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Photography QQI Award (5M2094) – Level 5 (1st Year)
Photography QQI Award (6M3732) – Level 6 (2nd Year)

This one or two year highly practical programme will equip students with the advanced technical, personal, and interpersonal skills necessary to pursue a career in the medium of photography and other related visual media or to proceed with a high degree of competency to degree level through established links with universities in Ireland and the UK.

Course Content

Photography – Year 1: Image Processing (5N1292); Digital Photography (5N1270); Documentary Photography (5N1271); Narrative Photography (5N4407); Communications (5N0690); Work Experience (5N1356); Photographic Techniques (5N1538); Portrait Photography (5N1376)

Photography – Year 2: Fine Art Photography (6N3449); Digital Imaging (6N3727); Digital Photography (6N3589); Portrait Photography (6N3694); Communications (6N1950); Work Experience (6N1946); History of Photography (6N3730); Arts Event Management (6N3451)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Photography (5M2094) – 1st Year

QQI Level 6 Award in Photography (6M3732) – 2nd Year

Duration

2 years – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, LCA or QQI Level 5 award. Applicants may be accepted without formal academic qualifications. At interview you may present a portfolio of visual work which is desirable. Mature applicants are welcome.

Assessment

Students are continually assessed through practical project based assignments including portfolio preparation, ongoing critical review of work, production of visual promotional materials, running a professional studio, the event management of major exhibitions.

Career Opportunities

The wide variety of visual, graphic, design and technical skills gained on the course also makes students very successful in direct employment in the photographic industry.

Third Level Links/Progression

Our students have progressed to degree courses in Ireland, UK and Europe and having completed the National Certificate in Photography may be exempted from the first year of the degree course.

Students who achieve Level 5 QQI certification can gain entry to a number of courses via the CAO application process and the Higher Education Links Scheme. For more information, click here

Course Charges

€50 registration fee per year.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Construction Technology QQI Award (5M5010)

This is a pre-apprenticeship course which helps students prepare for apprenticeships in the construction and engineering sectors.

The aim of this programme is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skill and competence required to work independently and under supervision in a range of construction and engineering contexts. Learners can also, on successful completion, progress to apprenticeships in construction and engineering and/or to progress to higher education and training.

Applicants do not need to have completed a traditional Leaving Certificate to apply for this pre-apprenticeship. Applied Leaving Certificate students are also welcome to apply.

Course Content

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Construction Technology (5M5010)

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

• Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Employability Statement

The successful completion of the QQI Level 5 award in Construction Technology will enable applicants to work independently and under supervision in a range of construction industry contexts whilst applying current building regulations and safety and health regulations to specific construction related projects.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes associated with this award are outlined in the associated Component Specifications.

Please note there are only 15 places available on this course.

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Healthcare Support

Pearse College are delighted to continue our Skills to Advance programme which provides free upskilling courses for those currently employed in a business or healthcare sector. All classes take place online, one afternoon a week. IT support classes will be available to students throughout the course.

Timetable for November 2024 & January 2025

Applicants can select one or more modules: Click on link under course name to apply via fetchcourses.ie.

• Care Skills (5N2770) – Tuesdays from 2-4pm
  • Skills to Advance November 24- Care Skills (fetchcourses.ie)
• Care Support (5N0758) – Tuesdays from 2-4pm
  • Skills to Advance November 2024 – Care Support (fetchcourses.ie)
• Care of the Older Person (5N2706) –  Wednesdays from 2-4pm
  • Skills to Advance November 2024 – Care of the Older Person (fetchcourses.ie)
• Safety & Health at Work (5N1794) – Wednesdays from 2-4pm
  • Skills to Advance November 24 Safety & Health at Work (fetchcourses.ie)
• Infection Prevention & Control (5N3734) – Wednesdays 11-1pm
  • Skills to Advance January 25- Infection Prevention & Control (fetchcourses.ie)
• Work Experience (5N1356) – Thursdays 2-3
  • Skills to Advance Sept 2024 – Work Experience (fetchcourses.ie)
• Communications (5N0690) – Thursdays 2-4 (combined with Work Experience)
  • Skills to Advance Sept 2024 – Communications for the workplace (fetchcourses.ie)

To apply click on the link beside each course. To find our more simply email skillstoadvance@pearse.cdetb.ie or call 01-4536661

Certification

QQI level 5 in Healthcare Support 5M4339

Duration

Each module is one afternoon per week for 12-16 weeks.

