places will be held on the programme for

candidates not working in the area. These candidates

will be required to complete a placement.

Please note that this programme requires students

to undergo the Garda Vetting Process. Please refer

to page 12 for further details on this.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications for this programme

is 20 August 2011.

Learning to Learn




Duration 2 years: 26 weeks per year

Year 1 – Thursday 2.00pm to 10.00pm

Year 2 – Tuesday 2.00pm to 10.00pm

(Classes will also take place on

occasional Saturdays)

Enquiries Caroline Burke, Course Administrator,


Award Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied

Social Studies in Social Care


Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care

NFQ Level 7

Aim of Course

If you want to become a professional Social Care

Worker, this degree is the recognised entry point. This

programme aims to further develop and enhance the

knowledge, skills and attitudes you will have already

acquires through successful completion of the Higher

Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social

Care. When you complete this programme you are

equipped to make an effective contribution in many

areas of Social Care including community based work,

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youth work, residential care, project work and the care

of people with special needs. Through obtaining the

qualification you will have acquired an understanding

of the wider social policy context within which social

care services are provided.

Course Content (over 2 years)

• Counselling Skills

• Applied Social Studies

• Sociology and Applied Practice

• Interactional Approaches

• Child Law and Liability for Social Care Professionals

• Disability Studies

• Group Dynamics

• Business French

In addition students must keep a detailed portfolio of the

application of coursework in their employment setting.


• Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Social Studies

in Social Care or an equivalent Level 6 (Higher

Certificate) Qualification.

• Candidates must also have at least 2 years relevant

work experience within a Social Care environment

and have written documented evidence to support

this.

• Candidates must be currently working within the

Social Care environment for a minimum of 20 hours

per week and continue to do so for the duration of

the course.

Please note that this programme requires students

to undergo the Garda Vetting Process. Please refer

to page 12 for further details on this.

Duration 2 years: 26 weeks per year

Wednesday 2.00pm, to 10.00pm

Enquiries Caroline Burke, Course Administrator,


Award Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social

Studies Social in Social Care


Introduction to Assistive Technology for EducationAssistive technology refers to any item, piece of

equipment or product system that may be used by

a person with a disability to perform specific tasks,

improve functional capabilities and become more

independent. Text to Speech software can enable

a student with a reading difficulty to access their

curriculum books. Mind mapping software can help

students to plan projects and structure assign-ments.

Voice recognition software can help a student who has

difficulty writing to produce legible text by converting

their spoken word into typed text. Literacy support

software can help students with the spelling,

punctuation, grammar, research and organisation

of their writing as well as reading texts aloud to them

and assisting with understanding difficult words and

homophones which they might oth-erwise misread.

In a recent study by the Ascent Project 97% of third level

students with specific Learning Difficulty reported that

using assistive technology reduced their need for help

from other people in the completion of learning tasks.

Many of the technologies which students credited with

improving their performance were free or low cost

everyday items of technology such as mobile phones

which became invaluable instruments in their success

once they knew how to make use of them to address

their learning difficulties.

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Aim of Course

The aim of the course is to provide training in

assistive technology applications and in the use

of documents which are accessible to students with

disabilities. The knowledge gained from the course

will assist participants to facilitate the use of assistive

technology by learners with disabilities. The course

is based on the design for all approach, which ensures

that educational material is available to the majority

of the population, including those with low literacy

levels, but will focus on AT for specific learning

difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia,

ADHD.

Intended for

Teachers, educators and parents of students who

experience difficulty with note-taking, writing, reading,

spelling, grammar, organisation and time management

will benefit from the course by learning more about how

to use technology to help the student overcome these

difficulties to achieve their true potential.

Course Content

• How to make documents accessible – MS word,

Powerpoint, email

• Introduction to literacy support software –

Read and Write Gold

• Mind mapping software – Inspiration

• Reading scanning software – Abbey Fine Reader,

Intel Reader

• Voice recognition software – Dragon naturally

speaking

Duration 10 weeks– Monday 7.00pm to 9.30pm



Education

Course Fee €180

Introduction to Advocacy Skills

Aim of Course

The overall aim of the course is to promote the values,

knowledge and skills necessary for people to advocate

effectively on behalf of people with mental illness and to

promote mental health. The values necessary to become

a reflective practitioner operating within the challenging

and ever changing environment of advocacy will be

explored and agreed upon throughout the course.

