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I n s t I t I ú I d t e c h n I ú I l n a G a I l l I m h e G a l W a Y t e c h n I c a l I n s t I t U t e
Your Future StartS HereGALWAY TECHNICAL INSTITUTE College of Further Education & Training
Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
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CoNTENTSForeword from the Principal ___________________ 1Courses 2015 - 2016 ___________________________ 2Business _______________________________________ 4IT & Computing ________________________________ 6Technology - Design & Engineering ____________ 8Media ________________________________________10Art & Design __________________________________12Fashion _______________________________________14Hairdressing & Beauty ________________________16Applied Health & Social Sciences _____________18Sport _________________________________________20Applied Learning _____________________________22Erasmus+ _____________________________________24Progression Routes & Further Information _____25Location ______________________________________26
MissionGTI’s mission is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of our learners by designing programmes that are innovative and of high quality and to deliver the programmes in a nurturing and learner centered environment that reflects the complexity and challenges of a changing world.
Please NoteEvery effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this booklet is accurate at the time of printing. We advise applicants and other users of the booklet to consult our website at www.gti.ie for the most up-to-date information on the courses that constitute our 2015-2016 Further Education programme.
Institiúid Techniúil na Gaillimhe Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh Galway, Ireland
Tel +353 91 581342 Fax +353 91 589267 Email [email protected] Web www.gti.ie
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FoREWoRDRealise Your Future!
GTI is the largest dedicated college of Further Education in the West of Ireland, providing a range of full and part-time courses to over 3,000 learners annually. At GTI, courses are designed to be exciting, practical, career focused and workplace relevant, whilst also providing access to higher education. Strong links and partnerships developed over the years with Third Level providers, ensure a smooth and transparent progression route for learners, while industry and enterprise play a vital role in programme development and enhancements, thus creating for learners the greatest possible potential for accessing future employment opportunities. Courses at GTI are designed to match the requirements of employers whilst also meeting learners’ needs.
It may come as a surprise to you that the majority of employment vacancies are currently made up of competent and entry level skills requirements. 75% of immediate vacancies are for employees with Level 5 and 6 qualifications. Our Applied Learning approach at QQI Level 5 & 6 provides you with the qualifications necessary to enter the workplace.
Our courses are also designed to provide you with excellent progression opportunities. Our student services team are on-hand to assist you with any help you may need during your time at GTI, including information on careers, enterprise, CAO/UCAS applications, learning supports etc. We have established extensive partnerships with employers, and higher education providers locally, nationally and internationally.
Facilities at GTI include recording studios, creative digital media & music laboratories, hairdressing and beauty salons, furniture design workshops, fashion studios plus a wide range of specialist IT facilities. Our European Links provide work placements abroad for over 100 GTI students annually. Students currently travel to Portugal, Spain, France, Finland, Turkey, Scotland and the Canary Islands. These placements are fully funded and afford students the opportunity to gain valuable work related training in institutions and enterprises throughout Europe.
Details of all the programmes listed in this publication, together with an online application form can be found at www.gti.ie
GTI... Skills for NOW!
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Business courses at GTI prepare students for work in commercial, public sector organisations and accountancy related areas. Take the first step towards a dynamic career in business with a programme of study at GTI. By choosing one of our courses, you will realise your business potential. With well-established business links and expert teaching combined with a “learn by doing” approach, GTI Business courses provide the perfect learning experience. Business at GTI provides students with the entrepreneurial and innovative skills required to flourish in today’s global digital business world.
Retail Pharmacy Sales Assistant
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Digital Marketing & Entrepreneurship
Marketing & Public Relations
Security Studies
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JESSICA LoRRAINE: BUSINESS STUDIESGTI Business Studies FETAC Level 5 course, has given me a deeper outlook and understanding of all the concepts involved in business. GTI is simply an amazing place in which to study. I believe that the education and guidance I have received from the teachers in GTI has prepared me for the demanding requirements of higher Business degree. Finally GTI has provided me with a solid foundation for my future plans. On completing this programme I decided to continue to study business and applied to the Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies in GMIT. I would strongly recommend GTI as a place to go for further education.
