GMIT - Lifelong Learning Prospectus 2014-2015

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Lifelong
Learning
Prospectus
2014-2015
Mayo Campus
Part-time
Courses
G A LW AY |
M AY O
| LETTERFRACK | MOUNTBELLEW
Learning is a
lifelong and lifewide process...
learn with us!
President’s Welcome
Head of Centre Welcome
Welcome to the Lifelong
life-wide process. At GMIT’s
Learning prospectus for
Mayo Campus, we offer lifelong
2014-2015 from the GMIT Mayo
learning courses on a variety
Campus! Our range of lifelong
of levels across a diverse range
learning programmes has been
of subjects, from computing
designed in response to regional
to care of the elderly. We cater
needs to provide opportunities
for a broad cross-section of
to those who wish to return to
the community, providing adults with learning
education. If you have not been in a classroom
opportunities for vocational, professional and
environment for a long time, I hope you will find it
personal advantage.
a very different learning experience in a positive
GMIT’s Mayo Campus continues to create
and offer new and exciting courses for you.
We monitor demands coming to us from
way. If you have been in education more recently
we can help you build on your experience, with
further learning.
the community and we are ready to provide
Our mission at GMIT is to “develop life-long
additional courses to those listed in this
learning opportunities through our teaching and
prospectus, once there is an articulate demand.
research, by supporting regional development
The Lifelong Learning Office is available anytime
to liaise with prospective students.
Lifelong learning is for everyone … learn with us!
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME AND HEAD OF CENTRE WELCOME
Learning is a lifelong and
consistent with national higher education policy”.
At the Mayo Campus, we have a long history
of providing Lifelong Learning programmes in
the region and we are continually developing
our programmes and ways of delivering them
to students. Our range of academic and other
Michael Carmody
President
learning opportunities include short duration
skills-oriented courses to longer duration
programmes which can lead to full awards.
To view the programmes on offer, please visit:
http://www.gmit.ie/LLM.
Come and meet the staff at the Mayo campus
at our open evenings in September and January.
I hope we can help you on your lifelong learning
path.
Dr Deirdre Garvey
Head of Centre, Mayo Campus
Lifelong Learning Prospectus 2014/15
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Our mission at GMIT
is to “develop life-long
learning opportunities
through our teaching
and research”
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Contents
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HEAD OF CENTRE WELCOME
1
INTRODUCTION
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RÉAMHRÁ
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INFORMATION & BUILDING
TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Technology
(Level 8-Add On)
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10
Managing and Co ordinating the Human Resources Function
(CIPD) (Level 7)
26
Developing Professional Practice (CIPD) (Level 7)
27
Employee Well-Being (Level 7)
27
Employee Engagement (Level 7)
28
Employee Compensation (Level 7)
29
International Human Resource Management (Level 7)
29
The Legal Environment for Business (Level 6)
30
Economics (Level 6)
30
CAD and IT (Level 6)
11
Communications for HR Professionals (Level 6)
31
Geographical Information Systems (Level 8)
11
Management [HRM] (Level 6)
31
Introduction to New Media (Level 6)
12
HRM Fundamentals (Level 6)
32
Cloud Technology Administration (Level 7)
12
Introduction to Accounting (Level 6)
32
Digital Media 1 (Level 6)
13
Introduction to Statistics (Level 6)
33
LAN Switching & Security (Level 7)
13
Introduction to Marketing [HRM] (Level 6)
33
Introduction to Sociology & Psychology (Level 6)
34
Volunteer Management (Level 6)
35
Digital Marketing (Level 7)
35
Certificate in Payroll Techniques Qualification
(HETAC Level 6)
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Certificate in VAT Techniques (HETAC Level 6)
15
Cisco CCNA
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NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCES
HUMANITIES, HERITAGE
& CULTURE
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Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Level 7)
17
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies
(Level 8)
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Local History (Level 6)
19
Genealogy (Level 6)
19
Diversity & Social Inclusion (Level 7)
20
Philosophy of the Human Self (Level 7)
20
36
Certificate in Care of Older Person SPA (Level 7)
37
Recovery in Mental Health (Level 8)
38
Health Promotion – Theory and Principles (Level 8)
39
Medicalisation of Health and Illness (Level 8)
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Higher Certificate (flexible mode)
in Contemporary Art Practices (Level 6)
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40
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
21
Wildlife – The Natural World Around Us
22
Basic Foundation Course in Counselling
22
Bachelor of Arts (flexible mode)
in Contemporary Art Practices (Level 7)
Introduction to Digital Photography
23
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (Level 8)
Introduction to Photoshop
23
FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE
BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT
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Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (Level 7)
24
Contemporary Developments in Employee
Relations [HRM] (Level 7)
25
Business Issues in the Context of Human Resources (CIPD)
(Level 7)
25
Corporate Governance (CIPD) (Level 7)
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36
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing
for Registered Nurses (Level 8-Add On)
ART & DESIGN
CONTENTS
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Foundation Certificate (Pathway to Higher Education)
QQ1/FETAC Level 5
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DIRECT APPLICATION
MAYO CAMPUS
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SUMMARY OF LIFELONG
LEARNING COURSES 2014/2015
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION
Open/information evenings
GMIT will host information evenings for all Lifelong Learning
courses on the below dates. During these information evenings
you will be able to discuss your course options in detail with
course lecturers and Lifelong Learning staff and receive advice on
enrolment and fee payment.
Some of the modules listed in the prospectus are delivered online,
this is denoted by the symbol below. In this instance the student
can log on remotely with a community of online learners in order
to access the lecture being delivered. Further instructions are
provided to students when they register for an online module.
Thursday, 4th September 2014, 7.00-9.00pm for courses
commencing in September.
Thursday, 8th January, 2015, 7.00-9.00pm for courses
commencing in January.
Staff
Mary Nestor, Lifelong Learning Coordinator
094 9043137
[email protected]
Mary McCarthy, Administration
094 9043156
[email protected] or [email protected]
Contact details
Telephone: 094 9025700, extension 3156 or 3137
Fax: 094 9025757
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.gmit.ie/LLM
GMIT Opening hours
9.00am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Start Dates and Deadlines
(unless indicated otherwise)
September (Semester 1)
Accredited Programmes:
Week beginning 8th September, 2014
Application Deadline:
4.00pm, Friday, 5th September, 2014
General Courses:
Week beginning 22nd September, 2014
4.00pm, Friday, 19th September, 2014
January (Semester 2)
Choose to study in a way that suits
you…
Programmes, Special Purpose Awards, Single Subject Certificates
and non-accredited courses.
At GMIT Mayo campus you can choose to study for an ordinary
degree (Level 7) or honours degree programme (Level 8).
Students may also study for a Special Purpose Award. This is a
HETAC accredited award in one or more modules for relatively
narrow or purpose specific achievement.
In addition to studying for a degree or Special Purpose Award,
modules may also be studied on a single module basis. Single
Subject Certificates are awarded to successful participants
and credits may be accumulated towards a full award. Entry
requirements (unless otherwise indicated) are a pass in five
Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English
or Irish. Candidates over the age of 23 may enter the SelfAwarding GMIT Single Subject Higher Certificate courses without
prior educational qualifications. Experiential learning may be
considered.
There are also a small number of general interest, non-accredited
courses available to study at GMIT.
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Accredited Programmes:
Week beginning 12th January 2015
4.00pm, Friday, 9th January 2015
General Courses:
Week beginning 26th January 2015
4.00pm, Friday, 23rd January 2015
Institute Policy
Each course is offered on the condition of adequate enrolments
and the Institute reserves the right to cancel or discontinue any
course because of low enrolments or for other reasons deemed
sufficient by the Institute. The Institute reserves the right to make
the necessary changes in this schedule that may be dictated by
personnel requirements or availability of facilities.
Application Procedure
Application is made using the application form in this prospectus;
the form can also be downloaded from http://www.gmit.ie/LLM
Applications are processed based on the date they are received.
Only students who have applied and paid the fees in full may
attend the Lifelong Learning evening courses. Completed
application forms may be returned to Mary McCarthy, GMIT Mayo
Campus, Castlebar, Co Mayo.
Credit or Debit Card
Please complete the application form included at the back
of the prospectus and write the information clearly and in
capital letters. An individual record is created for every student
based on the information that is provided. We only accept Irish
postal addresses as a suitable correspondence address. All
correspondence (including receipts or notification of change) will
be made to the postal address provided on the application form.
Payment can be made using credit or debit card details over the
telephone or by post. For security reasons, please do not e-mail
credit or debit card details.
Waiting Lists
Every course has a maximum number of students. A course is full
when all the available places are taken. A waiting list is established
for each full course. New applications for full courses are added to
the waiting list in the order in which they are received. If a place
becomes available, i.e. a current student on the course withdraws;
an offer of a place is made to the next name on the waiting list.
Offers are made in strict rotation from the waiting list. The course
fee will not be processed for applications on a waiting list until an
offer is made and accepted.
Discounts
A 10% discount will be given to a student registering for two or
more courses in the same semester. This is providing that no
other discount or concession has been granted on that course(s).
A 30% discount will be given to applicants who are currently in
receipt of social welfare payments and to senior citizens (aged 65
or over).
Documentation must be presented in person at the time of fee.
A Social Welfare card is not acceptable, as it does not indicate
current status. This documentation and I.D. may be presented by
someone else if the applicant is not able to come themselves.
NOTE: No discount is applicable on any of the full degree
programmes on the part-time courses.
Fee
Course Fees
Details of course fees can be found with the course description in
this prospectus or online. The fees indicated include examinations
and internal assessments but do not include class materials unless
otherwise indicated in the course details. Registration fees for
professional bodies etc. are payable separately. An instalment
plan which is designed to give students the flexibility in paying
their fees will be offered.
Providing a place is still available on the course, your fee will be
accepted and receipted in writing. In all cases, fees must be paid
in full before attending the course.
Fee Payment
Once an application and fee is processed, a written receipt will be
posted to the applicant using the postal correspondence address
provided on the application form. Students are advised to keep
this in a safe place and bring it with them on the first night of
classes. For security reasons, the preferred methods of payment
are credit or debit card, cheque, postal order or bank draft.
INTRODUCTION
Completing the application form
Cheque/Postal Order
Payment can be made via cheque or postal order when it is
accompanied by a completed application form to the Lifelong
Learning Office. Cheques should be made payable to GMIT.
Bank Giro
Students on accredited programmes will be issued with a bank
giro and payment is made directly to the bank. The stamped
portion is then returned by student to the Lifelong Learning
Office where a receipt will be issued for tuition fee.
Cash
The Lifelong Learning Office will accept cash with applications
made in person at the office during office hours (9.00am to
1.00pm and 2.00pm to 5.00pm Wednesday to Friday). Please do
not send cash in the post.
Invoice
Where the course fees are being paid for by an employer,
the student should complete an application form and attach
a letter of approval from the employer on company headed
paper. Instead of a letter the employer may e-mail the Life Long
Learning office (attn.: Mary McCarthy) confirming their intention
to pay the course fee to [email protected].
Refund Policy
Cancelled courses
For a course to commence, a minimum number of student
enrolments are required. If this number is not reached, the course
is cancelled. When this occurs a full fee refund will be processed
automatically and confirmation supplied by phone/email or
webtext.
Course withdrawals
Accredited Programmes: If a student starts a programme and
later decides to withdraw, a refund will be given in accordance
with the GMIT Academic Regulations. A full refund is given up to
31 October, 2014. A partial refund is given up to 31 January, 2015.
After these dates no refunds are given.
General interest and single accredited modules: If a student
starts a course and later decides to withdraw, a full refund will be
given if a request in writing (or e-mail) is received by the Lifelong
Learning office within 10 days from the start of the course. A 75%
refund is given if requested up to three weeks from the start of
the course, after this time refunds are not available.
Age Requirements
The suggested minimum age requirement for participating in
evening classes is 16 years of age.
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INTRODUCTION
Academic Calendar
Parking policy and operational times
No classes are taught during breaks in the academic calendar
or Bank or National Holidays. Classes are taught as normal on all
Holy Days and Conferring.
There is a parking system (see below) in operation at the Mayo
Campus since September 2010:
Semester I:
8th September to 5th December 2014.
Exams scheduled 15th to 23rd December 2014
inclusive.
Christmas Break: 24th December 2014 to 9th
January 2015.
Semester II:
12th January to 24th April 2015.
Easter Break: 30th March to 10th April 2015.
Exams scheduled 5th to 21st May 2015 inclusive.
College Services
Library
GMIT Library provides a wide range of services and facilities to
support learning, teaching and research in the Institute. GMIT has
libraries in its four campuses: in Galway, at the Learning Centre on
the Dublin Road, Cluain Mhuire on the Monivea Road, as well as in
Castlebar and Letterfrack.
The Moore Library on the Mayo campus is a modern and wellequipped information resource. Students have access to an
expanding library collection both at Castlebar and other GMIT
campuses.
The library catalogue is available directly at http://library.gmit.ie/
or via the GMIT web page at www.gmit.ie. Distance learners and
remote users are catered for with the provision of online
resources, services and facilities.
All Lifelong Learning students have access to the GMIT Library. A
current GMIT student card is also your library card and is required
for borrowing. Lifelong Learning students may borrow up to 4
books for 1 week.
Opening times: Opening hours are displayed at the library
entrance, throughout the campus and online through the library
website. Students are advised to check these times as they may
be subject to change throughout the year.
Pay & Display Spaces: (cost €1.50 per hour, max time 4
hours stay)
Staff/Student Spaces: (annual GMIT permit required, cost
€10 per annum for staff and all registered students)
Disabled Parking Spaces (for GMIT permit holders): 4
spaces at front reception, 5 at lower back car park and 2 at
Mayo Education Centre.
