Certificate in Information Technology (Level 5)

Course Code: CIT5  Awarding Body: FETAC

Introduction:
The Certificate in Information Technology provides the student with an introduction to the various elements of Information Technology. The programme is designed to provide the learner with a variety of modules allowing the learner develop specific skills in the various disciplines within information technology.

Subjects:
· Computer Architecture & Systems
· Computer Programming
· Communications
· Personal Effectiveness in the Work Place
· Work Experience

Elective Modules (Choice of 3)*
· Database Methods
· Software Development
· Safety & Health at Work
· Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
· Desktop Publishing
· Electronics
· Mathematics for Computing
· Spreadsheet Methods
· The Internet
· Information & Communications Systems
· Web Authoring
· Word Processing

Entry Requirements:
· National Vocational Certificate Level 1, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Entry dates:
Jan, April, Sept

Duration:
1 year

* Elective modules subject to demand