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CARoLINE RYAN: BUSINESS MANAGEMENTI had been working full time in retail for six years and I didn’t know if I would benefit from the course but within the first month I knew I had made the right decision. The coursework was challenging but the teachers all did a great job of explaining what was expected of us in our assignments. The strong emphasis on computer-based work was fantastic and although the course does involve a lot of assignments, I feel that this has adequately prepared me for my current course in GMIT.
I would recommend the Business Management course to anyone who has an interest in business but isn’t sure they want to commit to a full degree course.
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PIoTYR WASIL: SECURITY STUDIESI’m really enjoying the course. I intend to join the Defense Forces and this course is an ideal preparation for that. There is a really good balance between classroom and practical lessons. For two of our subjects, we’ve gone on hiking trips to the Burren and Connemara to learn about outdoor leadership, safety and team working. I’d strongly recommend the course to anyone interested in the Defence Forces, Gardai, or the Security Industry.
6 IT & CoMPUTINGIT courses at GTI offer students exciting opportunities to explore cutting edge technologies from App Design to Programming and Software Development. The IT sector is thriving, with a significant increase in demand from employers for graduates at Level 5 & Level 6 in programming, mobile technologies, software development & testing.
Progression routes to Third Level institutions from GTI are well established and the Information Technology & General Studies course will provide students with all the research and IT skills necessary to progress successfully to Level 7 & 8 courses at IOT’s and Universities.
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STUDENT TESTIMoNIALADEEL GILANI: SoFTWARE DEVELoPMENT
Studying at GTI presented me with a unique opportunity to experience and learn from an excellent team of lecturers. Lectures came to life through well planned presentations. The content was interesting, challenging what I already knew and motivating me to learn more. I was inspired by the possibilities of advancing to further learning and through the support and encouragement from the course team, I pursued a course in Software Development in GMIT. I have really come into my own here and am currently entered into a competition in which I am confident I will do well. This stemmed from the course content both theory and practice in GTI including Networks, Programming / Object Oriented Programming and Database. I feel this was the foundation on which I have built my current study and I know I will continue to develop this area. I thoroughly enjoyed the course. I would recommend it to any prospective student who may have an interest in Programming, Networks or Engineering. You will have no regrets. I certainly didn’t.
TECHNoLoGY - DESIGN & ENGINEERINGConstruction & Engineering sectors are set to experience a significant skills shortage over the coming years following a number of years of decline. Education and Training Courses at GTI are designed to prepare students for entry to the workplace, progression to a range of apprenticeships or continuation to third level education.
An expert teaching approach and state-of-the-art facilities will guide you to a successful future career. GTI has “learn by doing” at its core and you will learn cutting edge skills in order to realise your professional potential.
Construction and Engineering are popular programme choices for students as they offer employment and further study options. Students at GTI develop a high level of competence in a range of construction and engineering skills.
Construction Technology: Civil Engineering
Construction Technology: Renewable Energies & Engineering
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STUDENT TESTIMoNIALJENS KoSAK: FURNITURE DESIGN
When I started the Furniture Design course at Galway Technical Institute I did not know much about furniture at all. The course gave me a great introduction to woodworking, covering many aspects from sharpening hand tools to woodturning. It is a hands-on course with much time dedicated to workshop use and the manufacturing and restoring of furniture. The theoretical part was not neglected either. Irish furniture history, coupled with a visit to Bunratty Folk Park, was a highlight of the year. Communications, Computer Aided Drawing and Art classes are part of the curriculum and are a good preparation for further studies. After finishing the course in Galway it seemed quite natural to continue studying in GMIT Letterfrack, which was not such a big step up since my time at GTI prepared me well for it.
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10 MEDIAIf you want to enter the exciting world of the ever-developing digital media industry, there is a course at GTI carefully designed for those who wish to experience a comprehensive grounding in this area. Develop your technical and creative ability with state-of-the-art digital recording studios and be part of your own real-life projects. Work with CladdaTV, GTI Gazette, GTI Sessions, GTI Radio, all Projects for Applied Learning, designed, produced and presented by GTI staff and students.
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Games Development & Design
Music & Composition
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Film & TV
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Advanced Certificate in Journalism & Sound
STUDENT TESTIMoNIALKELVIN MoRAN; JoURNALISM/RADIo
In September 2010 I began my study as a Journalism student in Galway Technical Institute. I began the year with a sole interest in press journalism, only hoping to improve my writing style and technique. By May of the following year I had learned so much more. I have had articles published in multiple newspapers, magazines and websites, as well as having a column on the GTI Gazette website, which we founded that same year. My interests quickly broadened into radio presenting, production and sound engineering, all of which have since proven to be invaluable assets to me in my career.