Visitor Parking Spaces: 4 near entrance to main reception:
(GMIT visitors permit required and can be booked at Reception).
The parking policy for staff/student spaces will not apply after
6.00pm on weekdays, during Public/Bank Holidays, at weekends
or during the months of July and August.
The parking policy for the Pay and Display and Visitor parking
areas will not apply after 6.00pm or during the months of July
and August.
It is advisable for students, who attend classes before 6.00pm
and wish to use the car park to purchase a permit. The necessary
criteria for the issuing of permits will be (i) original driving license,
(ii) original insurance certificate, (iii) proof of address, and (iv)
Student/Staff ID number. Photocopies of documents will not
be acceptable. Any staff member or registered student will be
eligible for a permit provided the above criteria is met.
Study a Full-Time Course on a
Part-Time Basis
A scheme known as the Accumulation of Credits and Certification
of Subjects (ACCS) allows students instead of studying an entire
course – to study one or more of the subjects on any one of the
400 plus courses approved by the Higher Education and Training
Awards Council (HETAC) all over Ireland, to gain credits for these
subjects and to accumulate those credits towards a National
Certificate, Diploma or Degree. All courses approved by the
HETAC can be offered to students through the ACCS scheme.
Credits
There is a campus bank (Allied Irish Banks) in GMIT Mayo Campus
during the Academic Year and they also operate the ATM facility.
It is located on the ground floor. Opening times are displayed at
the bank.
For GMIT-Accredited courses, when a student succeeds in
examinations for any subject on a course they gain the credits
which the institute has allocated to that subject and the
student receives a Subject Certificate from HETAC. Credits are
transferable. Any institute which is a designated HETAC institution
will accept credits gained by a student in any other such institute.
Catering
Further information
There are vending machines available on the campus for hot
drinks and snacks in the evenings. The canteen is open from 9am
to 4pm each day during the Academic Year.
The full-time courses available for study on an ACCS basis are
contained in the full-time undergraduate prospectus available on
the GMIT web site http://www.gmit.ie/gmit-mayo
Banking
Customised Courses
Organisations in the region who wish to discuss the potential for
customised courses for staff or management should contact the
Lifelong Learning Coordinator in the GMIT. Tel: 094 9043137 or
e-mail Mary Nestor at [email protected].
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Réamhrá
Tráthnónta Oscailte/Faisnéise
RÉAMHRÁ
Beidh tráthnóna faisnéise ar siúl in GMIT do chúrsaí uile de
chuid Foghlaim ar Feadh an tSaoil ar na dátaí thíos. Le linn na
dtráthnónta faisnéise seo beidh deis agat do roghanna cúrsa a
phlé go mion le léachtóirí cúrsa agus foireann de chuid Foghlaim
ar Feadh an tSaoil agus comhairle a fháil maidir le clárú agus
íocaíocht na táille.
Déantar cuid de na modúil atá liostaithe san eolaire a
sheachadadh ar líne. Cuirtear é sin in iúl leis an tsiombail thíos.
Sa chás sin is féidir leis an neach léinn cianlogáil isteach le pobal
foghlaimeoirí ar líne chun teacht ar an léacht atá á seachadadh.
Cuirtear treoracha breise ar fáil do na neacha léinn nuair a
chláraíonn siad do mhodúl ar líne.
Déardaoin, 4 Meán Fómhair 2014, 7.00-9.00pm do chúrsaí a
bheidh ag tosú i Meán Fómhair.
Déardaoin, 8 Eanáir 2015, 7.00-9.00pm do chúrsaí a bheidh ag
tosú i mí Eanáir.
Foireann
Mary Nestor,
Comhordaitheoir Foghlaim ar Feadh an tSaoil
094 9043137
[email protected]
Mary McCarthy, Riarachán
094 9043156
[email protected] / [email protected]
Uaireanta Oscailte GMIT
9.00am go 1.00pm agus 2.00pm go 5.00pm Luan go hAoine
Dátaí Tosaithe agus Spriocdhátaí
(mura gcuirtear a mhalairt in iúl)
Meán Fómhair (Seimeastar 1)
Cláir Chreidiúnaithe: An tseachtain dar tús 8 Meán Fómhair, 2014
Spriocam don Iarratas: 4.00pm, Dé hAoine, 5 Meán Fómhair, 2014
Cúrsaí Ginearálta: An tseachtain dar tús 22 Meán Fómhair, 2014
Sonraí Teagmhála
Teileafón: 094 9025700, síneadh 3156 nó 3137
Facs: 094 9025757
R-phost: [email protected]
Gréasán: http://www.gmit.ie/LLM
Spriocam don Iarratas: 4.00pm, Dé hAoine, 19 Meán Fómhair, 2014
Eanáir (Seimeastar 2)
Cláir Chreidiúnaithe: An tseachtain dar tús 12 Eanáir, 2015
Spriocam don Iarratas: 4.00pm, Dé hAoine, 9 Eanáir, 2015
Cúrsaí Ginearálta: An tseachtain dar tús 26 Eanáir, 2015
Spriocam don Iarratas: 4.00pm, Dé hAoine, 23 Eanáir, 2015
Polasaí na hInstitiúide
Roghnaigh staidéar ar an mbealach
is fearr a oireann duit…
Cláir, Dámhachtainí Sainchuspóireacha, Teastais Aon Ábhar agus
cúrsaí neamhchreidiúnaithe.
Ag campas Mhaigh Eo GMIT féadfaidh tú roghnú staidéar
a dhéanamh le haghaidh clár gnáthchéime (Leibhéal 7) nó
céime onóracha (Leibhéal 8). Féadfaidh neacha léinn staidéar a
dhéanamh freisin ar mhaithe le Dámhachtain Shainchuspóireach.
Is dámhachtain í sin atá creidiúnaithe ag HETAC in aon mhodúl
amháin nó níos mó chun sprioc atá measartha cúng nó
sainchuspóireach a bhaint amach.
Chomh maith le staidéar a dhéanamh ar mhaithe le céim nó
Dámhachtain Shainchuspóireach, féadfar staidéar a dhéanamh ar
bhonn aon mhodúl amháin freisin. Bronntar Teastais Aon Ábhar ar
rannpháirtithe rathúla agus is féidir creidiúintí a charnadh i dtreo
lándámhachtana. Is iad na riachtanais iontrála (mura gcuirtear
a mhalairt in iúl) ná pas i gcúig ábhar Ardteistiméireachta
ar a n-áirítear Matamaitic agus Béarla nó Gaeilge. Is féidir le
hiarrathóirí os cionn aois 23 dul isteach i gcúrsaí Ardteastais Aon
Ábhar Féin-Bhronnta GMIT gan réamhcháilíochtaí oideachais.
D’fhéadfaí foghlaim de bharr taithí a chur san áireamh.
Tá líon beag cúrsaí ábhar spéise ginearálta, neamhchreidiúnaithe
ar fáil freisin le haghaidh staidéir ag GMIT.
Déantar gach cúrsa a thairiscint ar choinníoll go mbeidh dóthain
cláruithe ann agus forchoimeádann an Institiúid an ceart cúrsa
ar bith a chealú nó a scor i ngeall ar chlárúcháin ísle nó i ngeall
ar chúinsí eile a measann an Institiúid a bheith dóthanach.
Forchoimeádann an Institiúid an ceart na hathruithe is gá a
dhéanamh ar an sceideal seo a d’fhéadfadh gá a bheith leo de
bharr riachtanais phearsanra nó infhaighteacht saoráidí.
Nós Imeachta d’Iarratais
Déantar iarratas agus úsáid á baint as an bhfoirm iarratais
sa réamheolaire seo; féadfar an fhoirm a íoslódáil freisin ó
http://www.gmit.ie/LLM.
Déantar na hiarratais a phróiseáil bunaithe ar an dáta a
bhfaightear iad. Ní bheidh cead freastal ar chúrsaí tráthnóna
de chuid Foghlaim ar Feadh an tSaoil ach ag neacha léinn a
chuir iarratas isteach agus a d’íoc na táillí go hiomlán. Is féidir
foirmeacha iarratais comhlánaithe a chur ar ais chuig Mary
McCarthy, Campas Mhaigh Eo GMIT, Caisleán an Bharraigh,
Co. Mhaigh Eo.
An fhoirm iarratais a chomhlánú
Comhlánaigh le do thoil an fhoirm iarratais atá cuimsithe ag cúl an
eolaire agus scríobh an fhaisnéis go soiléir agus i gceannlitreacha.
Cruthaítear taifead aonair do gach neach léinn bunaithe ar an
bhfaisnéis a chuirtear ar fáil. Ní ghlacaimid ach le seoltaí poist
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RÉAMHRÁ
Éireannacha mar sheoladh oiriúnach comhfhreagrais. Seolfar gach
comhfhreagras (ar a n-áirítear admhálacha nó fógra maidir le hathrú)
chuig an seoladh poist a chuirtear ar fáil ar an bhfoirm iarratais.
Liostaí Feithimh
Bíonn uaslíon neach léinn ag gach cúrsa. Bíonn an cúrsa lán nuair
a ghlactar leis na háiteanna go léir atá ar fáil. Bunaítear liosta
feithimh do gach lánchúrsa. Cuirtear iarratais nua ar lánchúrsaí leis
an liosta feithimh san ord ina bhfaightear iad. Má bhíonn áit ar fáil,
i.e. go dtarraingíonn neach léinn reatha amach as cúrsa déantar
áit a thairiscint don chéad ainm eile ar an liosta feithimh. Déantar
tairiscintí i bhfíoruainíocht ón liosta feithimh. Ní dhéanfar an táille
cúrsa le haghaidh iarratas ar liosta feithimh a phróiseáil go dtí go
ndéanfar tairiscint agus go nglactar léi.
Lascainí
Tabharfar lascaine de 10% do neach léinn a chláraíonn le haghaidh
dhá chúrsa nó níos mó sa seimeastar céanna. Tá sé sin ar
choinníoll nár tugadh lascaine nó lamháltas eile ar an gcúrsa/na
cúrsaí sin.
Tabharfar lascaine de 30% d’iarratasóirí a bhfuil íocaíochtaí leasa
shóisialaigh á bhfáil acu nó do sheanóirí (in aois 65 nó níos airde).
Ní mór doiciméadú a chur i láthair go pearsanta in éineacht leis an
táille. Ní leor cárta Leasa Shóisialaigh, de bhrí nach gcuireann sé
an stádas reatha in iúl. Féadfaidh duine eile an doiciméadú agus
an CA (I.D.) sin a chur i láthair mura bhfuil an t-iarratasóir féin in
ann teacht.
TABHAIR FAOI DEARA: Níl lascaine ar bith le fáil d’aon cheann de
na cláir iomlána chéime ar na cúrsaí páirtaimseartha.
Táille
Táillí Cúrsa
Tá sonraí maidir leis na táillí cúrsa le fáil leis an tuairisc chúrsa
sa réamheolaire seo nó ar líne. Cuimsíonn na táillí a thaispeántar
scrúduithe agus measúnuithe inmheánacha ach ní chuimsíonn
siad ábhair ranga mura gcuirtear a mhalairt in iúl sna sonraí cúrsa.
Tá táillí clárúcháin do chomhlachtaí gairmiúla etc. iníoctha ar
leithligh. Déanfar plean tráthchoda a thairiscint atá ceaptha chun
solúbthacht a thabhairt do neacha léinn agus na táillí á n-íoc acu.
Má bhíonn áit ar fáil fós ar an gcúrsa, glacfar le do tháille agus
cuirfear admháil ar fáil i scríbhinn. I ngach cás, ní mór táillí a íoc
go hiomlán sula ndéanfar freastal ar an gcúrsa.
Íocaíocht Táille
Ach próiseáil a bheith déanta ar an iarratas agus ar an táille, seolfar
admháil amach leis an bpost chuig an iarratasóir ag baint úsáide
as an seoladh comhfhreagrais poist atá ar an bhfoirm iarratais.
Moltar do neacha léinn é sin a choinneáil in áit shábháilte agus é a
bhreith in éineacht leo ar chéad oíche na ranganna. Ar chúiseanna
slándála, is iad na modhanna íocaíochta is rogha ná cárta
creidmheasa nó cárta dochair, seic, ordú poist nó dréacht bainc.
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Seic/Ordú Poist
Féadfar íocaíocht a dhéanamh le seic nó ordú poist ach é a bheith
in éineacht le foirm chomhlánaithe an iarratais chuig Oifig Foghlaim
ar Feadh an tSaoil. Ba chóir seiceanna a bheith iníoctha le GMIT.
Gíoró Bainc
Eiseofar gíoró bainc do neacha léinn ar chláir chreidiúnaithe agus
déanfar íocaíocht go díreach leis an mbanc. Tugann an neach
léinn an chuid stampáilte ar ais chuig Oifig Foghlaim ar Feadh an
tSaoil áit a n-eiseofar admháil don táille teagaisc.
Airgead
Glacfaidh Oifig Foghlaim ar Feadh an tSaoil le hairgead in
éineacht le hiarratais a dhéantar go pearsanta ag an oifig le linn
uaireanta oifige (9.00am go 1.00pm agus 2.00pm go 5.00pm
Céadaoin go hAoine). Ar mhiste leat gan airgead a sheoladh
isteach leis an bpost.
Sonrasc
Áit a mbíonn na táillí cúrsa á n-íoc ag fostóir, ba chóir don neach
léinn foirm iarratais a chomhlánú agus litir fhaofa ón bhfostóir a
cheangal léi ar pháipéar litreach na cuideachta. In ionad litreach
féadfaidh an fostóir r-phost a chur chuig Oifig Foghlaim ar Feadh
an tSaoil (f/ch:Mary McCarthy) ag deimhniú go bhfuil sé ar intinn
acu an táille cúrsa a íoc chuig [email protected].