Moreover, the Introduction to Advocacy Skills aims

to develop people’s communication, group work

and facilitation skills so that they can promote mental

health and influence key stakeholders on the importance

of supporting mental health initiatives.

Course Content

• Introduction to Advocacy

• Communications

• Groupwork and Facilitation Skills

Duration 10 weeks per module –




Education

Course Fee €180

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Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy



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Higher Certificate in Arts in Applied Addiction Studies



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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Addiction Studies

1 year add on: 24 weeks


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Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy


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Introduction to Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming

8 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

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Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy

NFQ Level 7

Please note that that this course will not be open to new entrants for entry September 2011

This three-year Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and

Psychotherapy provides a comprehensive professional

educational programme. It is designed to promote the

development of knowledge, skills and self-awareness, not

in isolation from one another but in their inter-related

meanings for the whole person. There is therefore an

emphasis on the integration of experience, understanding

and behaviour throughout the course.

The Bachelor of Arts in Counselling and Psychotherapy

training involves experiential work, interacting with

others in role-play and actual client work. It involves

group work in which individual vulnerabilities are often

revealed and worked with. Students give and receive

support from others, which is essential to a safe learning

environment.

Course Philosophy

The educational philosophies are guided by a deep

commitment to the values inherent in the work of

Carl Rogers and subsequent Person Centred theorists

and this shapes the relationship between tutors and

students, with students being encouraged to take

responsibility for their own learning needs whilst

being robustly supported and guided by tutors.

The philosophy of Person Centred Counselling is based

on the affirmation of the dignity of every human being.

It is within the Person Centred counselling tradition that

the core conditions of counselling emerged: unconditional

positive regard, empathy, congruence, authenticity, caring

for the client, phenomenological assessment strategies,

self-discovery, and insight. These core conditions permit

therapeutic intervention in life areas, which were previously

inaccessible, such as love, hope, meaning of life, loss,

relationships, creativity, holism, spirituality, freedom,

transcendence, personal growth, social justice, multicultural

and gender issues, responsibility, and interdependence.

Aim of Course

The main aim of the Bachelor of Arts in Counselling

and Psychotherapy is to provide participants with

the necessary learning in the field of counselling and

psychotherapy and the opportunity to develop into

competent professional practitioners. This course

will provide a challenging and integrated educational

process in the field of counselling and psychotherapy,

with a range of modules which reflect the best practice

of developments nationally and internationally.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be over 23 years of age and must

attend Athlone IT for an interview.

Course Content

Year 1

• Person Centred Theory 1

• Counselling Skills Theory and Practice 1

• Research and Learning

• Applied Counselling 1

• Experiential Group Process 1


• Developmental Psychology


• Practice Issues 1

• Experiential Group Process 2

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• Person Centred Theory 2


• Experiential Process Group 3


• Clinical Placement 1 (Developing a Therapeutic

Relationship)

• Introduction to Psychoanalysis




• Clinical Placement 2 (Working Relationships

with Clients)

Year 3

• Family Therapy




• Clinical Placement 3 (Developing a Care Plan)

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy



• Experiential Process Group

• Clinical Placement 4 (Endings and Re-examination

of Self)

All students must undergo the Garda Vetting Process.

Please refer to page 12 for further details on this.



There will also be approximately

4 weekend (Saturday and Sunday)

seminars per year.

Commencing Year 1 – September 2012

Year 3 – To be confirmed

Enquiries Department of Adult &

Continuing Education, AIT



NFQ Level 6


NFQ Level 7

Please note that that these courses will not be open to new entrants for entry September 2011

Addiction services are provided in a continuously

changing and complex environment. The addiction

professional must be able to respond to these changing

needs and demands.

