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Level 6 Special Purpose Award
Mainly funded by South Dublin County Partnership
(a) FREE but (b) you have to do a little bit of work
Certificate in Preparatory Study
for Third Level
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Co-ordinator: Pauline Ussher Mahon
Head of Lifelong Learning: Dr John O [email protected]
Certificate in Preparatory Study
for Third Level
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What We Do: the course aims
To provide an initiative to support the community,
build participant confidence, and, encourage and
support their to return to education
To provide participants with:
The necessary skills for studying at third level(e.g. study skills, communications, ICT and maths)
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Course Aims:
An introduction to the type of content and
activities inherent in studying a range of subject
areasBusiness, Marketing, Accountancy,
Humanities, Computing, Engineering (Electricaland Mechanical) and Science.
Practical information relating to returning toeducation, including financial and personal
implications, supports available, and students
experiences
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ou will also study Academic English , Communications,
Maths, Study skills and ICT
ou choose which subjects you would like to trychoose fou
f the following:
ccountancy Mechanical Engineering
Computing Management
Electronic Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Marketing Social Care Practice/European Politics
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THIS IS A PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE ONLY: DATES MAY/WILL CHANGE!
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THIS IS A PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE ONLY: DATES MAY/WILL CHANGE!
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THIS IS A PROVISIONAL TIMETABLE ONLY: DATES MAY/WILL CHANGE!
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Accountancy
The purpose and role of accounting information.Accounting terminologyaccounting elements
asset, liability, income, expense, capital:
Definitions and an understanding of what ismeant by each element. Books and records of
account including an introduction to double entry
book-keeping and presentation of the income
statement and balance sheet.
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MechanicalEngineering
Students consider all aspects on engineering
safety. Computer Aided Design will be used to
develop engineering graphic design skills.Engineering practice including milling and
material density will also be covered. Students
will also be introduced to Robotics.
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ElectronicEngineering
Students will build a robot and use graphical
programming to manoeuvre the robot.Population of boards with electronic components
through hole PCB to enable a flashing LED circuit,
Lie detector of Musical Bagpipe. Computer
communications, how a Packet Tracer simulator
can be set up to form a simple network with IP
addressing. A demonstration of ITT Dublin FM
Transmitter (ITTFM) and Antenna Trainer will alsobe included.
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Computing
A problem based learning approach will be usedto require students to develop, solutions to basic
programming questions as part of a team..
Initial solutions will be developed on
paper/whiteboard, i.e. not using computers.
Proposed solutions will then be tested on a
visual, logical programming interface for rapid
development and testing of programmingconcepts.
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Marketing
Understanding the customer, customer
relationship management, segmentationtargeting and positioning. Identify and profile
their target market and draw up a positioning
map which they feel is appropriate for their
product or service. Corporate social
responsibility, the marketing environment.
Identifying the key environmental factors for their
product and how they would influence themarketing of this produce. Branding and
Packaging. Marketing communications.
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Science
Introduction to Science. This module contains anoverview of some major scientific discoveries and
how ultimately scientific research and
development affect the every day lives of thepopulation of the world today. Explanation of
transferable skills that scientists develop.
Chemistry; Microbiology; Physics; Maths; DNA;Practical Course.
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Management
Planning: Components of Planning,Strategic, Operational, Forecasting
Organising: Job design, Co-ordination
Directing: Directing, Leadership, MotivationControlling: Dimensions, Financial and Non-
Financial
EntrepreneurshipManaging Human Resources and Industrial
Relations
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Key Dates:
Class Starts Next Tuesday 11thMarch
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