Polasaí Maidir le hAisíocaíochtaí
Cúrsaí cealaithe
Le go dtosóidh cúrsa, is gá íoslíon cláraithe neach léinn. Mura
mbaintear amach an líon sin, cuirtear an cúrsa ar ceal. Nuair a
tharlaíonn sé sin déantar aisíoc iomlán táille a phróiseáil ar an
ngnáthchúrsa agus cuirtear deimhniú ar fáil ar an bhfón/rphost nó
téacs gréasáin.
Aistarraingtí as Cúrsaí
Cláir Chreidiúnaithe: Má chuireann neach léinn tús le clár agus má
shocraíonn tarraingt siar as ina dhiaidh sin, déanfar aisíocaíocht
de réir Rialacháin Acadúla GMIT. Tugtar aisíoc iomlán suas go dtí
31 Deireadh Fómhair 2014. Tugtar páirt-aisíocaíocht suas go dtí 31
Eanáir 2015. Ní thugtar aisíocaíocht ar bith i ndiaidh na ndátaí sin.
Modúil aonair ábhar spéise ginearálta agus modúil
chreidiúnaithe: Má chuireann neach léinn tús le cúrsa agus má
shocraíonn ina dhiaidh sin tarraingt siar as, tabharfar lán-aisíoc
má fhaigheann Oifig Foghlaim ar Feadh an tSaoil achainí i
scríbhinn (nó le r-phost) laistigh de 10 lá ó thús an chúrsa. Tugtar
aisíocaíocht de 75% má iarrtar é suas le trí sheachtain ó thús an
chúrsa. I ndiaidh an ama sin ní bhíonn aisíocaíochtaí le fáil.
Riachtanais Maidir le hAois
Is é an riachtanas íosaoise a mholtar le haghaidh rannpháirtíochta
i ranganna tráthnóna ná 16 bliana d’aois.
Cárta Creidmheasa nó Cárta Dochair
Féilire Acadúil
Féadfar íocaíocht a dhéanamh agus úsáid á baint as sonraí cárta
creidmheasa nó cárta dochair ar an teileafóin nó leis an bpost. Ar
chúiseanna slándála, ná cuir sonraí cárta creidmheasa nó cárta
dochair isteach le r-phost.
Ní mhúintear ranganna ar bith le linn sosanna san fhéilire acadúil
nó ar Laethanta Saoire Bainc ná Náisiúnta. Múintear ranganna mar
is gnách ar gach Lá Saoire Eaglaise agus ar Laethanta Bronnta
Céimeanna.
8 Meán Fómhair go 5 Nollaig 2014.
Scrúduithe sceidealaithe 15-23 Nollaig 2014 gach
lá san áireamh.
Sos na Nollag: 24 Nollaig 2014 go 9 Eanáir 2015.
Seimeastar II:
12 Eanáir go 24 Aibreán 2015
Sos na Cásca: 30 Márta go 10 Aibreán 2015.
Scrúduithe sceidealaithe 5 go 21 Bealtaine 2015
gach lá san áireamh.
Seirbhísí Coláiste
Leabharlann
Cuireann Leabharlann GMIT raon leathan seirbhísí agus saoráidí
ar fáil chun tacú leis an bhfoghlaim, leis an teagasc agus leis an
taighde san Institiúid. Tá leabharlanna ar cheithre champas ag
GMIT: i nGaillimh, ag an Lárionad Foghlama ar Bhóthar Bhaile
Átha Cliath agus ag Cluain Mhuire ar Bhóthar Mhuine Mheá,
chomh maith le Caisleán an Bharraigh agus Leitir Fraic.
Áiteanna Páirceála do Dhaoine Míchumasaithe: (do
shealbhóirí ceadúnais GMIT): 4 áit ag an bhfáiltiú chun
tosaigh, 5 ag an gcarrchlós íochtair agus 2 ag Lárionad
Oideachais Mhaigh Eo.
Áiteanna Páirceála do Chuairteoirí: 4 gar don bhealach
isteach go dtí an príomhfháiltiú: (ceadúnas cuairteoirí
GMIT ag teastáil agus is féidir áirithint a dhéanamh ag an
bhFáiltiú).
Ní bheidh an polasaí páirceála d’áiteanna foirne/neacha léinn
i bhfeidhm i ndiaidh 6.00pm ar laethanta seachtaine, le linn
Laethanta Saoire Poiblí/Bainc, ag an deireadh seachtaine nó le
linn mhíonna Iúil agus Lúnasa.
Ní bheidh an polasaí páirceála do na háiteanna Íoc agus Taispeáin
agus do na Cuairteoirí i bhfeidhm i ndiaidh 6.00pm nó le linn
mhíonna Iúil agus Lúnasa.
Is acmhainn nua-aimseartha faisnéise í Leabharlann Uí Mhórdha
ar champas Mhaigh Eo agus í trealmhaithe go maith. Tá fáil ag na
neacha léinn ar bhailiúchán leabharlainne atá ag dul i bhfairsinge
ag campas Chaisleán an Bharraigh agus ag campais eile de chuid
GMIT.
Moltar do neacha léinn a dhéanann freastal ar ranganna roimh
6.00pm agus ar mhian leo an carrchlós a úsáid ceadúnas a
cheannach. Is iad na critéir is gá le go n-eiseofar ceadúnais ná
(i) ceadúnas tiomána bunaidh, (ii) teastas bunaidh árachais, (iii)
cruthúnas maidir le seoladh, agus (iv) Uimhir CA Neacha Léinn/
Foirne. Ní bheidh fótachóipeanna de cháipéisí inghlactha.
Beidh ball foirne nó neach léinn cláraithe ar bith incháilithe do
cheadúnas ar choinníoll go gcomhlíontar na critéir thuas.
Tá catalóg na leabharlainne le fáil go díreach ag http://library.gmit.ie
nó trí leathanach gréasáin GMIT ag www.gmit.ie. Déantar freastal
ar chianfhoghlaimeoirí agus ar chianúsáideoirí le soláthar
acmhainní ar líne, seirbhísí agus saoráidí.
Déan Staidéar ar Chúrsa
Lánaimseartha ar Bhonn
Páirtaimseartha
Tá rochtain ar Leabharlann GMIT ag gach neach léinn de chuid
Foghlaim ar Feadh an tSaoil. Is gá cárta reatha neacha léinn
GMIT arb é cárta na leabharlainne freisin é le haghaidh iasachtaí.
Féadfaidh neacha léinn de chuid Foghlaim ar Feadh an tSaoil suas
le 4 leabhar a fháil ar iasacht ar feadh 1 seachtain amháin.
Ligeann scéim ar a dtugtar Carnadh Creidiúintí agus Teastasú
Ábhar (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects)
(ACCS) do neacha léinn – in ionad staidéar a dhéanamh ar chúrsa
iomlán – staidéar a dhéanamh ar ábhar amháin nó níos mó ar
cheann ar bith de na 400 plus cúrsa atá faofa ag Comhairle na
nDámhachtainí Ardoideachais agus Oiliúna (HETAC) ar fud na
hÉireann, chun creidiúint a thuilleamh do na hábhair sin agus na
creidiúintí sin a charnadh i dtreo Teastais Náisiúnta, Dioplóma nó
Céime. Is féidir na cúrsaí go léir atá faofa ag HETAC a thairiscint
do na neacha léinn tríd an scéim ACCS.
Uaireanta oscailte: Taispeántar na huaireanta oscailte sa bhealach
isteach go dtí an leabharlann, ar fud an champais agus ar líne trí
láithreán gréasáin na leabharlainne. Moltar do neacha léinn na
huaireanta sin a sheiceáil de bhrí go bhfuil siad faoi réir ag athrú le
linn na bliana acadúla.
Baincéireacht
Bíonn banc campais (Allied Irish Banks) i gCampas Mhaigh Eo
GMIT le linn na bliana acadúla agus oibríonn siad an tsaoráid ATM
freisin. Tá sé suite ar an mbunurlár. Tá na huaireanta oscailte ar
taispeáint ag an mbanc.
RÉAMHRÁ
Seimeastar I:
Creidiúintí
Le haghaidh cúrsaí atá creidiúnaithe ag GMIT, nuair a éiríonn le
neach léinn i scrúduithe d’ábhar ar bith ar chúrsa tuilleann siad
na creidiúintí atá leithdháilte ag an Institiúid don ábhar sin agus
faigheann an neach léinn Teastas Ábhair ó HETAC. Tá creidiúintí
inaistrithe. Glacfaidh institiúid ar bith atá ainmnithe ag HETAC
creidiúintí atá tuillte ag neach léinn in aon institiúid eile dá leithéid.
Lónadóireacht
Tá meaisíní díola ar fáil ar an gcampas le haghaidh deochanna te
agus scroideanna sa tráthnóna. Bíonn an ceaintín ar oscailt ó 9am
go 4pm gach lá le linn na Bliana Acadúla.
Tuilleadh eolais
Tá na cúrsaí lánaimseartha ar féidir staidéar a dhéanamh orthu ar
bhonn ACCS sa réamheolaire do na fochéimithe lánaimseartha atá
le fáil ar láithreán gréasáin GMIT http://www.gmit.ie/gmit-mayo.
Polasaí páirceála agus amanna oibriúcháin
Tá polasaí páirceála á oibriú (féach thíos) ag Campas Mhaigh Eo ó
Mheán Fómhair 2010:
Áiteanna Íoc & Taispeáin: (costas €1.50 san uair, uasmhéid
am feithimh 4 huaire)
Áiteanna Foirne/Neacha Léinn: (ceadúnas bliantúil GMIT
ag teastáil, costas €10 sa bhliain don fhoireann agus gach
neach léinn cláraithe)
Cúrsaí Saincheaptha
Ba chóir d’eagraíochtaí sa réigiún ar mhian leo an acmhainn le
haghaidh cúrsaí saincheaptha do bhaill foirne nó bainistíochta
a phlé, teagmháil a dhéanamh le Comhordaitheoir Foghlaim
ar Feadh an tSaoil in GMIT, Teil: 094 9043137 nó r-phost
[email protected].
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INFORMATION & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Sustainable Technology
(Level 8-Add On)
Programme Description
Entry Requirements
The objective of the programme is to produce graduates who are
highly competent at both the technical and management skills
that are required from construction management professionals in
the modern construction industry.
BSc (Ordinary, Level 7) degree in Engineering, Architectural
Technology, Construction or equivalent.
The programme places emphasis on the core areas of sustainable
building technology and construction project management and
is centred around the completion of a substantial cross-modular
year long retrofit project. The project module consists of two
complementary elements, a retrofit project and a research topic
on an aspect of applied construction technology that relates
directly to the retrofit project.
The programme is designed to equip the student with the
necessary technical and management skills to competently
and efficiently manage a range of construction projects.
Course Content
How to Apply
Application for the programme is made direct to the Institute.
Please complete and return the Direct Application Mayo
Campus form at the back of this prospectus. The form can also
be downloaded from http://www.gmit.ie/LLM or contact GMIT
Mayo Campus, Westport Road, Castlebar (Tel 094-9043156).
Completed application forms should be returned to: Lifelong
Learning, GMIT Mayo Campus on or before 29th August,
2014. Applicants will be invited for an interview to assess their
suitability. The interviews will take place in early September. Late
applications may be considered subject to places being available.
Retrofit Project
Project Management
Construction Informatics
Building Energy Systems
Sustainable Building Technologies
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For programme queries please contact John Scahill at
[email protected] or on 094 9043298.
Course Fee
€1,920 per annum
Single Accredited Module
CAD and IT (Level 6)
Geographical Information
Systems (Level 8)
3hrs/week, 30 weeks
Duration:
3hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
7-10pm, Mondays – Semester I & II
Time:
Mondays 7-10pm – Semester II
Fee:
€480
Fee:
€320
Start date:
Monday, 8th September 2014
Start date:
Monday, 12th January 2015
Number of Credits
10 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
The module will introduce students to Computer Fundamentals
and give them the basics in 2D CAD techniques.
This objective of this module is to provide the student with a
basic theoretical and practical understanding of spatial data
management through the use of Geographical Information
Systems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will/should
be able to
1.
have an understanding of the elements of a computer
system.
Learning Outcomes
be able to
2. have a basic understanding of the operating system, its
interface, and general information technologies.
1.
3. be able to use the main office applications – Word
Processing, Spreadsheet, and Presentation software.
2. have knowledge of how data is structured and managed by
databases with particular reference to spatial databases.
4. understand the CAD package and how the interface is
organised.
3. have experience in the use of standard GIS software
packages used in the cultural, historical and environmental
sectors.
5. understand how to setup a drawing – units and limits, and
view properties
6. be able to use the basic 2D draw commands in the
production of a drawing
7. be able to use the modify commands in the production of
a drawing.
8. be able to use additional features – blocks, layers, etc.
9. dimension and annotate drawings
10. prepare drawings for printing using the paper space
features.
Course Content
have an understanding of the theoretical basis of
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
4. be capable of working independently with various types of
spatial data.
Course Content
Overview of GPS/Galileo
What is a GIS?
Components of a GIS
Overview of GIS software
Examination of the types of generic questions a GIS can
answer.
