BLACKROCK FURTHER EDUCATION INSTITUTE Prospectus & Career Guide 2019-2020

BUSINESS AND LAW Find the right pathway for you DESIGN

COMPUTING, NETWORKS AND DIGITAL DESIGN COMMUNITY, EMERGENCY BEAUTY AND HEALTH THERAPY, CARE HOLISTIC THERAPIES AND MAKE-UP ARTISTRY Principal’s Welcome

Blackrock Further Education Institute - Mission The Importance of the College Experience Statement Welcome to Blackrock Further Education Institute’s prospectus for the 2019/2020 academic year. You are invited The Institute is dedicated to browse our wide selection of Level 5 and Level 6 accredited to the development of the full potential of learners, courses. Our courses are your pathway to employment or intellectually, emotionally progression to 3rd Level Education in the disciplines of and vocationally, while also Beauty, Make-Up, Emergency Services, Community enhancing their independence, Health Care, Computing, Design, Business and Law. constructive criticism, co-operation and care As well as excellent teaching and learning, We are actively participating in Erasmus+ for others, in a supportive we emphasise the importance of your programmes throughout Europe. Selected environment. personal development and helping you students in our Beauty and Computing achieve your full potential. Whether you are Departments have completed work a recent school leaver or a mature student, placement programmes in Tenerife and we want to provide you with the best Ütrecht (The Netherlands). Even more education, training and student experience. exchange opportunities are planned for 2019/2020. Participation in these At Blackrock Further Education Institute, programmes adds an extra dimension to you will study in an award winning campus, the learning experience and will help realise Open Days arguably one of the best in Ireland. your full career potential and expand However, it is the range of activities, both your horizons. 2019/2020 educational and extra-curricular, that contribute most to a positive college If studying in Blackrock Further Education experience and will be remembered fondly Institute is of interest to you or someone you by learners. BFEI believes it is important to know, simply visit our website and apply Wednesday 22 May 2019 encourage events and activities that present online at www.bfei.ie. 2pm to 4pm opportunities to make new friends, bond teams and collaborate. In this prospectus Tom Taylor Wednesday 28 August 2019 you will gain an insight into some of the Principal 12pm to 5pm many social, cultural and charity activities at BFEI that are both enjoyable and fulfilling. Wednesday 15 January 2020 10am to 4pm

Principal BFEI is a constituent College Tom Taylor of the Dublin and Dún Laoghaire Education & Deputy Principals Training Board (DDLETB). Breda Lillis, Lucy Tierney DDLETB CEO Paddy Lavelle Principal’s Welcome Contents

What BFEI Can Offer You 2 Professional Qualifications and Progression to Higher Education 3 A New Beginning 4 Don’t Mind The GAP! 5 Award Winning State-of-the-Art Campus 6 The Social Side 8 Celebrating Achievement - Graduation & Achievement Awards Ceremony 2018 10 Course Charges and Funding Information 11 Application Procedure 11

BUSINESS Accounting Technician Mornings Option Available 12 Accounting Technician Apprenticeship 13 Auctioneering, Estate Agency and Valuation 14 Pre-University Law Business 15 Pre-University Arts and Social Science 16 Business Studies Business 17

Business and Management NEW Business 18 Business Marketing, Innovation and Technology Business 19

DESIGN Pre-University Architecture NEW 20 Interior Architecture and Design Mornings Option Available Design 21 Landscape Architecture 22 Design Garden Design NEW 23

Product Design NEW Design 24 Graphic Design DesignDesign 25 Arts Administration 26

COMMUNITY, EMERGENCY AND HEALTH CARE Community Emergency

Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance Service Community Emergency27 Applied Psychology Mornings Option Available 28 Community Emergency Community Emergency Psychology with Special Needs Assisting (SNA) Mornings Option Available Community Emergency29 Retail Pharmacy Assistant 30 Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing 31 Sports Injuries and Soft Tissue Massage Therapy 32

Beauty Pherapy BEAUTY THERAPY, MAKE-UP AND HOLISTIC THERAPIES Holistic Therapies Mornings Option Available Beauty Pherapy 33

Beauty and Body Therapy BeautyBeauty Pherapy Pherapy 34 Nail Technology with Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments Beauty Pherapy 35 Theatrical, Media and Fashion Make-Up Artistry 36

COMPUTING, NETWORKS AND DIGITAL DESIGN Computing Essential Office IT Skills Mornings Option Available 37 Computing Computer Science 38 Computing Computer Networks and Cyber Security Computing 39 Computing Data Analytics NEW 40 Digital Publishing and Creative Writing Mornings Option Available 41 Games Design and Development 42 Web Design and Digital Media Mornings Option Available 43

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PROSPECTUS AND CAREER GUIDE The information herein is up-to-date at the time of publication. Any offer of a place is conditional on the Institute receiving approval and funding, which is subject to review at all times, from the Department of Education and Skills, SOLAS and DDLETB. Course content is also reviewed on an on-going basis and this coupled with changes in resourcing and changes in Awards, may result in course modification. Where changes occur after the publication of this prospectus, these changes will be reflected on the Institute website (www.bfei.ie). In the event of conflicting information, please contact the Institute Admissions Office at [email protected]. © 2019 Blackrock Further Education Institute 1 What BFEI Can Offer You

A CHOICE OF COURSES WITH FLEXIBLE ENTRY

• A variety of courses leading to recognised qualifications are offered in a broad range of disciplines.

• BFEI is not part of the CAO points system, and offers flexible entry to those who want to gain professional qualifications or alternative pathways to degree courses.

• BFEI courses are suited to a broad student profile including school leavers, and those who wish to Career Guidance and Counselling return to education to re-train or upskill. If you do not hold the Leaving Certificate, and are looking We endeavour to support you during your time at BFEI and to ensure that you for a new career, and a fresh start, then BFEI offers realise your full potential. An outline of the supports we offer is provided here. you that second chance opportunity. If you do not meet the stated entry requirements, you should GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT Further Study make direct contact with the Institute to explore We provide a free and confidential Guidance, Having completed a course at BFEI, you may want your application on an individual basis. Counselling and Career Service which includes: to progress to higher level education. Our courses • Advice and supports if you are making that lead to QQI Awards offer this opportunity. the transition back to education. Third Level Colleges reserve places on many courses • Personal Counselling with any personal for students who have successfully completed a full difficulties you may encounter during your Level 5 or Level 6 QQI Award. We will offer you advice time at BFEI including referral to specialised and guidance on further study options including counselling services as relevant. CAO and UCAS applications. • Study Skills Workshops including Learning SUPPORTS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES, Styles, Time Management, Research HEALTH CONDITIONS AND SPECIFIC Skills and Report Writing. LEARNING DIFFICULTIES • Support if you have a disability or a specific learning difficulty as outlined below. If you have a disability, health condition and/or a specific learning difficulty, we will endeavour EVERYDAY IS FULL OF POSSIBILITY! to provide you with appropriate supports within TEACHING AND LEARNING the limits of available resources. You may be entitled We will support and facilitate you to explore the to supports under the Higher Education Authority • BFEI staff are chosen for their qualifications, range of possibilities open to you whether it be (HEA) Fund for Students with Disabilities. Supports experience, enthusiasm and commitment progression to further study or direct entry to the available may be limited and depend on the funding to continuous professional development. workplace. We will support you at whatever your granted by the HEA. Examples include the purchase Courses are delivered in small teaching groups stage in life, to explore the options open to you. • of assistive technology, provision of a personal which facilitates more contact with Subject assistant, and additional learning support either one Teachers. Career Advice BFEI has strong links with industry and places an to one or small groups. This fund applies if you have Each class is assigned a Course Co-ordinator who • emphasis on preparing graduates for employment. sensory, physical and/or communicative disabilities. will focus attention on each individual student. As Guidance Counsellors, we provide assistance If you have a specific learning difficulty, such as • A broad range of methodologies are used with CV writing, job search techniques, and dyslexia, you will need to provide an assessment by including instructor-led tuition, practical classes, interview skills to help you make the transition an educational psychologist to apply for this fund. field trips and tutorials. to work. Career focused events designed to In order to apply for supports, you will need to Continuous assessment is an integral expose you to the different types of career • complete the BFEI Supplementary Application Form element of most courses. options are organised in each Department. for Students with Disabilities, Health Conditions • Campus-wide Wifi and high performing servers and/or Specific Learning Difficulties. Forms can ensure that you will benefit from access to cutting be downloaded from www.bfei.ie and should be edge technologies and that staff have access returned to the Disability Advisor. It is advisable to the latest technologies to further enhance to submit this form, as early as possible, to ensure course delivery. that supports are in place in advance of course • The eLearning platform, Moodle, is used to provide commencement. you with an on-line learning resource. We look forward to welcoming you to BFEI. Guidance and Counselling Team

2 Professional Qualifications and Progression to Higher Education

NATIONAL FRAMEWORK OF QUALIFICATIONS

Successful completion of a Major QQI Award at Level 5 or Level 6 at BFEI will mean that you can apply through the CAO system for entry into participating courses in the Higher Education Links Scheme. QQI will calculate the best score for you, based on your QQI results and will forward those results directly to the CAO in July. Further details are available at http://www.qqi.ie/Articles/Pages/ Higher-Education-Links-Scheme-(HELS).aspx.

BFEI has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with a number of Institutes of Technology PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS including the Institute of Art, Design and Technology Dún Laoghaire (IADT) and Waterford Institute BFEI graduates can gain professional qualifications of Technology (WIT). This has resulted in some certified and accredited by a range of nationally places being reserved on specified courses for and internationally recognised examining BFEI graduates as outlined on course pages. and professional bodies including:

• Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) - Graduates from some courses who successfully www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie complete their studies at BFEI may apply for • Comité International D’Esthétique et de PROGRESSION PATHWAYS Advanced Entry to year 2 or year 3 of an appropriate Cosmetologie (CIDESCO) - www.cidesco.com TO HIGHER EDUCATION degree course. If you are a mature student (over the • CISCO Certification - www.netcad.com age of 23), then you should note that some 3rd Level BFEI offers you an alternative pathway to get Institutions reserve a number of places on degree • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) - a degree. All courses lead to certification on the courses for mature students. You will have to apply www.qqi.ie National Framework of Qualifications and most to each Institution individually. Check out the details • International Therapy Examination Council (ITEC) - courses offer progression options to Universities on progression options on each course page or www.itecworld.co.uk or Institutes of Technology through the Higher download the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart • Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) - www.ipu.ie Education Links Scheme (HELS). HELS reserves at www.bfei.ie. places on specified courses for holders of full QQI Certificates.

3 A New Beginning

BFEI to me has been a life changer. Nothing could I completed the have prepared me for the roller coaster I have been Retail Pharmacy on. Having worked in the interior design business Assistant Course for some years, I felt I needed to update my skills. at BFEI in May 2016 So I embarked on the Interior Architecture & Design as a mature student course. The wide and varied subject matter from the achieving an overall dreaded CAD and Illustrator (I could barely turn on Distinction. Having a computer) to drawing classes, to inspiring History chosen Retail of Art classes, and various day trips and tours abroad. Pharmacy as the I felt like someone had designed a course with all course most suited my favourite things in it. The best part for me is the to my interests but gorgeous friends I have made. The mix of young with no experience, and mature students lends itself to a wonderful I felt somewhat and inspirational mix of new fresh ideas and rusty daunted and nervous. This course offered so much knowledge dying for an outlet! We have laughed more than I expected and provided me with valuable It’s never too late until the tears poured down our faces and have skills and knowledge that will stay with me. There for a new beginning! supported each other when deadlines loomed was a broad range of age groups in the class and this and minor crisis rocked our confidence. I loved added to the atmosphere and contribution during

my experience so much that I decided to return classes. My time spent in BFEI was both exciting and At BFEI, we believe in the this year to study Landscape Architecture. I felt it challenging and I gained a lot of confidence in myself. potential of all learners at all was the perfect complement to the Interior Design I would like to say a very big thank you to BFEI and ages and stages. You may wish qualification, furthering my design skills and all the Tutors for their vision and practical guidance to upskill, re-skill or yearn for continuing my battle with computers. This has been without which I would never have reached my goal. the greatest revelation – I now look forward to CAD Bernie Quinn, ‘second chance’ education. and Illustrator! I look back at all I have learned and Retail Pharmacy Assistant Graduate, 2016 Whatever your aspirations, I am eternally indebted to my lovely and very patient we provide a supportive teachers at BFEI. environment to embark Karen Finnegan, I always wanted to on a new path and realise Interior Architecture & Design Graduate, 2018 become an estate your dreams. A recognised agent, and following the economic qualification will ensure you recovery and my are ready to return to the youngest child workforce in your chosen starting school, career or are ready to progress I decided to do the one year Certificate to higher education. course in BFEI. I studied a range You may wish to be immediately employable of subjects which in a chosen field or simply to become academically I found extremely interesting and useful. While confident and wish to transition to higher education. at BFEI, I worked part-time with an estate agent As adults, some people may need to overcome including showing houses at the weekends. When personal barriers, develop self-belief, or be I finished in BFEI, I was accepted into the IPAV part- challenged to take the next steps. Doing a course time Level 6 Higher Certificate Course in Real Estate, of your choice at BFEI will support you in that run in collaboration with the Institute of Technology transition and you will emerge equipped to face in Tallaght, where I was joined by five BFEI classmates. the next steps with confidence. I feel that the Certificate course in Blackrock gave me a distinct advantage in pursuing my studies, As the stories here illustrate, many of our graduates as I already had a good grounding in a number of have launched new careers having taken the plunge subjects. I got my Level 6 Higher Certificate in Real to come to BFEI while others have progressed Estate, Valuation, Sale & Management in 2017, and to further study. The success of our graduates I’m now working for Horan Estate & Letting Agents, is testament to people’s enduring potential. Dublin. I would recommend the BFEI course to anyone interested in embarking on a career in this field.

Michelle Keeley, Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation Graduate, 2015

4 Don’t Mind The GAP!

Having decided that I would like to return to work after many years as a homemaker, I knew that I would first have to update my skills. It was a daunting prospect returning to study as a mature student but it was an absolutely necessary step to take. I chose BFEI because of its location, the course content and the availability of classes in the mornings. It was a pleasure to learn in a modern, comfortable environment with up-to-date equipment and facilities. The course was challenging at times but support from other students and teachers was always there. The whole experience was extremely positive. I achieved the goal of updating skills, regained confidence and made some great new friends. The sense of achievement after some difficult stages, has made it all worthwhile. I am more than happy What if you don’t get the points needed to recommend BFEI as the next step forward Q: for your degree of choice? in your career/personal development.