Aims of Course

The Higher Certificate in Applied Addiction Studies

and BA in Applied Addiction Studies aim to:

• provide students with a framework and understanding

of addiction theories

• develop skills and competencies so that individuals

can engage and support others in all areas of

addiction

• develop an understanding of special needs within

the area of addiction

• provide an understanding of the role of social policy

and context in addiction service provision

• promote the values of the reflective practitioner

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Who is this course intended for?

Addiction is an area that affects every aspect of the

community, in fact most of us have had some experience

of its effects, be it though work, family or indeed our

own personal circumstances.

Primarily this course is aimed at those already working

in addiction services, as well as those who work in areas

where they may come into contact with people with

addictions such as Probation Officers, Gardaí, Social

Workers, Healthcare professionals, Community workers,

Volunteers, Education Providers etc who wish to

augment their knowledge and return to their

workplaces with new learning and experience.

However, professional experience is not an entry

requirement for these programmes, so applicants that

have personal experience of addiction are also eligible

to apply.

Course Content


Year 1

• Framework for Understanding Addiction

• Core Conditions of Addiction Counselling

• Introduction to Communication and Research

• Eating Disorders

• Addiction and Loss

• Working with Change in Addiction

• Community and Socio-Cultural Perspectives in

Addiction

Year 2

• Understanding Drugs

• Psychotherapeutic Approaches to Addiction

• Models of Treatment in Addiction

• Group Facilitation Skills

• Addiction and Abuse

• Behavioural Addictions

Students are also required to complete two placement

modules of 50 hours each per year.

Please note: students must successfully complete the

Higher Certificate in order to progress to the BA.


Year 3

• Drug and Alcohol Policy in Ireland

• Research Methodology

• Creativity and Innovation

• Practitioner Skills

• New Approaches in Addiction Treatment

• Addiction, Young People and Families

• Project Dissertation

Students are also required to complete two placement

modules of 50 hours each.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with a Grade C3 in two Honours

Level subjects, one of which must be English, plus four

other subjects at Grade D3 (Honours or Ordinary Level)

or

Mature applicants (i.e. over 23 years of age).

Each applicant is considered on an individual basis.

Applicants will be interviewed prior to a place being

offered.

In the case of a potential student being in recovery,

it will be required they have a minimum of two years

in recovery before applying to the course.

This programme requires students to undergo the

Garda Vetting Process. Please refer to page 12 for

further details on this.

Higher Certificate (Yrs 1 and 2)


Day/Time Wednesdays 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing Year 1 – September 2012

Year 2 – To be confirmed

Enquiries Department of Adult & Continuing

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Duration 1 year add on: 24 weeks

Day/Time Wednesdays 6.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing Year 3: To be confirmed


Education, AIT


Introduction to Counselling and Psychotherapy

Aim of Course

This course provides an introduction to counselling

and psychotherapy theories with special emphasis on

Humanistic approaches. It explains why certain theories/

approaches are used for specific everyday applications.

Course Content

• History and Trends

• Theories and Approaches

• Humanistic – Existential

• Person Centred Counselling Skills

• Basic fundamentals of:

– Group Therapy

– Solution Focussed Relationship therapy

– Brief Therapy

– Online/Telephone Counselling

• Mindfulness and how it can be used for Stress

reduction and Depression

• Common Problem areas e.g. Addictions

• Professional Aspects e.g. Ethics

Intended for

People who want to get a basic understanding

of Counselling and Psychotherapy and how it can

help overcome personal blocks to human growth.



Course Fee €235

Introduction to Hypnotherapy and Neuro-Linguistic Programming

Aim of Course

To introduce people to the principles of hypnosis and

Neuro-linguistic programming to equip them with the

skills to use it for personal development in their lives.

Hypnosis is used in therapy and as a method of trance

to help people to achieve their goals in various areas

of their lives such as health, relationships, career and

finances. Neuro-linguistic programming was developed

in the early 1970s from studying various psychotherapies

including hypnosis. It is now used in education, business,

health, sport and life coaching. NLP has often been

described as the user manual for the brain.