Introduction to databases
Information Technology – History and Overview
Raster and vector data structures and formats
Central Processing Unit
Coordinate systems and map projections
Hardware and Peripherals
Map classification and interpretation
Operating Systems
Map scale, features, graphics, symbology and legends
Word Processing
Vector feature classification, labelling, selection
Spreadsheets
Presentation Software
Internet searching, use of the E-mail system
CAD Introduction
Co-ordinate Systems
Drawing Commands
Modify Commands
Blocks and Layers
Drawing Organisation
Dimensions and Text
Plotting
Project
How to Apply
Application for the module is made direct to the Institute. Please
complete and return the Direct Application Mayo Campus form
at the back of this prospectus. The form can also be downloaded
from http://www.gmit.ie/LLM or contact GMIT Mayo Campus,
Westport Road, Castlebar (Tel 094-9043156).
Duration:
Attribute data management
Building a GIS; vector feature capture, editing, import and
conversion
Data quality and error issues
Data analysis and spatial queries
Raster data; satellite imagery, aerial photography, LiDAR
Review of case studies of GIS usage in cultural, historical
and environmental domains
Review of spatial data availability
How to Apply
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Introduction to New Media
(Level 6)
Cloud Technology
Administration (Level 7)
Duration:
3hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
3hrs/week, 30 weeks
Time:
6.00-9.00pm, Tuesdays – Semester
I
Time:
7-10pm/Tuesdays – Semester I & II
Fee:
€500
Fee:
€240
Start date:
Tuesday, 9th September 2014
Start date:
Number of Credits:
10 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
This module aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of
computer skills, the use of digital media to create and manipulate
images, the use of cloud computing and encourage the use of
social media to showcase their artwork.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to
1.
Demonstrate competence in creating and managing
documents in Word, and presentations in PowerPoint.
2. Demonstrate competence in creating and managing a
Facebook page.
3. Demonstrate competence in creating, launching and
managing a blog.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the technical aspects of
digital photography relevant to contemporary art practices.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of marketing through social
media.
Module Description
The module provides a comprehensive introduction to the
management of cloud computing technologies and cloud services
delivery to develop cloud based solutions. The module enables
the learner to develop and administer cloud technology solutions
via public, private, and hybrid platforms.
The module focuses on server virtualisation, storage, security,
and virtual network environments. The module also examines the
business continuity planning needed when moving to a cloud
platform.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Identify and explain the elements involved in the provision
of cloud platform, software, and infrastructure services.
2. Develop and Implement Cloud Architectures for Cloud
Storage and Service delivery solutions
3. Apply best practices in the administration of virtual servers
and services in a cloud computing environment.
4. Analyse the Security of Cloud Computing Architectures
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of
multimedia design.
5. Develop Security Systems for a Cloud based solution in a
Virtualised Network Environment
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of
Cloud Computing
6. Formulate an effective business continuity plan when
moving to a cloud based service.
8. Describe internet and web technologies and their context
in society.
Course Content
Course Content
Introduction to Cloud Architecture and Services
High Availability Computing
Office Automation Tools:
Virtual Storage Design
Creating Digital Imagery:
Network Environment and Cloud Security
Communication & Collaboration Tools:
Business Continuity Planning
Introduction to Design for Multimedia:
How to Apply
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How to Apply
This module will run subject to validation.
Digital Media 1 (Level 6)
LAN Switching & Security
(Level 7)
2hrs/week, 30 weeks
Duration:
3hrs/week, 30 weeks
Time:
7-10pm/Mondays – Semester I & II
Time:
To Be Confirmed Semester I & II
Fee:
€500
Fee:
€500
Start date:
Monday, 8th September 2014
Start date:
September 2014
Number of Credits:
10 Credits
Number of Credits:
10 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
This module introduces students to the fundamentals of creating
websites and preparing digital content – with due concern for
usability. It encourages the creation and organisation of digital
portfolios to showcase completed work.
This module enables the learner to understand the operation of a
switch through comprehensive explanations and demonstrations of
VLAN implementation, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Etherchannels,
HRSP/GLBP,
Learning Outcomes
Spanning Tree Protocol, Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP), PortFast,
BPDU Guard and Inter-VLAN routing in a LAN switched environment.
2. Outline the applications and tools relevant to digital media
design and describe the contexts for their use.
This module also explores network security at layer 2 and layer 3, with
learners exploring topics such as securing routers using automated
features, developing security policies, building IDS and IPS systems,
VPN’s and creating ACL’s to provide security solutions. There is also a
brief introduction to cryptography.
3. Recognise development processes, principles and
methods.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Describe internet and web technologies and their context
in society.
4. Construct a website using a mark-up language and
incorporating optimised images while applying basic
planning procedures.
5. Apply image editing techniques and colour theory to
designs.
6. Describe the process of deployment and launching of a
web site.
7. Commence a digital portfolio.
Course Content
Introduction
Applications and Contexts
Design for digital media systems
Scripting languages
Duration:
On successful completion of this module the learner will/should be able to
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Analyse the functions and techniques of layer 2 switching using
the VLAN Trunking Protocol, Spanning Tree Protocol and InterVLAN routing.
Configure routers to allow inter-VLAN routing.
Configure, test and troubleshoot configurations concerning
VLANs, trunk links, VTP, STP.
Analyse and identify modern security threats and develop
security policies and ACL’s to prevent such attacks.
Configure, test and deploy IDS and IPS based Network Security
solutions
Configure, test and troubleshoot various network security
configurations such as VPN, SSL, AAA, Firewalls.
Secure IOS-based Routers using automated features and create
site-to-site IPSec VPN with pre-shared key authentication using CLI.
Development tools
Web deployment
How to Apply
Course Content
Switching I VLANs
VLAN Trunking Protocol
Spanning Tree Protocol
Inter-VLAN Routing
Modern Security threats
ACL’s
IDS/IPS
Authentication, Authorisation, Accounting
Introduction to Cryptography
Practical Programme
How to Apply
Application for the module is made direct to the Institute. The module
will be delivered on one evening per week over 30 weeks. The day will
be confirmed in early September 2014. Please complete and return the
Direct Application Mayo Campus form at the back of this prospectus.
The form can also be downloaded from http://www.gmit.ie/LLM or contact
GMIT Mayo Campus, Westport Road, Castlebar (Tel 094-9043156).
This module will run subject to validation.
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Other Professional Qualifications
Certificate in Payroll Techniques Qualification (HETAC Level 6)
Duration:
2.5 hrs per week, 10 weeks per
term (2 terms)
Time:
Tuesdays – Class 7pm to 9.30pm
Fee:
see below for details.
Start date:
Number of Credits:
HETAC Level 6
Stage 1 – including exam fees, course manual, sample exam
papers, etc.
€495
Stage 2 – including exam fees, course manual, sample exam
papers, etc.
€495
Annual student registration fee
€100
QQI (HETAC) Fee
Course objective
This course is promoted by the Irish Payroll Association (IPASS)
the professional body for those working in the payroll function.
The course is aimed at all those working in, or intending to work
in payroll. It is designed to provide all the practical skills necessary
for payroll personnel to operate efficiently and in compliance
with Revenue regulations. This qualification is the leading payroll
qualification in the Ireland.
Awarding Body
This course is accredited by QQI (HETAC) at Level 6
Who should apply?
This course is aimed at all those working in, or intending to work
in, the payroll function. The course is designed to provide the
skills necessary for payroll personnel to function efficiently and to
provide a recognised qualification.
How to apply?
Booking forms are available from the Irish Payroll Association at
IPASS House, H4 Centrepoint Business Park, Dublin 12, by phone
at (01) 4089100, fax on (01) 4089102 or can be downloaded from
www.ipass.ie
Course Duration
The course is divided into two stages, each one conducted over
one evening per week for ten weeks. Those wishing to qualify
must successfully complete examinations held in December and
May.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements and all course material
will be given to participants with plenty of practical examples
worked through in the classes.
We also provide a ‘no pass, no fee money back guarantee’.
See www.ipass.ie for terms and conditions.
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Course Fees
€50
Instalment Plan is available on request.
Starting Date
Early September 2014
Further Details
Irish Payroll Association, IPASS House, H4 Centrepoint Business
Park, Dublin 12
Telephone (01) 408 9100, Fax (01) 408 9102
E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.ipass.ie
Course Content includes
Stage 1 – September-December 2014
Employment Law – Introduction to Employment Law, Terms
of Employment, Payment of Wages, National Minimum Wage,
Organisation of Working, & Juries Act.
PAYE/PRSI System – Revenue Administration, Calculation
of Gross PAYE, The PRSI System. Operation of the Universal
Social Charge, Local Property Tax, deductions from pay and
calculation of net pay, P45,P30s,P35s,P60s.
Stage 2 – February-May 2015
Employment Law – Maternity Leave, Adoptive, Parental &
Carers Leave, Protection of Part-Time & Fixed Term workers.
Protection of Young Persons and Temporary Agency Workers.
PAYE/PRSI System – Expenses, Tax free payments, Benefits in
Kind, Termination payments, Pensions, PRSAs, PRD, Taxation
of Illness Benefit, Attachments of Earnings Orders.
IPASS reserve the right to change the course content without
prior notice.
How to apply?
The IPASS Certified VAT Technician (CVT) qualification is a
superb qualification which is designed to provide students with
a comprehensive understanding of the operation of the Irish
VAT system. The course assumes no prior knowledge of VAT
on the part of students and it introduces them in a logical and
progressive manner to the VAT implications and treatment of a
huge range of business transactions. Starting with first principles,
the course explains the basic principles of the Irish VAT system,
for all kinds of businesses from sole traders to multinational
organisations and includes State and Semi State bodies and
VAT exempt institutions. Students will receive a comprehensive
course manual written in non technical language, which explains
in detail, the workings of the Irish VAT system and which contains
numerous practical examples and exercises.
Booking forms are available from the Irish Payroll Association at
Ipass House, H4 Centrepoint Business Park, Dublin 12, by phone
at (01) 4089100, fax on (01) 4089102 or can be downloaded from
www.ipass.ie
Awarding Body
Course Duration
The course is divided into two stages, each stage conducted over
one evening per week for ten weeks. Those wishing to qualify
must successfully complete examinations held in December and
May. Distance/Online learning option also available.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirements and all course material
will be given to participants with plenty of practical examples
worked through in the classes.
This course is QQI (HETAC) Approved Level 6
Course Fees
Who should apply?
This course is aimed at all those working in, or intending to
work in an office environment dealing with VAT returns and
compliance. The course is designed to provide the skills necessary
for graduates to deal with VAT issues efficiently and effectively.
Course Content includes
Stage 1 – September-December 2014
Stage 1 – including exam fees, course manual,
sample exam papers, etc.
€495
Stage 2 – including exam fees, course manual,
sample exam papers, etc.
€495
Annual student registration fee
€100
HETAC Fee
Course objective
€50
Instalment Plan is available on request.
Principles of the VAT system, Books and Records, VAT Rates,
Accountable Persons and VAT Registration, VAT Group
Registration, VAT Returns, VAT Invoices and Credit Notes,
Supply of Goods and Supply of Services, Place of Supply of
Goods, Exports, Imports, Intra-Community Supplies, IntraCommunity Acquisitions, Supply and Install/Assembly of
Goods, Deductible and Non-Deductible VAT, Amount on which
VAT is Chargeable, Accounting for VAT – Sales/Invoice Basis v
Cash Receipts Basis.
We also provide a ‘no pass, no fee money back guarantee’.
See www.ipass.ie for terms and conditions.
Stage 2 – February-May 2015
E-MAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.ipass.ie
Starting Date; Early September 2014
Further Details
Irish Payroll Association, IPASS House, H4 Centrepoint Business
Park, Dublin 12
Telephone (01) 408 9100 Fax (01) 408 9102
Return of Trading Details, Finance Agreements – Lease
Agreement v Hire Purchase Agreement, The Margin Scheme,
Section 56 Relief, Apportionment of Input VAT Credit, VAT
on Services, Estimates, Assessments and Appeals, Place of
Supply of Services, VAT on Services from Abroad, VAT and
Construction Services, VAT and Relevant Contracts Tax,
Repayments to Unregistered Persons, Triangulation, Revenue
VAT Audits.
IPASS reserve the right to change the course content without
prior notice.
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Cisco CCNA
Course Content
The GMIT CCNA course is an intensive program designed to help
students achieve CCNA certification in the shortest period of time
while managing the demands of full time work.
This course aims to offer the student the training necessary, in
both theory and hands-on practical work, to achieve the Cisco
qualification of Network Associate. The modules are as follows:
CCENT1
CCNA 1: Basic networking, structured cabling, LANs and TCP/IP
CCNA 2: Routers/switches, CISCO IOS, Routing & Routing
Protocols, more TCP protocols, access-lists.
CCENT2
CCNA 3: OSPF, EIGRP, Switching Concepts, VLANS, Trunking,
Spanning Tree
CCNA 4: WANs, ISDN, Frame Relay, PPP, NAT & DHCP, Basic
Network Management
Intended For
Individuals who are currently working in the areas of electronics,
computers or telecommunications and wish to acquire an industry
recognised qualification.
Prerequisites comprise of a basic appreciation of computers and
broadband Internet access.
Duration
Orientation
Wed 10th Sept 2014
7pm-10pm
Day 1
Fri 19th Sept 2014
9am-5pm
Day 2
Fri 10th Oct 2014
9am-5pm
Exams Day
Fri 24th Oct 2014
9am-5pm
Day 1
Fri 14th Nov 2014
9am-5pm
Day 2
Fri 5th Dec 2014
9am-5pm
Exams Day
Fri 12th Dec 2014
9am-5pm
Day 1
Fri 16th Jan 2015
9am-5pm
Day 2
Fri 6th Feb 2015
9am-5pm
Exams Day
Fri 20th Feb 2015
9am-5pm
Day 1
Fri 6th Mar 2015
9am-5pm
Course Fee
Day 2
Fri 20th Mar 2015
9am-5pm
Exams Day
Fri 17th Apr 2015
9am-5pm
CCNA Semester 1
CCNA Semester 2
CCNA Semester 3
CCNA Semester 4
These dates include orientation and exam days as highlighted.
