Sallynoggin College of Further Education is a Constituent College of & Dún Laoghaire Education & Training Board CONTENTS COURSES

COLLEGE INFORMATION 2 CREATIVE STUDIES Art, Craft & Design - Portfolio Preparation 10 INTRODUCTION 3 Advanced Art & Design 12 About SCFE Photography 14 CERTIFICATION 4 Professional Floristry 16 QQI Awards in SCFE DANCE/PERFORMING ARTS Progression Pathways to Higher Education Musical Theatre & Dance 18 Performing Arts/Acting and Performance for HOW TO APPLY 6 Theatre, TV and Film 20 Application & Enrolment Procedure Advanced Performing Arts 22 Course Charges 7 FASHION, HAIR & BEAUTY International Applicants (Non-EU/EEA) Fashion Buying, Styling & Visual Merchandising 24 OPEN DAYS 7 Advanced Fashion Industry Practice 26 Fashion Design 28 GRADUATION CEREMONY 7 Advanced Fashion Design 30 Hairdressing and Beauty Specialist 32 FINANCIAL SUPPORT 8 Advanced Hairdressing and Beauty Specialist 34 PLC Maintenance Grant (SUSI) Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) FITNESS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science 36 Exemptions for Medical Card Holders Personal Training and Sports Massage Therapies PLC Government Levy Exemption including Sports Injury & Physiotherapy Assistant 38 Childcare Support Personal Training and Strength & Conditioning 40 Yoga Teaching including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies 42 COLLEGE SERVICES, SUPPORTS AND FACILITIES 9 Pilates Teaching including Somatic Studies 44 Career Guidance/Counselling Service CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Learning Support Pre University Primary and Post Primary Teacher Training 46 Work Placement Early Childhood Care and Education including SCFE Student Council Special Needs Assistant 48 DDLETB Student Society Early Childhood Care and Education with Montessori 50 Sports Clubs Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education 52 Library Advanced Special Needs Assisting 54 Car Parking SOCIAL STUDIES, YOUTHWORK AND DISABILITY STUDIES

Student Canteen Social Studies including Criminology and Student Accommodation Addiction Studies 56 Advanced Social Studies including Advocacy 58 Youth Work and Community Development including Criminology and Addiction Studies 60 WWW.SCFE.IE Inclusive Education and Training with Disability Studies All photographs in this brochure are produced by and Special Needs Assisting 62 the Photography Department in SCFE, TOURISM & TRAVEL featuring past and present students and depicting Airline and Travel Industry Studies 64 various events and activities within the college. Hospitality & Tourism Industry Studies 66 Advanced Hospitality, Travel & Event Management 68 1 COLLEGE COLLEGE INFORMATION INFORMATION

Sallynoggin College of Further Education, Pearse Coláiste Breisoideachais an Naigín, Sráid an Phiarsaigh, INTRODUCTION RÉAMHRÁ Street, Sallynoggin, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin An Naigín, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Átha Cliath Sallynoggin College of Further Education Is comhcholáiste de chuid Bord Oideachais Tel: 01-2852997, Fax: 01-2848437 Fón: 01-2852997 Facs: 01-2848437 (SCFE) a constituent of Dublin and agus Oiliúna é Coláiste Breisoideachais Email: [email protected] Website: www.scfe.ie Ríomhphost: [email protected] Idirlíon: www.scfe.ie Dún Laoghaire Education and Training An Naigín atá aitheanta mar ionad barr Board (DDLETB) is a recognised centre feabhais i soláthar cúrsaí breisoideachais Principal: Patricia O’Brien Príomhoide: Patricia O’Brien of excellence in the provision of further agus cúrsaí oiliúna do mhic léinn a d’fhág Deputy Principal: Enda Kenny Príomhoide Tánaisteach: Enda Kenny education and training courses for school- an scoil agus do mhic léinn lánfhásta. Chief Executive Officer: Paddy Lavelle Príomhoifigeach Feidhmiúcháin: Paddy Lavelle leavers and mature students. This reputation Tá an clú seo bunaithe ar thiomantas is based on a commitment to offering na cáilíochtaí is nua aimseartha atá Sallynoggin College of Further Education reserves the Coinníonn Coláiste Breisoideachais An Naigín an ceart the most up-to-date, industry-related bainteach le tionsclaíocht a thairiscint. right to amend, re-structure or cancel any course. aon chúrsa a athrú, a athstruchtúrú nó a chur ar ceal. qualifications. Combined with excellent Idir áiseanna múinteoireachta agus The information, literature or application form, do not Ní chomhdhéanann an t-eolas ná an litríocht nó foirm teaching and learning facilities, the College foghlama den scoth, ofrálann an Coláiste constitute a contract between Sallynoggin College of iarratais conradh idir Choláiste Breisoideachais An Naigín offers a climate which fosters learning and timpeallacht a chothaíonn foghlaim agus Further Education and any third party. agus aon tríú páirtí. development and a strong belief in the ability forbairt agus creideamh láidir i gcumas na of all learners to achieve their potential. bhfoghlaimeoirí ar fad a mbarr chumais a Sallynoggin College of Further Education is registered Tá Coláiste Breisoideachais An Naigín cláraithe le DCCÉ bhaint amach. with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI Awards chun cláir a thairiscint a thuillfidh dámhachtain DCCÉ sa All courses carry recognised accreditation in the National Framework of Qualifications. Chreat Náisiúnta Cáilíochtaí. and have strong links with industry and the Iompraíonn gach cúrsa creidiúnú aitheanta professions. On completion of a course agus tá ceangail láidir acu le tionscail at SCFE, learners may enter directly into agus na gairmeacha bheatha. Nuair a employment, or they may choose to use chríochnaíonn an mac léinn an chúrsa linn, is féidir le foghlaimeoirí dul ag obair their QQI results to enable them to apply láithreach nó d’fhéadfadh siad a thorthaí for progression to third level Colleges OFFICE HOURS DCCÉ a úsáid le dul ar aghaidh chuig in Ireland or abroad. Coláiste 3ú leibhéal in Éirinn nó thar lear. Location MON - THURS 8:30AM - 4:00PM Located close to Dún Laoghaire; the following are the main public transport services to Sallynoggin: BY BUS: The 7 and 111 bus routes stop directly in front FRI of the college. The 7A route stops behind the college. The 8:30AM - 3:00PM 45A route stop is a 10 minute walk and the 75 route stop is a 15 minute walk from the college. TO TO DUNNES STORES CITY POWER MONKSTOWN CITY CENTRE BLACKROCK DUN BY DART: All Dublin routes will bring you to Dún Laoghaire SALLYNOGGIN ROAD ROAD LAOGHAIRE DART Station where you can connect with Bus 7, 7A, 111 WOODIES TO CITY CENTRE N11 45A and 45a or continue to Glenageary DART station and Glenageary JOHNSTOWN RD. PEARSE RD. Dart SCHOOL Station ROCHESTOWN AVE. walk to the College (approximately 15 minutes). CHURCH ROAD GLENAGEARY PEARSE ST.

