Course
Code: CI062SF
Course Level: 6
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 6 Certificate in Networks and Software Systems
QQI Award Letters: CNSSX
Course Duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
Students should have successfully completed an appropriate FETAC/QQI Level 5 award such as Software Development, Computer and Network Maintenance or Computer Games Programming or Design, all available at Cavan Institute. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement but can demonstrate industry experience. This course may also be of interest to graduates with qualifications in non-computer disciplines who wish to pursue training in this area.
Course Description
The development of this course with its emphasis on software development (Java, Visual Basic) and web application development is in direct response to a continued shortage of skills in these expanding areas. The range of subjects studied reflects current employment demands and trends within the sector. The inclusion of subjects such as Web Authoring and Object Oriented Programming (using Java) should greatly enhance employment prospects in the ICT and eCommerce sectors.
Course Content
Internet Programming (Java)
Object Oriented Programming
Web Authoring
Windows Programming (Visual Basic)
Networks
Communications
System Software
Network Security
Career Opportunities
Employment prospects in this sector are very buoyant and graduates of this course are much in demand by the Information Communications Technology sector (ICT). Opportunities include working in the areas of computer programming, system analysis and design, sales and technical support, software development, network administration, and website design and development.
Progression Opportunities
Graduates are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