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Award
Cisco Certified Network Associate on successful completion of
Cisco exams.
How to Apply
€1,200 per annum
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies (Level 7)
HUMANITIES, HERITAGE & CULTURE
Entry Requirements
This programme will commence in September 2014 and be
delivered on a part-time basis over 2 academic years on
one afternoon per week. This programme is designed to
provide an access route to education in applied social studies
for experienced and for practising care workers interested
in developing their theory base and receiving academic
recognition. The purpose of the award is to provide students
with a specialised education in applied social studies as a basis
for a long-term professional career in social care and related
practices and as a basis for further academic and professional
development.
A Higher Certificate in Applied Social Studies or equivalent with
a minimum of 2 years experience in social care work. Applicants
must be over 23 years old. Also available through ACCS mode.
Course Content
Applied Social Studies
Diversity & Social Inclusion
Regulatory Framework
Sociological Practice & Social Care
Philosophy of the Human Person
Preparation for Social Care Practice
How to Apply
The application deadline closed on 31st May, 2014. However,
depending on available places, late applications may be accepted
for the above course if received before 29th August, 2014.
Applicants will be contacted after this date and interviews
scheduled in early September if required.
Course Fee
€1,500 per annum
Work based project
For course queries, please contact Dr Mark Garavan,
Tel: 094-9043143 Email: [email protected]
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Applied Social Studies (Level 8)
Entry Requirements
This programme will be delivered on a part-time basis over 2
academic years on one afternoon per week. This programme is
designed to prepare the student for professional practice and to
enhance the student’s employability as a basis for a long-term
professional career in a broad range of social settings, youth
work, community development and interpersonal services.
BA (Ordinary) in Applied Social Studies (Level 7) or equivalent.
Course Content
Mandatory programme modules include:
Social theory
Ethics for Social Care
Health Promotion
Theory and Principles
The application deadline closed on 31st May, 2014. However,
depending on available places, late applications may be accepted
for the above course if received before 29th August, 2014.
Applicants will be contacted after this date and interviews
scheduled in early September if required.
Please complete and return the Direct Application Mayo Campus
form at the back of this prospectus. The form can also be
downloaded from http://www.gmit.ie/LLM or contact GMIT Mayo
Campus, Westport Road, Castlebar (Tel 094-9043156).
Critical Thinking
Relationships in Social Care,
Course Fee
Advocacy in Social Care
€1,920 per annum
Medicalisation of Health and Illness
For course queries please contact Mark Garavan.
Tel: 094-9043143; Email: [email protected]
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How to Apply
Local History (Level 6)
Genealogy (Level 6)
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
7-9pm/Tuesday – Semester I
Time:
7-9pm/Tuesday – Semester II
Fee:
€240
Fee:
€240
Start date:
Start date:
Tuesday, 13th January 2015
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
The aim of this module is to provide students with a clear
understanding of what ‘local history’ means, the ability to compile
well researched and well written local histories and an in depth
knowledge of the history of rural communities in Ireland using
County Mayo as a case study.
This module will provide an introduction to the theory and
practice of genealogy. The course is designed to examine the
fundamental sources for Irish genealogical research, then to move
beyond them to explore the lesser used sources to both locate
and put ancestors into historical context. Students will have
the opportunity to raise and examine their own Irish research
problems
Learning Outcomes
be able to
1.
Efficiently apply research skills for the evaluation of
local historical data like: church records, newspapers,
manuscripts, cartographic sources and archaeological
sources.
2. Deal with a wide range of human activities: social,
economic, political, cultural, technological, religious and
scientific within the wider historical narrative.
3. Assess the roles of all sections of society (i.e. women,
family, aristocratic, leaders) within the broader historical
framework.
4. Relate Mayo’s history to that of Ireland and the wider world
and demonstrate how national events shaped those in
Mayo.
Course Content
An introduction to academic and community-based local history
in Ireland
Defining the term “local history”.
Geographical areas: County, parish, estate, townland, and
rundale settlement.
Researching the history of communities
Learning Outcomes
Duration:
be able to:
1.
Outline the genealogical process.
2. Demonstrate the use of genealogical data like: church
records, wills, land records, family histories, surnames,
gravestone inscriptions.
3. Examine and evaluate historical records for evidence about
ancestors and other relatives, their kinship ties, and the
events that occurred in their lives.
4. Demonstrate a need for critical thinking and an emphasis
on the examination of history from different perspectives.
Course Content
Introduction to Genealogical Studies Major Sources: Civil
Records, Census Records, Church Records, Land Records
Other Sources: Wills, The Genealogical Office Emigration,
The Registry of Deeds, Newspapers Directories
County Source Lists: Census Returns, Local Journals,
Local History, Gravestone Inscriptions, Estate record and
Placenames.
Creating a Family Tree.
Introduction to primary and secondary sources
Guidance on location and consultation of selected major
sources
Presenting Local History: Writing conventions; Oral/visual
presentations; Field Work.
Cases Studies may include: Mayo of the Saxons, Friaries in
Mayo, Grace O’Malley, Cromwellian Plantation, The Landed
Estate, Michael Davitt and the Land War, Mayo and the
World Wars.
How to Apply
How to Apply
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(Level 7)
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
6-8pm/Fridays – Semester I
Time:
Fee:
€250
Fee:
€250
Start date:
Friday, 12th September 2014
Start date:
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
As Ireland becomes an increasingly diverse society, there is a
growing awareness of the need to value diversity and promote
social inclusion. This module aims to develop an understanding of
social exclusion, social inclusion and marginalisation. It will enable
students to develop, implement and evaluate approaches to
community inclusion.
Philosophy of the self aims to provide students with the
knowledge and ability to interact and engage with some of the
more fundamental and philosophical beliefs regarding what it
means to be human.
Learning Outcomes
be able to
1.
Discuss definitions of social inclusion, social exclusion and
marginalisation.
2. Analyse dimensions of diversity and social inclusion.
3. Discuss the effects of social exclusion and marginalisation
on individuals, groups and communities.
4. Discuss policy issues that address social exclusion
5. Analyse methods of working for social inclusion.
Course Content
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Philosophy of the Human Self
(Level 7)
Learning Outcomes
be able to
1.
A comprehensive overview of the main schools of
contemporary thought regarding the human person.
2. An ability to engage, interact and comprehend with
selected philosophical texts.
3. An enhanced capacity for thought, self-reflection,
self-knowledge and for autonomous learning.
4. An insight into the philosophical literature regarding
the human person and how it helps shapes the way
we interpret the world we leave in.
Course Content
Defining Social Inclusion and Diversity
Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person
Dimensions of Diversity
Modern Continental Philosophy
Social and Policy Issues
Early Existential Philosophies
Working for Social Inclusion
20th Century Philosophy of the Human Person
How to Apply
How to Apply
General Interest Course
The writing module
Duration:
3hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
6.30-9.30pm/Tuesdays – Semester II
Fee:
€275
Summarising information
Start dates:
Tuesday, 3rd February 2015
Comparing and grouping information
Interpreting charts, tables, graphs and diagrams
Approaching the task
Entry Requirements
Minimum intermediate level English. Willingness to participate and
interact with the class.
Module Description
The aim of this course is to prepare students to sit the IELTS
academic exam. The course will explore the test paper by paper,
examining in detail each task type. The course gradually builds
up the skills, language and test techniques students need to
approach IELTS with confidence. The course will focus on the
four skills that are tested in the IELTS exam – Listening, Reading,
Writing and Speaking.
The course is for students who have an intermediate to upperintermediate level of English. It will suit people who wish to study
in English at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those
seeking professional registration. After completion participants
will have developed the necessary skills to sit the IELTS exam.
Course Content
Training for the IELTS means building confidence in each part of
the exam, each class will practice at least two skills. There will be
individual, group and pair work within the classroom and because
of this students will have the opportunity to learn from each other
as well as from the teacher. Below is a guide to the topics and
language areas covered.
Planning your essay
Turning your ideas into written arguments
Linking your ideas
The speaking module
Responding to personal questions
Becoming more fluent
Preparing your talk
Giving your talk
Understanding abstract and analytical questions
Giving a reasoned response
Describing trends
IELTS Exam Fee
Fee is payable separately to relevant Test Centre.
Course Book
Students will be required to purchase a course book
How to Apply
Application for the course is made direct to the Institute. Please
The Listening Module
Orientating yourself to the text
Listening for specific information
Identifying main ideas
Following a description
Identifying main ideas
Seeing beyond the surface meaning
Following signpost words
Following a talk
The reading module
Orientating yourself to the text
Scanning for a specific detail and skimming for general
understanding
Identifying main and supporting ideas
Improving global reading skills
Summarising
Understanding argument
Identifying the writer’s views and claims
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Wildlife – The Natural World
Around Us
Duration:
2hrs/week, 10weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 10weeks
Time:
7-9pm/Wednesdays – Semester II
Time:
Fee:
€130
7-9pm/Wednesdays (Offered
Semester I & II)
Start dates:
Wednesday, 28th January 2015
Fee:
€130
Start dates:
Wednesday, 24th September 2014
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for all with an interest in wildlife and our
natural heritage, and a desire to learn the basics of wild plant and
animal identification.
Entry Requirements
Module Description
Module Description
To develop the skill to identify a wide range of wild plants
and animals through the use of identification keys, field
guides and observation.
To learn the basic natural history of some wild plants and
animals of Ireland.
To develop an enhanced appreciation of our natural heritage.
Course Content
This a practical, hands-on, course that uses identification aids
including photos, sound recordings, DVD footage, and live and
dead specimens of wild plants and animals. The ten classes with
cover the following:
The world around us; Brief overview of the diversity of

life on our doorsteps. Introduction to the classification of
plants and animals. Use of identification keys and basic
equipment, e.g. hand lens & binoculars.
Birds: Name that bird! How to identify birds by sight.
Using field guides & observing important characteristics
to identify birds.
Birds: Why do birds make such loud sounds? How to
identify birds by sound. Listening for their song, alarm
calls etc.
Mammal identification – Land mammals: Identifying
the signs & tracks of some of Ireland’s land mammals.
Identifying our flying mammals – bats.
Mammal identification – Marine mammals: Identification
of Whales, Dolphins, Porpoises and Seals.
Plant Identification: Trees
Plant Identification: Wildflowers
Butterfly identification
Moss & lichen identification
Wildlife identification quiz to test skills
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this course, the student will be able to identify a
wide range of wild plants and animals either directly, or with the
aid of identification guides. They will have developed an enhanced
understanding of the natural world around them.
How to Apply
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Basic Foundation Course
in Counselling
Ability to be confidential and desire for personal growth
This course provides an introduction to counselling and an
appreciation of counselling skills and practices.
Course Content
Introduction to Counselling. What is counselling and the
need for it in our lives and communities?
Definitions and Theories of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
The basic skills necessary in Counselling e.g. listening skills,
empathy, non-judgemental attitude, etc.
Examining the counselling relationship on a practical basis
and looking at the benefits and challenges facing client
and therapist.
Examining the role fear and stress play in our lives.
Developing daily practices to live more in the present
moment
Practicing counselling skills using role plays and small
groups
Relaxation activities.
Looking at educational and career options on completing
the course.
How to Apply
Introduction to Digital
Photography
3hrs/week, 10 weeks
Duration:
3hrs/week, 10 weeks
Time:
7-10pm/Mondays (Offered
Semester I & II)
Time:
7-10pm/Wednesdays – Semester II
Fee:
€175
Fee:
€175
Start date:
Start date:
Monday, 22nd September 2014
Monday 19th January 2015
Entry Requirements
No previous knowledge necessary. Students should have a digital
camera.
Module Description
The aim of the course is to provide an introduction to digital
photography.
Students will learn how to select and use simple digital camera
equipment and develop skills in camera handling techniques
enabling an overall awareness of the importance of composition
and viewpoint to make creative and meaningful photographs.
Entry Requirements
No previous knowledge necessary. Students should have a digital
camera.
Module Description
The objective of the course is to introduce the student to the
primary image and graphic editing and manipulation capabilities
of Adobe Photoshop. Over the duration of the course, students
will have the opportunity to demonstrate basic skills in using the
suite of Photoshop tools to optimise captured digital images in
preparation for printing and posting to the web.
Duration:
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student will have learned to
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student will have developed the
basic techniques of digital photography to include;
Navigate the Photoshop interface
Open new and existing documents
Saving a document to various media
How to select and use a digital camera and accessories;
Saving documents in different formats
Gaining an overall awareness of the camera and its
Importing image files from digital cameras
controls; use composition and viewpoint to produce
creative photographic images;
Selecting the appropriate camera setting, image type
and file size for a given purpose;
Production of well-composed images of a range of
subjects;
Downloading images from the camera to a computer and
use basic photo-editing software to enhance images; save,
file, store and retrieve images; an introduction to printing
and presentation methods.
Students will be encouraged to produce a workbook and portfolio
of images which reflect what they have learned on the course.
How to Apply
Resizing, straightening and cropping images
Using a variety of tools for basic selections
Working with layers and blending modes
Image retouching and colour correction
Using levels and Curves adjustment layers
Converting images to Black and White
Working with text
Students will be encouraged to prepare suitable images for use in
personal greeting cards, calendars, personal photo books, or any
other innovative ideas that may emerge during the course.
How to Apply
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Bachelor of Arts in
Human Resource Management (Level 7)
The aim of the programme is to provide students with a
specialised education in Human Resource Management to
ordinary level degree: as a preparation for employment and
a career in Human Resource Management in a variety of
organisational settings and context and as a basis for, and access
to, further academic and professional education. This programme
will be delivered on a part-time basis over 3 academic years.