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ROCHESTOWN COLLEGE OF LODGE HOTEL FURTHER EDUCATION BY LUAS: To Brides Glen Cherrywood, a short walk to ROCHESTOWN PK. BUSES 45A, 7, 7B, 7D ALBERT RD. DART FEEDER 111 the 7 bus terminal TO WICKLOW N11 TO AVONDALE RD BY CAR: See map opposite. TO BRAY S.C. Car parking in the College grounds is free. LINK ROAD TO DUN LAOGHAIRE

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2 3 CERTIFICATION CERTIFICATION

All courses are certified and accredited by nationally Progression Pathways to and internationally recognised awarding bodies. Higher Education These include: All QQI Level 5 awards enable learners to progress to • Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI the first year of higher education courses in Universities and Institutes of Technology. The Higher Education Links Department of Education and Skills DES • Scheme links a number of QQI Level 5 and Level 6 • International Therapy Exercise Council ITEC awards to third level courses in participating institutions. • International Academy of Travel IAOT Application is made to CAO in the usual way, and QQI results are used as the basis for calculating points. REPS Ireland, Register of Exercise Professionals • A QQI Level 5 Certificate may achieve up to a maximum • RAD Royal Academy of Dance of 400 points. • The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing Important Points to Note AWARDINGAWARDING BODIES BODIES Quality and QualiQualityfi cations and Ireland Quali fi (cationsQQI) makes Ireland awar (QQI)ds in makes further awar and ds in further and QQI Awards in SCFE • Application is through CAO, advice and support is higher educationhigher and training education and training available to learners who request it SEC - State ExaminationsSEC - State Commission Examinations (Department Commission of Ed (Departmentucation and of Skills) Education and Skills) QQI awards available in SCFE are certified at Levels 5 Institutes of TechnoloInstitutesgy of Technology and 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications - • Applicants must obtain a major (full) QQI award to Universities Universities see course descriptors for details of specific awards. progress to higher education These awards are part of a national awards system for • Some courses require applicants to have AWARDSAW INARDS THE INFRAMEWOR THE FRAMEWORK K further education and training, known as the Common There are four classesThere are of awarfour classesd in the Nationalof award Frameworkin the National of Qualifi Framework cations of: Qualifi cations: achieved specific modules or awards Awards System (CAS). Major Awar ds: namedMajor Awarin theds outer: named rings in, are the the outer principal rings, areclass the of principal awards madeclass ofat awara levedsl made at a level • Some courses require that the QQI award is achieved Minor Awards: areMinor for partialAwards: completion are for partial of the completion outcomes offo rthe a Major outcomes Awar dfor a Major Award in a single sitting, i.e. in one academic year Supplemental AwarSupplementalds: are for learningAwards: that are isfo radditional learning thatto a isMajor additional Award to a Major Award For further information go to www.nfq.ie Special PurposeSpecial Awards Purpose: are for relativelyAwards: narrare foowr relativelyor purpose-specifi narrow or c purpose-specifi achievement c achievement • Some courses require distinctions in specific modules, or a number of overall distinctions.

Third level progression opportunities for QQI learners are continually being developed and enhanced, and opportunities will vary from year to year. Please visit www. cao.ie and the websites of relevant Higher Education Institutions for specific requirements. Some SCFE courses have also established specific progression routes to Universities and Colleges in the UK; see individual course pages for details.

4 5 HOW TO APPLY APPLICATIONS OPEN NOVEMBER TO SEPTEMBER Apply online www.scfe.ie

First round interviews commence on January Open Day Course Charges International applicants Monthly interviews take place from February to September There are no tuition fees, however, there are (Non-EU/EEA) costs attached to all courses. These include SCFE welcomes applications from an acceptance fee, payable after a place international learners. Non-EA applicants SCFE welcomes application from all regardless of Application & Enrolment Procedure has been offered and accepted, a PLC levy, (from outside the EU, Iceland, Norway and previous educational experience. All applicants are Step 1 – Application student services charge, examination fees Switzerland) are required to comply with invited to attend for interview, where an opportunity is and charges for course materials, payable Irish immigration requirements and are provided to assess their suitability for a course place. Apply online. Application is open from November and at registration or by arrangement with the required to pay the economic cost of the Applications are welcomed from students with Leaving remains open until the following September of each Certificate, Leaving Certificate Vocational, Leaving year. Information on the availability of course places College. Details of course charges are course, as determined by the Department Certificate Applied, QQI Level 4. Leaving Certificate is not is regularly updated on the website. Application is available on the SCFE website, www.scfe.ie. of Education & Skills, in addition to SCFE necessarily a requirement for applicants where they have acknowledged by email. There is no application fee. Where a learner makes application to repeat course charges. For further information see the appropriate experience or ability to take the course. Step 2 – Interview a year, by agreement with SCFE, the normal www.education.ie/www.garda.ie Further details are available at interview. course charges will apply. All applicants are invited for interview (or audition and interview in the case of Dance and Performing Arts). Please note: Some courses require applicants to bring samples (portfolio) of their work to interview. OPEN DAYS • All admissions to SCFE are subject to the regulations This information is included with the interview notification. and policies of SCFE and the DDLETB If in doubt, please contact the College office. An Open Day is held each year in November (during College Awareness Week) January, • Application is made on-line at www.scfe.ie Step 3 – Offer March, and August (see www.scfe.ie for details) which features student exhibitions, All applicants are called for interview demonstrations, workshops, college facilities and guided tours. • Applicants will receive their offer as soon as possible Apply on-line: www.scfe.ie • Entry requirements for each course are set out in the after interview relevant course pages of this prospectus and on Step 4 – Acceptance of Place Applications open www.scfe.ie A place is secured by payment of a non-refundable November 2019 to • Interviews are held between January and September acceptance fee of €40.00, which should be paid September 2020 each year and courses run on an academic year basis, promptly after offer, either on-line or by returning the from September to May acceptance form to the College Administration office. First round interviews • Places are limited on all courses and are allocated on a Step 5 – Registration commence on strictly first-come first-served basis to learners who January Open Day fulfill entry requirements and who have completed the The SCFE office will notify applicants about registration application and interview process process. Registration usually takes place in late August/ early September and written notification of registration Monthly interviews take place Acceptance of a place at SCFE implies acceptance of • requirements is sent out in July. from February to September all policies and procedures of the College Where course places become available during August/ • SCFE reserves the right to refuse a place. All applicants September, late registration is offered up to the end of may avail of the College appeals process (www.scfe.ie). September. Step 6 – Commencement Classes commence in September and all learners are notified at registration of induction and commencement arrangements.

GRADUATION CEREMONY The presentation of certificates is held each year in early September.