Kathleen Reilly, Office IT Skills Graduate, 2017 Or what if you get a CAO offer but are still Q: unsure about which higher education Throughout my course is right for you? 15 years working in accounting based roles, I always wanted Maybe you just want to try something out to return to education Q: and gain a 3rd level or simply need a bit of breathing space? qualification in Accounting. After researching the If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these various routes to A: questions then perhaps deferring your achieve my goal, CAO place or having a ‘gap year’ to study I I decided to enrol in BFEI’s Accounting at BFEI would help you resolve these Technician’s Course. As well as being a highly recognised searching questions. course with all the major Accounting bodies, I found the hours to be very convenient with school runs etc. The two year duration was also appealing. BFEI itself is wonderful If you are someone who ‘minds the gap’, then be assured, that doing a one facility in which to learn. The classes and the communal year course can be the best decision you will ever make. Some people areas all have a bright, fresh feel to them. The staff are all very enthusiastic and approachable, and are more than worry it may be a waste or that you won’t continue in education. The reality happy to provide an encouraging voice whenever it may does not bear this out as evidence suggests that those who take a year be needed. Upon completing the course, I was eligible out to do an FE course are more mature, better prepared for college and to continue my studies with Chartered Accountants make more informed choices about which course to pursue thus ensuring Ireland. The fact that I qualified for exemptions was an a smoother transition to third level. Courses at BFEI offer progression paths added bonus. I have started a new job in an accounting to Level 7 and Level 8 degree courses. So why not do a course at BFEI and practice on the strength of the qualification. I couldn’t recommend this qualification enough, if only for the allow yourself a trial period to figure out your passions before you make amount of other opportunities it has created for me. the huge leap to third level!

Barry O’Neill, Accounting Technician Graduate, 2017

5 Award Winning State-of-the-Art Campus

Our Campus includes: • Modern Lecture Rooms • Beauty and Holistic Therapy Suites • Design Studios • Computer Laboratories • ICT Learning Centre • Access to the Blackrock Public Library Facilities “The Institute Design Studios, with unrivalled views of sea and mountains, • Modern Student Cafeteria provide an inspirational space to develop ideas”. • Dedicated Student Social area in the Atrium Nuala Kiely, Interior Design Graduate, 2017

6 Award Winning As a student at BFEI, you will State-of-the-Art Campus benefit from the newest technologies and state-of-the-art facilities in our award winning campus.

7 THE SOCIAL SIDE The Berlin Experience

Mental Health Awareness Week

romoting good mental health and wellbeing is central to BFEI’s vision that the college P is an inclusive and respectful space where everyone is supported to reach their full potential. To assist with the achievement of this vision, a number of activities were organised as part of Mental Health Awareness Week in October. Opportunities were provided for students to attend a range of workshops and talks by Mental Health Professionals on such topics as ‘Understanding your Mental Health’, and ‘Mental Health and Social Media’. One of the most moving presentations was given by a current student who shared a personal account of illness and recovery and provided The Design Department spent an exciting week inspiration for many students present. Throughout the week, students were able to partake in a visiting a variety of Architectural, Landscape and range of activities to promote wellbeing including yoga, massage, mindful walking, singing and Interior Design projects in Berlin. The trip started they were even introduced to the beautiful, meditative art of origami! This initiative was off with a four-hour walking tour of Berlin led by a most informative and enthusiastic guide. a huge success in promoting personal mental health awareness and understanding, enhancing collegiality, and encouraging the reduction of stigma.

The highlights of the trip were the Memorial to the Murdered Jews and the Jewish Museum where good design created very strong emotions. The Graphic Designers appreciated the huge variety of Public Art especially the East Side Gallery. All were Something Moustachave Happened in BFEI…. enthralled with the Architectural Drawing Museum, where the facade was embossed with architectural drawings creating a spectacular pattern. Students visited the Charlottenburg Palace, Typography of Terrors, and finished off with a cocktail in a boutique Designer Hotel! On the final day, with a spring in their step, students went on a private tour of the award winning Nordic Embassy Complex, an architectural gem in the middle of Berlin. All had a wonderful time and returned home tired but motivated and confident about their chosen field of study and their future careers.

The Movember Foundation focuses on tackling men’s health issues and funds men’s health projects such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Staff and students in the Design Department, in collaboration with the Blackrock Business Network, took an innovative approach to raising an awareness of men’s health issues as part of a Movember event while at the same time developing their design skills. This all culminated with students, staff and local business people posing for photographs with the craziest moustache designs in Christmas Fundraiser for Mental Health Reform the BFEI Cafeteria and in local businesses. Students from the Beauty Department also played their part Festive cheer marked the end of the first term at BFEI in the event by providing some treatments and for 2018/2919 when students and staff donned their pampering for male students and staff! As well as favourite Christmas gear and gathered in the cafeteria providing an opportunity to distribute pamphlets where they gave rousing renditions of some well- on men’s health issues, this event also raised vital known Christmas carols. A range of delicious cakes and funding for the Movember Foundation. treats were on sale on the day with proceeds from the sale and raffle going to Mental Health Reform. There was a fantastic turnout for the event which was really well supported with a staggering €1,210 being raised. Thanks to all the organisers and those who contributed in any way to this hugely successful event.

8 More Casualties….

Students from the BFEI Pre-Paramedic Fire & This was a great experience for all involved. Ambulance and Theatrical Media & Fashion Make- It gave the Pre-Paramedic students a Up Artistry Courses participated in a staged event real insight into the role of a firefighter/ in the Dublin Fire Brigade Training Centre which paramedic arriving at the scene of a serious was designed to assist in the training of recruits crash, while the Make-Up Artistry students within Dublin Fire Brigade (DFB). This staged mass were given an opportunity to hone their casualty incident involved a mock crash with a bus, make-up skills. Feedback from the DFB cars, a truck, a minibus, bicycles, and a caravan. was very positive about the participation BFEI Pre-Paramedic Fire & Ambulance students, of the BFEI students as they really did who took on the role of casualties at the incident, embrace their roles on the day and by doing were located in and around the scene of the crash, so, helped recruits have a positive learning and were told how to act based on their injuries. experience. In particular, they noted that, The skills of the Theatrical, Media & Fashion Make- their recruits felt that the fact that the Up Artistry students were put to good use inflicting casualties had obvious injuries helped them fake injuries on the casualties giving the event a focus in on how they might treat or handle very authentic feel. There was lots of screaming real patients. Our thanks to all at DFB for and roaring as all were encouraged to behave as if facilitating BFEI student participation in this event and this was a real catastrophe. we look forward to further collaboration in the future.

Erasmus+ Programme at BFEI

BFEI has been successful in securing funding for a number Erasmus + Programmes. Erasmus+ is an EU Programme for Education, Training, Youth and Sport. Under this programme, funding and support is provided for projects which allow students to expand their geographical and intellectual horizons through studying and working throughout Europe. ”

The Student Experience

The Erasmus+ experience gave me the independence, The Erasmus+ Programme kicked off in courage and confidence that I needed to excel in my chosen BFEI in March 2018 when a group of Beauty career. I made lifelong friends and words can’t describe We are delighted to able to offer opportunities to Therapy students travelled to Tenerife for a how great it was. our students to participate in these programmes three week work placement. As part of the as it adds a whole new dimension to their learning programme, students received full funding Best experience ever! It really gave me an insight into what experience. Benefits of participation include: for flights, and accommodation as well as support for day to day spending. They all it is like to work in the Beauty Industry before I finished up in • The opportunity to complete work placements secured excellent work placements in 4 and college. If I could go back and do it all again, I would! in countries such as Spain and the Netherlands 5 Star Spas and Salons in the Las Americas with many more locations expected to come region of sunny Tenerife. Feedback from the on-stream as BFEI expands participation in this I was given the opportunity to work in a Spa in Tenerife students who participated in the programme programme. as one of the first Erasmus+ students from BFEI. It made me was extremely positive and there is great realise that there are no limits as to what I can do • Learning new skills and competencies to excitement within the Institute as the and where I can go to. enhance career prospects. second group of Beauty Therapy Students • Networking opportunities which may facilitate are set to jet off to Tenerife in Spring 2019 future travel and opportunities to work abroad to start their Erasmus+ experience. For the I have been selected onto the Erasmus+ programme on course completion. 2018/2019 academic year, the programme to travel to Tenerife in March 2019. I’m so excited about • The enriching experience of travelling, living has been expanded to include some students it and I can’t wait to get going and experience the work, and working in a different EU Country. completing courses in the Computing, life and culture out there. Networks & Digital Design Department. • Experiencing a different approach to culture They will head off to Ütrecht in the and a new social and learning environment. Netherlands to complete their work I have just got the news that I will be travelling to Tenerife • Improving language skills, and gaining placements, also in Spring 2019. this March!! OMG, I’m delighted! So looking forward to self-confidence and independence. making new friends and having a whole new experience.

”9 Celebrating Achievement - Graduation and Achievement Awards Ceremony 2018

Graduates from the 2017/2018 academic year gathered in the O’Reilly Hall in UCD in November for the Annual Graduation and Achievement Awards Ceremony. This was an enjoyable day for them, their families and Institute staff. Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, TD., was on hand to present the Certificates. The Minister offered words of congratulations to graduates on this significant day in their lives when one door closed but another opened as they embark on their chosen careers BFEI Graduates of the Year for 2018 are pictured above with or further studies. Business Woman and Broadcaster Norah Casey was BFEI Principal, Tom Taylor, former Principal, Deirdre Hanamy and Honorary Graduate for 2018, Norah Casey. the recipient of the BFEI Honorary Graduate Award. Named as The Community Foundation for Ireland’s having humanity, and offered them two pieces National Philanthropist of the Year in 2018, Norah of advice as they forge their way through life. Firstly, was recognised for her work with charities including to plan their goals or to set the ‘sat-nav’ for their life The Irish Hospice Foundation, Women’s Aid and Make and secondly, to seek out the support of someone A Wish Ireland. In her address to graduates, Norah who can help them get to their desired destination. spoke about how education was her ‘go to’ at various Our thanks to Norah for her engaging presentation points in her career when she embarked on new on the day, and for taking time out of her busy roles. She stressed the importance of graduates schedule to be with our graduates.

Brian Dempsey receiving the Patrick O’Reilly Graduate Achievement Award from Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor.

As part of this ceremony, a former graduate of the Institute is honoured with the Patrick O’Reilly Graduate Achievement Award, and the recipient for 2018 was Brian Dempsey. Since graduating from the Auctioneering Course, Brian has enjoyed an extremely successful career in the property industry and is now a Partner in Douglas Newman Good. The esteem that he is held in the industry is reflected in the fact that he served as the President of the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers for 2017/2018. In his acceptance speech, Brian spoke about his path to his current role, and the importance of having good mentors along the way. He wished graduates well and encouraged them to always aim high in whatever pathway they chose to pursue. Norah Casey receiving the Honorary Graduate Award for 2018 from Minister Mary Mitchell O’Connor.

10 Application Celebrating Achievement - Graduation Course Charges and Procedure and Achievement Awards Ceremony 2018 Funding FIND THE COURSE 1 THAT’S RIGHT FOR YOU Information Read this prospectus or browse the Institute website - www.bfei.ie. Come to an Open Day. Open Days provide an opportunity to meet staff and students, and At BFEI, we make every effort view the Institute’s facilities. Contact the Institute for advice. The Guidance to keep charges to a minimum. Counsellors, Principal, Deputy Principals and Information on financial Department Heads will be very happy to meet you and help find the best way forward for support and eligibility for you – contact us at [email protected]. Still unsure?

funding is available from Check out www.careersportal.ie www.studentfinance.ie. SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FORM 2 You can apply on-line at www.bfei.ie. COURSE CHARGES • Once you decide to accept the offer of a place If you do not have easy access to the internet, then you can drop-in to BFEI and make an at BFEI, you will be required to pay an Acceptance on-line application using the Institute’s facilities. Fee of €40 in order to secure your place. You should note that, if there are more • There are no tuition fees except for applicants than places for a course, a waiting non-EU nationals who are charged a tuition list will be formed. fee determined by the Irish Government. See www.bfei.ie for further details. If you are BTEA (Back to Education Allowance) 3 CONDITIONAL OFFER a non-EU National, then you should be in If you are in receipt of certain social welfare payments, Once you apply, you will receive a conditional offer, subject to availability of places, and you compliance with Irish Visa requirements then under the BTEA you may be able satisfying the course entry requirements. in advance of applying to BFEI. to retain your payments while doing a full-time course at BFEI. See www.welfare.ie or • You will be required to pay a Student Services www.studentfinance.ie for further details ACCEPT YOUR PLACE Charge of €150 prior to course commencement. 4 or ask about it at your local Department It is important to inform yourself fully about • A Government PLC Levy of €200 is payable prior of Employment Affairs and Social Protection Office. your course, so you can decide if it best suits to course commencement. You will be exempt your needs. Before you accept your place, you should check out further details about from this levy if you have a medical card or are VTOS (Vocational Training the course on our website or attend one of in receipt of a PLC (SUSI) Grant, BTEA, or VTOS. and Opportunities Scheme) the scheduled Advisory Meetings. In order to See www.bfei.ie for further details. If you are unemployed and over 21, then under VTOS, accept your place, you will be required to pay you will be able to do a full-time course at BFEI and a €40 non-refundable Acceptance Fee. Other costs (books, exams, professional • retain your social welfare entitlements. VTOS applies membership fees, optional training etc) vary to all courses at BFEI, however, early application REGISTRATION, COURSE CHARGES depending on the course you choose. is advisable as places are limited. See www.welfare.ie 5 & COURSE COMMENCEMENT Specific details regarding costs will be confirmed for further details on eligibility or ask at your local prior to course commencement. You will be invited to formally register on Department of Employment Affairs and Social your course in late August. Course Charges, as Protection Office. VTOS Application Forms are outlined under Course Charges and Funding available from www.bfei.ie. Information, are payable on/before registration. FUNDING Courses commence in mid-September. PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme OTHER FUNDING SOURCES The Department of Education and Skills (DES) Local Partnerships including Southside, Bray, provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme Northside, and Wicklow Working Together may be for those attending full-time further education able to help you out with some funding if you are courses. Applications are made on-line to SUSI experiencing financial difficulties. Ask at your Local (Student Universal Support Ireland) at www.susi.ie. Partnership Office. Open Days 2019/2020

Wednesday 22 May 2019 2pm to 4pm Wednesday 28 August 2019 12pm to 5pm

Wednesday 15 January 2020 10am to 4pm

11 Accounting Technician ATI Certification

• If you completed the LCA, then you will need COURSE CODE: Year 1 AT1, Year 2 AT2 Is this course for you? to submit details of all credits awarded. Do you like working with numbers? DURATION: 1 or 2 Years Have you an eye for detail? Are you • If you are a mature student (aged 21 or over) TIMETABLE: 5 Days Mornings Option logical, methodical and a problem solver? and do not hold the Leaving Certificate, then As an Accounting Technician, you will you are welcome to apply. Each application will be assessed individually. Where can these learn how to practically apply these skills in a wide range of finance roles, • You may be eligible for subject exemptions qualifications take me? from accounts to financial controller for previously attained relevant qualifications and beyond. You will be involved in the at the discretion of the ATI. PROGRESSION day-to-day practical work of accountancy What qualifications will I get when I finish and play a key operational role in TO FURTHER STUDIES the course? producing reliable financial information. Graduates can progress, with exemptions, to After Year 1, you will be awarded the Certificate higher professional accounting qualifications Opportunities exist throughout industry, for Accounting Technicians. After Year 2, including CPA, ACCA, CIMA, ACA or commerce and in private accountancy you can achieve the Diploma for Accounting practices for qualified Technicians. Technicians, provided you have two years’ BBS (Hons) Accounting work experience. Previous relevant work Institute of Public Administration – What will I study? experience may be considered – www.ipa.ie Year 1: Certificate for Accounting Technicians see www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie. 3rd year of a 4-year part-time programme • Financial Accounting or gain advanced entry to other Business • Law and Ethics How will I be assessed for these Degree programmes in Ireland. • Business Management qualifications? • Taxation Assessment is based mainly on end of year • Spreadsheets examinations which take place in May each year. JOB OPPORTUNITIES Year 2: Diploma for Accounting Technicians As a graduate of this course, you can pursue What skills will I have when I finish? • Advanced Financial Accounting careers in a range of areas across the public You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: • Advanced Taxation sector, industry, private accountancy • Prepare financial statements. • Management Accounting practices and self-employment. Accounting • Prepare financial reports and other • Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS) Technicians perform a wide range of roles management information. including: Will I do anything additional on the course? • Compute tax liabilities for companies and • Bookkeeping Career advice and help with CV preparation is individuals. provided by the Guidance and Career Service. • Set up and manage systems for budgets, • Financial Accounting & Budgeting stock control, cost accounting, and cash What are the entry requirements? • Costing & Credit Control reconciliations. • Leaving Certificate with pass grade in • Payroll Administration • Set up and manage credit control procedures. 5 Ordinary level subjects (including an O5 • Tax Returns in English and either Mathematics • Use industry standard software (SAGE) to or Accounting) OR produce payroll and accounts. • Pass grades in 2 Ordinary level subjects together with 2 pass grades at Higher How do I apply? level (pass grades to include a minimum Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie of an O5 in English and either Mathematics or Accounting).