After my year at GTI, I was accepted into the Liberal Arts course in Mary Immaculate College, Limerick. I continued my studies in Media & Communications and English. I am now a third year student on Erasmus in Łódź, Poland. None of these opportunities would have been available to me had it not been for Galway Technical Institute.
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Last year I studied the Level 5 Sound Production course in GTI. I would recommend it to anyone interested in live sound, recorded sound or radio production. GTI uses top of the range sound equipment: Apple Mac computers installed with Ableton and Logic Pro software. I studied a range of different modules from Music Technology and Radio Production to Health and Safety and Multimedia Authoring. I also learned how to use software like Final Cut and Photoshop. Last year as part of my Work Experience module, I was involved in GTI Radio. As a result of this, I am now working part-time in Galway Bay FM as a Sound Engineer.
LISA BoLToN: TV AND FILM PRoDUCTIoN
GTI gave me the opportunity to gain the practical skills which have allowed me to make a career in the film industry. The technical skills I learned at GTI have been invaluable and I still occasionally refer to class notes! I owe my current career to the foundation training I received at GTI. Since leaving GTI I have completed an MA in Film Making at Kingston University in London. I now work as an Assistant Producer for the sister companies Lost Eye Films and London Music Video. I also run my own independent production company (Room 12Productions named after the classroom in GTI) I produce / direct short films and music videos. Our latest music video recently won the London 48 Hour Music Video award 2012 and will be London’s representative Music Video in the International 48 Hour Music Video Competition in Los Angeles in March.
ART & DESIGNGTI Art and Design courses offer a multi-dimensional learning experience giving you the opportunity to develop your art and design skills, knowledge and ideas. Students are introduced to the language, media and processes of art and design. You will be encouraged to explore and develop your creative, critical and analytical abilities and skills. During the year you will get to work with professional artists and designers through work experience opportunities and participate in live projects developed in house. Experienced staff will guide you towards the area of art and design best suited to your individual strengths and abilities. You will exhibit your work at the end-of year GTI Student Art & Design Exhibition and your friends and family will see how far you have come in just one year!
See more about the art courses at www.artatgti.wordpress.com
Art: Portfolio Preparation
Illustration & Model Making: Design
Visual Communications: Design
Advanced Certificate in Drawing & Visual Inquiry
Advanced Certificate in Animation
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STUDENT TESTIMoNIALJESSICA ARMSTRoNG: ART PoRTFoLIo PREPARATIoN
My foundation year in GTI was the perfect stepping-stone from Leaving Certificate Art to studying Fine Art (Intermedia) Edinburgh University. The space, time and support from teachers with huge experience in the arts was superb. If Ireland is going to have any contemporary artists in the future it needs GTI as a place for youth to find their feet in the creative world.
NIAMH GIBBoNS: DRAWING AND VISUAL INQUIRY
I would not be in college today if it were not for the course I took in GTI. The course gave me confidence in myself and my own work which helped greatly in returning to higher education. The amount I learned in one year at GTI in comparison to my degree, still shocks me! I really don’t think I would have made it through the first year of art practice were it not for my earlier studies in art history and research skills. The level of help from the teaching staff really made the difference too. Regular feedback, tutorials and a lot of reassurance made the end goal achievable. The practical skills, lessons as well as friends I made at GTI, are still with me today.
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FASHIoN GTI offers a broad range of Fashion Design and Fashion Industry related courses. These practical courses will give students an excellent grounding in the key skills required by fashion design industry and those wishing to work in the fashion retail area.
The purpose of these courses is to prepare students for work in the field of fashion design, garment production, retail sales, public relations, styling, self employment, pattern cutting, garment quality control and fashion buying and retail display. Students will build a strong portfolio with expert guidance from highly qualified tutors.
GTI fashion students have the opportunity to participate in Design competitions – NOKIA Young Designer, Golden Egg Fashion Innovation Awards & DCU Fashion Awards. All Fashion students participate in GTI’s Fashion Fiesta.