6 7 STUDENT SUPPORTS FINANCIAL SUPPORT COLLEGE SERVICES, SUPPORTS AND FACILITIES

Learners may avail of a variety of financial supports Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) Career Guidance/Counselling Service Library while studying at SCFE. These include: BTEA provides financial support for learners who have SCFE offers both a professional guidance service and The Library is open to learners • PLC Maintenance Grant (SUSI) been offered a place on a full-time FE course and who counselling service free of charge to all registered from Monday to Friday. As well as offering a study facility, learners • Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) have been in receipt of a Social Welfare payment for a learners. Learners may also avail of advice and guidance designated period of time. This scheme allows learners on the following: may avail of extensive computer • Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) and printing facilities. to retain their welfare payments and any secondary • Third level/CAO and UCAS (UK) application and Exemptions for Medical Card Holders • benefits while in full-time education. Further information progression Car Parking • PLC Government Levy Exemption and application forms are available from the local Intreo • Disability Access Route to Education (DARE) office of the Department of Social Protection or from Car parking is available free of • Childcare Support Higher Education Access Route (HEAR). www.welfare.ie • charge to learners from Monday to Friday. PLC Maintenance Grant (SUSI) Learning Support Exemptions for Medical Card Holders In certain circumstances, some learners may need All learners who are enrolled in a full-time further Student Canteen Holders of a current medical card are exempt from the additional supports to enable them to benefit fully from education course may apply for a means-tested PLC The College canteen provides Government PLC levy and QQI examination fees. maintenance grant. Applications (online only) should be their course. The Higher Education Authority (HEA) Fund sandwiches, snacks and It is the learner’s responsibility to present their current made to SUSI through www.studentfinance.ie and for students with disabilities aims to assist students with refreshments from early morning Intercultural Day medical card at registration. all decisions on eligibility are made by them. disabilities and specific learning difficulties to participate until 2.00pm. Tea, coffee, soft in further education courses. Registered learners may drinks and vending machines are PLC Government Levy Exemptions apply for support under this fund, through the College, available at all other times. at course registration. Documentary evidence verifying Vocational Training The following categories of learner are exempt from the learner’s disability must be provided, enabling Student Accommodation Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) paying the PLC levy: the College to submit an application to the Higher A list of suitable accommodation This scheme offers second chance education and • Full medical card holders in their own right and their Education Authority (HEA). The support available to is available from the college training for adults. While in College learners retain dependent children learners depends on the grant, if any, allocated by the administration office. SCFE does their social welfare payments and any secondary • Those who are in receipt of a PLC student HEA. Further information on the fund for students with not endorse any accommodation benefits they may already have. Course charges maintenance grant disabilities is available on www.studentfinance.ie. listed. are covered under this scheme and essential • Those who are in receipt of the Back to Education books and course materials are provided free of Work Placement charge. An allowance for lunch and travel may be Allowance (BTEA) or the Vocational Training All learners in SCFE are afforded the opportunity to participate in a programme of work payable in some cases. Opportunities Scheme (VTOS) allowances. experience during their course of studies. This is an integral part of the learning experience and A person may be eligible if they are: To obtain the above exemption, documentary evidence can offer a springboard into future employment. The College has established excellent links with of entitlement must be supplied to the College. This • Over 21 years employers and as a result plays an important role in assisting learners to progress directly into exemption applies to the €200.00 PLC Government employment. • At least 6 months on social welfare support Levy only. Further information may be obtained from the SCFE Student Council College office or the VTOS coordinator at SCFE. Childcare Support SCFE encourages learners to participate in the College Student Council (SC), which is elected annually to represent the interests of learners to management. The SC is also involved in Funding for childcare costs may be available to eligible organising social events and activities throughout the year, as well as extensive fund-raising for VTOS and BTEA learners under the CETS Scheme. For charity. The SC plays a role in the annual election of learner representatives to the College Board further information, contact your local County Childcare of Management. Committee or local Education and Training Board (ETB). DDLETB Student Society For further information on funding for learners on Further SCFE as a constitutent of DDLETB is one of the participating colleges of the DDLETB students Education/PLC courses, see www.studentfinance.ie society. The society organises social, sporting and other events during the academic year and gives our learners the opportunity to interact with learners from other DDLETB colleges.

8 9 ART, CRAFT & DESIGN Course Content PORTFOLIO ART, CRAFT & DESIGN Portfolio Preparation • Drawing PREPARATION QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art 5M1985 • Painting • Print Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Coordinator: Eddie Stapleton, Email: [email protected] • Combined Materials • Graphic Design This Art, Craft & Design course is designed to help learners develop their skills in drawing, painting, 3D studies and • Sculpture life drawing, using a variety of media and materials including monoprint, pastels, charcoal etc. While preparing a high Digital Graphics quality portfolio, learners will also have the opportunity to complete a QQI Level 5 Award in Art with the potential to gain • a maximum of 400 CAO points for entry into third level institutions. By doing this course, learners are better prepared • Photography for degree programmes as it enables them to make informed decisions regarding college and course choices. It also • Communications gives them the confidence in their ability to succeed in a higher educational environment. • Work Experience • Figure Studies

Course Features and Facilities I would recommend Art, Craft & Design at SCFE to anyone who wants to • Spacious, well-equipped studios for study a related subject at degree level. The variety of modules is a great asset to your portfolio. the study of drawing, painting, Although I did not have a Leaving Cert on entry, I achieved 400 CAO points photography, printing, computer graphics, with the full QQI award, which, in combination with my portfolio, enabled me to gain 3D studies and mixed media entry to NCAD. I completed an honours degree in Art & Design History & Visual Communication Entry Requirements Continuous assessment throughout before going on to start my own design and illustration practice. • Leaving Certificate or equivalent, the course Rosa Devine LCA or relevant experience Project-based activities • Interview - applicants must bring a selection • Outings to Galleries and Exhibitions of their best work to include drawing from • Access to fully equipped IT suites observation, 3D work, craft work, sketch How to apply and Library. books or notebooks • Wifi and Moodle Mature applicants welcome Apply online at Applicants may be accepted without www.scfe.ie meeting formal entry qualifications. Course duration September to May Educational Progression Students may progress to the following level 6 course in SCFE Advanced Art and Design 6M4029 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Art 5M1985 • IADT Art Level 8 DL827 Open Days 2019 • IADT Visual Communication Design Level 8 DL826 Monday 26th August • IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822 Wednesday 20th November • NCAD Art and Design (Common Entry) Level 8 AD101 • NCAD Fine Art Level 8 AD204 Open Days 2020 • NCAD Graphic Design and Moving Image Design Level 8 AD102 Thursday 16th January • NCAD Education & Design or Fine Art (Second Level Teaching) Level 8 AD202 • TU Dublin City Campus Fine Art Level 8 DT546 Tuesday 31st March • TU Dublin City Campus Design - Visual Communication Level 8 DT545 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

10 11 ADVANCED ART & DESIGN Course Content QQI LEVEL 6 ADVANCED ART & DESIGN 3 Day Week September to May • Drawing QQI Level 6 Certificate in Art 6M4029 • Painting • Figures studies Coordinator: Annmarie Greevy, Email: [email protected] • Illustration The overall aim of the Advanced Art & Design programme is to provide the student with the opportunity to acquire • Sculpture the knowledge, skills and competence to work independently in a fine art/design context or to progress to higher education and training. • Combined Materials This course is designed for those who want to develop a professional practice in the visual arts. It encourages creativity, • Art appreciation increases skills and develops self-belief. • Work experience By the end of the year students will have a collection of work complied through a series of projects which they will • Communications have the opportunity to showcase at the annual Art & Photography exhibition. The course is suitable for: Course Features and Facilities • Learners who have achieved a QQI level 5 Certificate in Art and would benefit from a second year to complete Well-equipped studios. their portfolio preparation for entry to Institutes of Technology and Art Colleges. • Darkrooms • Mature learners who have not achieved a formal qualification, but can demonstrate the levels of knowledge, • skill and competence associated with QQI Level 5 Certificate in Art. • Visits to Galleries and exhibitions • Visiting professional Artists • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library After attending Sallynoggin’s Level 5 and Level 6 Art courses, I can say with 100% certainty that SCFE is Entry Requirements a College well worth attending. The approachable members of staff will help hone your skills and guide • Wifi and Moodle you onto the path that’s right for you. You will also be surrounded by friendly classmates of different Level 5 QQI award in Art or relevant experience backgrounds and skill levels making the school year both creatively and personally beneficial. Employment Opportunities After completing the course, I was accepted into the Illustration course Interview- applicants must bring a Direct employment into the Photographic Industry. that I put as my first choice on the CAO selection of their best work to include • Art Workshop Instructor Finn Moreau drawing from observation, 3D work, How to apply • Art Administrator craft work, photography and • Gallery Assistant. sketchbooks. Apply online at • Practising Artist Mature applicants welcome. www.scfe.ie • Community Arts Worker Applicants may be accepted without • Studio Technician meeting formal entry qualifications. Course duration September to May Educational Progression Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Art 6M4029 • IADT Art Level 8 DL827 • IADT Visual Communication Design Level 8 DL826 • IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822 Open Days 2019 • IADT Design for Stage and Screen Level 8 Monday 26th August Costume/Make up/Production Design DL829 / DL830 / DL831 Wednesday 20th November • NCAD Art and Design (Common Entry) Level 8 AD101 • NCAD Fine Art Level 8 AD204 Open Days 2020 • NCAD Graphic Design and Moving Image Design Level 8 AD102 Thursday 16th January • NCAD Education & Design or Fine Art (Second Level Teaching) Level 8 AD202 • TU Dublin City Campus Fine Art Level 8 DT546 Tuesday 31st March • TU Dublin City Campus Design - Visual Communication Level 8 DT545 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