I had been thinking about returning to study as my children were getting older, and less dependent on me. One of the courses I had been interested in was the Accounting Technician Course, and I decided to attend an Open Day at BFEI. The teachers were extremely helpful and encouraging, and dispelled any doubts I had about returning to education. The course “is very demanding and from day one, we were given great guidance about keeping on top of everything, and using our time wisely. I really enjoyed the course and found the teachers extremely helpful, experienced and encouraging. All subjects are examined in great detail, and the examinations are set externally by ATI. All my teachers had in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the curriculum. The course has given me the confidence to return to the workplace, and I am also thinking of further study. The facilities in BFEI are excellent, and the location is easily accessible, which were the factors I considered when choosing to study there. The college was welcoming to mature students and school leavers alike. I really enjoyed my time there from both an educational perspective and the good friends that I have made. I would highly recommend BFEI. Amanda Walsh, Accounting Technician Graduate, 2018 ” 12 Accounting Technician Apprenticeship ATI Certification & QQI Level 6

What qualifications will I get when I finish COURSE CODE: Year 1 ATA1, Year 2 ATA2 Is this course for you? the course? Do you like working with numbers? DURATION: 2 Years On successful completion of the two-year Have you an eye for detail? Are you Apprenticeship Programme, you will be a TIMETABLE: 1 Day College Based and logical, methodical and a problem solver? fully qualified Accounting Technician having 4 Days Work Based Why not earn while you learn with the gained a Diploma for Accounting Technicians Accounting Technician Apprenticeship and a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Where can these programme? On this programme, Accounting. you will work with a local business qualifications take me? or accounting practice four days How will I be assessed for this qualification? a week, and engage in intensive study Course assessment is based on a combination of work-based assessment documented PROGRESSION at BFEI for one day a week. You will throughout the programme and exams which be trained ‘on-the-job’, in every TO FURTHER STUDIES are held in May each year. Graduates from the Apprenticeship aspect of the qualification, and will Programme can progress with exemptions to be closely mentored by a qualified What skills will I have when I finish? higher professional accounting qualifications Accounting Technician or Accountant. You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: including ACA, ACCA, CIMA, and CPA. You will emerge from the programme • Prepare financial statements. after two years with a nationally and • Prepare financial reports and other JOB OPPORTUNITIES internationally recognised qualification, management information. As a graduate of this programme, you can solid work experience and the • Compute tax liabilities for companies and pursue careers in a range of areas across opportunity to become a fully qualified individuals. the public sector, industry, private Chartered Accountant within five years. • Set up and manage systems for budgets, accountancy practices and self-employment. stock control, cost accounting, and cash Accounting Technicians perform a wide reconciliations. range of roles including: What will I study? • Set up and manage credit control procedures. • Bookkeeping Year 1 • Use industry standard software (SAGE) to • Financial Accounting & Budgeting • Financial Accounting produce payroll and accounts. • Costing & Credit Control • Law and Ethics • Payroll Administration • Business Management • Tax Returns • Taxation Year 2 • Advanced Financial Accounting How do I apply for the • Advanced Taxation Apprenticeship Programme? I chose the • Management Accounting Accounting Technician • Apply on-line at: • Integrated Accounting Systems (IAS) “Apprenticeship as www. accountingtechnicianapprenticeship.ie the opportunity to Will I do anything additional on the course? and nominate BFEI as your college-based gain valuable on the As part of the programme, you will be assigned Tuition Centre. job experience while both a college and a work-based mentor to • ATI will assess your application and send it studying appealed to support and guide you. to employers if it meets the eligibility me. My class in BFEI requirements. What are the entry requirements? was small resulting in the teachers having • Leaving Certificate holders from 2017 or later: • Employers from industry, practice and the plenty of time to help everybody. The A minimum of 310 CAO points and at least public sector will review your application experience I gained from my job helped an O5 in Ordinary Level English and either and may call you for interview. me with my studies and the subjects Mathematics or Accounting is required. • If successful, you will start a two-year I studied will be beneficial to me in my contract with a company and will earn future career. The workplace and college • Leaving Certificate holders prior to 2017: at least the minimum wage for the duration mentors, along with the Accounting A minimum of 300 CAO points and at least of the programme. Technician staff, were always on hand to a D3 in Ordinary Level English and either Mathematics or Accounting is required. assist me. My qualification now allows me to receive some exemptions for my future • You must be at least 18 years of age on or studies. I would highly recommend this before 1st July in the year of entry. course in BFEI to anybody considering • You may be eligible for subject exemptions accountancy as a career. for previously attained relevant qualifications at the discretion of the ATI. Emma Cameron, Accounting Technician Apprenticeship • See full eligibility requirements at Graduate, 2018 ” www.accountingtechnicianapprenticeship.ie.

13 Auctioneering, Estate Agency and Valuation QQI Level 5 5M2102

What qualification will I get when I finish COURSE CODE: AEV Is this course for you? the course? Are you intrigued by the dynamic nature DURATION: 1 Year You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate of the property market? Do you have a TIMETABLE: 4 Days in Business Studies (5M2102). confident, outgoing personality and good communication skills? Are you skilled How will I be assessed for this Where can this in the art of negotiation? Then why not qualification? Assessment is based on a combination of consider a career in auctioneering and qualification take me? assignments and exams. estate agency? With the upsurge in the PROGRESSION Irish property and rental market, there What skills will I have when I finish? is a demand for qualified estate agents, You will have gained the knowledge and TO FURTHER STUDIES property valuers and property managers. skills to: Level 6 Higher Certificate in Real Estate This course will give you the foundation (Valuation, Sale and Management) • Understand the principles of property Apply directly to IPAV (Institute of to build a career in this vibrant sector. valuation. Professional Auctioneers and Valuers) – • Appreciate the cyclical nature of the property market. www.ipav.ie for entry to this Level 6 Award What will I study? delivered part-time in IT Tallaght. • Understand the legal framework • Estate Agency Practice underpinning property transactions. • Valuation If you want to get a degree, then you can • Prepare sales brochures and/or catalogues. • Applied Economics apply through the CAO system for entry into • Assist with marketing property for sale or • Business Law courses in the QQI Higher Education Links auction. Scheme such as: • Marketing Practice • Spreadsheet Methods How do I apply? BSc Real Estate or • Communications BSc (Hons) Property Economics • Work Experience Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie Will I do anything additional on the Check out more progression options course? by downloading the BFEI Progression Career advice and help with CV preparation Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie is provided by the Guidance and Career Service.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES What are the entry requirements? As a graduate of this course, you can pursue • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ careers in a range of areas including: H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have • Auctioneering Practice achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. • Estate Agency and Valuation • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and • Property Management other applicants without the formal entry • Property Letting requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.

I decided I wanted to get into the property industry, so I registered on the BFEI Auctioneering Course. This course helped me learn the basic principles of the property industry in order to get a job. As part of the course, “we had to secure work experience. I subsequently got part-time job offers from the two companies where I did my work experience. This allowed me to get my foot in the door and start working. Once I finished the course, I got offered a full-time role with one of those companies, and this helped me progress my studies to get the licence required to become a property service provider. I was offered places in two degree courses based on my results in BFEI and my work experience. I accepted a place in the part-time BSc in Property Economics in DIT which is run by the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). The SCSI course allows you to exit after year two with the Level 6 Certificate needed to get a licence. I continued my studies, and am currently in 4th year. I have started the Assessment of Professional Competence program and once I finish it, I can move abroad as my Charter Surveyor qualification is recognised worldwide. The BFEI course was my gateway into the property industry and allowed me to further my studies and most importantly my career. I would highly recommend this course, as it allows you get a foot in the door to become a property professional. Ryan Tyrrell, Auctioneering, Estate Agency & Valuation Graduate, 2015

14 ” Pre-University Law QQI Level 5 5M3789

What are the entry requirements? COURSE CODE: LAW Is this course for you? • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ Do you have an enquiring mind? Are DURATION: 1 Year H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have you methodical and organised with an achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have TIMETABLE: 5 Days eye for detail? Are you interested in achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. legal cases and how the judicial system Where can this works? Would you like to take the first • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and steps to get a law degree? This course other applicants without the formal entry qualification take me? will introduce you to the core principles requirements will be assessed individually of law and the Irish legal system. You for suitability. will get the opportunity to study several PROGRESSION What qualification will I get when I finish different branches of law and discover TO FURTHER STUDIES the course? the area that interests you most to pursue You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in If you want to get a degree, then you can at degree level. Alternatively, you could Legal Studies (5M3789). apply through the CAO system for entry into use this qualification to gain employment courses in the QQI Higher Education Links in areas where a background in law is How will I be assessed for this qualification? Scheme such as: an asset such as the regulatory bodies, Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams. Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) or citizens advice and human rights Bachelor of Business and Law (BBL) advocacy agencies. University College Dublin - www.ucd.ie How do I apply? What will I study? Bachelor of Arts (Joint Honours) Law Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Dublin City University - www.dcu.ie • Legal Practice and Procedures • Business Law Bachelor of Laws (Hons), LLB • Family Law Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie • Libel and Defamation Bachelor of Laws (Hons), LLB • Criminal Law Waterford Institute of Technology – • Word Processing www.wit.ie* • Communications * 5 places reserved for BFEI Graduates • Work Experience Minimum 3 Merits Will I do anything additional on the course? Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or • You will visit the Courts and also attend Bachelor of Civil Law (BCL) a Forensic Science Workshop. Maynooth University - www.nuimaynooth.ie • Career advice and help with CV preparation is provided by the Guidance and Career Check out more progression options Service. by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie After missing out on Law in DIT by 5 points, my dream of JOB OPPORTUNITIES becoming a solicitor seemed bleak. Then I found the Pre-University Law Course at BFEI and I knew from the moment I sat in on my As a graduate of this course, you can pursue “first lecture that it was for me. BFEI provided me with an excellent careers in a range of areas including: foundation in an area that I love as well as giving me the chance to form many relationships that will never be forgotten. I enjoyed my • Legal Assistant/Researcher time there, and in my experience, the relationships formed between • Legal Researcher students and teachers go beyond words. Nobody is forgotten and • Paralegal Work you’re always greeted with a smile. BFEI has numerous links to • Administrative Assistant colleges in Ireland, so there are many options once you finish. I am now studying Law in DIT and progressing from BFEI meant that, having put in hard work, understanding the subject area has become quite easy. I would recommend BFEI to anyone who is unsure of where they want to go career-wise, or if you are sure, then I can promise you, you will be well equipped with knowledge to a high standard following completion of your course. Janet A. Yennusick,” Pre-University Law Graduate, 2017 15 Pre-University Arts and Social Science QQI Level 5 5M3114

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: Year 1 PAS Is this course for you? Career advice and help with CV preparation is Are you curious about how people DURATION: 1 Year provided by the Guidance and Career Service. and societies interact and would like TIMETABLE: 5 Days to discover more? Are you interested What are the entry requirements? • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ in pursuing a degree in the Arts or H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have Where can this Social Sciences or just unsure about achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have what direction to take at 3rd level? This achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. qualification take me? course is designed as a transition year • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and to studying at third level to maximise PROGRESSION other applicants without the formal entry your potential for success. It provides requirements will be assessed individually

TO FURTHER STUDIES the fundamental knowledge and skills for suitability. If you want to get a degree, then you can required for success in a broad based apply through the CAO system for entry into Arts/Social Science programme. It also What qualification will I get when I finish courses in the QQI Higher Education Links the course? Scheme such as: offers the mature learner who has an You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in interest in understanding the political BA Arts or BA Humanities or General Studies (5M3114). BSc in Social Sciences or environment, an opportunity to explore BSocSc Social Policy and Sociology and evaluate issues in a dynamically How will I be assessed for this qualification? University College Dublin – www.ucd.ie changing European social context. Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams. Bachelor of Religious Education and English (Post Primary Teacher Education) or What will I study? BA in Contemporary Culture and Society or • Social Studies How do I apply? BA (Joint Honours) Politics • Political Studies Dublin City University – www.dcu.ie Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie • Statistics BA or BA European Studies or • Research & Study Skills Bachelor of Social Science in Social Policy • European Studies and Sociology Maynooth University – www.nuimaynooth.ie • Word Processing • Communications Bachelor in Science (Education Studies) or • Work Experience Bachelor in Science (Early Childhood Education) Marino Institute of Education – www.mie.ie

Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie

The Pre-University Arts & Social Science course at BFEI has been hugely beneficial to me. After a turbulent Leaving Cert year, I was extremely nervous and anxious about commencing college. I decided to defer my CAO place “and apply to BFEI. The BFEI course was extremely eye-catching due to the wide range of subjects taught. Subjects such as Political Studies and Social Studies have helped me to recognise and think about society in a completely different way while other subjects such as Research and Study Skills have allowed me to adjust to the way of learning that is expected at 3rd level. I have found that this course has allowed me to mentally prepare for 3rd level education instead of being thrown into the deep end. Now, I feel prepared and excited for College thanks to this course. Completing it will help me to progress into UCD to complete an Arts major in English and Geography. Conor Devlin, studying Pre-University Arts & Social Science, 2018/2019 ”

16 Business Studies QQI Level 5 5M2102 QQI Level 6 6M4985

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: Year 1 BUS1, Year 2 BUS2 Is this course for you? Career advice and help with CV preparation is Do you want to gain a solid grounding DURATION: 1 or 2 Years provided by the Guidance and Career Service. in the fundamentals of business with TIMETABLE: 5 Days a view to identifying the specialist What are the entry requirements? area that best suits you? Have you an • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ entrepreneurial flair? Are you looking to H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have Where can these achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have gain employment in the diverse business achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. qualifications take me? environment? Or do you see yourself progressing to get a Business Degree? • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and PROGRESSION This qualification covers the major other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually TO FURTHER STUDIES functional areas of business including for suitability. If you want to get a degree, then after Finance, Marketing, Human Resources completing Year 1 and achieving the and Management and will provide Direct applications to Year 2 are welcome Certificate in Business Studies, you can from holders of a QQI Level 5 in Business or you with the opportunity to advance apply through the CAO system for entry into equivalent. courses in the QQI Higher Education Links your career. Scheme such as: What qualifications will I get when I finish Bachelor of Commerce the course? University College Dublin - www.ucd.ie What will I study? • After Year 1, you will be awarded a QQI Year 1: Certificate in Business Studies Level 5 Certificate in Business Studies Bachelor of Business Studies • Accounting (5M2102). Dublin City University - www.dcu.ie • Mathematics • After Year 2, you will be awarded a QQI • Applied Economics Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Business BA in Accounting & Finance • Business Law (6M4985). Dublin City University - www.dcu.ie • Marketing Practice • Spreadsheet Methods How will I be assessed for these BSc in Business and Management • Entrepreneurial Skills qualifications? Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie • Work Experience Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams. BBS in Business Management Year 2: Advanced Certificate in Business Maynooth University - • Business Management www.nuimaynooth.ie • Marketing Communications How do I apply? • Finance Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie After Year 2, you can apply for advanced • Human Resources Management entry to 2nd year of the following courses: • Professional Presentation • Entrepreneurship Bachelor of Business (Ord) in Enterprise • Leadership IADT, Dún Laoghaire - www.iadt.ie • Work Experience

BA (Hons) in Business or BA (Hons) in Human Resource Management National College of Ireland – www.ncirl.ie The Business Studies course in BFEI allowed me to confirm my interest Check out more progression options was in further studying business and provided me with an entry path to my by downloading the BFEI Progression “first choice course. I got an offer of my first choice course, UCD - Bachelor Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie of Commerce, which I accepted. I have no doubt the fundamentals the BFEI course taught me not only on module content but also the skills of JOB OPPORTUNITIES assignment writing, referencing and presentations will stand to me in my As a graduate of this course, you can pursue degree course. Thanks to all at BFEI for their support and careers in a range of areas including: encouragement.

