| ART & DESIGN – PORTFOLIO PREPARATION |
| FETAC Code: |
AACDX |
| Course Description: |
This is a one-year course in Art and Design during which students develop their artistic talents and also prepare a portfolio of work if they wish to progress to further studies in Art, Craft and Design at third level. |
| Course Content includes: |
1. Graphic Design.
2. Life Drawing.
3. Painting.
4. Sculpture.
5. Photography.
6. Communications.
7. Computer Applications.
8. Work Experience. |
| Certification: |
FETAC Level 5 Award |
| Career Opportunities: |
This course prepares students for employment in graphic studios, the media, entertainment venues and as artistic assistants with theatres. |
| Centre Name: |
Templemichael College, Longford. |
| Telephone: |
+353 (043) 3345455 |
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| BEAUTY
AND BODY THERAPY |
| FETAC
Code: |
CHMSX |
| Course
Description: |
This
two-year course teaches all aspects
of Beauty Therapy to International
Diploma level and includes practical
experience. |
| Course
Content includes: |
Year 1
C.I.B.T.A.C. Diploma in
- Facial Therapy
- Eye Treatment
- Make Up
In addition, students are awarded
a certificate in
- Indian Head Massage
- First Aid
Year 2
Advanced C.I.B.T.A.C. Diploma
in
- Swedish Body Massage
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Diet and Nutrition
- Advanced Facial Therapy
- Electrolysis
- Waxing
- Manicure and Pedicure |
| Career
Opportunities: |
Beauty
consultant, beauty therapist,
cruise ship and leisure centre
employee, health centre employee,
sales representative for cosmetic
company, aromatherapist and reflexologist
and self employed mobile therapist.
Details regarding costs for this
course are available from the
college.
Health Spa work experience in
Year 2. Interviews for cruise
ships and spas are organised in
Year 2. |
| Centre
Name: |
Templemichael College, Longford. |
| Telephone:
|
+353 (043) 3345455 |
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| BUSINESS STUDIES WITH FINANCIAL SERVICES |
| FETAC Code: |
BBSXX |
| Course Description: |
This one-year computer intensive course is designed to enable students to gain a broad understanding of business administration and information technology. A limited number of places are reserved for students who obtain high grades on this course for entry to the B.Comm. degree course at U.C.C. |
| Course Content includes: |
1. Business Administration.
2. Manual and Computerised Accounts.
3. Computer Applications. (Spreadsheet & Database).
4. Marketing Practice.
5. Text Production.
6. Audio Transcription.
7. Word Processing.
8. Communications.
9. Work Experience. |
| Certification: |
FETAC Level 5 Award |
| Career Opportunities: |
Graduates may enter the workplace in a wide range of administrative and clerical positions, including insurance and financial services offices, civil service and public bodies etc. |
| Centre Name: |
Templemichael College, Longford. |
| Telephone: |
+353 (043) 3345455 |
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| CHILDCARE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS / CLASSROOM ASSISTANT |
| FETAC Code: |
BBSSX |
| Course Description: |
This course is designed to develop the caring, practical, communications and intellectual skills essential for working with children. It offers an excellent foundation for people new to the study of childcare and for those with limited practical experience. |
| Course Content includes: |
1. Early Childhood Education.
2. Child Development.
3. Caring for Children 0-6 Years.
4. Special Needs.
5. Art and Craft for Children.
6. Health and Safety.
7. Communications.
8. Work Experience. |
| Certification: |
FETAC Level 5 Award. |
| Career Opportunities: |
Graduates have excellent opportunities for employment in the Health Boards, in crèches, as classroom assistants or special needs assistants. They may also proceed to further studies. |
| Centre Name: |
Templemichael College, Longford. |
| Telephone: |
+353 (043) 3345455 |
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| COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN (C.A.D.) |
| FETAC Code: |
ACADX |
| Course Description: |
Students of this Course will develop a high level of competency in Computer Aided Draughting. It is designed to introduce them to a wide range of experience in both two and three dimensional design, craft and technology, development of spatial abilities and the ability to carry concepts from design through working drawings to working models. |