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Course Content PHOTOGRAPHY • Use of Cameras and Equipment (digital and analogue) QQI Level 5 Certificate in Photography 5M2094 • Film Processing Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Black & White Printing Coordinator: Joe Sterling, Email: [email protected] • Digital Scanning of Film Downloading of Images This Photography course offers learners the opportunity to become familiar with photographic printing and processing • techniques. Learners will also develop the necessary skills to prepare a quality portfolio for entry • Studio Light and Management to third-level colleges or directly into employment. • History and Theory of Photography • Photoshop • Communications • Image Processing Entry Requirements • Digital Editing The course in SCFE gave me a solid grounding Leaving Certificate or equivalent, in photography, as well as picture editing, book Work Experience • LCA or relevant experience design and display exhibitions. It also instilled in me Interview - applicants should bring a a skill set and wonderful work ethic, all of which Course Features and Facilities I apply on a daily basis to my work as selection of their best work to include Learners are continuously assessed a professional photographer. • recent photos, in both black & white through project-based assignments and colour, in hard copy or digital Richard Gilligan • Classes in graphic design and desktop publishing format Published and exhibiting photographer, New York • Visits to galleries Mature applicants welcome • Full Professional Studio Portrait Applicants may be accepted without • Still Life advertising meeting formal entry requirements. • Visiting speakers on a variety of photographic How to apply themes and topics, including specialist Employment photography, book-binding, curating and Opportunities Apply online at mounting exhibitions Direct employment into the www.scfe.ie • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library Photographic Industry. • Wifi and Moodle Course duration September to May

Open Days 2019 Educational Progression Monday 26th August Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Photography 5M2094 Wednesday 20th November • IADT Photography Level 8 DL833 • IADT Film and Television Production Level 8 DL834 Open Days 2020 • TU Dublin City Campus Photography Level 8 DT559 Thursday 16th January • TU Dublin City Campus Print Media Technology & Management Level 8 DT596 • DCU Communication Studies Level 8 DC131 Tuesday 31st March • DCU Multimedia Level 8 DC133 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

14 15 PROFESSIONAL FLORISTRY Course Content PROFESSIONAL FLORISTRY 3-Day Week September to May RETAIL FLORISTRY • Flower Conditioning and QQI Level 5 Certificate in Floristry 5M2686 Handling Coordinator: Fiona Darcy, Email: [email protected] • Floral Design for Occasions including Birthdays, Christenings, Start your career or upskill your techniques with this one year course in Professionaql Floristry. Learners will develop the Anniversaries, Weddings and necessary skills to design, create and arrange floral and plant displays for commercial, interior environments and special occasions. Learners will also gain a knowledge of floriculture and plant care. Special Functions FLORICULTURE AND PLANT CARE • Floristry Plants • Interior Planting Entry Requirements • Plant Design and Care Leaving Certificate or equivalent, GENERAL LCA or relevant experience The course in SCFE gave me a firm grounding in the fundamentals of floristry • Retail Selling Interview such as basic wiring techniques, classical placement of flowers in arrangements, • Retail Display Mature applicants welcome display work, funeral and wedding work, and was an excellent preparation • Communications for employment in Retail Floristry. Applicants may be accepted without Information Technology • meeting formal entry requirements. Una Nardone • Work Experience Employment Course Features and Facilities Opportunities Fully equipped floristry room with • • Retail sales of flowers and plants in flowers and plants for all practical work flower shops and garden centres How to apply Visiting specialists in Floristry Design • • Designing flower and plant displays and Retail • On location flower and plant Apply online at Links with retail florists • arrangements www.scfe.ie Visits to wholesalers, garden centres • • Creating floral designs for special and display exhibitions occasions such as weddings, Course duration Floral decorating for variety of events • christenings, parties September to May • Access to fully equipped IT suites • Running your own floristry business. and Library • Wifi and Moodle

Educational Progression Open Days 2019 Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Floristry 5M2686 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin Horticulture Level 7 BN022 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Horticulture Level 8 BN113 • Waterford IT Horticulture (Dublin - National Botanic Gardens) Level 7 WD097 Open Days 2020 • Waterford IT Horticulture (Waterford - Kildalton) Level 7 WD096 Thursday 16th January • Waterford IT Agriculture Level 7 WD126 • Waterford IT Agricultural Science Level 8 WD191 Tuesday 31st March • TU Dublin City Campus Visual Merchandising and Display (Portfolio Required) Level 7 DT598 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

16 17 MUSICAL THEATRE Course Content & DANCE MUSICAL THEATRE & DANCE SINGING • Exploring a range of musical genre and QQI Level 5 Certificate in Performing Arts 5M5151 vocal training with an emphasis on timing, Royal Academy of Dance: Vocational Graded Examination and dynamics for solo and ensemble work. The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing: Vocational Graded Examination (optional) ACTING SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Developing the essential knowledge, skills and Coordinator: Lucy Dundon, Email: [email protected] understanding of the craft of the performer. JAZZ DANCE Facilities This comprehensive program offers an essential blend of Dance, Music, Vocal Performance and Acting modules • Fundamentals of Jazz Dance styles including • Our large dance studio has a sprung for the student who aspires to a career in Dance and Musical Theatre Performance. West End, Broadway, Fosse and Street Dance. floor, mirrors and bars. This course is designed to develop each performers unique potential and broaden their understanding of the Learning about the principles of alignment, • Changing rooms, showers and lockers flexibility, torso articulation, floor work and world of Musical Theatre. The focus is on building a comprehensive knowledge of technique and performance skills, Access to fully equipped IT suites enabling the learner to develop their competence and abilities as a professional performer. coordination. • and Library. EVENT PRODUCTION • Fully Equipped Hair Dressing and GENERAL Make-up salon • Choreography, Musical Theatre, Music SCFE really prepared me, both mentally • Wifi and Moodle A combination of a strong core group of teachers Performance, Contemporary Dance, Body and physically for the realities of a career and ample opportunity to links within the wider Conditioning, Improvisation, Hair Artistry for in dance. I have since performed and choreographed professional dance industry set the tone from which Theatre Productions, TV & Film Make-Up, Entry Requirements with Dance Theatre of the rest of my career prospered. Communications and Work Experience. Leaving Certificate or equivalent, Ireland across Europe and in China. Karla Holden Professional Dancer, LCA or relevant experience Aisling Ríannon Choreographer and Lecturer in DCU. Learners should have a high degree of Course Features motivation and a passionate interest in • Learners will showcase their skills Performing. Some previous experience throughout the year culminating in the is beneficial but not essential. end of year Musical Production How to apply Audition and Interview Attendance at performances of Dance • Mature applicants welcome and Theatre Apply online at Applicants may be accepted without Workshops from Industry Specialists in • meeting formal entry requirements. www.scfe.ie Theatre and Dance Work experience in a variety of settings • Employment Opportunities Course duration Employment as: September to May Dancer and Performer in Theatre & Film.