Our practical and hands-on approach to learning encourages talent and also prepares students for the Irish and International fashion industry.
See our students’ work and creativity at www.thestyle.ie our own fashion blog.
Fashion Design
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Fashion Design & Dressmaking
Advanced Certificate in Fashion Buying, Styling & Visual Merchandising
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STUDENT TESTIMoNIALLAURA JAYNE HALToN: FASHIoN DESIGN
The GTI Fashion Design Course gave me the platform to pursue my passion for luxury fashion design and the confidence to begin building my own brand and label. During my year at GTI, I was a finalist in the Student Designer category at the Golden Egg Fashion Innovation Awards. In addition, I was the winner of the “One to Watch” in association with Image Magazine and one of 9 finalists in the country selected to show at the Peroni Moda Awards at the Powerscourt Centre in Dublin. I am building my brand with confidence since I attended GTI. A highlight of my career was being asked to design a dress for the Oscars 2013.
LINDA CoNWAY FASHIoN INDUSTRY PRACTICE
How did GTI Fashion Industry Practice help you with your career? The course gave me the opportunity to experience the different areas of the fashion industry to include styling, blogging and business ventures. Ireland has a thriving fashion business and it is exciting to be a part of it. What I learned has become invaluable to me. I now work as a fashion stylist – all my work can be viewed at www.lindaconway.net
It wasn’t until I had left that I realised that this course was pivotal for me in terms of my career.
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HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTYLearn current trends, techniques and innovations in a creative work and learning environment. The art of hairdressing, beauty therapy and make-up artistry is taught at GTI by applied learning specialists who are professionals in their field. State of the art facilities and a “learn by doing” environment ensures that you acquire real-world skills in this specialist profession. Students gain hands-on real life experience in GTI’s unique in-house Beauty Therapy Salon, ‘Poise’ and ‘Concept’ Hairdressing Studio, both GTI Projects for Applied Learning.
GTI is pleased to announce it will offer CIDESCO accreditation to learners from May 2016.
Beauty Sales Advisor & Cosmetic Studies
Certificate in Beauty Therapy [ITEC]
Diploma in Beauty Therapy [ITEC, CIBTAC]
Hairdressing
Hairdressing: Senior Trades [City & Guilds]
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STUDENT TESTIMoNIALNATASHA RICHARDSoN: HAIRDRESSING
The time I spent in Galway Technical Institute gave me the key skills for the Hairdressing Industry. The teachers are amazing and I believe they gave me the confidence and knowledge to strive forward in my chosen area and become the Hairdresser I am today. I am now self-employed. Even though I still provide Freelance Hairdressing Services to clients, I now work mainly on Photo-shoots. This involves styling the hair for publications, promotion and TV. During my time at Galway Technical Institute I was able to take part in numerous extracurricular activities such as Open Days, Fashion Shows and Hair Dressing competitions.
HELEN GERAGHTY: BEAUTY THERAPY
GTI offers courses that help students prepare for the real working world as many of the courses require students to complete a work experience module. This helps students to gain hands on experience. It is a friendly college where the teachers help students as much as possible with the work on the course.
On the Beauty Therapy course you get to complete work experience in GTI’s Poise Salon and also out-of-house work experience in a salon or spa. This really helped me with improving my confidence with clients and to practice the treatments for the practical exams. The small class groups helped me to get to know my classmates and it gives the teachers a chance to help everyone. There are a lot of practical classes in the course which made it a lot more interesting for me.
The college advises on the many career choices after the Beauty Therapy course such as cruise ships, salons and spas.
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APPLIED HEALTH & SoCIAL SCIENCESIf you feel passionate about working with people and enjoy helping others, GTI has the perfect course to start you on your path to a career that will fulfill your desire to care and support people when they need it most. A multi-faceted learning experience will equip you to develop the essential care skills and competencies required to work in this challenging area. You will ‘learn by doing’ through our Applied Learning approach.
