Courses in Walkinstown

This one year course is designed to give students the skills necessary to develop a creative approach to Art, Craft and Design. Students are introduced to a wide range of skills, processes and techniques. They are encouraged to develop personal ideas and themes through drawing and a visual notebook. Advice will be given on portfolio…

This one year course is designed to provide students with the practical skills that are necessary for success in the world of business and marketing. It will also prepare students to continue their studies at Third Level, through the Links Scheme.

This advanced FETAC Level 6 course is designed to provide participants with a solid foundation in business and with a comprehensive range of skills necessary in the management, marketing, planning and financing of a business enterprise. This course will commence in September 2010 subject to approval by the Department of Education and Science.

This course is designed to provide students with computerised skills for work in the modern office environment.

Students may opt to get certified in aspects of Childcare, over one year, or gain a full certificate over a period of two years. Course Content: (a combination of 4/5 modules per year over 2 years) Child Development Early Childhood Education Care Provision and Practice Communications Work Experience Caring for Children (0-6) Working in Childcare…

Community Care is run on a part-time basis offering a Record of Achievement over one year and a full FETAC Level 5 award over two years. Course Content (A combination of 4/5 modules per year over two years) Care Provision and Practice Safety and Health at Work Introduction to Nursing Human Growth & Development Social…

This full-time course provides the opportunity to train for a career in the IT industry. The course gives a practical understanding and knowledge in building and maintaining PC systems as well as designing and maintaining networks. The course prepares particpants for careers in software development, computer programming and technical support.

This FETAC Level 6 course enables learners to develop a comprehensive range of skills that will allow them to take up employment of a general supervisory nature in the childcare sector, some of whom may become self employed. Work experience will be an integral part of this course.

This is an ideal course for those seeking a formal qualification in childcare

This one year pre-engineering course is a foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies in electronic or mechanical engineering in a third level college through the Links Scheme. The course has close links with the Institute of Technology, Tallaght. The course may also lead directly to employment in the engineering industry.

The course aims to provide students with the skills and practical abilities to work as care assistants in a variety of healthcare settings (hospitals, nursing homes, residential homes, day-care centres or client s own home) or for progression to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme in third level colleges.

This course is designed to prepare students for employment in an IT or supporting environment. Students may also progress to third level through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

Medical Secretaries give administrative and support to doctor, nurses, medical researchers, hospital administrators and managers. Their duties may include: dealing with patients to make appointments, updating patients records, using a computer for correspondence and updating medical notes, transcribing dictation, maintaining a filing system and liasing with other health professionals

This FETAC Level 6 course will give students a comprehensive range of skills necessary for a career as a Computer and Network Technician. The course gives a practical understanding and knowledge in building and maintaining PC systems as well as designing and maintaining networks. Work experience in the relevant area is an integral part of…

This one year pre-nursing course is a foundation for students who wish to pursue a career in the nursing profession.

This course is designed to prepare students for employment in an IT or supporting environment. Students may also progress to third level through the Higher Education Links Scheme

This one year FETAC certified course will prepare participants for entrance into first Arts programme in Irish universities and colleges as well as preparing students to work in a European environment both in Ireland and abroad.

This one year course will give students an introduction to the world of science and covers a variety of areas related to laboratory or physical science.

This one year course is designed to provide students with the practical and theoretical skills that are necessary for success in the worlds of sports and leisure. Coaching will be provided in a variety of disciplines.

This part-time course is designed to provide students with computerised office skills for work in the modern office environment.

Network Essentials C20256, Hardware Essentials C20254, System Software C20255, Web Authoring C20148, Computer Programming C20013, Computer Architecture & Systems C20012, Mathematics C20139, Game Design L22055, Communications, Work Experience.