• Finance • Human Resource Management Ben Walsh, Business Studies Graduate, 2018 ” • General Administration and Management • Advertising and Marketing • Sales Management

17 Business and Management QQI Level 6 6M4587 New

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: BSM Is this course for you? Career advice and help with CV preparation is Would you like the challenge of a career DURATION: 1 Year provided by the Guidance and Career Service. in management? Do you enjoy working TIMETABLE: 5 Days with people in a dynamic environment? What are the entry requirements? Are you confident, have a positive • You will need to have a QQI Level 5 attitude and good communication skills? in Business or equivalent. Where can this Can you see yourself running your own qualification take me? • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and business? With a thriving economy, there other applicants without the formal entry are many opportunities in management requirements will be assessed individually PROGRESSION roles for those with the right skill set. for suitability. TO FURTHER STUDIES This course is designed to build strong What qualification will I get business management skills which are You can apply through the CAO system for when I finish the course? Advanced Entry to Year 2 of the following critical in either starting or running You will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced courses: a business. This course also offers Certificate in Management (6M4587). advanced progression links to third level Bachelor of Business (Hons) – in Business and Management Degree How will I be assessed for this qualification? Entrepreneurship & Management programmes. Assessment is based on a combination of or assignments and exams. Entrepreneurship IADT, Dún Laoghaire – www.iadt.ie What will I study? • Strategic Management How do I apply? Alternatively, you can apply through the • Business Management Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI • Finance Higher Education Links Scheme such as: • Leadership • Marketing Communications BSc in Business and Management • Human Resources Management Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie • Entrepreneurship • Work Experience Bachelor in Business Studies - Business and Management Maynooth University – www.nuimaynooth.ie

Bachelor of Business in Management Institute of Technology Tallaght – www.it-tallaght.ie

Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie

JOB OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including: • General Management • Human Resource Management • Marketing/Sales Executive • Events/Project Management

18 Marketing, Innovation and Technology QQI Level 5 5M2069

COURSE CODE: MIT Is this course for you? Have you a confident, outgoing DURATION: 1 Year personality and good communication TIMETABLE: 5 Days skills? Would you enjoy working in a creative and dynamic environment? Where can this Want to learn more about how to use social media as an effective marketing What are the entry requirements? qualification take me? tool? Could you see yourself running • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ your own on-line business? This course H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have PROGRESSION offers you the opportunity to learn and achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have apply the fundamentals of marketing achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. TO FURTHER STUDIES using social media platforms. In the • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and If you want to get a degree, then you can recovering global economy where there other applicants without the formal entry apply through the CAO system for entry into is an upsurge in on-line business activity, requirements will be assessed individually courses in the QQI Higher Education Links there are excellent career prospects for suitability. Scheme such as: for self-motivated individuals. With What qualification will I get when I finish BA (Hons) Business Studies this qualification, you will be well the course? or placed to take advantage of emerging You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate BSc (Hons) Marketing, Innovation and opportunities and launch your in Marketing (5M2069). Technology marketing career. Dublin City University – www.dcu.ie How will I be assessed for this qualification? What will I study? Assessment is based on a combination of BA (Ord) Advertising and Marketing • Marketing Practice assignments and exams. Communications • Advertising or • Digital Marketing What skills will I have when I finish? BBus (Ord) in Marketing • Video Editing You will have developed the knowledge and Institute of Technology Tallaght - • Behavioural Studies skills to: www.it-tallaght.ie • Statistics • Understand and apply the fundamentals • Entrepreneurial Skills Higher Certificate in Marketing of marketing. • Work Experience Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie • Understand the principles and concepts Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud underpinning buyer behaviour. Check out more progression options Licences are provided free of charge • Develop social media marketing and viral by downloading the BFEI Progression for use on personal devices. video campaigns. Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • Develop and run an on-line marketing Will I do anything additional on the course? campaign via social media platforms. JOB OPPORTUNITIES • Career advice, help with CV preparation and LinkedIn profile is provided by Guidance and As a graduate of this course, you can pursue Career Service. careers in a range of areas including: • In conjunction with an external Government How do I apply? • Marketing/Sales agency FIT (Fast Track into Information Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie • Advertising Technology), you will get the opportunity • Digital Marketing to do a practice interview with industry • On-line Business specialists. • You will use the e-learning platform Moodle.

This course has a vast amount to offer its students. I found the course accessible, classes were small and thought-provoking. The teachers were really involved with the students and genuinely interested in seeing them do well. The variety of modules covered such as Entrepreneurial Studies and Digital Marketing gave “students an opportunity to discover which aspects of the industry appealed to their interests and strengths. The best aspect of studying in BFEI was definitely the high quality of lectures I attended on a daily basis. I would definitely recommend BFEI whether you want to return to education, learn a new skill or use it as a first stop in third level education. Aundria Cameron, Marketing Graduate, 2018 ” 19 Pre-University Architecture QQI Level 5 5M2208 New

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: PAT Is this course for you? • Field Trips to sites, Museums, Conferences, Have you a passion for Design? Do DURATION: 1 Year and Design Projects are an integral part of the you enjoy visiting buildings and have learning experience. Educational Tours are TIMETABLE: 5 Days a curiosity about how they are built? organised which may include a European trip. Are you a creative person with good • Career advice and help with CV preparation is Where can this organisational skills? This course is provided by the Guidance and Career Service. qualification take me? oriented to those wishing to pursue a career in architecture. It provides you What are the entry requirements? with a strong foundation in spatial • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ PROGRESSION design and combines creative ability H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have TO FURTHER STUDIES with technical skills. This course is based achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have If you are interested in doing further study to on project work with an emphasis on achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. get a degree, then you can apply through the learning by doing. The work produced CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and Higher Education Links Scheme such as: will be presented as a portfolio to enable other applicants without the formal entry you to progress onto further studies in requirements will be assessed individually for BA (Hons) Architecture or BA (Hons) the design field. suitability. Architectural Technology Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie What qualification will I get when I finish What will I study? the course? Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) • Drawing You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Design Waterford Institute of Technology - • Design Skills (5M2208). www.wit.ie • Architectural Drawing/Construction How will I be assessed for this qualification? • Computer Illustrated Graphics Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) Assessment is based on a combination of studio • Computer Aided Draughting University of Limerick - www.ul.ie projects and assignments submitted throughout • Combined Materials the year. • Work Experience Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) • Communications Institute of Technology Sligo - www.itsligo.ie • Maths (Optional) How do I apply? Check out more progression options Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie

JOB OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including:

• Architecture • Architectural Technology • Set Design

20 Interior Architecture and Design QQI Level 5 5M5054 QQI Level 6 6M5127

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: Year 1 ID1, Year 2 ID2 Is this course for you? • Field Trips to sites, Museums, Conferences, Have you a passion for Design? Can DURATION: 1 or 2 Years and Design Projects are an integral part of the you see yourself transforming interiors learning experience. Educational Tours are TIMETABLE: 5 Days Mornings Option (ID1 with colour and texture? Have you organised which may include a European trip. only - subject to availability) always been interested in interiors but • Career advice and help with CV preparation is never got the opportunity to follow provided by the Guidance and Career Service. Where can these your dream? Are you a mature student wanting to change career or progress to What are the entry requirements? qualifications take me? • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ study at degree level? This course will H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have PROGRESSION provide you with the knowledge, skills achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have TO FURTHER STUDIES and competences to create interiors in achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. If you want to get a degree, then you can line with client specifications including • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and apply through the CAO system for entry into presentation drawings, materials other applicants without the formal entry courses in the QQI Higher Education Links specification, lighting, furniture Scheme such as: requirements will be assessed individually proposals and construction detailing. for suitability. BA (Hons) Design Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie Direct applications to Year 2 are welcome from What will I study? holders of a QQI Level 5 in Interior Design or BA (Hons) Interior Design Year 1: Certificate in Interior Design equivalent. Griffith College – www.griffith.ie • Architectural Drawing BA Interior Architecture and Design • Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design What qualifications will I get when I finish Institute of Technology Sligo - www.itsligo.ie • Design Skills the course? • After Year 1, you will be awarded a QQI Level 5 BA (Hons) Architecture • Drawing and Autocad Certificate in Interior Design (5M5054). Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie* • Furnishing and Fittings * Subject to aptitude test and interview • Colour and Light • On completion of Year 2, you will be awarded

a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Interior After Year 2, you can apply for advanced • Communications Design (6M5127). entry into the degree courses listed above. • Work Experience Advanced entry applications are assessed on a case by case basis. Year 2: Advanced Certificate in Interior How will I be assessed for these Design qualifications? Check out more progression options • 3D Interior Design Methods Assessment is based on a combination by downloading the BFEI Progression • 3D Design Materials of assignments and exams. Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • Critical Studies/History JOB OPPORTUNITIES • Furniture Design As a graduate of this course, you can pursue • Computer Illustrated Graphics/Autocad How do I apply? careers in a range of areas including: • Personal & Professional Development Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie • Interior Designer • Communications • Design Consultant • Work Experience • Furniture Designer • CAD Operator • Colour Consultant • Interior Architect • Set Designer

I took the opportunity to pursue a life-long interest in interior design and enrolled on the Interior Architecture & Design Course in 2017. Initially, I found it quite a struggle to re-activate my drawing skills, however, with perseverance “and continuous practice and excellent mentoring from the highly qualified and experienced teachers, I amazed myself by the standard of work that I produced at the end of the year from a very poor start. With small class sizes and a broad mix of students, a great team spirit quickly developed. Through a variety of class outings including visits to the Botanic Gardens, the National Gallery and a trip to Rome, I developed an in-depth appreciation of the application of good design in life and how it enhances functionality. I am now pursuing a career change to work in this industry and my Certificate in Interior Design from BFEI will be the door-opener for me to do so. Gillian Alken, Interior Architecture & Design Graduate, 2018 ”

21 Landscape Architecture QQI Level 5 5M2208

COURSE CODE: LSA DURATION: 1 Year TIMETABLE: 5 Days

Where can this Is this course for you? Will I do anything additional on the course? • Field Trips to sites, Museums, Conferences, qualification take me? Are you a creative person with an and Design Projects are an integral part of the interest in design, problem solving, learning experience. Educational Tours are PROGRESSION and horticulture? Would you like to be organised which may include a European trip. TO FURTHER STUDIES involved in the design of public parks, outdoor recreational spaces or green • Career advice and help with CV preparation is If you want to get a degree, then you can provided by the Guidance and Career Service. apply through the CAO system for entry into spaces? Landscape Architecture is a broad and emerging domain which courses in the QQI Higher Education Links What are the entry requirements? centres on building an understanding of Scheme such as: • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ how to create functional and aesthetically BSc in Horticulture H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have pleasing outdoor public spaces. (Delivered in National Botanic Gardens, achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have It is one of the most interesting, dynamic Dublin) achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. Waterford Institute of Technology – www.wit.ie and rewarding areas of study and career pathways to follow. This course • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology has been tailored to provide you with a other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie range of formative skills, knowledge and for suitability. Higher Certificate in Buildings experiences needed to pursue a career as a Landscape Architect. It will be of Management (Maintenance and What qualification will I get when I finish the Conservation) interest to school leavers, professionals, course? Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie horticulturalists, or contractors wishing to upskill and anyone with an interest in You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate Check out more progression options art and design wishing to broaden their in Design (5M2208). by downloading the BFEI Progression skill base. How will I be assessed for these Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie qualifications? What will I study? Assessment is based on a combination of studio Other progression options such as the projects and assignments submitted throughout UCD BSc (Hons) in Landscape Architecture • Design Skills (Landscape) the year. may be open to mature students (over 23) • Plant Identification and Use based on portfolio and interview. • Architectural Drawing • Computer Illustrated Graphics (Photoshop/Illustrator) How do I apply? JOB OPPORTUNITIES • Computer Aided Draughting (2D) As a graduate of this course, you can pursue Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie • Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design careers in a range of areas including: • Combined Materials • Landscape Architects Offices • Drawing • Commercial and domestic landscape • Work Experience design • Consultancy undertaking commissions for both public authorities and private clients I was working as a tree surgeon for a few years when I decided I wanted • Local Authorities/Government a change. I wanted to be involved more in the design side of things. I researched Departments Architects Offices “the Landscape Architecture course that BFEI were offering and thought it sounded really interesting. The course covers a wide range of subjects which are all very challenging but rewarding in the end. I have really enjoyed this course so far and I think it’s a fantastic stepping stone to guide me on to the next step of my chosen career as a Landscape Architect. Kevin Fitzpatrick, studying Landscape Architecture, 2018/2019”