Educational Progression Students may progress to the following level 6 course in SCFE • Advanced Performing Arts 6M3566 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in Performing Arts 5M5151 • UCC Theatre and Performative Practices Level 8 CK112 Open Days 2019 • UCC Arts with Music Level 8 CK104 Monday 26th August • UCC Film and Screen Media Level 8 CK105 Wednesday 20th November • UL Arts with Music and Dance Level 8 LM002 • UL Performing Arts Level 8 LM026 Open Days 2020 • IADT Creative Music Production Level 8 DL838 Thursday 16th January • IADT Film & Television Production Level 8 DL834 • IADT Design for Stage and Screen Level 8 DL831 Tuesday 31st March • TU Dublin City Campus Drama (Performance) Level 8 DT529 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

18 19 PERFORMING ARTS/THEATRE, Course Content FILM & TV PERFORMING ARTS/ACTING AND • Acting Skills & Techniques ACTING • Performance Craft PERFORMANCE FOR THEATRE, TV AND FILM • Theatre Performance Characterisation QQI Level 5 Certificate in Performing Arts 5M5151 • • Musical Theatre Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Theatrical Criticism Coordinator: Caroline O’Connor, Email: [email protected] • • Communications This Performing Arts/Acting and performance for Theatre, TV and Film course provides a rigorous and challenging • TV & Film Studies programme of study, introducing learners to the various disciplines involved in working on stage, in film and on • Work Experience television. Although the primary focus is on acting, the course provides an opportunity for learners to participate Theatre Production actively in all elements of creating and producing drama. There is an emphasis on the essential knowledge, skills and • Entry Requirements understanding of the craft of the performer. • Theatre Studies Leaving Certificate or equivalent, • Stage Management & Administration LCA or relevant experience Audition and Interview Course Features and Facilities Mature applicants welcome Learners take part in theatrical Applicants may be accepted without I chose this course as its main focus was on practical This course has given me the opportunity • work, which suits how I learn best. The small classes to grow personally and professionally as a performances throughout the year meeting formal entry requirements. also provided a safe environment in which to performer preparing me for the • Attendance at external Theatre build confidence and technique. acting and performance industry. Productions and Workshops Employment Opportunities Jessica Walker Colm Doran • Regular workshops facilitated by practitioners, Working with industry professionals directors and performers currently working in provides a real opportunity for learners the industry to access direct employment in: • Performing Arts studio • Theatre How to apply • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library • Film • Wifi and Moodle • TV Apply online at • Arts Events Co-ordinator www.scfe.ie • Production • Director’s Assistant Course duration September to May

Educational Progression Students may progress to the following level 6 course in SCFE • Advanced Performing Arts 6M3566 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Performing Arts 5M5151 • UL Performing Arts Level 8 LM026 Open Days 2019 • UL Arts with Music and Dance Level 8 LM002 Monday 26th August • UCC Theatre and Performative Practices Level 8 CK112 Wednesday 20th November • UCC Film and Screen Media Level 8 CK105 • IADT Film & Television Production Level 8 DL834 Open Days 2020 • IADT Design for Stage and Screen Level 8 DL831 Thursday 16th January • IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822 Tuesday 31st March • IADT Creative Music Production Level 8 DL838 • TU Dublin City Campus Drama Level 8 DT529 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

20 21 ADVANCED PERFORMING Course Content ARTS ADVANCED PERFORMING ARTS • Engaging with Drama • Creating Drama QQI Level 6 Certificate in Drama 6M3566 • Communications for Theatre Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Work experience in Theatre Coordinator: Caroline O’ Connor, Email: [email protected] • Improvisation The overall aim of the Advanced Performing Arts programme is to provide the learner with the opportunity to • Characterisation acquire the knowledge, skills and competence in the theory and practices underpinning the dramatic process • Theatre Studies and to engage with that process as a practitioner in a variety of drama related contexts. • Solo Acting Performance By progressing to the Level 6 Award in Performing Arts, students will gain the opportunity to hone and develop their confidence, creativity, self-discipline and team working skills within the theatre context and to gain a deep Course Features and Facilities Entry Requirements understanding of group dynamics. • Learners take part in solo and group Level 5 QQI award in Performing Arts These skills are transferable to work successfully within theatre as performances throughout the year or relevant experience performers or drama facilitators and also with other Arts Community Audition and Interview and Business sectors. • Learners develop skills in drama Mature applicants welcome process and drama workshop facilitation Applicants may be accepted without Development of theatre production and • meeting formal entry requirements. theatre workshop skills Visits to theatre productions and • Employment Opportunities workshops facilitated by practitioners Working with industry professionals and performers working in the industry provides a real opportunity for learners • Performing Arts space to access direct employment in: • Access to fully equipped IT suites • Theatre and Library • Film How to apply • Wifi and Moodle • TV • Arts Events Co-ordinator Apply online at • Production www.scfe.ie • Director’s Assistant Educational Progression Course duration Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Drama 6M3566 September to May • UCC Theatre and Performative Practices Level 8 CK112 • UCC Film and Screen Media Level 8 CK105 • UL Performing Arts Level 8 LM026 • UL Arts with Music and Dance Level 8 LM002 • TU Dublin City Campus Drama Level 8 DT529 • Cork IT Theatre and Drama Studies Level 8 CR700 Open Days 2019 • IADT Film & Television Production Level 8 DL834 Monday 26th August • IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822 Wednesday 20th November • IADT Design for Stage and Screen Level 8 DL831 • IADT Creative Music Production Level 8 DL838 Open Days 2020 Advanced Entry Thursday 16th January Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to related degree Tuesday 31st March programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

22 23 FASHION BUYING STYLING & VISUAL Course Content Entry Requirements MERCHANDISING FASHION BUYING, STYLING AND VISUAL • Fashion Photography Appreciation Leaving Certificate or equivalent, • Fashion History and Design Appreciation LCA or relevant experience MERCHANDISING • Styling and Trend Analysis Interview Applicants may bring to interview QQI Level 5 Certificate in General Studies 5M3114 • Market and Brand Analysis samples of their work to date such as • Customer Profiling Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May visual notebooks, projects, sketch ideas Coordinator: Deirdre Fitzgerald, Email: [email protected] Fashion Industry Appreciation • or items made. This is optional and not This Fashion Buying, Styling and Visual Merchandising course equips learners with core skills that are required • Work Experience a requirement for the interview for a career in the fashion industry. An appreciation of fashion product, design and fashion history lead to an Customer Service understanding of range development and the processes required to market and promote fashion businesses. • Mature applicants welcome A variety of individual and team-working projects are also offered, providing many opportunities to develop the • Photo-shoot Direction Applicants may be accepted without confidence and skills required to progress to the Level 6 Advanced Fashion Industry Practice Certificate. • Presentation Skills meeting formal entry requirements. Learners can also develop work suitable for portfolio preparation required for third level colleges application. • Visual Merchandising Design • Promotion Analysis Facilities • Word Processing • Access to fully equipped IT suites Completing the Fashion Industry Practice course • Comprehensive library of art, fashion, has shown employers that I am passionate and driven Course Features culture and design books, DVD’s and about my work in the fashion industry. magazines • Practical projects providing opportunities Evana O’Connor for real-life team working experiences • Complementary courses running in SCFE – Hairdressing & Hair Styling, • Work experience in the fashion industry Fashion Make-up, Photography. • Educational trips to exhibitions, How to apply galleries and studios Employment Opportunities • Visiting lecturers and experts from the Apply online at Fashion Retail fashion industry • www.scfe.ie • Fashion photo-shoots • Fashion Display • Wifi and Moodle • Fashion Stylist Course duration • Fashion PA September to May