Applied Social Studies
Healthcare Assistant
Nursing Studies
Certificate in Health Science & Complementary Therapies [ITEC]
Diploma in Health Science, Sports Nutrition & Personal Training [ITEC]
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STUDENT TESTIMoNIALSANDRA SHoER: APPLIED SoCIAL STUDIES
I knew that I wanted to study in the area of social care but I was unsure of the course I wanted to do as this area is so broad. I wanted to know something about Social Studies before I planned on dedicating the next four years of my life to it. I found the course to be more than I expected as the help and support I received throughout the year from my lecturers in GTI was amazing. The course also offered me hands on experience in this area of social care through my work placement which I found to be of huge benefit. This course was a great stepping stone to third level college on a level 8 course in NUIG Galway where I am continuing my studies in Sociology and Psychology through Arts. TIMMY CARPENTER: HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT
I attended GTI when my work situation changed. It had been over 20 years since I was in college. I have to say that the support I got was top class and the staff really cares for its students. I have been in full time work in a busy nursing home since I finished the course. The work brings me great job satisfaction. I acquired the communication and care skills necessary to work with older people. HIQA and the HSE are actively involved in the vigilant selection of all care workers to ensure they hold this valuable qualification in order to work in healthcare settings.
CIARA BURKE: NURSING STUDIES
I was unsure of what I wanted to do with my life, but nursing was always in the back of my mind. The Nursing Studies course in GTI seemed like a brilliant idea to see what working as a nurse would be like, so I applied. It was the best decision of my life, as it cemented the idea of nursing as the career for me. The guidance from the tutors was unparalleled, as they encouraged us to work hard without being overbearing – they often felt more like friends to me. The course itself was both challenging and intellectually stimulating. We covered a vast variety of subjects within the course but my favourite was the hands on placement in the hospital. It was this work experience that was the most beneficial to me and now I know that I’ll really enjoy nursing for life! It is as a direct result of this course at GTI that I am now studying for my nursing degree at Edge Hill University near Liverpool city.
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SPoRT Kick start your sports career! Use your talent and enthusiasm for soccer, gaelic,rugby and athletics and score a career in an area you love. Enhance your coaching and playing skills. Become part of the GTI teams which participate in national league and cup competitions. Qualify as a Fitness/Gym Instructor or Personal Trainer. These courses also offer the perfect preparation for entry to third-level courses in Institutes of Technology in Sports, Fitness and Exercise Sciences and related fields.
Sports Performance & Coaching: Soccer | GAA | Rugby | Athletics
Strength, Conditioning & Injury Prevention
Gym & Fitness Instructor / Personal Training [ITEC]
STUDENT TESTIMoNIALRACHEL o’TooLE
GTI was definitely a step in the right direction for me. During my time here I have learned so much, from improving my knowledge in the classroom to perfecting skills in the gym. One of the biggest highlights was getting the opportunity to undertake work experience in Glasgow. Overall this course really helped and guided me towards my career in the sporting industry, enhancing my skills in more ways than one. I am very grateful to GTI for giving me the opportunity to further continue my studies at the University of Bolton, Manchester, where I am currently a second year student, studying Sports Rehabilitation. Without the help of my teachers at GTI I would not be where I am today.
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PATRICK HoBAN
I spent two valuable years of my life at GTI. I completed the Level 5 Soccer Skills programme in 2010 and Level 6 in 2012. During 2011 I played for Bristol City soccer club. It is as a direct result of these two programmes that I am doing what I love best today and that is playing soccer.
Currently I play for Dundalk FC Airtricity League Premier Division in Centre Forward position – number 9. Both programmes at GTI helped me to develop my soccer skills to a professional capacity so that I could progress to where I am now. The tutors I had really helped me to pursue my soccer career. The Sports Psychology and Sports Nutrition modules gave me a better understanding of how to look after my needs and believe in myself more. At GTI, I played for the GTI team and Mervue United in the League of Ireland. I was awarded Player of the Month in July 2013 in the League. I was a nominee for Young Player of the Year 2013 and Galway Bay FM Sports Person of the Year. GTI helped me gain the self-confidence, skills and knowledge in order for me to achieve all this to date.
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GTI students plan, participate and promote a range of activities and events throughout the year:
CladdaTVMedia students create, edit, produce and present digital content for CladdaTV. This allows students the opportunity to work in a real world media environment, using the most technologically advanced equipment whilst being guided by professionals in the field. www.claddatv.com
GTI SessionsMusic Technology/Sound Production students operate the GTI Recording Studio. GTI students work alongside local, national & international singers, performers and musicians. Again, the emphasis is on ‘learn by doing’, a hands-on, real-life experience. Check us out on YouTube.