22 Garden Design QQI Level 5 5M2208 New

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: GDN Is this course for you? • Field Trips to sites, Museums, Conferences Do you enjoy gardening and want to DURATION: 1 Year and Design Projects are an integral part of the make a business out of your passion? learning experience. Educational Tours are TIMETABLE: 3 Days College Based and Have you studied Horticulture but need organised which may include a European Trip. 2 Days Work Practice skills in design, and drafting? Are you • Career advice and help with CV preparation is interested in getting IT skills in AutoCAD provided by the Guidance and Career Service. Where can this and presentation graphics whilst What are the entry requirements? qualification take me? developing your design skills? With a • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ strong emphasis on design, this course H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have PROGRESSION aims to help you develop and combine achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. TO FURTHER STUDIES technical skills with your creative ability If you want to get a degree, then you can so that you can respond to a client’s brief • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and apply through the CAO system for entry into with a creative solution. It is project other applicants without the formal entry courses in the QQI Higher Education Links based and will offer you the opportunity requirements will be assessed individually Scheme such as: to develop a portfolio in this area. Two for suitability. BSc in Horticulture (Delivered in National days per week will be Work Practice. Botanic Gardens, Dublin) What qualification will I get when I finish Waterford Institute of Technology – What is the difference between Garden and the course? www.wit.ie Landscape Architecture? You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate • Garden Design differs from Landscape in Design (5M2208). BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Design in that it is the creation of a design Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie for a small detailed plot of land with more How will I be assessed for this qualification? emphasis on planting, while Landscape Assessment is mainly based on studio projects Check out more progression options submitted on a continuous basis throughout by downloading the BFEI Progression design deals with larger plots of private and public spaces. the year to develop design, analytical and Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie presentation skills. • This Garden Design Course focuses on Other progression options such as the developing your skills in a variety of garden How do I apply? UCD BSc (Hons) in Landscape Architecture scenarios whereas the Landscape Design may be open to mature students (over 23) Course deals with more complex settings. Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie based on portfolio and interview. What will I study? JOB OPPORTUNITIES As a graduate of this course, you can pursue • Design Skills careers in a range of areas including: • Drawing • Garden Designer • Combined Materials • Architectural Technologist • Work Practice • Design Consultant • Computer Illustrated Graphics • Draftsperson • Architectural Drawing (including Construction) BLOOM IN THE PARK • Computer Aided Drafting (2D) • Plant Identification and Use Students from the BFEI Design Department • Start Your Own Business have an unrivalled record in the annual Blurred Lines, Silver Medal Bloom 2016 Bloom in the Park Festival, held in the Phoenix Park, where their designs have scooped medals almost every year since the inception of the festival. Award Winning Bloom in the Park Entries by BFEI Students

2006 Mondrian Garden & Tropical Retreat 2012 Ár Ghairdin Cúil 2007 The Garden That Nobody Saw 2013 Urban Clearing & Aspire Gardens 2008 The View Askew 2014 Facing South 2009 The Labyrinth 2015 Urban Oasis 2010 Patterns of Change 2016 Blurred Lines

23 Product Design QQI Level 5 5M2208 New

What qualification will I get when I finish the COURSE CODE: PDD Is this course for you? course? Are you curious about how everyday DURATION: 1 Year You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Design objects are designed and made? Are you (5M2208). TIMETABLE: 5 Days inventive and enjoy problem solving? Are you interested in making functional How will I be assessed for these objects beautiful? Product design qualifications? Where can this Assessment is based on a combination of studio involves the design of an object from qualifications take me? projects and assignments submitted throughout concept stage to design development the year. employing graphics and model making. PROGRESSION This course places a strong emphasis TO FURTHER STUDIES on the design process, and combines How do I apply? If you want to get a degree, then you can creative ability with technical skills. apply through the CAO system for entry into Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie It is based on project work with an courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as: emphasis on learning by doing. The work produced will be presented as a portfolio BSc (Hons) Product Design Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie to enable you to progress onto further studies or employment in the design field. BA (Hons) Product Design National College of Art & Design - www.ncad.ie What will I study? BA Industrial Design or BA (Hons) • Drawing Product Design Innovation • Design Skills Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie • Computer Aided Draughting (SketchUp) • Computer Illustrated Graphics BSc (Hons) Product Design • Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design Institute of Technology Carlow - • Combined Materials www.itcarlow.ie • Work Experience • Communications Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Will I do anything additional on the course? Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • Field Trips to sites, Museums, Conferences, and Design Projects are an integral part JOB OPPORTUNITIES of the learning experience. Educational As a graduate of this course, you can pursue Tours are organised which may include careers in a range of areas including: a European trip.

• Industrial Design • Career advice and help with CV preparation • Set Design is provided by the Guidance and Career • Product Design Service. • Graphic Design What are the entry requirements? • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.

• Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually for suitability.

24 Graphic Design QQI Level 5 5M1995

COURSE CODE: GD1 Is this course for you? Are you a visual thinker? Do you love DURATION: 1 Year graphics in magazines or on the web? TIMETABLE: 5 Days Are you constantly doodling and drawing? Do you want to do a degree Where can this in Visual Communications but have qualification take me? no time to prepare a portfolio before the Leaving Certificate? Are you a mature PROGRESSION student wanting to change careers? Then consider a career as a Graphic TO FURTHER STUDIES Designer. Graphic communication is If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into present all around us - every logo, every courses in the QQI Higher Education Links newspaper, and every food package. Scheme such as: Designers take a concept and develop it into pictures and slogans so that it What are the entry requirements? BA (Hons) Visual Communication Design is reflective and remembered by the • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ IADT, Dún Laoghaire - www.iadt.ie H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have audience. achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have BA (Hons) Design (Visual Communication) achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie What will I study? • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and • Drawing BSc in Multimedia other applicants without the formal entry • Design Skills Waterford Institute of Technology - requirements will be assessed individually www.wit.ie • Typography for suitability. • Appreciation of Art, Craft and Design What qualification will I get when I finish Check out more progression options • Graphic Design Skills the course? by downloading the BFEI Progression • Photoshop/Illustrator • You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • Work Experience in Graphic Design (5M1995). • Communications • On course completion, you will have a JOB OPPORTUNITIES portfolio of work to present for entry to As a graduate of this course, you can pursue Will I do anything additional on the course? third level institutions or for prospective careers in a range of areas including: • Field Trips to sites, Museums, Conferences, employers. • Graphic Design and Design Projects are an integral part of the How will I be assessed for these learning experience. Educational Tours are • Publishing qualifications? organised which may include a European trip. • Advertising Assessment is based on a combination of studio • PR/Communication Organisations • Career advice and help with CV preparation is projects and assignments submitted throughout provided by the Guidance and Career Service. the year.

How do I apply? Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie

I had thought carefully about returning to study graphic design as a mature student and felt that the course at BFEI would give me an introduction to the subject and allow me to develop my portfolio. I found the course at BFEI really stimulating, the classes were great and the class size meant that I got to know the tutors and the other “students really well. Throughout the year, I studied areas such as art appreciation, image processing, typography, communications and graphic design. I also completed a work experience placement in the Graphic Design Department at the National Museum of Ireland. The projects that I completed at BFEI formed the basis of my portfolio and I got accepted to study Visual Communications at DIT, Grangegorman. I would recommend the course at BFEI to anyone interested in studying graphic design, it was really enjoyable and was an essential step on my higher education journey. Peter Keane, Graphic Design Graduate, 2016 ”

25 Arts Administration QQI Level 6 6M3618

What are the entry requirements? COURSE CODE: AAD Is this course for you? • You will need to have a QQI Level 5 Are you a business person who enjoys DURATION: 1 Year qualification or equivalent. the Arts? Or are you an Arts Practitioner TIMETABLE: 5 Days • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and interested in learning about the business other applicants without the formal entry end of your field? Do you love the Arts, requirements will be assessed individually Where can this are a natural organiser and want a for suitability. qualification take me? change of career? Or are you interested in pursuing a degree in this field? This What qualification will I get when I finish the course? course is designed to provide you with PROGRESSION You will be awarded a QQI Level 6 Advanced a diverse knowledge and understanding TO FURTHER STUDIES Certificate in Arts Administration (6M3618). of the Arts as well as the core skills to If you are interested in doing further study to get a degree, then you can apply for perform as an effective administrator How will I be assessed for this qualification? advanced entry into courses such as: in this field. Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams. BA (Hons) in Arts Management or Bachelor What will I study? of Business (Hons) in Entrepreneurship How do I apply? and Management • Arts Event Management IADT, Dún Laoghaire - www.iadt.ie • Marketing Communications Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Selection will be based on final results. • Exhibition Techniques • Entrepreneurship Check out more progression options • Computer Illustrated Graphics by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • Arts and the Community • History and Appreciation of Art and Design JOB OPPORTUNITIES • Work Experience As a graduate of this course, you can pursue careers in a range of areas including: Will I do anything additional on the course? • Art Galleries • Field Trips to sites, Museums, Conferences, and Design Projects are an integral part of the • Museums learning experience. Educational Tours are • Arts Centres organised which may include a European trip. • Theatres • Career advice and help with CV preparation is • Regional Arts Boards provided by the Guidance and Career Service. • Community Arts Organisations • Disability Arts Organisations • Arts Councils

I always had a very keen interest in the Arts over my working life and when the Arts Administration course in BFEI came to my attention, I jumped at the opportunity. I had worked in business for most of my career and decided “to look for something different which would tie in with my aspirations to follow a different career path. I found the course was just what I needed to update my own skill set and give me an opportunity to compete for management roles within the expanding Arts sector both here and abroad. Having come from a business background, I really enjoyed the mix of business with the arts and also that the course was full-time for one year only.

When I graduated from BFEI in 2016, the opportunity presented itself for me to continue my studies for an honours degree in Arts Management at IADT. I was accepted into second year and now find myself going down a road of higher education that was not in my original plans. It is important to follow your instincts and find something you enjoy when you set about putting your goals in place. You also need the support and back up of a strong institution who will help you to get to where you want to be. There is no doubt the path I have chosen to further my own education and career would not have been possible without the wonderful support of BFEI. Declan Smyth, Arts Administration” Graduate, 2016 26 Pre-Paramedic Fire and Ambulance Service QQI Level 5 5M4468

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: PFA Is this course for you? Can you see yourself as a Fire Officer, • Career advice and help with CV preparation is DURATION: 1 Year Paramedic, Garda, or Officer in the provided by the Guidance and Career Service. TIMETABLE: 5 Days Defence Forces? Are you calm, work What are the entry requirements? well under pressure and want to help • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ people? Do you want to work in a caring H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have Where can these environment? Are you currently a achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have member of a voluntary organisation and achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. qualifications take me? enjoy the experience? Or would you like to progress to study for a degree? Yes? • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and JOB OPPORTUNITIES Then an exciting and challenging career other applicants without the formal entry in the Emergency Services may be for requirements will be assessed individually Graduates are pursuing careers in a range of you. This course will equip you with the for suitability. areas including: knowledge and skills to embark on a Before starting the course, it is advisable to • The Public Sector – HSE Ambulance Service successful career in this field. become a member of one of the voluntary & Dublin Fire Brigade organisations such as The Order of Malta, • Private Ambulance Services What will I study? St. John Ambulance or The Civil Defence. You • Dublin Airport Fire Service • Emergency Department Care Skills should work towards obtaining a Driving Licence • London Ambulance Service NHS and First Aid Responder (FAR) as this will enhance your employment prospects. • Care/Nursing Homes • Anatomy and Physiology • Safety and Health at Work What qualifications will I get when I finish • Exercise and Fitness the course? PROGRESSION • Maths You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in TO FURTHER STUDIES • Word Processing Community Health Services (5M4468). If you want to get a degree, then this course • Communications opens up a range of progression routes both • Work Experience How will I be assessed for these in the UK and in Ireland. qualifications? Optional Training* Assessment is based on a combination BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science • Fire Warden (Fire Safety and Fire Extinguisher of assignments and exams. Anglia Ruskin University London (Cambridge Training) and Chelmsford) - www.anglia.ac.uk/fms • Breathing Apparatus How do I apply? • Hazardous Substances You may also apply through the CAO system • Manual Handling Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie for entry into degree courses in the QQI • Safe Pass Higher Education Links Scheme such as: Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council BA Applied Social Studies in Social Care (PHECC) Courses* Doing this Institute of Technology Blanchardstown - • Emergency First Response (EFR) course has propelled www.itb.ie incorporating Defibrillator Training me towards my goals • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) BA (Hons) in Social Care Practice “further than I ever expected. It provides Institute of Technology Tallaght - * Optional Training Courses are delivered in a great foundation www.it-tallaght.ie conjunction with an external provider, currently the Emergency Services Training Institute, and for students with no Check out more progression options will incur additional costs and take place during prior first aid experience, yet is also engaging by downloading the BFEI Progression term breaks. EMT training starts in June with for those who may already be members of Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie final exams in September/October. the voluntary services. On-site facilities and staff are brilliant, as are the opportunities for further study and employment after completion. It gives you the opportunity In the five years since graduating, I’ve progressed from working to gain multiple qualifications from First with the Guinness Fire Brigade to the London Ambulance Service and Aid Responder, Emergency First Responder, I’m now with the HSE National Ambulance Service. As an Intermediate Fire Warden and the Emergency Medical “Care Officer, I get to manage transport for critically ill and sick patients Technician with ESTI. I also gained equally with emergency medical or trauma calls in some events. This will important life skills such as communication. always be more than a job to me, it’s hard to explain but not only do I would encourage anyone who aspires to be you have a rewarding career but there is always on-going learning or part of any of the frontline services up-skilling in any role in the Ambulance Service. I love the challenges it brings but also the towards BFEI. patients you help along the way. I can honestly say that BFEI has given me the chance to achieve my goal, which I am lucky to say I am accomplishing. Daniel Holohan, Pre-Paramedic Fire & Ambulance Graduate,” 2018 Peter Collins, Pre-Paramedic Fire & Ambulance Graduate, 2013

” 27 Applied Psychology QQI Level 5 5M4468

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: APY Is this course for you? Are you curious about people and what • You will visit the Central Criminal Court and DURATION: 1 Year also attend a Forensic Criminology Workshop motivates them? Do you have an interest • Guest Speakers TIMETABLE: 5 Days Mornings Option in Psychology and would you like to gain • Career advice and help with CV preparation is (Subject to availability) knowledge and understanding of this provided by the Guidance and Career Service. area? Are you interested in applying Where can this psychology theories to areas What are the entry requirements? of management and business? Or would • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have qualification take me? you like to progress to study for a degree? achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have Yes? Then consider studying for this QQI achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. PROGRESSION Level 5 qualification and take your first • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and steps to advance in this fascinating area. TO FURTHER STUDIES other applicants without the formal entry If you want to get a degree, then this course requirements will be assessed individually opens up a range of progression routes both What will I study? for suitability. in the UK and in Ireland. • Human Growth and Development What qualification will I get when I finish the Advanced entry to 2nd year of the 3 year • Child Development course? BA Counselling Studies and Psychology • Psychology You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate or BSc Psychology in Community Health Services (5M4468). • Behavioural Studies Accredited by the British Psychological • Statistics How will I be assessed for this qualification? Society (BPS), the UK equivalent of the Assessment is based on a combination of • Criminology Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). assignments and exams. • Communications University of Wales Trinity St David and • Work Experience Swansea Metropolitan - www.smu.ac.uk. How do I apply? BA (Hons) Psychology or BA (Hons) Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Psychology and Sociology Napier University, Edinburgh – www.napier.ac.uk For anyone interested in Psychology, I would highly recommend You may also apply through the CAO system this course. Applied Psychology covers a broad range of modules with for entry into degree courses in the QQI continuous assessment which enhances learning, while also preparing “students for further education. The course has so much to offer from Higher Education Links Scheme such as: small class sizes to one-to-one interaction with teachers who provide BSc (Hons) in Applied Psychology support and encouragement. Based on this encouragement, I have (PSI Accredited) continued with my studies and I am currently completing B.Sc. (Hons) in IADT, Dún Laoghaire - www.iadt.ie Applied Psychology. However, even if you decide not to continue with studies, this course is still invaluable in providing a deeper insight into the human mind and behaviours. BA (Hons) Psychology* or BA Applied Social Studies in Social Care** Ashlynne Byrne, Applied Psychology Graduate, 2014 Waterford Institute of Technology – www.wit.ie ” * Two places reserved for BFEI Graduates I always had a strong interest in psychology, attending several Minimum 3 Merits including Psychology evening courses over the years; while working in the financial sector and Module rearing a family. In September 2017, I decided to follow my dream and ** Five places reserved for BFEI Graduates “study Applied Psychology full-time in BFEI. It was such an exciting and fulfilling year for me in a number of ways. There were so many highlights BSc Social Sciences during the year. The main one for me was the course content where we University College Dublin – www.ucd.ie covered eight subjects which were interesting, stimulating and at times challenging. Another was our trip to Vienna in October where we had a packed schedule visiting all the interesting BA Applied Social Studies in Social Care sights Vienna has to offer. It was amazing studying the teachings of Freud in the classroom (Level 8) and this coming to life, visiting his home in Vienna, standing in the room where he dealt with Institute of Technology Blanchardstown – his patients seemed to bring it all together for me. BFEI caters for so many different types of www.itb.ie students. Students are supported, encouraged and guided by a strong team of dedicated BA (Hons) Psychology teachers, who provide a high standard of education. Whether you are a young student National College of Ireland – www.ncirl.ie deciding on a career path or a mature student seeking a career change, there is a course to suit you in this college. I highly recommend BFEI. Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Bridie Keogh, Applied Psychology Graduate, 2018 Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie ” 28 Psychology with Special Needs Assisting (SNA) QQI Level 5 5M4468