Course Content

• The main principles of hypnosis and neuro-linguistic

programming

• How they can be used by people to achieve what

they want

• How to set specific outcomes (goals)

• How to develop motivation

• Students will learn the skill of self-hypnosis

• How to develop skill in visualisation and mental

rehearsal

• How to use hypnosis for stress relief

• How to improve communication skills

• How to programme your mind to achieve goals

• How to change limiting beliefs

• What your conscious and unconscious minds are and

how to use them effectively.

The course is ideal for men and women who want to improve

areas of their lives by setting and achieving outcomes. Areas

such a financial, relationships, health, stress management

and career are all covered in this programme.



Course Fee €185

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Introduction to Practical Psychology 10 weeks Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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Introduction to Practical Psychology

Aim of Course

This psychology course aims to provide an understanding

of human behaviour and its relevance to the individual

and their everyday life.

Various topics will be explored including:

• Child and adolescent development

• Stress and its management

• Assertiveness and self esteem

• Addiction

• Communication skills

• Abnormal psychology

• Social psychology.

There will be opportunities for group discussion,

role play and individual participation.

Duration 10 Weeks – Monday 7.00pm to 9.00pm


Course Fee €185

Certificate in Psychology

(Delivered in conjunction with NUI Maynooth)This Certificate level course is designed to provide

participants with the opportunity to develop an

understanding of psychology and to explore its relevance

to the individual, family, community and society.

Aim of Course

This course aims to introduce participants to the main

psychological theories and examine their contribution

to the development of the discipline.

Course Content

• Introduction to Psychology and Study Skills

• The Biological Basis of Behaviour

• Learning and Feeling

• Personality

• The Development of the Individual

• Introduction to Social Psychology

• Introduction to Abnormal Psychology

• Introduction to Social Research Methodology



Workshops will be held on

additional Saturdays


Award Certificate in Psychology awarded by

National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Course Fee €950

Application

Form is at the

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 10.00pm 103

Conversational French – Beginners 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 103

Conversational Spanish – Beginners 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 103

Conversational Chinese – Beginners 10 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 104

Conversational German – Beginners 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 104

Conversational Japanese – Beginners 10 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 105

English for Beginners 20 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 105

Sign Language Level 1 1 Year: 20 weeks

Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm 106

Sign Language Level 2 20 weeks January 2012 106

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Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Aim of Course

This course aims to provide participants with the skills

necessary to teach English as a Foreign Language,

effectively plan lessons and manage students in a

classroom environment.

This course is being offered in conjunction with Galway

Language Centre, who also provide the certification for

this programme.

Course Content

• English Grammar and Vocabulary

• Teaching Methodology

• Classroom Observation

• Lesson Planning

Intended For

This course is designed specifically for those (Native

and Non Native Speakers) who wish to learn to teach

a foreign language outside the state system.

Duration 10 weeks – Wednesday 7.00pm to

10.00pm and two Saturday workshops



Education, AIT

Award Certificate in Teaching English

as a Foreign Language

Course Fee €350 (including examination fee)

Conversational French – Beginners

Aim of Course

This course aims to provide students with the necessary

skills to cope with everyday situations. The emphasis

will be on oral communication.

Course Content

Participants will be introduced to practical topics and

relevant grammatical points.

Intended for


French language and are interested in acquiring some

knowledge of the language for business/holiday purposes.



Course Fee €175

Conversational Spanish – Beginners

Aim of Course

This course aims to instil a love for the Spanish language

and culture, while introducing students to the various

aspects of the society and culture of Spain.

Course Content

• Reading

• Writing

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Spanish culture

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language and are interested in acquiring knowledge

of the language for business/holiday purposes.



Course Fee €175

Conversational Chinese – Beginners

Aim of Course

The aim of this course is to familiarise students with

basic Chinese language knowledge, thus enabling them

to have basic conversations in Chinese.

Course Content

• Reading

• Writing

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Chinese History and Culture

Intended for






Course Fee €185

Conversational German – Beginners

Aim of Course

This course aims to provide students with the necessary

skills to cope with everyday situations. The emphasis will

be on oral communication.

Course Content

Participants will be introduced to practical topics

and relevant grammatical points.

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French language and are interested in acquiring some

knowledge of the language for business/holiday

purposes.