Course Content
This BA in HRM is designed around five key themes. These
themes are:
1.
Human Resources Management
2. Human Resources Skills Development
3. Business Knowledge
4. Accounting & Finance
5. Sustainability & Wellness
Entry Requirements
A pass (Grade D3 or better) in the Irish Leaving Certificate
in five subjects, including English or Irish and Mathematics
(or equivalent), and two years relevant work experience, or;
Mature students (i.e. 23 years +) with minimum of two
years relevant work experience.
For programme queries please contact Clodagh Geraghty at
How to Apply
The Institute invites applicants for entry into Years 1 & 3 of this
part-time programme. Applicants interested in the September
2014 programme are required to complete a Direct Application
Mayo Campus Form. Please complete and return the Direct
Application Mayo Campus form at the back of this prospectus.
The form can also be downloaded from http://www.gmit.ie/LLM
or contact GMIT Mayo Campus, Westport Road, Castlebar
(Tel 094-9043156).
Learning, GMIT Mayo Campus on or before 29th August 2014.
Applicants will be invited for an interview to assess their
suitability. The interviews will take place in early September. Late
applications may be considered subject to places being available.
Course Fee
€3,000 per annum
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Contemporary Developments
in Employee Relations [HRM]
(Level 7)
Business Issues in the Context
of Human Resources (CIPD)
(Level 7)
2hrs/week, 30 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
6-8pm/Fridays – Semester I & II
Time:
2-4pm/Fridays – Semester II
Fee:
€500
Fee:
€250
Start date:
Start date:
Friday, 16th January 2015
Number of Credits:
10 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
Human resource (HR) professionals need to understand key
developments in the theory and practice of employment relations,
both within and beyond the immediate organisational context.
This module allows learners to build on their knowledge and
experience and to develop the skills required to make informed
and effective judgements about existing and emerging models,
processes and practices of employment relations in local and
international jurisdictions. The module is designed to encourage
learners to assess and understand broader developments
that influence the effective management of the employment
relationship.
Human resources (HR) professionals need to understand key
developments in the business and external contexts within which
HR operates. This unit enables learners to identify and review the
business and external contextual factors affecting organisations
and to assess the impacts of these factors on the HR function.
The unit also examines HR’s role in strategy formulation and
implementation. The unit is designed to encourage learners to
adopt a critical perspective of these contexts and to provide
workable organisational and HR solutions to address them.
Learning Outcomes
1.
articulate and evaluate the competing approaches
and perspectives that contextualise contemporary
developments in employment relation;
2. describe and evaluate the main sources of employment
relations and industrial relations legislation;
3. evaluate the role of the various parties that affect the
management of employment relations;
4. understand different forms and approaches to conflict
behaviour in the working environment;
5. develop techniques in negotiation and conflict resolution;
6. track and assess contemporary labour market trends and
data and articulate the implications for employers;
7. develop and interest in contemporary developments in
employee involvement and participation
Course Content
Introduction
Sources of Employment Relations Legislation
The Actors and The Institutions
Trade Union Recognition in Ireland
Conflict at Work & Industrial Action
Contemporary labour market trends and data
Contemporary developments in employee involvement and
Duration:
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand key contemporary business issues affecting
the HR function within private, public and third (voluntary)
sector organisations.
2. Understand the main external contextual factors impacting
on organisations and the HR function.
3. Understand the role of HR in the managing of
contemporary business issues and external contexts.
4. Understand how organisational and HR strategies and
practices are shaped and developed.
5. Know how to identify and respond to short term changes
in the business and external contexts.
Course Content
Understand key contemporary business issues affecting
the HR function within private, public and third (voluntary)
sector organisations.
Understand the main external contextual factors impacting
on organisations and the HR function.
Understand the role of HR in the managing of
contemporary business issues and external contexts.
Understand how organisational and HR strategies and
practices are shaped and developed.
Know how to identify and respond to short term changes
in the business and external contexts.
participation
How to Apply
How to Apply
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Corporate Governance (CIPD)
(Level 7)
Managing and Co ordinating
the Human Resources Function
(CIPD) (Level 7)
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
6-8pm/Thursdays Online –
Semester I
Time:
8-10pm, Thursdays Online –
Semester I
Fee:
€250
Fee:
€250
Start date:
Thursday, 11th September 2014
Start date:
Thursday, 11th September 2014
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
To provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and
understanding of the nature, scope and complexity of corporate
governance issues, including conceptual frameworks, systems and
practices in Ireland and internationally, and evolving issues and
concerns.
The purpose of this module is to familiarise learners with human
resources (HR) activities and to the role of the HR function in
organisations in general terms. It focuses on the aims and objectives of
HR departments in contemporary organisations and particularly on the
ways that these are evolving. Different ways of delivering HR objectives
and emerging developments in the management of the employment
relationship are explored as well as the methods that can be used
to demonstrate that the function adds value for organisations. The
unit also aims to inform learners about published research evidence
linking HR activity with positive organisational outcomes. The case for
professionalism and an ethical approach to HR is introduced as is the
role played by HR managers in facilitating and promoting effective
change management
Learning Outcomes
1.
Evince a comprehensive knowledge and understanding
of conceptual frameworks and models underpinning
corporate governance discourse and practices nationally
and internationally.
2. Apply conceptual reasoning and practical knowledge to
an analysis and evaluation of the relationship between
corporations and society in a market economy.
3. Apply conceptual reasoning and practical knowledge to
the analysis and resolution of corporate governance issues
in contemporary Ireland.
Learning Outcomes
1.
be able to articulate and understand the purpose and key
objectives of the HR function in contemporary organisations:
4. Participate with confidence, as members of a management
team, in the design, implementation and evaluation of
corporate governance systems and practices in a variety
of organisational contexts.
2. determine how HR objectives are planned and delivered in
different organisations:
5. Draw upon a critical awareness of the evolving corporate
governance environment, current issues and practices, and
future directions.
4. evaluate the HR function’s contribution to effective change
management:
Course Content
3. specify how the HR function can be evaluated in terms of value
added and contribution to sustained organisation performance;
5. be able to explain the role of ethics and professionalism in HR
management and development;
6. identify the relationship between organisational performance
and effective HR management and development.
Conceptual
Corporate Responsibility and Accountability
Corporate Governance
Course Content
The purpose and key objectives of the HR function in
contemporary organisations HR objectives and their delivery in
Organisations
How to Apply
Delivered by
The HR function and its evaluation in terms of value added and
contribution to sustained organisation performance
The HR function’s contribution to effective change management
The role of ethics and professionalism in HR management and
development
The relationship between organisational performance and
effective HR management and development
How to Apply
complete and return the Direct Application Mayo Campus form at the
back of this prospectus. The form can also be downloaded from
http://www.gmit.ie/LLM or contact GMIT Mayo Campus, Westport
Road, Castlebar (Tel 094-9043156).
Delivered by
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Developing Professional
Practice (CIPD) (Level 7)
Employee Well-Being (Level 7)
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
Time:
Fee:
€250
Fee:
€250
Start date:
Start date:
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
This module is designed to enable the learner to develop a
sound comprehension of the knowledge, skills and behaviours
required by human resources (HR) professionals, whether in a
generalist or specialist role, and as described in the CIPD HR
Profession Map (HRPM). The module embraces the ‘thinking
performer’ perspective and covers the competencies needed by
the HR professional in a personal capacity, when collaborating
and working with others, and when functioning efficiently and
effectively in an organisational context. It will enable learners to
assess their own strengths and identify a continuing professional
development (CPD) plan, based on the capabilities required for
ethical, business focused and interpersonal professional conduct.
‘A healthy, motivated and well qualified workforce is fundamental to the
future social and economic wellbeing of the European Union’ (ENWHP
2007). The workplace influences health and well being in various ways. This
module aims to analyse the links between the workplace and employee
health and well being and to discuss ways in which health and wellbeing can
be promoted and protected in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes
1.
to identify what is required to be an effective and efficient
HR professional;
2. be able to perform efficiently and effectively as a self
managing HR professional;
3. contribute efficiently and effectively as a collaborative
member of working groups and teams and as an added
value contributor to the organisation;
4. apply CPD techniques to construct, implement and review
a personal development plan.
Course Content
Learning Outcomes
1.
Discuss definitions and measures of health and well being
2. Appraise the relationship between work and employee health and
well being.
3. Examine the historical development of employee health and well
being movements.
4. Appraise the benefits of promoting employee health and well being.
5. Analyse principles and methods of promoting and measuring
employee health and well being.
6. Propose plans for promoting and evaluating employee health and
well being.
7. Recognise the challenges in promoting employee health and well
being.
Course Content
The meaning of health and wellbeing: Measuring health and
wellbeing:
The effective and efficient HR professional
The relationship between work and health and well-being:
The self managing HR professional
History and background to workplace health and well-being:
The collaborative member of working groups and teams
Benefits of promoting health and well-being in the workplace:
and as an added-value contributor to the organisation
Application of CPD techniques to construct, implement
and review a personal development plan.
How to Apply
Duration:
Indicators of health and well-being in the workplace
Principles of promoting health and well-being at work:
Conditions for success:
Specific topics in employee health and well-being:
Challenges
How to Apply
complete and return the Direct Application Mayo Campus form at
the back of this prospectus. The form can also be downloaded from
http://www.gmit.ie/LLM or contact GMIT Mayo Campus, Westport Road,
Castlebar (Tel 094-9043156).
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Employee Engagement (Level 7)
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
Semester II
Fee:
€250
Start date:
Thursday, 15th January 2015
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
This unit is intended to provide learners with a broad
understanding of what is meant by employee engagement,
including how it can be linked to and yet be distinguished from
other related concepts. It covers the components of employee
engagement and the processes through which high levels of
engagement can be secured and sustained within an organisation,
with special reference to the comprehensive application of human
resources (HR) policies, strategies and practices. The unit also
introduces the learner to the principles of and applications for
high performance working (HPW).
Learning Outcomes
1.
Understand what is meant by employee engagement,
including how it can be linked to and yet be distinguished
from other related concepts.
2. Understand the components of employee engagement,
with reference to the application of relevant HR policies,
strategies and practices.
3. Understand the importance of employee engagement
as a contributor to positive corporate outcomes.
4. Be able to evaluate the findings of recent studies that
demonstrate the incidence of employee engagement,
principally within the economy but also within relevant
international settings.
5. Know how to implement HR strategies and practices
intended to raise levels of employee engagement in a
specific organisational context.;
6. Understand the future for employee engagement,
principally throughout the economy but also within the
globalised world of work more generally.;
Course Content
Understand what is meant by employee engagement,
including how it can be linked to and yet be distinguished
from other related concepts.
Understand the components of employee engagement,
with reference to the application of relevant HR policies,
strategies and practices.
Understand the importance of employee engagement
as a contributor to positive corporate outcomes.
Be able to evaluate the findings of recent studies that
demonstrate the incidence of employee engagement,
principally within the UK economy but also within relevant
international settings.
Know how to implement HR strategies and practices
intended to raise levels of employee engagement in a
specific organisational context.
Understand the future for employee engagement,
principally throughout the economy but also within the
globalised world of work more generally.
How to Apply
Delivered by
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Employee Compensation
(Level 7)
International Human Resource
Management (Level 7)
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
Time:
Fee:
€250
Semester II
Start date:
Fee:
€250
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Start date:
Thursday, 15th January 2015
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the design
and implementation of employee compensation and incentive
schemes.
Learning Outcomes
1.
evince a knowledge and understanding of the conceptual
frameworks underpinning the design of employee
compensation and incentive schemes, including motivation
theory and agency theory;
2. apply a practical knowledge of legal, accounting and
taxation aspects to the operation of compensation and
pension schemes;
3. participate with confidence, as members of a management
team, in the design and implementation of employee
compensation and pension schemes and practices in a
variety of organisational contexts;
4. advise employees in matters relating to compensation,
pensions and personal financial planning.
Course Content
Conceptual Framework
Legal and Accounting Aspects
Tax Aspects
Termination Compensation
Module Description
The aim of this module is to provide students with a knowledge
and understanding of Human Resources in an international
context. It provides students with an overview of the complexities
of Human Resource practices in different legal, institutional and
cultural environments
Duration:
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the
impact of operating in an International environment on
the function of HRM;
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of national cultures, their
importance and limitations in International HRM;
3. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of
International organisational structures, coordination and
control mechanisms in the context of International HRM;
4. Critically discuss the use of various HRM policies and
practises (e.g. recruitment and selection, training
and development, performance management, career
development) in an International organisation;
5. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of issues
relating to International assignments and expatriation
programmes;
6. Critically analyse current issues and possible future
directions in International HRM;
Pensions
Financial Advice for Employees
How to Apply
Course Content
Introduction
The cultural environment
The organisational environment
Managing people
International HRM trends and future challenges
How to Apply
Delivered by
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The Legal Environment for
Business (Level 6)
Economics (Level 6)
Duration:
2hrs/week, 30 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 30 weeks
Time:
Time:
Fee:
€480
Fee:
€480
Start date:
Start date:
Number of Credits:
10 Credits
Number of Credits:
10 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
This module introduces students to the nature and sources of law
in the Irish legal system. It also provides students with an insight
into the legal institutions and the roles of various legal personnel.
Students will also be introduced to the legal frameworks and
parameters within which Irish Businesses operate.
This is a 10 credit module, delivered over an academic year,
designed to provide learners with an introduction to Economics
as well as a basis for further studies in the discipline. This is an ab
initio module: no prior formal study of Economics is assumed.
Learning Outcomes
1.
have an appreciation of the role of law in society, its
relevance to society and a sensitivity to legal considerations
in the community in which they live and work.