| Course Content includes: |
1. Computer Aided Draughting & Design.
2. Architectural Drawing.
3. Building Construction.
4. Security Systems & Safety Management.
5. Drawing.
6. Word Processing
7. Communications.
8. Work Experience |
| Certification: |
FETAC Level 5 Award |
| Career Opportunities: |
Computer aided design (CAD) is used in a wide variety of industries including: engineering, architecture, jewellery design, garden & interior design and furniture manufacture. |
| Centre Name: |
Templemichael College, Longford. |
| Telephone: |
+353 (043) 3345455 |
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| HORTICULTURE
& LANDSCAPE GARDENING |
| FETAC
Code: |
CASHX |
| Course Description: |
This course covers all aspects
of plant production and landscape
gardening. It also explores organic
production and alternative enterprises. |
| Course
Content includes: |
1. Plant Identification & Use.
2. Nursery Stock Production.
3. Organic Production Principles.
4. Soil Science & Growing Media.
5. Plant Science.
6. Safety and Health at Work.
7. Communications.
8. Work Experience. |
| Certification: |
FETAC
Level 5 Award |
| Career
Opportunities: |
Graduates
have numerous employment opportunities
in nurseries, golf courses, landscaping
and garden centres. Alternatively,
they may proceed to Horticultural
College or Institutes of Technology
including courses linked to the
National Botanical Gardens. |
| Centre
Name: |
Templemichael
College, Longford. |
| Telephone:
|
+353 (043) 3345455 |
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| INTERIOR
DESIGN |
| FETAC
Code: |
AIDXX |
| Course Description: |
If you are interested in a qualification
in the area of interior design
on a professional basis or as
a hobby, then this is the course
for you. This one year course
provides students with knowledge
and skills in all aspects of Interior
Design. |
| Course
Content includes: |
1. Architectural / Computer Aided Drawing.
2. Painting & Decorating.
3. Soft Furnishing / Construction Studies.
4. Furniture Restoration.
5. Computer Aided Drawing.
6. Construction Studies.
7. Communications.
8. Work Experience. |
| Certification: |
FETAC
Level 5 Award |
| Career
Opportunities: |
This
course will provide students with
the skills necessary for employment
in the many fields of interior
design including decorating, furniture
restoration, D.I.Y. etc. Alternatively,
they may proceed to further study
in Institutes of Technology. |
| Centre
Name: |
Templemichael
College, Longford. |
| Telephone:
|
+353 (043) 3345455 |
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| NURSING STUDIES |
| FETAC Code: |
DCHSN |
| Eligibility: |
Leaving Certificate or equivalent (mature students welcome). Possibly an interview. |
| Course Description: |
This is a one year full-time course which gives students the opportunity to study different areas of nursing and the fields of Social Care, Paramedics and Childcare. |
| Course Content includes: |
1. Anatomy and Physiology.
2. Introduction to Nursing.
3. Care Provision & Practice.
4. Psychology.
5. Social Studies.
6. Safety & Health at Work.
7. Information Technology Skills.
8. Computer Applications.
9. Communications.
10.Work Experience. |
| Certification: |
FETAC Level 5 Award |
| Centre Name: |
Templemichael College, Longford. |
| Telephone: |
+353 (043) 3345455 |
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| OFFICE
ADMINISTRATION WITH LEGAL STUDIES |
| FETAC
Code: |
BBSSX |
| Course Description: |
This is a one-year computer-intensive
course designed to enable students
gain a broad understanding of
information technology and office
administration and to learn advanced
techniques in all aspects of the
use of computers in the workplace
including Internet and E-mail.
The legal studies module is in
addition to the above. |
| Course
Content includes: |
1. Word Processing.
2. Computer Applications (Spreadsheet & Database).
3. Audio Transcription.
4. Legal Studies.
5. Customer Services.
6. Text Production.
7. Communications.
8. Work Experience. |
| Certification: |
FETAC
Level 5 Award |
| Career
Opportunities: |
Graduates
may enter the labour market in
a wide range of clerical and administrative
positions. They are at an advantage
if they wish to work with the
legal profession, in financial
institutions, in the legal departments
of large companies or in any business
requiring audio transcription. |
| Centre
Name: |
Templemichael
College, Longford. |
| Telephone:
|
+353 (043) 3345455 |