Course Fee €80 (this course is part funded by the

Department of Humanities)

Conversational Japanese – Beginners

Aim of Course

The aim of this course is to familiarise students with

basic Japanese language knowledge, thus enabling

them to have basic conversations in Japanese.

Course Content

• Reading

• Writing

• Grammar

• Vocabulary

• Japanese History and Culture

Intended for






Course Fee €185

English for Beginners

Aim of Course

To provide students with an introduction to the English

language, including vocabulary and grammar used in

everyday situations and to help with their studies.

Course Content

• Vocabulary

• Basic grammar

• Reading

• Writing

• Basic conversations for everyday and academic

situations

(Some of the basic conversations may include

personal information, days of the week, time and

dates, directions, accommodation, study scenarios,

restaurant situations etc.)

Intended for

Those with little or no prior experience of English

language and are interested in acquiring some

knowledge of the language for academic and

everyday social use.



Course Fee €300

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Sign Language Level 1Irish Sign Language is the first language of the many

partially/profoundly deaf people. This basically means

that they use a visual form of communication.

Sign Language first began in France and after some time

was brought to Ireland and taught to all deaf and hard

of hearing people. However, today many hearing people

learn sign language as a means of communicating with

the deaf community.

Signs are made using the hands in combination

with non-manual features; the eyes, brows, cheeks,

lip patterns, tilting of the head and some movement

of the shoulders and upper torso.




Award Level 1 Certificate from the Sign

Language Association of Ireland

Course Fee €295

(Please note that an additional Examination fee is

payable to the Sign Language Association of Ireland)

Sign Language Level 2Irish Sign Language is the first language of the many

partially/profoundly deaf people. This basically means

that they use a visual form of communication.

Sign Language first began in France and after some time

was brought to Ireland and taught to all deaf and hard

of hearing people. However, today many hearing people

learn sign language as a means of communicating with

the deaf community.

Signs are made using the hands in combination

with non-manual features; the eyes, brows, cheeks,

lip patterns, tilting of the head and some movement

of the shoulders and upper torso.

Duration 1 year: 20 weeks – Monday 7.00pm to

9.00pm

Commencing January 2012

Award Level 2 Certificate from the Sign

Language Association of Ireland

Course Fee €295

(Please note that an additional Examination fee is

payable to the Sign Language Association of Ireland)

For info on

REGISTRATION

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Certificate in Sports Administration 10 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

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Nutrition and Food Studies 8 weeks Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm

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Nutrition and Exercise 8 weeks Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

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Sports Event Management 8 weeks Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm

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Certificate in Sports Administration

Meeting the needs of communities

Are you involved in your local Sports Club, Voluntary

Association or Development Board? This course could

be perfect for you!

This course is aimed at helping sports clubs and

voluntary associations to manage and administer the

development of individual clubs, regional structures

and national engagements.

The programme will also give sports administrators

third level recognition for skills/competencies gained

throughout their previous involvement in organisation

of sports and community development.

Who should apply

Anyone with an interest in developing their club

or association.

Course Content

Participants will study and reflect on best practice in:

• Leadership and Delegation including Managing

Meetings

• Sports Administration including Event Management

• Communications

• Financial Management

• Exercise and Fitness

• Ethics and Legal Issues in Sports Administration

Course material will be developed through individual

project and portfolio building.

Course Completion will enable

Experienced key administrators with the knowledge

and skills necessary to

• Manage and administrate your club/organisation

• Facilitate retention and increase of

participation/membership

• Identify a future path for your club/organisation

• Progress to further studies in Sports Management

in AIT

Duration 10 weeks; Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm


Enquiries Kieran Doyle, AIT

Email [email protected]

Award Certificate in Sport Administration –

10 Credits HETAC Level 6

Course Fee €350

Nutrition and Food Studies

Aim of Course

This course aims to provide students with an in

depth overview of foods and the science of nutrition.

Completion of the course enables individuals to assess

and improve their own diet, based on healthy eating

recommendations and dietary guidelines, and to

provide general nutrition advice to others.