Students can choose one or more more modules.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be in a form of paid employment in order to be eligible for a Skills to Advance course.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue roles within the Health, Family and Social Care sector which may include working as Health Care Support Workers, Carers, Youth Workers or in a broad range of roles in this industry in the public, community and private sectors. Recognition of regulatory and statutory bodies is confirmed for some programmes.

Work placement / work experience may be a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.

Course Charges

This course is only available to employees working in the care sectors and is free. There are no course fees applied if you are currently employed.

Laboratory Techniques QQI Award (5M3807)

The purpose of this award is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge skill and competence to work independently and under supervision in a science laboratory and to progress onto a Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship or a Laboratory Analyst Apprenticeship. Learners can also progress to a range of courses in higher education and training. Please see careersportal.ie for further information

Course Content

Work Experience (5N1356); Mathematics (5N1833); Communications (5N0690); Biology (5N2746); Laboratory Skills (5N2751); Chemistry (5N2747); Food Chemistry (5N2748); Microbiology (5N0737)

Certification

QQI Level 5 Certificate in Laboratory Techniques (5M3807).

Duration

1 year – September to May (full-time)

Entry Requirements

• Education: No formal education or qualifications are required although applicants may have participated in primary and secondary education. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate a standard of knowledge, skill and competence equivalent to NFQ Level 4 when accessing a Level 5 programme.
• Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
• Previous Experience: Applicants must be able to demonstrate a moderate range of knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to the course, be able to work with responsibility and demonstrate the ability to work on their own initiative.

Employability Statement

On completion of this Programme, learners may pursue a variety of roles in the biopharma, cosmetic science, food science, physical and mathematical sciences, medical devices, education and research, environmental science, human biology and health sectors.

Work placement / work experience may be a core feature/element of programmes in this field facilitating the enhancement of employability and transversal skills.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this programme learners will have the skills, knowledge and competency to work independently and under supervision in a range of construction and engineering sectors.

Course Charges

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

There are only 15 places available on this course.

Sports, Recreation and Exercise QQI Award (5M5146)

This part time Sport & Fitness course over 2 years is FREE to anyone in receipt of social welfare payments and to medical card holders and offers the chance to pursue a career in the sport & fitness industry.

The course is split into 2 groups, Fitness and Sport, with an emphasis placed on gaining the relevant qualifications and experience. Several theory-based modules, require students to gain a deeper understanding of the various elements in the sport and fitness industry and are perfect for those who wish to pursue further courses of study. These elements combined provide students with a wide-range of further education and workplace opportunities. If students successfully complete the 2 years, they will also receive the QQI Level 5 award in Sport, Exercise and Recreation.

Course Content

Sports Anatomy and Physiology (5N4648); Leisure Facility Operations (5N4667); Kinesiology (5N4545)); Leisure Facility Administration(5N4666); Work Experience (5N1356); Word Processing (5N1358)

Certification

• QQI Level 5 Award in Sports, Recreation and Exercise (5M5146)

Duration

2 years – September to May (part-time)

Entry Requirements

This course is aimed at those in receipt of a social welfare payment. Prior interest or experience in sport or fitness is important, a leaving certificate or equivalent qualification would be an advantage but is not essential.

Applicants will be called for an interview with the Course Co-Ordinator.

Third Level Links/Progression

Progression to Pearse College’s Level 6 Advanced Soccer and Sports Psychology Course.  Successful graduates may also apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for diplomas/degrees in nutrition, science or related areas. For more information, click here

Course Charges

This course is free to those eligible for BTEI.