GTI Radio GTI’s online radio station offers students an opportunity to develop presentation, production and technical radio skills in a real world setting while providing news, entertainment and a voice for the entire college community.
GTI GazetteGTI’s unique online publication. Students write, edit and publish news items on a daily basis covering local, national and international issues. www.gtigazette.com
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GTI Fashion FiestaGTI’s annual Fashion Fiesta extravaganza. Organised, produced, managed and presented by students from GTI’s Fashion Department.
Fusion Furniture Learn the skill of furniture making and design in custom designed workshops. Furniture is designed and made in the workshops of GTI, where designs are brought to life using native hard-woods. Students create unique and inspirational furniture items for the home or commercial use.
The Style.ieFrom street style to bargains on the High Street, interviews and reviews, Inspirational Mood Boards and Photo Shoots from GTI’s breaking new talent, www.thestyle.ie is the hot spot for checking out the amazing creative style of GTI’s fledgling designers and stylists. Potential students of Fashion Courses at GTI can view ongoing projects through the blog to get a real feel for what the students’ work involves. Fashion is about the moment, about looking just right for just now and blogging allows the spirit of the moment to shine through.
PoiseGTI’s exclusive Beauty Salon and Health Science Massage Therapy Centre. Open to the general public, two days per week, this facility presents students with the opportunity to perfect their skills whilst also learning the skills to manage a Health Treatment Centre or Beauty Salon.
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ConceptGTI’s Hairdressing Salon. Established in 2006, Concept Hair Studio is a fully operating hair salon, open to the public, providing students with the opportunity to apply and perfect the skills learned in the classroom
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For details on all GTI Projects for Applied Learning, visit www.gti.ie
ERASMUS+2 out of every 25 students at GTI will get a chance to avail of a fully funded work placement in Europe. Our European links provide work placements abroad for over 100 GTI students annually. Portugal, Poland, Finland, Turkey, Scotland and the Canary Islands are currently the countries where students can go but the range of countries is growing every year.
These placements are fully funded and are usually of two to four weeks duration. Students are afforded the opportunity to gain valuable work related experience and training in institutions and enterprises throughout Europe. For example, Fashion students have made costumes for the annual carnival extravaganza in Tenerife, Art students have built installations in Contemporary Art Museums in Finland and Media students have worked on Turkey’s national TV News.
Through ERASMUS+ you may have the chance to learn a new language, experience the culture and lifestyle of a different country and add some valuable work experience to your CV. You have the chance to make lifelong friends and work connections. Students have used these connections to find work in the country they previously visited through ERASMUS+.
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PRoGRESSIoN RoUTES AND FURTHER INFoRMATIoN
All GTI courses are certified FETAC/QQI at Level 5 unless otherwise stated beside course titles. Advanced Certificate courses are FETAC/QQI Level 6 awards.
GTI courses have excellent links with Higher Education Institutions. FETAC/QQI awards can be used in a similar way to the Leaving Certificate as a qualifying component to enter third level courses. All courses differ but your course tutor will give you the advice and guidance to help you find the course that suits you personally and academically. GTI students are highly regarded by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) as having the necessary learning, skills and in particular, work-based experience, to excel at their chosen course.
Below are just a few examples of progression routes from GTI to local institutions NUI Galway and GMIT. These routes also exist with colleges outside of Galway.
GTI Level 5 HEI Course
Nursing Studies NUI Galway Bachelor of Nursing Science
Social Studies NUI GalwayDegree programmes in Arts, Commerce, Business, Information Systems, Science and Nursing
Various courses GMIT All courses
GTI Level 6 HEI Course
Students may progress directly in to YEAR TWO of a four year Degree programme where places are available
Business ManagementGMIT
Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies
Drawing and Visual Inquiry Bachelor of Arts in Art and Design
Networks and Software AIT Bachelor of Science in Business Computing
Please NoteIntending applicants are advised at all times to confirm linked awards, any additional module requirements, application processes and scoring systems with the admission offices of the participating Higher Education Institutions.
To confirm links and requirements please visit: www.cao.ie, www.qualifax.ie & www.qqi.ie
UK colleges: Students progress to degrees in Nursing, Fashion, Art and Design, Furniture Design among others in the UK through links developed by the college.
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