2. understand the principles of contract, tort, company and
consumer law.
3. have a knowledge and understanding of the sources of law,
legal institutions and the roles of legal personnel.
4. have a broad introductory knowledge and understanding
of the factors which shape the legal environment for business.
5. have a sensitivity to legal considerations in business
decision making and to legal problems arising in business.
6. have an awareness of the legal duties and responsibilities
of office holders in a company.
Course Content
Introduction
Sources of Irish Law
Structure of The Irish Legal System & Legal Personnel
Legal forms of Irish Business Organisations
Learning Outcomes
1.
have a knowledge and understanding of the fundamental
principles of Economics;
2. have an appreciation of the relevance of Economics to
everyday life and to the business world in particular;
3. have a knowledge and understanding of the behaviour
of individual economic agents and apply the fundamental
principles of Economics to resource allocation questions
that arise as a result of this behaviour;
4. understand the various components of the economy,
including the nature, structure and operation of the Irish
economy;
5. interpret economic events, their impact on the economy and
its components with particular emphasis on the significance
of economic events on the business environment and how
changes in economic variables affect business decisions;
6. have an interest in pursuing the further study of
Economics, or related disciplines;
7. have an awareness of the core issues affecting the economy
generally, and the business environment specifically, and to
contribute effectively at an appropriate level to debate on
these issues.
Law of Contract
Law of Torts
Commercial Law
Company Law
How to Apply
Course Content
Introduction to Economics
Demand, Supply, Prices and Markets
Production Theory
Market Structures
Distribution Theory
National Income
Money, Banking and Inflation
The Irish Labour Market
Open Economy Macroeconomics
How to Apply
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Communications for HR
Professionals (Level 6)
Management [HRM] (Level 6)
Block Delivery
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
To be advised
Time:
Fee:
€240
8-10pm/Tuesdays Online –
Semester I
Start date:
To Be Confirmed
Fee:
€240
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Start date:
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
This module introduces learners to communications theory
and practice and encourages them to develop skills which will
make them more effective communicators in their personal and
professional careers as HR professionals.
Module Description
To introduce students to the theory and practice of management
in a variety of organisations and to foster an interest in current
issues and trends in management.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
1.
select and apply specific communication skills to meet the
demands of their chosen professions
2. plan, design and deliver effective oral presentations, using
appropriate visual aid
3. develop and enhance literacy skills and competencies, resulting
in concise, accurate communication in the work environment.
4. produce professional documentation following accepted
conventions of design, structure and content which is
grammatically and technically correct
5. demonstrate an understanding of co operative working
behaviour and environments and make an effective
contribution in such environments
6. discuss contemporary communication issues and their
impact on communication processes in organisations
1.
Duration:
demonstrate an introductory knowledge and
understanding of the nature and context of management,
the evolution of management theory and its relevance to
management practice in the contemporary and emerging
organisational environment;
2. demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the
functions, roles, responsibilities, requirements and tasks of
management in a variety of organisations, in a changing
environment, with particular reference to the Irish context;
3. demonstrate an awareness of the importance, inherent
difficulties and challenges in the management process;
4. draw on an appreciation of current issues and trends in
management thinking and a confidence to formulate and
express opinions in these regard;
5. contribute as a team member to the managerial process.
Course Content
Introduction to Communications
Course Content
Presentation Skills
Introduction to Management
Business & Technical Documentation & Professional
Evolution of Management Thought
Communication Skills
Organisational Environment
Recruitment Process
Management Functions
Co operative Working Environments
Current Issues and Trends
Contemporary Issues in Business/Organisational
Communications Environments
How to Apply
How to Apply
Delivered by
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HRM Fundamentals (Level 6)
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
6-8pm/Tuesdays Online – Semester
II
Time:
Fee:
€240
Fee:
€240
Start date:
Start date:
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
This module aims to set out the historical development and
evolution of the HR profession. It will also provide students with
an introduction to current HRM theory and practice. The module
will familiarise students with the key functional areas of HRM
and the contribution of the functions to the achievement of an
organisations strategic objectives.
1.
outline and explain the historical development of the
Personnel Function and the emergence of the HR Manager
as a professional;
2. classify and assess the functions of HRM;
3. understand the development of HR theory and how theory
informs practice;
4. explain the internal and external business environment and
how it influences HRM:
5. evaluate how effective HR practice contributes to the
achievement of organisational objectives.
Course Content
Historical Development of HRM as a Profession
The Functions of HRM
Learning Outcomes
have a broad introductory knowledge and understanding
of the nature, purposes, role and importance of accounting,
from a user perspective;
2. have a basic knowledge and understanding of fundamental
accounting concepts, regulation, and processes and the
ability to apply this in the preparation and presentation of
financial information for sole traders;
3. have an introductory knowledge and understanding of
financial record keeping and be able to apply the principles
of the double entry book keeping system;
4. have the ability to understand, interpret, evaluate and use
accounting information at a basic level and be able to
apply simple analytical techniques;
5. have a nascent sensitivity to the composition, value and
limitations of accounting information and an appreciation
of accounting practice.
Course Content
HRM Theory
External and Internal Business Environment
The Achievement of Organisational Objectives
Introduction
Financial Statements Content, Preparation and
Presentation
Recording Transactions
How to Apply
Analysis and Interpretation of Financial Statements
Delivered by
This is an introductory module in accounting which assumes
no prior knowledge of the subject. It is designed to introduce
students to the basic accounting terms & concepts, transaction
processing, presentation and interpretation of accounts.
1.
Learning Outcomes
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Introduction to Accounting
(Level 6)
How to Apply
Introduction to Statistics
(Level 6)
Introduction to Marketing
[HRM] (Level 6)
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
Time:
Fee:
€240
6-8pm/Tuesdays Online – Semester
I
Start date:
Fee:
€240
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Start date:
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
This is a 5 credit module, delivered over one semester, designed
to provide learners with an introduction to statistics and statistical
and related techniques. The module includes coverage of the two
broad areas of descriptive and inferential statistics. This is an ab
initio module: no formal previous study of Statistics is assumed.
Learning Outcomes
1.
understand the role and techniques of descriptive
statistics, including graphical presentation and calculation
of measures of central tendency and dispersion;
2. understand and apply a range of statistical techniques to a
variety of business applications;
3. use techniques of regression, correlation and time series
forecasting for business applications;
4. understand the principles and tools of probability
(including inferential statistics, such as confidence intervals
and hypothesis testing) and their role in problem solving in
a business context.
Module Description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the discipline
and practice of marketing.
Learning Outcomes
Duration:
1.
demonstrate a broad introductory knowledge and
understanding of the key concepts of marketing.
2. explain the role of marketing in the obtainment of
organisational objectives.
3. apply basic marketing theory to well defined situations.
4. formulate solutions to basic marketing problems.
Course Content
Introduction
The Marketing Environment
Buyer Behaviour
Market Segmentation and Targeting
The Marketing Mix
Course Content
Descriptive Statistics
Probability
Statistical Inference
Correlation and Regression
Time Series Analysis, Forecasting, Index Numbers
How to Apply
How to Apply
Delivered by
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Introduction to Sociology & Psychology (Level 6)
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
8-10pm/Tuesdays Online –
Semester II
Fee:
€240
Start date:
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Learning Outcomes
1.
Have a broad introductory knowledge and understanding
of society.
2. Have a broad introductory knowledge and understanding
of the nature, methodology and perspectives of
psychology.
3. Have an introductory knowledge and understanding of the
historical and theoretical development of the disciplines of
sociology and psychology.
4. Have an ability to apply their knowledge of fundamental
sociological concepts to an understanding of people in
social settings.
5. Have an ability to apply their knowledge of fundamental
psychological concepts to an understanding of human
behaviour.
6. Have an ability to relate fundamental concepts in sociology
and psychology to youth behaviour and development in
the context of youth and community leadership.
7. Have an appreciation of the relationship between their
working role and fundamental concepts in sociology and
psychology.
8. Have an ability to draw on the fundamental concepts in the
context of their work.
9. Have an appreciation of the relationship of youth and
community work practice to sociological and psychological
theory.
10. Be able to initiate a process of reflective practice.
Course Content
Theories of Society
Basic Sociological Concepts
Social Stratification
Theories of Psychology
Psychology and Human Development
How to Apply
Delivered by
Module Description
To introduce students to sociological and psychological
perspectives on social practice, behaviour and personality,
with particular reference to youth and community leadership.
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Volunteer Management
(Level 6)
Digital Marketing (Level 7)
The following modules are offered as part of the BA in Human Resource Management (Level 7) Degree.
A pass in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and English or Irish. Candidates over the age of 23 may enter the SelfAwarding GMIT Single Subject Higher Certificate courses without prior educational qualifications. Experiential learning may be considered.
Duration:
Block Basis
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
Wednesdays – Semester II
Time:
6-8pm/Tuesdays – Semester II
Fee:
€240
Fee:
€250
Start date:
To be confirmed – Block Basis
Start date:
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
This module considers the development and application of
management practices in a voluntary organisation with a
volunteer work force. In particular this module will assess how
the principles of management practice can be applied and
customised for volunteers.
The aim of this module is to develop students’ knowledge and
understanding of digital marketing. Students will learn how to
take a systematic approach to developing digital marketing
strategies and will develop practical skills in implementing these
strategies.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
1.
Have the ability, competence and confidence to apply
management theories and practices to the recruitment,
retention, development and motivation of volunteers.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of management practice in
the management of volunteers and assess how this can
contribute to organisational effectiveness.
3. Have a knowledge of the particular challenges and
obligations in managing volunteers.
4. Develop an awareness of the current and emerging issues
in the management of volunteers.
Course Content
1.
assess the impact of digital technology on the practice of
marketing.
2. analyse the use of different forms of digital marketing in
the development of an online presence.
3. develop a plan for marketing a product of business online.
4. integrate social media tools into a marketing
communications strategy.
5. use a publishing platform to build a web presence with
integrated data collection and links to social media.
Course Content
Introduction to Management
Introduction to Digital Marketing
Managing Volunteers
Developing an Online Strategy
Recruitment & Selection
Online User Behaviour
Induction
Principles of Website Design
Performance Management
E-mail marketing and Customer Database Management
Training, Learning and Development;
Social Media Marketing
Contemporary/Emerging Issues
Online Advertising and Promotion
This module will be delivered on a block basis over a number
of Wednesdays (full days) – dates to be confirmed. Any queries
please contact [email protected] or telephone 094 9043197.
How to Apply
Entry requirements (unless otherwise indicated)
Practical Skills in Digital Marketing
How to Apply
This module will run subject to validation and approval.
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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nursing for Registered Nurses
(Level 8-Add On)
This honours degree programme is offered on a part-time (1 day
per week, over 1 academic year) format. It is generic in design
and assists in providing the necessary academic and professional
competencies to practise nursing in a modern health-care
environment.
Course Content
Mandatory Modules
Contemporary Issues in Nursing, Research Skills in Nursing
Practice, Applied Physiology & Pharmacology
Applied Social Science
Elective Modules
Leadership & Management Nursing, Law & Nursing, Health Policy,
Nursing the Person with long-term Illness, Contemporary Issues in
Mental Health, Care of the Older Person, Family Health, The Nurse
as an Educator, Health Promotion
(Students are required to choose 4 elective modules in addition
to completing the 4 mandatory modules)
Entry Requirements
Suitable candidates for this programme will have successfully
completed a nurse education programme leading to registration
as a nurse on any part of the register of nurses maintained by
An Bord Altranais and are currently eligible to be registered
on the live register with An Bord Altranais. Applicants must
have completed a Level 7 programme in Nursing Studies or an
equivalent bridging studies programme.
Other Information
All programmes and elective modules are offered subject to
sufficient demand, available resources and approval.
Students may be able to apply for exemptions at point of
application.
Sponsorship may be provided by your employer. It is each
candidate’s responsibility to seek clarification from his/her
employer with regards to funding.
How to Apply
Application forms are available from:
Paula Barrett
Dept. of Nursing, Health Sciences & Social Care
GMIT Mayo Campus
Castlebar, Co. Mayo.
094 9043192
Email: [email protected]
Course Fee
€3,000 per annum
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Special Purpose Award
Certificate in Care of Older Person SPA (Level 7)
Entry Requirements
The overall aim of the part-time programme is to provide
an educational qualification for registered nurses caring for,
or who wish to care for, older people. This is in line with the
recommendations from An Bord Altranais Professional Guidance
for Nurses Working with Older People (ABA 2009) and the
National Quality Standards for Residential Care Settings for Older
People in Ireland (HIQA, 2009). Successful completion of this
course will also enable nurses to access the Bachelor of Science
(Honours) in Nursing programme at GMIT, Mayo Campus.
This programme is aimed at nurses and or midwives who are
registered with An Bord Altranais and hold a valid PIN.
Course Content
Applications will be accepted for the above course up until
24th October 2014.
Module Title
How to Apply
Contact Hrs
Credits
The Care Environment
32
5
Fee Details
Expertise in Nursing Practice
32
5
€865
Lifelong Learning
32
5
It is each candidate’s responsibility to seek clarification from his/
her employer regarding fee entitlement.
Special Purpose Awards is a HETAC accredited award in one or more modules for relatively narrow or
purpose specific achievement.
For course queries, please contact Margaret Prendergast
Tel: 094 9043152, Email: [email protected]
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Special Purpose Award
Recovery in Mental Health (Level 8)
Special Purpose Awards is a HETAC accredited award in one or more modules for relatively narrow or
purpose specific achievement.