Content

• Foods

- Cereals

- Vegetables

- Fruit

- Dairy

- Meat

• Digestive anatomy and physiology

• Nutrition

- Energy

- Carbohydrates

- Fats

- Proteins

- Vitamins

- Minerals

• Biochemistry of carbohydrates, fats and proteins

• Dietary assessment

Intended for

Individuals looking to gain an understanding of

nutrition to apply to their personal diet and lifestyle.

Health professionals looking to pro-vide basic dietary

advice as part of their practice.

Duration 8 weeks: Wednesday 7.00pm to 9.00pm


Course Fee €180

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Nutrition and Exercise

Aim of Course

This course aims to provide students with a thorough

examination of the science of sports nutrition. Completion

of this course enables students to plan dietary strategies

to complement exercise regimens.

Course Content

• Body composition

• Carbohydrates and exercise

• Protein, exercise and bulking up

• Fats and exercise

• Preparation for competition

• Nutrition for recovery

• Vitamins, minerals and antioxidants for athletes

• Iron and the athlete

• Exercise, nutrition and bone health

• Sports supplements

• Weight loss and making weight in exercise and sport

Intended for

Athletes, trainers and coaches looking to improve

the performance of themselves, their team or their

clients through the implementation of sports nutrition

strategies. Those who exercise and are interested in

supplementing their exercise regimen with appropriate

sports nutrition strategies.

Duration 8 weeks: Tuesday 7.00pm to 9.30pm


Course Fee €180

Sports Event Management

Aim of Course

This course introduces students to the many

fundamentals of event management. It will give the

participants the basic practical skills and confidence to

professionally organise an event from start to finish.

Participants will in an overall context be taught how to

under-stand the elements that go into planning,

designing, executing and managing events.

Course Content

• Introduction to Event Management

(History & Modern Motives)

• Planning & Personnel

• Venue & Infrastructure

• Finance & Budgets

• Sponsorship

• Marketing

• Promotion and Public Relations

• Health & Safety

• Legal Aspects

• Evaluation

Duration 8 weeks: Thursday 7.00pm to 9.30pm


Course Fee €180

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Lean Six Sigma – Yellow Belt/Green Belt

Aim of Course

To provide a thorough understanding and appreciation

for the application of Lean Six Sigma (DMAIC)

methodologies to cost saving initiatives within industry.

Course Content

• Introduction to Lean Six Sigma – Focus on

providing a history and context to the requirement

for continuous improvement. Introduction to DMAIC

methodology

• Define – Problem definition, customer and issue

identification, determination of project scope and

boundaries, process/system mapping

• Measure – Performance evaluation, establishment

baseline performance, development of performance

measures, identification of key input and output

variables

• Analyse – Analysis of data to determine root causes,

identification of opportunities for improvement, data

validation of key input variables

• Improve – Generation of a shared vision of

improvements required, development of programme

to implement most appropriate solution

• Control – Development of strategy to sustain gains,

document process and ensure benefits are realised

across all applicable areas.

Intended for

Employees or prospective employees of Companies

engaging in the Lean Six Sigma process. Those who

wish to attain more in-depth knowledge of the working

practices of Lean Six Sigma principles.

Prerequisites None

Duration 10 Weeks



Course Fee €230

Students will not undertake assessments in relation

to Six Sigma qualifications (Green and Yellow) belt.

However, on completion students should be in a position

to take a Yellow Belt examination independently of AIT.

Advice will be given on how to do this.

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Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO)

Aim of Course

To provide participants with an appreciation of the

various aspects of Health and Safety in the workplace

which will be of relevance to employees in a wide variety

of work functions within industry, local authorities etc.

Course Content

• Occupational Health and Safety Legislation

• Hazards to Health and Safety in the Workplace

• Ergonomic and Materials Handling

• Occupational Hygiene

• Human Factors – organisational aspects of Health

and Safety

• Fire Safety

• Safety in Practice

• Safety Technology



Enquiries Dr Sean Reidy, AIT


Award On successful completion of the

examination, candidates will be awarded

a NISO Certificate in Occupational Safety

and Health

Course Fee €425 NISO members

(including examination fee)

€525 non-members

(including examination fee)

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Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Holistic Massage

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Diploma in Beauty Specialist (ITEC)The ITEC Diploma for Beauty Specialists provides

practical skills and a thorough understanding of facial

treatments, manicure/pedicure and waxing resulting

in a high standard of beauty qualification. (Electrical

treatments are not covered in this course).