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: SNA Is this course for you? • Career advice and help with CV preparation is Are you curious about people and what DURATION: 1 Year provided by the Guidance and Career Service. motivates them? Do you have an interest TIMETABLE: 5 Days Mornings Option • Guest Speakers in Psychology and would you like to gain knowledge and understanding of this What are the entry requirements? Where can this area? Are you interested in applying • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ psychology theories to the area of H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have qualification take me? achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have Special Needs Assisting in an educational achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. setting and gain employment as an SNA/ JOB OPPORTUNITIES • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and As a graduate of this course, you can pursue Inclusion Support Assistant? Would you other applicants without the formal entry employment as an SNA in Primary and like to progress to study for a degree? requirements will be assessed individually Post-Primary Schools. Yes? Then consider studying for this QQI for suitability. PROGRESSION Level 5 qualification and take your first steps towards a career in this area. What qualification will I get when I finish TO FURTHER STUDIES the course? If you want to get a degree, then you can What will I study? You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate apply through the CAO system for entry in Community Health Services (5M4468). • Human Growth and Development to courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as: • Child Development How will I be assessed for this qualification? • Psychology Assessment is based on a combination of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Early Childhood • Understanding Special Needs assignments and exams. Education or • Special Needs Assisting Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Social Care • Word Processing Dublin Institute of Technology – www.dit.ie How do I apply? • Communications Bachelor of Early Childhood Education • Work Experience Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Institute of Technology Blanchardstown - • First Aid Responder (FAR) www.itb.ie Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Since completing my BA Degree, I have worked in various roles Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie involving children and soon realised that a career involving children, in particular, those with special needs, was the route for me. The BFEI “course immediately stood out as most suiting my needs. Not only does it allow me to learn about the variety of special needs and challenges one could be faced with in life, it also provides a range of interesting modules including Psychology which helps to understand how the mind works and how best to deal with situations we may encounter through our work. It focuses on preparing you for all aspects of the job as an SNA from updating your CV to hands-on work experience. As well as providing the opportunity to apply the knowledge learned in class, work experience facilitates you to gain a wide variety of experience with several types of special needs and in different environments, setting you up for future work as an SNA. While we work hard in class, there’s always a bit of craic to be had and many friendships have been formed. The teachers are very friendly and approachable if you require any help (and even if you don’t). All in all, I’m delighted I choose this course and I look forward to all the opportunities it will bring me in the future. Donna Morrissey, studying Psychology with Special Needs Assisting, 2018/2019 ”

I was very nervous and apprehensive returning to college as I had not been back to education since my school days. It was the best decision I ever made regarding my education. The course is brilliant “and exactly what I had hoped for. I am learning so much and loving every minute of it. Denise Greene, studying Psychology with Special Needs Assisting, 2018/2019 ” 29 Retail Pharmacy Assistant QQI Level 5 5M4468

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: RPA Is this course for you? • You will also be given the opportunity to Would you enjoy being at the front-end DURATION: 1 Year complete Manual Handling Training which is of pharmacies, interacting with people, an essential qualification in a Pharmacy. TIMETABLE: 4 Days giving advice on over-the-counter • Career advice and help with CV preparation is medicines, and healthcare products? provided by the Guidance and Career Service. Where can these Would you like to acquire skills in qualifications take me? customer service and retail selling? What are the entry requirements? Could you see yourself advising on • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have beauty and make-up products? There JOB OPPORTUNITIES achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have are many new job opportunities in the As a graduate of this course, you can pursue achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. careers in a range of areas including: expanding retail pharmacy sector, and • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and • Pharmacies with these qualifications you will be well other applicants without the formal entry • Health Stores placed to gain full-time employment and requirements will be assessed individually for suitability. • Department Stores – Cosmetic Sales advance your career. Over 85% of course graduates have secured employment in • Beauty or Healthcare Sales Rep What qualifications will I get when I finish pharmacies. • Receptionist in Healthcare field the course? On successful completion of all elements of this PROGRESSION What will I study? course, you will be awarded:

TO FURTHER STUDIES You will study for the following qualifications: • IPU (The Irish Pharmacy Union) Medicines Once you gain employment in a pharmacy, Counter Assistant Certificate. • IPU Medicines Counter you can apply to study for the: Assistant Certificate • A QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Diploma in Pharmacy Services Skills Health Services (5M4468). • QQI Certificate in Irish Pharmacy Union – www.ipu.ie Community Health Services How will I be assessed for these If you want to get a degree, then you can • Nutrition qualifications? apply through the CAO system for entry into • Anatomy and Physiology Assessment is based on a combination courses in the QQI Higher Education Links of assignments and exams. Scheme such as: • Retail Selling • Reception and Frontline Skills BSc Social Sciences • Word Processing How do I apply? University College Dublin - www.ucd.ie • Safety and Health at Work Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Higher Certificate • Customer Service Pharmacy Technician Studies • Work Experience Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dti.ie Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie

It is with great satisfaction that I can say that I graduated with Distinction from the Retail Pharmacy Assistant Course at BFEI. From the word go, I found all staff members and teachers to be pleasant, professional and approachable at all times. The modules covered were all relevant, informative and interesting to study. This was “coupled with teachers whose passion for what they teach was a most engaging experience. In particular, I found the Over the Counter Medicine Module to be invaluable in opening up my career opportunities. Having a Pharmacist delivering the course was very appropriate and professional and I thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience. Other modules of particular relevance and interest to me were Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology, again very engaging and informative. The course was challenging and, the work load was heavy at times but manageable and it helped to have continual assessment throughout the year in the majority of modules. Doing the RPA course and graduating with Distinction has been a major stepping stone towards further study as a Pharmacy Technician. I would highly recommend not only the RPA course but also BFEI as a centre of excellence for learning.

Elizabeth Kelly, Retail Pharmacy Assistant Graduate, 2018

30 ” Nutrition, Health and Wellbeing QQI Level 5 5M4468

COURSE CODE: NHW DURATION: 1 Year TIMETABLE: 5 Days

Where can this qualification take me?

PROGRESSION TO FURTHER STUDIES If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as: BSc (Hons) Health Sciences* (Common Entry) Waterford Institute of Technology - www.wit.ie Will I do anything additional on the course? Is this course for you? * Two places reserved for BFEI Graduates Are you interested in diet, nutrition and • Workshops and health promotion events. BSc in Health and Society all things health related? Do you have • Career advice and help with CV preparation is Dublin City University – www.dcu.ie a desire to connect with people and provided by the Guidance and Career Service.

BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition help them understand their relationship What are the entry requirements? Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology - with food? This course offers you the • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ www.gmit.ie opportunity to learn about diet and H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have BSc (Hons) International Development nutrition while also exploring how our achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have and Food Policy behaviour can motivate and empower achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. University College Cork – www.ucc.ie lifestyle choices. Studies show that we • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and BSc (Hons) in Health & Physical Activity are facing an obesity crisis of enormous other applicants without the formal entry Dundalk Institute of Technology - proportions. Addressing this crisis is a requirements will be assessed individually www.dkit.ie for suitability. Government priority, and this course will BSc Social Sciences help you take advantage of emerging What qualifications will I get when I finish University College Dublin – www.ucd.ie opportunities in this area. the course? Check out more progression options You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in by downloading the BFEI Progression What will I study? Community Health Services (5M4468). Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie How will I be assessed for these • Dietetics qualifications? • Nutrition JOB OPPORTUNITIES Assessment is based on a combination of As a graduate of this course, you can pursue • Menu Planning and Applied Nutrition assignments and exams. careers in a range of areas including: • Behavioural Studies • Nutritional Advisor • Anatomy & Physiology • Health Food Stores • Exercise & Fitness • Self-employed Food Related Business • Word Processing How do I apply? • Food/Healthy Living Blogger • Communications • Trainer in the area of Healthy Eating & Lifestyle • Work Experience Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie

As a mature student, returning back to education can be quite a daunting experience. My journey with BFEI started by taking a full-time course in Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing. Already, having a background in the fitness industry, this course provided me with a practical understanding and skills which have allowed me to develop my career within the “Wellness Industry with confidence. Personally, I found the whole experience challenging but extremely rewarding. The Teachers are knowledgeable, supportive and encouraging and fully committed to ensuring students get on the road to success. The facilities and location are excellent. I enjoyed meeting such a diverse group of people and I would have no hesitation in encouraging anyone to further their education with BFEI. Niav Hyland, Nutrition, Health & Wellbeing Graduate, 2018

” 31 Sports Injuries and Soft Tissue Massage Therapy QQI Level 5 5M5146 & ITEC Certification

Year 2 COURSE CODE: SMT Is this course for you? Are you interested in the treatment of • ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage DURATION: 1 or 2 Years muscular pain and injury? Would you like • Conducting Subjective & Objective TIMETABLE: 4 Days Assessments to develop your massage skills to a new • Post Rehab Orthopedic Exercise level by learning advanced anatomical, • Treatment Modalities to Support Soft physiological and pathological principles Where can these Tissue Repair: Trigger Points, Soft Tissue qualifications take me? relevant to the application of Sports Release & Muscle Energy Techniques Massage? Do you see yourself working • Massage Techniques to Prevent and JOB OPPORTUNITIES in leisure centres, with sports clubs, or Manage Injury As a graduate of this course, you can pursue with competitive athletes and teams? Graduates may join many professional careers in a range of areas including: This course offers you internationally associations and obtain the requisite insurance cover for professional practice. • Sports Injuries Clinics recognised qualifications that will ensure • Health & Wellbeing Centres you are educated to the highest industry Will I do anything additional on the course? • Hotels standards so that you can take on this • You will get the opportunity to work with • Leisure Centres new and exciting career. It also offers you clients in an Open Clinic within the Institute. • Remedial Massage Clinics the potential to progress your studies to • You will also be given the opportunity to PROGRESSION degree level. complete Industry Training Courses such as Dry-needling and Kinesio Taping. TO FURTHER STUDIES If you want to get a degree, then you can What will I study and what • Career advice and help with CV preparation is apply through the CAO system for entry to qualifications will I get provided by the Guidance and Career Service. courses in the QQI Higher Education Links What are the entry requirements? Scheme such as: when I finish the course? Year 1 You will study for the following qualifications: Bachelor Degree of Science – Sports What are the entry requirements? Science & Health* Year 1 • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ Institute of Technology Tallaght – • ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have www.it-tallaght.ie • Functional Anatomy and Physiology achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. *Leaving Certificate Mathematics is a • Nutrition • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and pre-requisite • Musculoskeletal Assessment other applicants without the formal entry • Sports Massage to Non-Pathological Tissue Bachelor of Science (Hons) Strength & requirements will be assessed individually

Conditioning or Sport & Exercise Science or for suitability. • QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports Sports Rehabilitation & Athletic Therapy Recreation and Exercise (5M5146) Year 2 Institute of Technology Carlow – You must have successfully completed Year 1. www.itcarlow.ie • Sport and Recreation Studies • Exercise and Fitness BEd (Hons) Sports Studies and Physical How will I be assessed for these • Sports Anatomy and Physiology Education qualifications? University College Cork – www.ucc.ie • Safety and Health at Work Assessment is based on a combination • Nutrition of Evidence of Treatments (Case Studies), Higher Certificate in Physiology and • Kinesiology assignments and exams which mainly take Health Science place in April and May. • Communications Institute of Technology Carlow – www.itcarlow.ie • Work Experience Check out more progression options How do I apply? by downloading the BFEI Progression Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie

The Sports Injuries and Soft Tissue Massage Therapy course gave me an excellent grounding for both future employment and further study. Since graduating from BFEI, I chose to further my studies to degree level. I am now enjoying a successful career as a massage and physical therapist. During my time at BFEI, I gained valuable experience by carrying out treatments in the open clinic at the college and on “work experience outings for various outdoor sporting events. The course was challenging and intensive but also very enjoyable. Sophie Daly, Sports Injuries and Soft Tissue Massage Therapy Graduate, 2015 32 ” Holistic Therapies ITEC Certification

Year 2: ITEC Diplomas in: COURSE CODE: Year 1 HOL1, Year 2 HOL2 Is this course for you? • Aromatherapy DURATION: 1 or 2 Years Do you see alternative holistic therapies as a way to enhance general health and • Thai Yoga Massage TIMETABLE: 5 Days Mornings Option • Stone Massage wellbeing? Are you interested in the (HOL1 Only) • Lomi Lomi Massage human body? Do you have a desire to • Indian Head Massage connect with and help others? Want to Where can these get away from a routine desk job? Would Graduates may join many professional qualifications take me? you enjoy flexible working hours in a calm associations and obtain the requisite insurance cover for professional practice. environment, either as part of a team or JOB OPPORTUNITIES working alone? This course offers you Will I do anything additional on the course? As a graduate of this course, you can pursue the opportunity to get internationally • You will get the opportunity to work with careers in a range of areas including: recognised ITEC qualifications in a range clients in an Open Clinic within the Institute. • Healing Centres of therapies to engage in professional • You will engage in workshops in additional • Health & Wellbeing Centres practice. As a Holistic/Complementary therapies to enhance your employability such • Care Homes Therapist you will use therapies to as Pregnancy Massage, Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Aromatherapy Blending, Ear • Spa Salons/Destination Spas enhance the mind, body and soul of your • Hotels/On-demand Massage Candling and Facial Skincare. clients to maximise vitality. • Beauty Salons • Career advice and help with CV preparation is • Cruise Ships provided by the Guidance and Career Service. • Leisure Centres What will I study and what qualifications will I get What are the entry requirements? PROGRESSION Year 1 when I finish the course? • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ TO FURTHER STUDIES H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have As an alternative to entering the world of Year 1: ITEC Diplomas in: achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have work when you finish the course, you could • Holistic Body Massage achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. consider taking further courses at BFEI to • Anatomy and Physiology enhance your chances of advancement in • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and • Indian Head Massage the industry such as: other applicants without the formal entry • Reflexology Sports Injuries & Soft Tissue Massage Therapy requirements will be assessed individually or Beauty & Body Therapy. for suitability. For entry to Year 2, you must have successfully completed Year 1 or hold an Anatomy, Physiology and Body Massage qualification from CIBTAC, ITEC or equivalent. You may be eligible for exemptions from some subjects if you already have recognised qualifications. How will I be assessed for these qualifications? Assessment is based on a combination of Evidence of Treatments (Case Studies) and exams which mainly take place in April and May.