Educational Progression Students may progress to the following level 6 course in SCFE • Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in General Studies 5M3114 • TU Dublin City Campus Visual Merchandising and Display Level 7 DT598 Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin City Campus Creative and Cultural Industries Level 8 DT597 Monday 26th August • IADT Business Studies Entrepreneurship & Management Level 8 DL823 Wednesday 20th November • IADT Visual Communication Design Level 8 DL826 • IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822 Open Days 2020 • NCAD Visual Culture Level 8 AD215 Thursday 16th January • NCAD Fashion Design Level 8 AD211 Tuesday 31st March • TU Advertising & Marketing Communications Level 8 TA023 • TU Blanchardstown Business Level 8 BN101 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

24 25 ADVANCED FASHION Course Content Facilities INDUSTRY ADVANCED FASHION INDUSTRY PRACTICEPRACTICE • Styling • Access to fully equipped IT suites • Trend Forecasting • Comprehensive library of art, fashion, PRACTICE QQI Level 6 Certificate in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508 • Fashion Buying culture and design books, DVD’s and magazines Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Photo-shoot Direction Coordinator: Deirdre Fitzgerald, Email: [email protected] • Fashion Management • Complementary courses running in • Presentation Skills SCFE – Hairdressing & Hair Styling, This Advanced Fashion Industry Practice course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the practical and • Fashion Journalism Fashion Make-up, Photography. business skills needed by fashion stylists, fashion PAs, design and retail entrepreneurs, fashion journalists, buyers, • Fashion Press Releases merchandisers and retailers. Trend forecasting and a solid grounding in contemporary and historical fashion equip • Retail Display Entry Requirements professionals with the sensitivity to judge the ‘look of the moment’ before it happens. Technical skills in business, • Image Processing Skills Completion of Fashion Industry Practice buying and retailing, event management and photo shoot/art direction taught on this course will make the graduate Event Management Level 5 Certificate or equivalent, or previous a highly skilled fashion industry employee. Learners can also develop work suitable for a portfolio application to • Visual Merchandising Design relevant experience third-level colleges. • • Photoshop Design Interview • Design Development Applicants may bring to interview samples of • Fashion Range Planning their work to date such as visual notebooks, • Fashion Portfolio Presentation projects, sketch ideas or items made. This The business element of this course gave me a is optional and not a requirement for the good grounding and the encouragement Course Features interview Mature applicants welcome necessary to start up my own fashion business. • On-going practical projects developing the Janine Harper skills and abilities necessary for an Applicants may be accepted without meeting ever-changing fashion industry formal entry requirements. • Educational trips to exhibitions, galleries and studios Employment Opportunities • Work experience in the fashion industry • Fashion PA • Merchandising How to apply • Planning and Producing a Fashion Event • Fashion Stylist • Fashion Buyer Visiting lecturers and experts from the • Fashion PR • Visual Merchandiser • Apply online at fashion industry • Fashion Retail • Event Management • Fashion photo-shoots • Journalism • Digital Marketing www.scfe.ie • Wifi and Moodle Course duration September to May Educational Progression Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 6 award in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508 • IADT Business Studies Entrepreneurship & Management Level 8 DL823 • IADT Visual Communication Design Level 8 DL826 • IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822 • TU Blanchardstown International Business Level 7 BN017 Open Days 2019 • TU Blanchardstown Business Level 8 BN101 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin City Campus Creative and Cultural Industries Level 8 DT597 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin City Campus Visual Merchandising and Display Level 7 DT598 • NCAD Fashion Design Level 8 AD211 Open Days 2020 • TU Tallaght Advertising & Marketing Communications Level 8 TA023 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

26 27 FASHION DESIGN Course Content FASHION DESIGN • Art & Design Portfolio • Design Development With option to specialise in Costume, Tailoring or Dressmaking • Fashion Illustration • Pattern Drafting QQI Level 5 Certificate in Fashion Design 5M3865 • Garment Construction Textile Techniques Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Coordinator: Karyn Hurley, Email: [email protected] • Fashion Industry Appreciation • Fashion & Design History Fashion Design students can specialise in menswear, womenswear, streetwear or costume with tailoring and • Event Production dressmaking as further options. Core technical modules in pattern drafting and garment construction provide the learner • Work Experience Entry Requirements with the skills required to make their own unique outfits based on their own designs. All coursework combines to form a • Communications Leaving Certificate or equivalent, portfolio suitable for application to Degree programmes. LCA or relevant experience Course Features Interview - Applicants should bring samples • Field trips to museums, galleries and of their work to date in order to demonstrate fashion design studios their interest in fashion design. Suggested • Work experience in the Fashion Industry work includes drawing and artwork, design The Fashion Design course has helped me build a portfolio • This is a hands-on practical course with sketches, scrapbooks, garments made or and has provided me with the skills I need to progress some written work customised and artefacts to a degree programme. • Continuous assessment with no Mature applicants welcome Bethaney Woolley examinations Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements. Facilities A spacious fashion studio, excellently • Employment Opportunities equipped with modern sewing machines and industrial machines • Fashion Designer How to apply • Access to a comprehensive library of • Costume Designer/Wardrobe Assistant art and design books and magazines • Bespoke Designer/Tailor/Dressmaker Apply online at • Toiling fabric, pattern paper and card • Accessories Designer www.scfe.ie and many haberdashery items provided • Fashion Design Production Well-equipped art rooms with a variety Pattern Drafter • • Course duration of materials provided • Visual Merchandiser September to May • Wifi and Moodle • Fashion Stylist • Fashion Retail Educational Progression Students may progress to the following level 6 course in SCFE • Fashion Design 6M3706 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in Fashion Design 5M3865 • NCAD Fashion Design Level 8 AD211 Open Days 2019 • Limerick IT Fashion and Textiles for Product & Costume Level 8 LC114 Monday 26th August • IADT Design for Stage and Screen Level 8 DL829 Wednesday 20th November • IADT Visual Communication Design Level 8 DL826 • IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822 Open Days 2020 • Letterkenny IT Design Level 8 LY408 Thursday 16th January • Letterkenny IT Fashion with Promotion Level 7 LY447 • TU Dublin City Campus Design Visual Communication Level 8 DT545 Tuesday 31st March • TU Dublin City Campus Contemporary Visual Culture Level 8 DT533 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