The course is both practical as well as covering the

theory required to train successfully as a Beauty

Specialist. You will be able to explain and demonstrate:

Course Content

• Osteology

• Neurology

• Angiology

• Skin Care and Eye treatments, including deep and

superficial cleansing, toning and moisturising

• Skin Analysis

• Facial Massage

• Make up and cosmetic science

• Manicure and Pedicure

• Waxing – hot and cold methods

• First Aid

• Basic Business & Awareness & Ethics

• Basic Anatomy

• Salon Procedures and Management/Hygiene

• Eyebrow shaping and tinting

Case studies: All students are required to do case

studies as part of their course work and their practical

examination. There are 20 case studies – 5 Makeup

treatments, 5 Skin & Eye care treatments, 5 Waxing

treatments and 5 Manicure & Pedicure treatments.

A Student Kit provided by AIT is included in the course

cost: Four towels (2 large, 2 hand), a couch cover, couch

roll, tunic and course book. Kits for waxing, manicure/

pedicure and Makeup are also included. On-site skincare

products provided for in-class use. Waxing pots, skincare

products for outside/case study use and small additional

sundries will need to be purchased by stu-dents.

Several other books may be recommended throughout

the course and will not be included in the course fees.

Athlone Institute of Technology is an ITEC registered

college. The International Therapy Examination Council

(ITEC) is based in London and is an internationally

recognised awarding body offering vocational

qualifications in complementary and sports therapy.

It is regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum

Authority. The ITEC standard is the most widely

recognised qualification for complementary therapies.

Applicants must attend the Institute on a specified

date to meet Course Tutor and discuss suitability

prior to acceptance on the course.

Duration 1 year: 26 weeks – Friday 10.00am

to 4.00pm (in addition to a number

of selected Saturdays)

Commencing 10.00am Friday 23 September 2011

Award Diploma in Beauty Specialist (ITEC)

Course Fee €2,500 (includes examination fees

and student kit)

Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology and Massage (ITEC)As the need to de-stress increases, and the benefits of

massage become more widely recognised, the demand

for trained therapists continues to rise. These factors

coupled with the job satisfaction derived from helping

others, makes a career as a therapist very attractive.

So whether you are interested in a career change or

simply want to acquire a new this course could be

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This is an excellent foundation course to pursue a

career in complimentary therapies or further study.

The course covers three main areas:

Anatomy and Physiology

Anatomy is a branch of biology that deals with the

structure of plants and animals. Human anatomy is a

special field within anatomy. It studies organs and organ

systems of the human body. The human body, like the

bodies of all animals, is made up of systems, that are

made up of organs, that are made up of tissues, that

are made up of cells. Human physiology is the study

of the mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions

of humans or human tissues or organs.

Holistic Massage

This course teaches holistic massage incorporating

the classical movements of effleurage, petrissage,

tapotment, friction and vibration which enables the

therapist to provide full body, face, scalp and foot

massage.

Business Awareness and Professional Conduct

As this course will give you the skills to become a

fully competent therapist, you must also gain the skills

required to both provide your services in a professional

ethical manner, as well as operate a successful business.

Approximately 60% of course time is devoted to

practical techniques. The theory component includes

anatomy and physiology, professional conduct, business

awareness and first aid.

The course instructor, Nicola Ryan, proprietor of

Sangoma Natural Health Centre, has extensive clinical

experience and many years teaching experience,

ensuring not only a relaxed and enjoyable course

but also excellent success rates.

Athlone Institute of Technology is an ITEC registered

college. The International Therapy Examination Council

(ITEC) is based in London and is an internationally

recognised awarding body offering vocational

qualifications in complementary and sports therapy.

It is regulated by the Qualifications and Curriculum

Authority. The ITEC standard is the most widely

recognised qualification for complementary therapies.