How do I apply? Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie

I studied Holistic Therapies at BFEI for two years. The course offered a large variety of modules and I graduated with an extensive range of qualifications. As a result, I got a job very easily. My new employer quickly recognised “the exceptional practical skills, client care and attention to detail I had learned from my teachers at BFEI. Within six months of starting work, I was appointed as one of the managers at a growing chain of Spas in Dublin city. None of this would have been possible without the guidance and help from the wonderful staff at BFEI.

Ella Noonan, Holistic Therapies Graduate, 2018

” 33 Beauty and Body Therapy ITEC & CIDESCO Certification

Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: Year 1 BD1, Year 2 BD2 Is this course for you? • You will get the opportunity to work with Do you see yourself working in a DURATION: 1 or 2 Years clients in live ‘pop-up’ salons. thriving and dynamic profession? Are • You will stay up-to-date with all the latest TIMETABLE: 5 Days you interested in the latest beauty trends in the industry through workshops products, equipment, new practices such as Crystal Toes, Tanning Training, Nail and procedures? Perhaps you enjoy Art, Advanced Waxing and Threading. Where can these travelling and seeing the world? Would • You will gain experience in using Salon qualifications take me? you like to work within the luxury hotel Management Software (Momento). and spa industry? Could this be the • Career advice and help with CV preparation is course for you? At BFEI, we deliver provided by the Guidance and Career Service. JOB OPPORTUNITIES internationally recognised qualifications You will have a range of professional in beauty and body therapy that will qualifications with up-to-date additional ensure you are educated to the highest trainings and links within the industry which industry standards so that you can As BFEI is a participant College in the Erasmus+ will ensure that you are widely sought after take on this new and exciting career. programme, you will get the opportunity to put within this profession. You can pursue As well as providing you with the skills yourself forward for selection for an overseas careers in a range of areas including: to set up a solid career in the Beauty work placement in spas and salons in the Playa Therapy Profession, ITEC and CIDESCO de las Americas region of Tenerife. • Beauty Salons qualifications could be your passport What are the entry requirements? • Laser/IPL Therapy Clinics to travel and an exciting future. Year 1 • Health and Wellbeing/Leisure Centres • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ • Cruise Liners What will I study and what H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have • Mobile Therapist achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have qualifications will I get achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. • Salon Owner • Complementary Therapist when I finish the course? • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and • Technical Sales Representative Year 1 other applicants without the formal entry You will study for ITEC qualifications in the requirements will be assessed individually • Franchising following: for suitability. • Spa Industry • Beauty Specialist: For entry to Year 2, you must have successfully • The Hotel Industry • Skin and Eye Treatments completed Year 1 or hold Facial, Electrical • Make-Up • Teaching/Training and Body qualifications from CIBTAC, ITEC • Manicure or equivalent. You can apply directly from a • Waxing different training establishment. You may be PROGRESSION • Facial Electrics eligible for exemptions from some subjects if TO FURTHER STUDIES • Body Treatments with Body Electrics you already have recognised qualifications. As an alternative to entering the world of • Electrolysis How will I be assessed for these work when you finish the course, you could Year 2 qualifications? consider taking further courses at BFEI to Assessment is based on a combination of You will study for CIDESCO Facial and Body enhance your chances of advancement in Evidence of Treatments (Case Studies) and exams Therapy including SPA Treatments and ITEC the industry such as: which mainly take place in April and May. To qualifications in the following: Holistic Therapies, Sports Injuries & Soft achieve the CIDESCO certification, you will also • IPL/Laser Tissue Massage Therapy, Theatrical, Media & be required to undertake a project based on • Microdermabrasion Fashion Make-Up Artistry or Nail Technology. advanced therapies. • Eyebrow Treatments and Eyelash Enhancements (tinting, shaping, How do I apply? semi-permanent lashes, perming and cluster lashes) Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie

Going to BFEI was the best decision I ever made. I was given so many opportunities, both in college and within the working world. On the course, I was given the opportunity to work in a SPA in Tenerife as part of the Erasmus+ Programme. This built up my confidence, and it was then that I realised there was no limitation to what I wanted to “do or where I wanted to do it. I can travel anywhere with the qualifications from the course. I’m now working for Therapie Clinic on Molesworth Street. The company was originally introduced to me by the college at a recruitment presentation. I’m very happy to say that I have finally found my niche and I’m loving every minute of it. Ellie Galvin, Beauty and Body Therapy Graduate, 2018 ” 34 Nail Technology with Eyelash and Eyebrow

Treatments ITEC Certification

Is this course for you? Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: NET • You will get the opportunity to work with Have you a passion for nails? Are you clients in live ‘pop-up’ salons. DURATION: 1 Year interested in the latest trends and • You will stay up-to-date with all the latest technologies in the nail industry? trends in the industry through workshops TIMETABLE: 5 Days Can you see yourself working as a such as Crystal Toes, Digital Nail Art Printing, Nail Technologist in a thriving and Tanning Training and Threading. dynamic profession? Are you interested • You will gain experience in using Salon Where can these in learning the latest trends and Management Software (Momento). qualifications take me? technologies in eyebrow and eyelash • Career advice and help with CV preparation is enhancements? Perhaps you enjoy provided by the Guidance and Career Service. travelling and seeing the world? The

JOB OPPORTUNITIES options open to qualified technologists What are the entry requirements? You will have a range of professional with cutting edge skills are endless. • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ qualifications with up-to-date additional H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have trainings and links within the industry This course offers you internationally achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have which will ensure that you are widely recognised qualifications that will ensure achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. sought after within this profession. You can you are educated to the highest industry pursue careers in a range of areas including: • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and standards so that you can take on this other applicants without the formal entry • Freelance Nail Technician new and exciting career. As well as requirements will be assessed individually • Nail Bars providing you with the skills in Nail for suitability. • Lash Bars Technology, Nail Art and Eyelash • Beauty Therapy Salons extensions to embark on a successful How will I be assessed for these • Cruise Ships career, these ITEC qualifications could qualifications? • Spa Industry be your passport to travel and an Assessment is based on a combination of Evidence of Treatments (Case Studies) and • Care Homes exciting future. • Franchising exams which mainly take place in April and May. • Training What will I study and what How do I apply? PROGRESSION qualifications will I get Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie TO FURTHER STUDIES when I finish the course? As an alternative to entering the world of You will study for the following ITEC work when you finish the course, you could qualifications: consider taking further courses at BFEI to enhance your chances of advancement in • Diploma in Nail Technology (gel, acrylic, and fibreglass nail extension systems) the industry such as: • Diploma in Nail Art Holistic Therapies, Theatrical, Media & • Certificate in Eyebrow Treatments & Fashion Make-Up Artistry or Beauty & Body Eyelash Enhancements (tinting, shaping, Therapy. semi-permanent lashes, perming and cluster lashes) • Certificate in Waxing

After leaving school almost 20 years ago, it felt slightly daunting to make the decision to return to education, especially given that I had 3 young children. However, I felt it was time to do something for myself. I was always interested in the Beauty Industry so decided to do a Nail Course. Through a few friends’ “recommendations, I decided to enrol for the Nail Technology Course at BFEI. It was a challenge to return as a mature student, but I knew from the first day I had made the right decision. The support and encouragement from my Tutors was second to none and it has been life changing for me. It has given me my confidence back, as well as so many qualifications to get me started in my new career. I have also made lifelong friends. I cannot recommend BFEI enough for anybody who is thinking about returning to education. Karen Doyle, Nail Technology Graduate, 2016 ” 35 Theatrical, Media and Fashion Make-Up Artistry ITEC Certification

Is this course for you? Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: TMM • Additional workshops such as Tanning, Have you a confident out-going Fashion Trends, Film Grade Make-Up DURATION: 1 Year personality with a creative flair? Do you Demonstrations, Casting and Inglot Master have an eye for colour? Want a career Classes will be provided to keep you TIMETABLE: 5 Days that you are passionate about? Do you up-to-date with all the latest trends and want to be a trend setter for make-up treatments within the industry. looks? Make-Up Artistry is a rapidly • Career advice and help with CV preparation Where can these developing profession. The upsurge in is provided by the BFEI Guidance and Career Service. qualifications take me? retail sales, and the growing media and entertainment industries present exciting What are the entry requirements? JOB OPPORTUNITIES career opportunities for motivated • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ As a graduate of this course, you can pursue individuals. With these internationally H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have careers in a range of areas including: recognised qualifications, you will be well achieved the LCA with a Merit profile. • Freelance Make-Up Artistry placed to take advantage of emerging • If you are a mature student (aged 21 or over) • Cosmetic Sales opportunities and launch your career as a and do not hold the Leaving Certificate, then • TV, Film & Theatre professional make-up artist. you are welcome to apply. Each application will be assessed individually. PROGRESSION What will I study? What qualifications will I get when I finish TO FURTHER STUDIES the course? As an alternative to entering the world of • Fashion and Photography Make-Up On successful completion of the course, you will work when you finish the course, you could • Theatrical Make-Up be awarded the following qualifications: consider taking further courses at BFEI to • Make-Up Charts enhance your chances of advancement in • ITEC Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media the industry such as Beauty & Body Therapy, • Make-Up Techniques Make-Up Holistic Therapies or Nail Technology. • Media Make-Up • ITEC Certificate in Eyebrow Treatments and • 3 Dimensional Make-Up Eyelash Enhancements • ITEC Certificate in Skincare • High Definition Make-Up • ITEC Professional Conduct and Business • Special Effects Awareness • Camouflage • QQI Retail Selling (Level 5 Component Award) • Airbrush How will I be assessed for these • Body Paint qualifications? • Skin and Eye Treatments Assessment is based on a combination of • Lash and Brow Enhancements portfolio, assignments and exams. Your portfolio will cover a wide range of techniques • Threading and demonstrate artistic flair, and creativity. • Retail Selling

How do I apply? Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie

I really felt the Theatrical, Media & Fashion Make-Up Course went a long way to getting me where I am today. I’ve been working in MAC for over three years. I can honestly say that having the course behind me, along with all the additional opportunities offered during the course, such as competitions or volunteering “for events, made me stand out when it came to getting a job. You cover so many styles of make-up as well as delving so strongly into the world of skincare that I feel I can make such precise product recommendations for my customers and they trust in what I say.

Claire Toner Lyons, Theatrical, Media & Fashion Make-Up Graduate, 2014

36 ” Essential Office IT Skills QQI Level 5 5M18294

Is this course for you? What are the entry requirements? COURSE CODE: OIT • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ Are you interested in acquiring the H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have essential skills to use computer DURATION: 1 Year achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have technologies to enable you to accomplish achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. TIMETABLE: 5 Days Mornings Option a range of administrative duties? Would you like to update your computer • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and skills and work proficiently in an other applicants without the formal entry Where can this office environment by learning how to requirements will be assessed individually integrate office applications, how to for suitability. qualification take me? use on-line technologies such as Office What qualification will I get when I finish 365 to manage an on-line diary system the course?

JOB OPPORTUNITIES and share files? On completion of this You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in As a graduate of the course, you can pursue course, you will have more confidence, Office Informatics (5M18294). careers in a range of areas such as: a nationally recognised IT qualification • Office Administrator and hands-on experience with office How will I be assessed for this qualification? • Office Manager technologies. Assessment is based on a combination of • Personal/Executive Assistant assignments and exams. • Customer Service What will I study? What skills will I have when I finish? • Database Methods You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: PROGRESSION • Word Processing • Carry out a range of administrative duties TO FURTHER STUDIES • The Internet using office technology. If you are interested in doing further study • Spreadsheets Methods • Share documents on-line using the latest to get a degree, then you can apply through technologies such as Office 365 and Google the CAO system for entry into courses • Professional Presentation Docs. in the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme • Integrated Office Methods such as: • Customer Service • Design a spreadsheet to analyse business strategies. • Work Experience BBus (Hons) in Information Technology • Design documents using advanced features Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie Office 365 Licences are provided free of word processing. of charge for use on personal devices. • Use a wide range of database functions in Check out more progression options order to manipulate, retrieve and output by downloading the BFEI Progression targeted information using queries and Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie Will I do anything additional on the course? reports. • In conjunction with an external Government • Deliver presentations with confidence using agency FIT (Fast Track into Information personal initiative. Technology), you will get the opportunity to do a practice interview with industry specialists. How do I apply? • Career advice and help with CV preparation is Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie provided by the Guidance and Career Service. • You will use the e-learning platform Moodle.

The Office IT Course at BFEI was a fantastic experience. It gave me the confidence to realise my worth to the workforce after a long absence. It equipped me to walk into an office and feel confident about how to use the various Microsoft packages. The teachers were very supportive and I made great “friends throughout the year. The course was a great bridge from full-time motherhood to full-time work. I now have my ideal job working as a School Admissions Officer and this is thanks to BFEI. Suzanne Murphy, Office IT Skills Graduate, 2018 ”

37 Computer Science QQI Level 5 5M0529

Is this course for you? Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: CSC • Seminars on current and emerging Are you a logical thinker? Are you technologies such as cloud computing and DURATION: 1 Year interested in finding out how computer 3d technologies will be delivered. software works? Are you interested • In conjunction with an external Government TIMETABLE: 5 Days in a career in Ireland’s expanding agency FIT (Fast Track into Information computing industry? Are you looking Technology), you will get the opportunity for an alternative pathway to a degree to do a practice interview with industry Where can this in computer science? This computer specialists. qualification take me? science course may be the course for • Career advice and help with CV preparation is provided by the Guidance and Career Service. you. You will learn the fundamentals of PROGRESSION computer science including computer • You will use the e-learning platform Moodle. TO FURTHER STUDIES programming, software development, What are the entry requirements? If you are interested in doing further study software testing, web design and • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ to get a degree, then you can apply through database design. H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have the CAO system for entry into courses in the achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have QQI Higher Education Links Scheme such as: achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award.

BSc in Computer Science • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and University College Dublin - www.ucd.ie other applicants without the formal entry requirements will be assessed individually BSc in Computer Science for suitability. Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie What qualification will I get when I finish BSc (Hons) in Computing the course? Institute of Technology Tallaght - You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate www.it-tallaght.ie in Software Development (5M0529).