28 29 ADVANCED FASHION Course Content Entry Requirements DESIGN ADVANCED FASHION DESIGN • Art and Design Portfolio QQI Level 5 in Fashion Design or • Design Development equivalent qualification or experience With option to specialise in Costume, Tailoring or Dressmaking • Collection Planning Applicants will ideally have passed • Fashion Illustration the core technical modules of pattern drafting and garment construction or QQI Level 6 Certificate in Fashion Design 6M3706 • Pattern Drafting equivalent • Garment Construction Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Interview - Applicants should bring Fashion Industry Appreciation Coordinator: Karyn Hurley, Email: [email protected] • samples of their work to date in order Textile Techniques This course is suited to learners who have already achieved a QQI Level 5 certificate or equivalent in Fashion Design. • to demonstrate their interest in fashion The Advanced Fashion Design course focuses on the creative skills of theme and concept development for menswear, • Work Experience design. Suggested work includes womenswear, streetwear and costume design. Tailoring and dressmaking are two popular further options. • Fashion Event Production drawing and artwork, design sketches, Career Planning scrapbooks, garments made or Core technical modules in pattern drafting and garment construction enable the learner to make their own clothing • customised and artefacts collections. All coursework forms part of a design portfolio suitable for application to Degree programmes. Course Features Mature applicants welcome • Fashion photo-shoot featuring garments made Applicants may be accepted without • Planning and production of the end of year meeting formal entry requirements. I graduated in May 2013 and the next day I started a full-time job with fashion event Designer Heather Finn. This course taught me all about the fashion business, how to • Learners have the opportunity to enter national Employment Opportunities hone my creativity and construct garments I had designed from pattern to a sponsored fashion design competitions Many of our graduates, having professional product. I am now happily working full-time in the career of my completed this course have gone choice and hoping to launch my own label in the new year. Facilities directly into employment in the fashion Fiona Kerrigan • A spacious fashion studio, excellently equipped industry or set up their own enterprises. with modern sewing machines and industrial Fashion Designer machines • • Costume Designer/Wardrobe Assistant • Access to a comprehensive library of art and How to apply Bespoke Designer/Tailor/Dressmaker design books and magazines • Accessories Designer • Toiling fabric, pattern paper and card and many • Apply online at • Fashion Design Production haberdashery items provided www.scfe.ie • Well-equipped art rooms with a variety of • Pattern Drafter materials provided • Visual Merchandiser Course duration • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library • Fashion Stylist • Wifi and Moodle • Fashion Retail September to May

Educational Progression Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 6 award in Fashion Design 6M3706 • NCAD Fashion Design Level 8 AD211 • Limerick IT Fashion and Textiles for Product & Costume Level 8 LC114 Open Days 2019 • IADT Design for Stage and Screen Level 8 DL829 Monday 26th August • IADT Visual Communication Design Level 8 DL826 Wednesday 20th November • IADT Arts Management Level 8 DL822 • TU Dublin City Campus Design Visual Communication Level 8 DT545 Open Days 2020 • TU Dublin City Campus Contemporary Visual Culture Level 8 DT533 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

30 31 HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY Course Content SPECIALIST Hairdressing Theory and Practice HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY SPECIALIST - Shampooing and Conditioning QQI Level 5 Certificate in Hairdressing 5M3351 - Blow drying and Setting QQI Level 5 Skincare, Eye Treatments & Makeup - Basic cutting and Styling QQI Level 5 Manicure, Pedicure & Waxing Colour Application, Diagnosis and Techniques ITEC Certification (Optional) - First Aid Certificate - Perming and Neutralising Certificate in Manual Handling • Hair Science Creative Styling Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Coordinators: Grace Lawlor, Email: [email protected] & Sandra Ruane, Email: [email protected] • Skin care, eye treatments and make-up • Manicure, pedicure and waxing This Hairdressing & Beauty Specialist Level 5 certificate offers the learner the practical and theoretical skills necessary Workshops include Work experience for employment in the hairdressing sector and a broad introduction to the area of beauty specialist. It is designed • • Visits to and from industry specialists to equip the learner to work in the hair and beauty industry. This certificate provides the opportunity to develop the • Communications • Spray tanning confidence and skills required to progress to level 6 Advanced Beauty, Makeup and Hairdressing. • Safety and Health at Work • Fashion up-styling • Special occasion make-up Since graduating I have completed my apprenticeship with Course Features and Facilities • First Aid Peter Mark. I am currently teaching at SCFE and running my own • Fully equipped hairdressing studios • Manual Handling business as a stylist. My most recent achievement is Winner of the • Fully equipped beauty treatment rooms • Wellbeing & Resilience 2016 Image Magazine Business & Beauty Award (Young Talent in Hair • Art Studio Category), with which I am absolutely delighted. • Work placement in chosen field Entry Requirements Team building excursions I was also awarded Group Winner of the • Leaving Certificate or equivalent, Visits to and from industry specialists Peter Mark Colour Trophy 2013. • LCA or relevant experience Photo-shoots in collaboration with Linda Thornton • Fashion and Photography departments Interview How to apply • Access to fully equipped IT suites Mature applicants welcome and Library Applicants may be accepted without Apply online at • Wifi and Moodle meeting formal entry requirements. www.scfe.ie

Employment Opportunities Course duration Continue training in the Hairdressing September to May Industry to complete a Hairdressing Apprenticeship.

This course is specifically designed to provide qualifications and skills for progression to employment. Open Days 2019 Educational Progression Monday 26th August Students may progress to the following level 6 course in SCFE Wednesday 20th November • Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508 including Beauty Treatments Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in Hairdressing 5M3351 Open Days 2020 • IADT Design for Stage and Screen (Makeup Design) Level 8 DL830 Thursday 16th January • IADT Film & Television Production Level 8 DL834 • Limerick IT Beauty & Spa Management Level 8 LC392 Tuesday 31st March • TU Dublin City Campus Creative and Cultural Industries Level 8 DT597 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

32 33 ADVANCED HAIRDRESSING Course Content Workshops include: & BEAUTY ADVANCED HAIRDRESSING & BEAUTY SPECIALIST Hairdressing • Barbering SPECIALIST - Advanced colouring techniques • Nail Art QQI Level 6 Certificate in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508 including Beauty Treatments - Advanced cutting techniques • Visit to industry specialists Junior Trade Certificate in Hairdressing DES • Advanced Colour ITEC Certification (Optional) - Diagnose Hair & Scalp conditions Advanced hair extension training - Fantasy Up styles • Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Advanced up styling - Period Up styles Coordinators: Grace Lawlor, Email: [email protected] & Sandra Ruane, Email: [email protected] • Advanced Lash Treatments • Theatrical & Film Make-up This Advanced Hairdressing & Beauty Specialist course covers all aspects of advanced hairdressing and make-up artistry including fashion, theatre and special effects. Learners can progress to employment while continuing to up-skill in the - Fantasy/High Fashion Make-up Entry Requirements exciting and rewarding Hair, Beauty and Make-up industries. - Theatrical/Character Make-up QQI level 5 in Hairdressing - Specialised Make-up Effects Interview • Nail Technology – Acrylic, Gel, Fibreglass Mature applicants welcome Trend Forecasting Applicants may be accepted without Sallynoggin College of Further Education literally • meeting formal entry requirements. turned my life around. Thanks to the staff at SCFE • Design skills • Work experience I’m following my passion and am now run my own Employment Opportunities thriving hair and makeup business as well as teaching • Communications Continue training in the hairdressing others how to reach their full potential and follow their industry to complete a hairdressing dreams. Thanks to Sallynoggin College of Further Course Features and Facilities apprenticeship. Education, you are more than just an education in skills, • Fully equipped hairdressing studios you helped in every part of my life. • Beauty Salon Fully equipped beauty treatment rooms • • Beauty Resort Sarah Naylor • Art studio Mobile Therapist Angel Hair & Makeup • • Work placement in chosen field • Cruise Liners • Team building excursions • Cosmetic & Fashion Retail Sales How to apply • Visits to and from industry specialists • Nail Technician • Photo-shoots in collaboration with • Make-up Artist Apply online at Fashion and Photography departments • Reception in Hair or Beauty Salon www.scfe.ie • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library • Wifi and Moodle Course duration September to May This course is specifically designed to provide qualifications and skills for progression to employment. Educational Progression Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508 • IADT Design for Stage and Screen (Makeup Design) Level 8 DL830 • IADT Film & Television Production Level 8 DL834 • Limerick IT Beauty & Spa Management Level 8 LC392 Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin City Campus Creative and Cultural Industries Level 8 DT597 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin City Campus Visual Merchandising and Display Level 7 DT598 Wednesday 20th November • TU Blanchardstown Business Level 7 BN014 • TU Blanchardstown Business Level 8 BN101 Open Days 2020 • Waterford IT Retail Management Level 7 WD184 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