Entry Requirements
This module will commence in January 2015 and be delivered
over 13 weeks (one afternoon per week). Recovery in mental
health implies focusing on the strengths and opportunities for a
service user rather than the limitations and symptoms of mental
illness. Such an approach emphasises the concepts of hope and
optimism and are integral values in the recovery approach. The
aim of this module is to enable learners to develop an in depth
working knowledge of the principles and practice of recovery for
the mental health service user and to critically evaluate the range
of skills necessary to work innovatively and collaboratively with
service users, carers, and their families and appropriate agencies.
It is aimed at mental health professionals working in the area of
rehabilitation and recovery in mental health.
This programme is aimed at nurses who are registered with An Bord
Altranais and hold a valid PIN and also Mental Health Professional
registered, where appropriate, with a professional body
Course Content
Course Fee
This 10-credit module will enable the learner to recognise and
respond to factors which contribute towards or affect mental,
physical, social, psychological, spiritual, educational, political,
cultural, financial and ethical needs of service users, groups,
communities and families.
For course queries, please contact Rosaleen Murray
Tel: 094 9043270, Email: [email protected]
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How to Apply
Applications will be accepted for the above course up until
24th October 2014.
€509
It is each candidate’s responsibility to seek clarification from his/
her employer regarding fee entitlement
Health Promotion – Theory
and Principles (Level 8)
Medicalisation of Health
and Illness (Level 8)
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Duration:
2hrs/week, 15 weeks
Time:
Time:
Fee:
€320
Fee:
€320
Start date:
Start date:
Friday 16th January 2015
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Number of Credits:
5 Credits
Module Description
Module Description
This module aims to develop knowledge of health promotion
theory and concepts, so that the student will be able to analyse
opportunities for health promotion. It also aims to develop
skills, so that the student will be able to develop and implement
strategies for health promotion within his or her area of practice
Social care workers require a view of health and ill-health and an
ability to apply this view to the framework of operation they are
required to inhabit. This module aims to equip the student with
an ability to explore concepts of health, ill-health and healthcare
provision
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
be able to
be able to
1.
Debate concepts and underlying philosophies of health
promotion
1.
Duration:
Critically discuss theories and concepts of health
2. Discuss the history and development of health promotion.
2. Critically discuss theories and concepts of ill health and
disease
3. Appraise health determinants.
3. Examine the concept of medicalisation
4. Critically analyse models of and approaches to health
promotion.
4. Explore and critically analyse the impact of medicalisation
on the health and ill-health of individuals and society
5. Evaluate the role of policy in the promotion of health
6. Use health promotion planning models.
7. Evaluate ways of working to promote health.
8. Evaluate media used to communicate health messages.
9. Debate ethical issues in promoting health.
10. Debate the evidence supporting the effectiveness of health
promotion.
Course Content
The Concept and Nature of Health Promotion
Health Determinants
Models of Health Promotion
Policy in Health Promotion
Planning Models in Health Promotion
Course Content
Theories and Concepts of Health
Theories and Concepts of Ill-Health and Disease
The Concept of Medicalisation
The Impact of Medicalisation on the Health and Ill-Health
of Individuals and Society
How to Apply
Ways of Working to Promote Health
Using the Settings Approach to Promote Health
Using Media to Promote Health
Ethical Issues in Promoting Health
Evidence and Evaluation in Health Promotion
How to Apply
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Higher Certificate (flexible mode) in Contemporary Art Practices (Level 6) /
Bachelor of Arts (flexible mode) in Contemporary Art Practices (Level 7)
ART & DESIGN
This flexible mode programme of study in contemporary art
practices over four years is suitable for those who cannot attend
college on a full-time basis. It includes an option for students
to take a Higher Certificate (Level 6) exit award after five
semesters. This programme integrates the three strands of fine
art, community engagement and the creative industries with
a theoretical understanding of contemporary art in the rural
context. This programme aims to equip the student with the
knowledge, skills and competence required for both autonomous
and semi-autonomous working practices in a broad range of art
and community contexts. A primary concern will be to foster
a person-centred philosophy as the basis for practice, and to
equip students with the skills necessary to engage in authentic
creative relationships and become both professional artists and
cultural agents in the wider community. This is a student-centred
programme, taught by specialist practitioners and academics
through studio workshops, demonstrations, lectures, seminars,
community/context based projects, online learning, field trips,
group critiques and tutorials.
The programme is delivered over 1.5 days per week, Tuesday
evening 6:00-9:00pm and Wednesday 9:00am-5:30pm and will
commence in September 2014.
Course Content
Core and Advanced Visual Studies
Technical Applications
Art History 1 & 2
Introduction to Sociology and Psychology
Print
Digital Media
Arts Facilitation Skills
Professional Art Practices
Introduction to Marketing
Community Cultural Development
Art and the Public Sphere
Community/Context-based Project self-directed project.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will have the opportunities to work as practitioners
in a variety of art practices, ranging from the fine artist, who
solely practices their art, to artists working mainly in community
settings, including public art commissions, and on to those
working in arts-based community development, where visual art
is a tool to achieve community development.
Entry Requirements
Entry will be in accordance with the current GMIT admissions
policy. Applicants are required to complete a Direct Application
Mayo Campus Form. This form is available from GMIT Mayo
Campus, Westport Road, Castlebar (Tel 094-9043156) or
download on the GMIT website http://www.gmit.ie/LLM.
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Applicants will be invited for an interview and are assessed on
their portfolio.
The institute also invites applications from students who have
previously deferred their studies in Art & Design at GMIT or
any 3rd level institute. Applicants wishing to join the course
in the second semester of third year will be required to have
the equivalent of the Higher Certificate in Contemporary Art
Practices (NFQ, Level 6) learning outcomes, either through prior
experience and/or prior education. Applicants may be called to
an information and advisory session and will be required to attend
an interview prior to any offer of enrolment.
For programme queries, please contact Dr John Mulloy on
Course Fee
€2,350 per annum
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art (Level 8)
ART & DESIGN
The Bachelors of Art (Honours) in Fine Art degree (flexible mode)
is a 2-year add-on degree course suitable for people who wish
to explore or re-evaluate their practice at an honours degree
level. This is a two-year follow-on course for students who have
already completed a Level 7 degree or diploma in Fine Art, Art &
Design, or the equivalent artistic qualification or experience. It is
particularly suitable for students who have been out of college
for a number of years and wish to reignite their creative drive or
move their work to another level. The course provides the selfmotivated learner with a supportive environment, but students
will also be expected to have a studio outside of the college.
Contemporary art practice is discussed in relation to their work,
fostering an authentic engagement with their art practice.
Course Content
Programme Modules: Painting, Critical Theory
Programme structure
The BA level 8 flexible mode is a two year programme delivered
over one day per week (Wednesdays). A lively discussion and
sharing of ideas is encouraged through group critiquing of
each other’s studio work. As there is currently no provision for
sculpture or ceramics on the Mayo Campus, the focus of the
course will be primarily on 2-dimensional media. In year two,
along with these group critiques and their studio practice,
students are involved in seminars. In year one, students complete
their thesis and in year two a seminar presentation is given.
Professional practice, field trips to galleries and trips abroad are
a feature of the two years. Credits are divided as follows: studio
practice 45 credits, thesis 10 credits and seminar presentation 5
credits.
Why study Fine Art on a part-time
basis?
Studying on a part time basis allows people who have work or
family commitments to engage with the intellectual and creative
life of a college environment. This can provide a springboard for
ideas, work practice and opportunities that working in isolation
may not afford. It supports the maturing of self-reliance and
resourcefulness by providing an environment where creative
problems are discussed and new perspectives are offered.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be able to work as practitioners in the fields of
painting or, subject to further specialisation and experience, in
the fields of community art, public art, arts administration, art and
design education, curation, practice/theory based research and
careers linked to contemporary visual art and design culture.
Other Essential Information
For programme queries please contact John Brady at
[email protected] or on Tel 094-9025700.
Applicants will be invited for an interview and are assessed on
their portfolio. Applicants will be required to present a portfolio
or work for assessment and attend an interview. This statement
will then provide the framework for the interview. Applicants not
currently attending GMIT must present the following: Portfolio,
Documentation, Slides. Full details available on www.gmit.ie.
Course Fee
€1,920 per annum
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FOUNDATION CERTIFICATE
Foundation Certificate (Pathway to Higher Education)
QQI/FETAC Level 5
Module Description
The Foundation Certificate is a pathway to higher education for
students. It is a full time programme over one academic year.
Course Content
Successful applicants register for six core modules and two
electives.
The Programme is currently made up of six core modules:
(i) Communications
(ii) Personal and Professional Development
(iii) Research and Study Skills
(iv)Spreadsheet Methods
(v) Statistics
(vi)Word Processing
Students can then register for any two of the following electives
(subject to viable numbers):
(i) Business Administration Skills
(ii) Electronics (Digital)
How to Apply
Interested applicants are asked to please contact Reception
at GMIT Mayo Campus on 094 9025700 for an application
form. Closing date for receipt of application forms is Friday
22nd August 2014. Upon completion of the application form,
applicants will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be held
in early September 2014. Upon completing a successful interview,
applicants will gain entry onto the Foundation Certificate
Programme. The programme will commence in September/
October.
(iii) Legal Practice and Procedures
Course Fee
(iv)Spanish
This course is currently free i.e. no registration or tuition costs
need to be paid. Students may be eligible for Back to Education
Allowance. Students should contact their Local Citizens
Information Centre or Social Welfare Office to see if they are
eligible for this Back to Education Allowance.
Additional electives may be included from year to year.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be aged 21 years or over on 1 January of the
year of entry. No formal education qualification is required. The
selection process will include application form and interview.
For programme queries please contact Declan Hoban at
This programme will run subject to viable numbers.
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build on your
experience, with
further learning”
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Summary of Lifelong Learning Courses 2014/2015
Semester I: 8th September to 5th December 2014
Christmas Break: 24th December 2014 to 9th January 2015
Semester II: 12th January to 24th April 2015
Easter Break: 30th March to 10th April 2015
Level
Semester I
Semester II
Higher Certificate in Contemporary Art Practices
6
✔
✔
BA in Contemporary Art Practices
7
✔
✔
BA (Hons) in Fine Art
8
✔
✔
BA in Applied Social Studies
7
✔
✔
BA (Hons) in Applied Social Studies P/T
8
✔
✔
BA in Human Resource Management
7
✔
✔
BSc (Hons) in Nursing (Add on)
8
✔
✔
BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Technology
8
✔
✔
Programmes
Special Purpose Awards
Certificate in Care of Older Person
7
✔
Recovery in Mental Health
8
✔
Foundation Certificate
Foundation Course (Pathway to Higher Education) QQI/FETAC Level 5
5
✔
✔
CAD & IT
6
✔
✔
Geographical Information Systems
8
6
✔
Cloud Technology Administration
7
✔
✔
Digital Media 1
6
✔
✔
LAN Switching & Security
7
✔
✔
Local History
6
✔
Genealogy
6
7
✔
Philosophy of the Human Self
7
✔
Volunteer Management – Block Basis
6
Contemporary Developments in Employee Relations
7
Business issues in the context of Human Resources
7
Corporate Governance
7
✔
Developing Professional Practice
7
✔
Managing and coordinating the Human Resources function
7
✔
Employee Wellbeing
7
✔
Employee Engagement
7
✔
Employee Compensation
7
International Human Resource Management
7
Introduction to Marketing [HRM]
6
Digital Marketing
7
The Legal Environment for Business
6
✔
✔
Economics
6
✔
✔
Communications for HR Professionals – Block Delivery – Dates to be confirmed
6
Single Accredited Modules
✔
SUMMARY OF LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES 2014/2015
Course/Subject
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
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Summary of Lifelong Learning Courses 2014/2015 continued
SUMMARY OF LIFELONG LEARNING COURSES 2014/2015
Semester I: 8th September to 5th December 2014
Christmas Break: 24th December 2014 to 9th January 2015
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Course/Subject
Semester II: 12th January to 24th April 2015
Easter Break: 30th March to 10th April 2015
Level
Semester I
Semester II
Management
6
✔
HRM Fundamentals
6
✔
Introduction to Accounting
6
✔
Introduction to Statistics
6
Introduction to Sociology & Psychology
6
Medicalisation of Health and Illness
8
Health Promotion – Theory and Principles
8
✔
Certified Payroll Technician (HETAC)
6
✔
✔
6
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
Professional Courses
Cisco CCNA
General Interest Courses – Non Accredited
Basic Foundation Course in Counselling
N/A
N/A
✔
Wildlife – The natural world around us
N/A
✔
Introduction to Digital Photography
N/A
N/A
✔
✔
✔
“Lifelong Learning is an easy
transition back to education after
time spent away from study.
The flexible hours, helpful and
approachable lecturers and staff
along with excellent facilities at
GMIT Mayo Campus made lifelong
learning a worthwhile experience for
me that I would highly recommend.”
Áine Mc Manamon
“Three years ago I decided to
return to education because
I wanted to improve my employment prospects.
The main reason I chose GMIT Mayo was because the
option of pursuing a course on a part-time basis fitted
into my lifestyle. I found the course challenging but
very enjoyable. The lecturers and staff were very
approachable. There was also the opportunity to
progress further on to other programme courses
within GMIT which I am availing of.”
Sharon Greaney
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“At GMIT Mayo Campus we
believe that learning is not
confined to childhood or
the classroom but takes
place throughout life and
in a range of situations.”
BELFAST
CASTLEBAR GMIT
(MAYO CAMPUS)
LETTERFRACK GMIT
MOUNTBELLEW GMIT
DUBLIN
GALWAY GMIT
LIMERICK
CORK
Please return completed applications to:
Lifelong Learning Office, GMIT Mayo Campus
Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo
Tel: 094-9043156 or 9025700
Email: [email protected]
http://www.gmit.ie/LLM