Check out more progression options How will I be assessed for this qualification? by downloading the BFEI Progression Assessment is based on a combination of Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie What will I study? assignments and exams.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES • Object Oriented Programming (Java) What skills will I have when I finish? As a graduate of this course, you can pursue • Software Architecture You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: careers in the IT industry including: • Web Authoring (HTML, CSS3 & Dreamweaver) • Understand programming concepts. • Programming • Maths • Database Methods (SQL) • Apply software design principles. • Web Design • Mobile Technologies • Write computer programs using Java. • Localisation • Communications • Create and maintain databases. • Plan, design and build websites. • Database Administrator • Work Experience

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After receiving my Leaving Certificate results and having an interest in Computers from a young age, I applied for BFEI’s Computer Science course in the hope that I could learn even more about them. On the course, I was taught how to code a Java program, query a Database and design my own Website and I would not “have been able to do all of this if it wasn’t for the fantastic teachers and support at BFEI. At the end of the course, I enrolled in I.T. Tallaght’s Computing Level 8 course and I was accepted based on my results at BFEI and I can say that every piece of material covered in the course has served me very well, even into my 2nd year at I.T. Tallaght. I could not recommend BFEI enough, its excellent teachers, support, facilities and social life really stand out and enrolling in BFEI was the best decision I have ever made. 27 Dylan Delaney, Computer Science Graduate, 2015” 38 Computer Networks and Cyber Security QQI Level 5 5M0536

Is this course for you? What are the entry requirements? COURSE CODE: CNS • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ Do you want to get hands-on practice in H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have building and troubleshooting networks? DURATION: 1 Year achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have Are you interested in learning the skills achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. TIMETABLE: 5 Days to defend networks against cyber attacks? By doing this course, you will • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and be able to build and configure local area other applicants without the formal entry networks (LANs) to enable the sharing requirements will be assessed individually Where can these of computing resources among users. for suitability. qualifications take me? Protection of data is now a priority for all businesses. As well as learning the What qualifications will I get when I finish fundamentals of computer network the course? JOB OPPORTUNITIES security, this course will equip you with You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in As a graduate of this course, you can pursue the skills to identify security threats and Computer Systems and Networks (5M0536) and careers in the IT industry including: appropriate mitigation strategies. CISCO Cyber Security Essentials. • Technical Support Specialist How will I be assessed for these • Field Service Technician What will I study? qualifications? • IT Security Technician QQI Certificate in Computer Systems and Assessment for the QQI Award is based on • Help-desk Technician Networks a combination of assignments and exams. • Computer Systems Hardware CISCO certification is awarded following PROGRESSION • Operating Systems successful completion of on-line testing. • Networking Essentials TO FURTHER STUDIES • Distributed Systems What skills will I have when I finish? If you want to get a degree, then you can • Virtualisation You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: apply through the CAO system for entry • Maths • Setup and troubleshoot networks. into courses in the QQI Higher Education • Communications • Respond to customer technical support Links Scheme such as: • Work Experience queries in a professional manner. BSc in Computer Science CISCO: • Implement mitigation techniques to secure University College Dublin - www.ucd.ie • Cyber Security Essentials. networks.

BTech (Ord) Networking Technologies Office 365 Licences are provided free How do I apply? Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie of charge for use on personal devices. Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Check out more progression options by downloading the BFEI Progression Will I do anything additional on the course? Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • In conjunction with an external Government agency FIT (Fast Track into Information Technology), you will get the opportunity to do a practice interview with industry After many specialists. years travelling, • Career advice and help with CV preparation is I decided to return to provided by the Guidance and Career Service. “Ireland and enhance • You will use the e-learning platform Moodle. my education. After looking at various options, I applied for a place on the After I completed my Leaving Certificate I was interested CNS course in BFEI, and I was accepted. in studying IT but my options were limited as I didn’t pass Maths. I found the CNS course to be a I applied for the CNS course and was accepted. The teachers great stepping stone in the career “on the course did their best to help me with any problems that I wished to pursue. It covered Networks I encountered and with their help, I achieved a QQI Level 5 and IT Security very well. When award, including the Maths module. The facilities and equipment I finished, I had multiple opportunities. in BFEI are of a high standard and the people in the college were I am currently working with a large all very friendly. After finishing in BFEI, I was accepted on the organisation and receiving more Higher Certificate in Science in Computing in the Institute training in IT security. of Technology Blanchardstown, where I am now completing my second year. I highly recommend BFEI for anyone who wants Pierce Galligan, to advance in their education and career. Computer Networks & Cyber Jean Maltese, Computer Networks & Cyber Security Graduate,” 2017 Security Graduate, 2017” 39 Data Analytics QQI Level 5 5M2067 New

What are the entry requirements? COURSE CODE: DAS Is this course for you? Are you interested in analysing business • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ DURATION: 1 Year H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have data to make more informed decisions? TIMETABLE: 5 Days achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have Have you ever thought about a career achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. choice in IT and Business that would • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and enable you to go the route that best suits Where can this other applicants without the formal entry qualification take me? your skill set and interests? Would you requirements will be assessed individually like to understand the process involved for suitability. in solving problems using appropriate PROGRESSION data analysis software tools? This course What qualification will I get when I finish the course? TO FURTHER STUDIES will provide you with the knowledge, You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in If you want to get a degree, then you can skills and confidence to understand the apply through the CAO system for entry into Information Processing (5M2067). process involved in analytical thinking courses in the QQI Higher Education Links How will I be assessed for this qualification? Scheme such as: and computational skills to support Assessment is based on a combination decision making and address business of assignments and exams. BSc (Hons) Computing requirements. (Data Analytics and Big Data) Dublin Business School - www.dbs.ie What skills will I have when I finish? What will I study? You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: BSc (Hons) in Computing • Apply analytical thinking techniques • Programming Design Principles (Python) with Data Analytics to support decision making and address • Database Methods (SQL) Institute of Technology Tallaght - business requirements. • Statistics (with R programming) www.it-tallaght.ie • Develop technical skills to process data using • Information and Communication Systems programming and computational techniques. • The Internet Higher Certificate in Science in • Carry out effective data analysis using • Spreadsheet Methods (Excel) Computing in Information Technology appropriate software tools. • Teamworking with the option of progressing to • Communicate effectively the results • Work Experience BSc (Hons) in Computing in Information of data analysis. Technology Office 365 Licences are provided free of Institute of Technology Blanchardstown - charge for use on personal devices. www.itb.ie How do I apply?

Check out more progression options Will I do anything additional on the course? Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie by downloading the BFEI Progression • Career advice, help with CV preparation Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie and LinkedIn profile is provided through the Guidance and Career Service. • In conjunction with an external Government JOB OPPORTUNITIES agency FIT (Fast Track into Information As a graduate of this course, you can pursue Technology), you will get the opportunity careers in a range of areas including: to do a practice interview with industry • Data Analytics Officer specialists. • Data Scientist • You will use the e-learning system Moodle. • Consultant • Data Modeller

40 Digital Publishing and Creative Writing QQI Level 5 5M5048

Is this course for you? Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: DPC • Career advice, help with CV preparation and Are you interested in creative writing? LinkedIn profile is provided by Guidance and DURATION: 1 Year Have you ever thought about publishing Career Service. your own work? Would you like to TIMETABLE: 5 Mornings • In conjunction with an external Government understand the process involved agency FIT (Fast Track into Information in content layout, image editing, Technology), you will get the opportunity self-publishing and how to devise a to do a practice interview with industry Where can this digital marketing strategy? This course specialists. qualification take me? will provide you with the knowledge, • You will use the e-learning platform Moodle. skills and confidence to understand the What are the entry requirements? PROGRESSION process involved in creative writing, • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ constructive thinking and digital H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have TO FURTHER STUDIES achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have If you want to get a degree, then you can publishing. achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. apply through the CAO system for entry into Electronic book and magazine publishing courses in the QQI Higher Education Links • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and Scheme such as: are growing segments in the field of other applicants without the formal entry digital publishing. Take advantage of requirements will be assessed individually BA (Hons) Contemporary Visual Culture these opportunities by learning a wide for suitability. Or BA (Hons) Print and Digital Media range of beginner and intermediate What qualification will I get when I finish Technology Management publishing and digital marketing the course? Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie concepts, including how to use InDesign, You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in Creative Media (5M5048). BA (Hons) English, Media and Cultural edit images in Photoshop, create Studies interactive PDFs, EPUB files and other How will I be assessed for the qualification? IADT, Dún Laoghaire - www.iadt.ie digital editions of your work. Assessment is based on a combination of assignments and exams. BA (Hons) Marketing and Digital Media What skills will I have when I finish? Waterford Institute of Technology - What will I study? You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: www.wit.ie • Creative Writing • Use language to set the tone of the narrative • Script Writing Check out more progression options and plot the development to create intrigue by downloading the BFEI Progression • Personal Effectiveness for the reader. Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • Desktop Publishing (InDesign) • Employ the skill of characterisation CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • Computer Illustrated Graphics (Illustrator) and construct different ways of telling As a graduate of the course, you can pursue • Digital Photography the same story. careers in a range of areas including: • Digital Marketing • Critique your own work and the work of others. • Digital Publishing • Work Experience • Design and layout the story using InDesign. • Online Content Design • Design and manipulate images. • Graphic Layout Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud • Source publishers and agents. Licences are provided free of charge • Digital Marketing for use on personal devices. • Develop a social media marketing • Journalism campaign for your publication. How do I apply? Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie

I initially applied for this course for the creative writing aspect, but I was surprised to find myself enjoying the digital design

aspect just as much. The highlights of this course are: creative writing, in which you can share and critique your own, and others work; Adobe Illustrator/InDesign, Photography, and Script Writing. So far, I have designed a complete Brand Identity for myself! “The skills I am learning through the Digital Publishing subjects greatly complement the skills I learn from Creative Writing. The “ College itself has excellent facilities and an amazing atmosphere. I have made some great friends in my time here. The teachers, and all the staff, are friendly and approachable and excellent at what they do. All in all, this course, and this College, surpassed my expectations (my expectations were quite high to begin with, I’ll have you know!) and I would strongly urge anyone with an interest in Creative Writing and/or Digital Publishing to apply. It’ll be one of the best years you have! Jared Allen, studying Digital Publishing and Creative Writing, 2018/2019

41 Games Design and Development QQI Level 5 5M5048

Is this course for you? Will I do anything additional on the course? COURSE CODE: GDD • Career advice, help with CV preparation and Have you an aptitude for designing and LinkedIn profile is provided by the Guidance building games through ‘Scratch’ or DURATION: 1 Year and Career Service. similar programs? Do you have a flair for • In conjunction with an external Government TIMETABLE: 5 Days drawing and sketching? A games designer agency FIT (Fast Track into Information works on designing the content and rules Technology), you will get the opportunity of a game: how the game is to be played, to do a practice interview with industry Where can this what the environment will look like, the specialists. storyline and characters. This course • You will use the eLearning system Moodle. qualification take me? will introduce you to the technologies and techniques involved in the design What are the entry requirements? PROGRESSION and development of games. You will • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ TO FURTHER STUDIES learn to view games as a storytelling H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have If you want to get a degree, then you can medium and to convey concepts through achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have apply through the CAO system for entry storyboarding techniques and computer achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. into courses in the QQI Higher Education graphics. You will get a solid foundation • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and Links Scheme such as: in games design and development for other applicants without the formal entry BA in Games Design diverse platforms which will enable you requirements will be assessed individually Dublin Institute of Technology - www.dit.ie to pursue your studies to degree level. for suitability.

BSc (Hons) Computer Games What will I study? What qualification will I get when I finish Development the course? Institute of Technology Carlow - • Animation Layout Design (Drawing) You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in www.itcarlow.ie • Games Analysis Design (Unity) Creative Media (5M5048). • Imaging Processing (3D Photoshop) BSc (Hons) Games Art & Design • Computer 3D Modelling and Animation How will I be assessed for this qualification? Limerick Institute of Technology – Clonmel • Object Oriented Programming (C#) Assessment is based on a combination of www.lit.ie • Responsive Web Design (HTML5, CSS3 & assignments and exams. Dreamweaver CC) BSc (Hons) Computing in Games • Communications What skills will I have when I finish? Development • Work Experience You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: Institute of Technology Dundalk – • Understand gaming concepts. www.dkit.ie Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud • Conceptualise and storyboard a game. Licences are provided free of charge • Apply creative design principles. Check out more progression options for use on personal devices. by downloading the BFEI Progression • Design, build and program games. Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • Create assets for use on multiple platforms. • Create a basic 3D game. • Animate basic 3D models.

How do I apply? Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience in BFEI. I feel the mix of subjects involved in the Games course was very beneficial and assisted me in gaining entry into the BA (Hons) Games Design course at DIT which I am thoroughly enjoying and now completing my final year. Without BFEI, I could not have pursued this dream career route. “BFEI was extremely supportive when myself and a colleague set up a games society. Philip Elliott, Games Design & Development Graduate, 2015 ” 42 Web Design and Digital Media QQI Level 5 5M5048

Is this course for you? What are the entry requirements? COURSE CODE: WDM • You must have achieved 5 passes or 5 O6/ Do you enjoy working with computers H7s or a combination of 5 O6/H7s or have DURATION: 1 Year and have an aptitude for creativity and achieved the LCA with a Merit profile, or have design? Are you interested in designing achieved a full relevant QQI Level 4 Award. TIMETABLE: 5 Days Mornings Option and coding for the web and mobile • Mature applicants (aged 21 and over) and devices? This Web and Digital Media other applicants without the formal entry course will respond to your needs by requirements will be assessed individually Where can this providing you with a strong foundation for suitability. qualification take me? for entry into the on-line digital media sector. A practical approach to teaching What qualification will I get when I finish the course? PROGRESSION and learning is taken and assessments You will be awarded a QQI Level 5 Certificate in TO FURTHER STUDIES are modelled on industry practices. Creative Media (5M5048). If you want to get a degree, then you can apply through the CAO system for entry into What will I study? How will I be assessed for this qualification? courses in the QQI Higher Education Links Assessment is based on a combination of Scheme such as: • Image Processing (Photoshop) assignments and exams. • Computer Illustrated Graphics (Illustrator) BSc (Hons) in Creative Computing • Web Design (HTML5, CSS3 & Dreamweaver CC) What skills will I have when I finish? IADT, Dún Laoghaire - www.iadt.ie • Graphic Design Skills You will have gained the knowledge and skills to: • Advertising BA (Hons) in Creative Digital Media • Database Design (SQL) • Plan, design, and build websites based on Institute of Technology Blanchardstown - • Team Working the fundamental principles of usability, www.itb.ie • Work Experience accessibility and search engine optimisation. • Design and manipulate photographs and BSc (Hons) Creative Multimedia vector graphics for web and print. Limerick Institute of Technology – Clonmel Office 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud • Apply the principles of graphic design www.lit.ie Licences are provided free of charge to all projects. for use on personal devices. • Understand the principles of advertising and BSc in Multimedia working in teams. Dublin City University – www.dcu.ie Will I do anything additional on the course? Check out more progression options • Field Trips and participation in the Annual How do I apply? by downloading the BFEI Progression Design Exhibition. Apply on-line at www.bfei.ie Pathways Chart at www.bfei.ie • In conjunction with an external Government

agency FIT (Fast Track into Information JOB OPPORTUNITIES Technology), you will get the opportunity As a graduate of the course, you can pursue to do a practice interview with industry careers in a range of areas including: specialists. • Digital Media • Career advice, help with CV preparation and LinkedIn profile is provided by the Guidance • Web Design and Development and Career Service. • Advertising • You will use the e-learning platform Moodle. • Digital Publishing • Mobile Technologies • eLearning and Training

I always had an interest in both Digital Media and Web Development and was looking for a course that incorporated these two disciplines. When I researched the BFEI course in Web Design and Digital Media, I knew it would be the perfect choice for me. The course content was engaging and the support from the teachers “was incomparable. After completing this course, I was offered an internship with one of Ireland’s leading digital agencies. Completing this course, coupled with the experience gained during my internship, allowed me to build the foundation for the career I have today with one of the world’s largest tech corporations. Michelle Eccles, Web Design & Digital Media Graduate, 2012 ” 43 Evening Courses

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