Applicants must attend the Institute on a specified

date to meet Course Tutor and discuss suitability

prior to acceptance on the course.


Monday 10.00am to 4.00pm

(in addition to a number of

selected Saturdays)

Commencing 10.00am Monday 19 September 2011

Award Diploma in Anatomy, Physiology

and Massage (ITEC)

Course Fee €2,120 (includes examination fees)

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Outreach Education

The Department of Adult and Continuing Education in association with developmental organisations in the

midlands region is pleased to offer the courses below on an outreach basis.

These courses are run in both AIT and the relevant outreach centres. The fees will remain the same, however

the days and times may vary. For further details, please contact the Department of Adult and Continuing

Education or the relevant partner agency in your local area.

Details of all courses are available in this prospectus. Please refer to page number in brackets after course

title, for example ‘Learning to Learn (23)’. Details for Learning to Learn are on page 23.

Tullamore, Co Offaly• Learning to Learn (23)

• Higher Certificate in Business

Studies (46)

• Bachelor of Business Studies

Level 7 (46)

Local Partner

Contact:

Mr Tony Dalton,

Adult Education Officer

Co. Offaly VEC,

Castle Buildings,

Tara Street,

Tullamore,

Co. Offaly.

Tel: 057 93 51392


Ballinasloe, Co Galway• Learning to Learn (23)


Studies (46)

• Bachelor of Business Studies

Level 7 (46)

Local Partner

Contact:

Mr Gerry Schoolner

Ballinasloe Jobs Club,

The Emerald,

McNevin Ave.,

Ballinasloe,

Co. Galway

Tel: +353 (0)909 643057

Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim• Introduction to Digital

Photography (24)

• Home Gardening (24)


Studies (46)

• Diploma in Leadership (47)

• Certificate in Sports

Administration (111)

Local Partner

Contact:

Aoife McDermott

Leitrim County Development Board,

Arus an Chontae,

Carrick on Shannon,

Co. Leitrim

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Athlone Institute of Technology has delegated authority

from HETAC to award its own Level 9 Master’s Degrees.

The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is

interested to consider proposals in the following areas:

• Education (Higher Education)

• Business and Management

• Strategic Planning and Foresight

• Educational Management

• Lifelong Learning

• Law

Fees payable for a Masters by Research per annum

are as follows:

EU Students

Discipline Total

Engineering/Science €4,650

Business/Humanities €4,050

Non EU Students

Discipline Total

Engineering/Science €9000

Business/Humanities €9000

Enquiries: Michael Tobin, Head of Department, Adult

and Continuing Education, AIT, Email: [email protected]

Masters by Research

Athlone Institute of Technology Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain

Department of Adult and Continuing Education

Application Form 2011-2012Completion of an Application Form does not necessarily guarantee a place on a course.

1. COURSE TITLE

Please enter the course to which you are seeking admission

Course Title

Course Year

If you are seeking exemptions from part of this course, you must submit a formal letter of request along with copies

of previous Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees and/or other relevant information with this application.

2. PERSONAL DETAILS (BLOCK CAPITAL LETTERS)

Surname First Name(s)

Tel. (Home) (Work) (Mobile)

Address

Email

Company Name and Address

Male Female PPS No. Date of Birth

Are you currently employed? Yes No Country of Birth

3. FEE PAYMENT

Cash Card Holder’s Name

Cheque Address

Postal Order/Banker’s Draft

Laser

Visa Card No.

MasterCard

Expiry Date

Amount €

Card Holder’s Signature

Received

4. HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS COURSE?

Radio Newspaper Leaflet Friends Exhibition

Other If Other, please specify:

5. DECLARATION

I declare that the information given by me in this application is true and accurate and that if I am admitted as a student

I will abide by the regulations of Athlone Institute of Technology

Signed Date

Please return completed application to: Department of Adult and Continuing Education


Dublin Road, Athlone, Co Westmeath

Tel: 090 6483050

Fax: 090 6483055

Email: [email protected] / [email protected] / [email protected]

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Your World, Your Future

2011-2012


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AIT part-time prospectus 2011

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