34 35 FITNESS INSTRUCTION Course Content Entry Requirements & EXERCISE FITNESS INSTRUCTION & EXERCISE SCIENCE • Fitness Testing and Screening Leaving Certificate or equivalent, SCIENCE • Nutrition LCA or relevant experience QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146 • HIIT and Circuit Training Interview REPS Ireland - Register of Exercise Professionals • Sport, Recreation and Exercise Studies Mature applicants welcome ITEC Diploma in Fitness Studio Teaching Physiology and Anatomy for Sport First Aid Certificate • Applicants may be accepted without Royal Lifesaving Society Certificate • Body Conditioning and Sculpting meeting formal entry requirements. • Exercise and Fitness Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Adapted Physical Activity Coordinators: Orfhlaith Cowan, Email: [email protected] & Colm Yeoman, Email: [email protected] • Employment Opportunities • Work Experience • Fitness Instructor in public/private gyms The emphasis of the Fitness Instruction & Exercise Science course is to provide a variety of practical skill including the • Personal Effectiveness Fundamentals of Resistance Training programme design, Fitness Class instruction and Fitness Testing. Theory classes • Bootcamps • Sports Injury Prevention will enable the learners to understand the essentials of Anatomy and Physiology, Nutrition and Injury Prevention. • Kids Fitness Camps • Programme Design for Children in Exercise Ultimately this will allow learners to progress to SCFE QQI Level 6 with ITEC Personal Training courses and to gain • Life Guard employment as a Gym Instructor and Life Guard • Studio Cycling • Start your own business • Box-Fit • Water-based Exercise Facilities On Site: This course in SCFE gave me an excellent foundation and knowledge Course Features and Facilities • Sports hall with a sprung wooden floor Fully equipped gym with cardiovascular of the fitness and leisure industry. On completing the course, Guest speakers from the fitness and • • and resistance machines I went straight into employment. leisure industry • Mirrored dance studio Gosia Powlowska • Work experience in a variety of settings • Changing rooms, showers and lockers • Sports teams and events • Free Weights area • The Fitness Department works in partnership with DLR Leisure Services to provide a range of How to apply practical training opportunities for learners. Facilities Off Site: Swimming pool • Learners have access to the College gym facilities • Apply online at Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library • Astro Pitches • www.scfe.ie • Wifi and Moodle • Spinning Studio • TRX Studio • Access to full Gym facilities Course duration September to May Educational Progression Students may progress to the following level 6 courses in SCFE • Personal Training and Sports Massage Therapies 6M5147 • Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning 6M5147 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 5M5146 Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin City Campus Leisure Management Level 7 DT411 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 7 TA316 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 8 TA327 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching Level 7 BN020 Open Days 2020 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching Level 8 BN111 Thursday 16th January • IT Carlow Sport Science Level 8 CW178 • UCC Sports Studies &Physical Education Level 8 CK116 Tuesday 31st March • Waterford IT Health Sciences (Options) Level 8 WD005 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

36 37 PERSONAL TRAINING & Core Course Content SPORTS MASSAGE PERSONAL TRAINING AND SPORTS MASSAGE • Personal Training/Gym Instruction THERAPIES • Sports Massage THERAPIES including Sports Injuries and Physiotherapy Assistant • Posture Assessment QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 6M5147 • On-site Massage REPS Ireland - Register of Exercise Professionals • Physiotherapy Assistant ITEC Certificate in Sports Massage Therapy Sports Nutrition ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy • ITEC Certificate in Personal Training • Sports Psychology Sports Industry Practice Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May. • Entry Requirements Exercise and Fitness Coordinator: Ann Gildea Email: [email protected] • QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, At the core of our Personal Training and Sports Massage Therapies couse is acquiring knowledge around a variety of • Team Leadership Recreation and Exercise Studies 5M5146 sports injuries. This comprises of assessment skills, posture analysis, fundamental massage movements, specialized • Work Experience Sound knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology massage techniques and exercise rehabilitation. Furthermore, the course enhances the learners knowledge as a Personal Trainer to include advanced nutrition, periodization and advanced training/lifting techniques and programme Course Features and Facilities Interview design for special population. It is designed to enable learners to develop the personal qualities, knowledge, confidence Mature learners with relevant experience • Guest speakers from the fitness, Physiotherapy, and skills required to progress and pursue a career within the health and fitness industry, either through advancement Applicants may be accepted without Business start-up and Strength & Conditioning to third level or by going directly into employment. meeting formal entry requirements. industry and services. Work experience in a variety of settings I wanted to start Physiotherapy as soon as I lost my job, but looking back I think that would have • Employment Opportunities been catastrophic because I learnt a lot at Sallynoggin College of Further Education. The teachers • Students have access to sports teams • Setting up your own Personal Training at Sallynoggin College taught me so much about the fundamentals of the anatomy of the body and events business and that meant I hit the ground running when I started University. • Massage Studio • Setting up in private practice as a Physiotherapist Stephen Finlay, from Greystones, graduated top of his class and • Learners have access to the College Sports/Holistic Massage Therapist How to apply received the Delsys Prize for Academic Excellence. gym facilities • Nutrition Adviser • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library • Working within sports clubs, leisure Apply online at • Wifi, Moodle and Microsoft 365 centres, gyms, alternative therapy www.scfe.ie clinics, health centres, health farms or spas. Course duration Educational Progression September to May Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 6M5147 • TU Dublin City Campus Leisure Management Level 7 DT411 • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 7 TA316 • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 8 TA327 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching Level 7 BN020 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching Level 8 BN111 Open Days 2019 • IT Carlow Sport Science Level 8 CW178 Monday 26th August • IT Carlow Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy Level 8 CW188 Wednesday 20th November • UCC Sports Studies &Physical Education Level 8 CK116 • Waterford IT Health Sciences (Options) Level 8 WD005 Open Days 2020 • Waterford IT Sports Coaching &Performance Level 8 WD186 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

38 39 PERSONAL TRAINING AND Core Course Content STRENGTH & PERSONAL TRAINING AND • Personal Training CONDITIONING • Strength & Conditioning STRENGTH & CONDITIONING • Sports Industry Practice QQI Level 6 Certificate in Sports, Recreation and Exercise Studies 6M5147 • Sports Nutrition ITEC Certificate in Personal Training ITEC Certificate in Strength and Conditioning • Sports Psychology REPS Ireland- Registered Exercise Professional • Exercise and Fitness Kinesiology Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May. • Coordinator: Stephen Murphy, Email: [email protected] • Team Leadership Work Experience This course enhances the leaners knowledge as a Personal Trainer to include advanced nutrition, periodization and • Entry Requirements advanced training techniques and programme design for special population. • Olympic Lifts QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports, The strength and conditioning module familiarises learners with exercise prescription specifically to improve athletic and Recreation and Exercise Studies sports performance. S&C coaches help athletes with injury prevention and proper sporting movements. Strength and Course Features and Facilities 5M5146 Conditioning comprises of the entire development of the athlete and what is needed to develop physical performance. Sound knowledge of Anatomy and • Guest speakers from the fitness and This includes plyometrics, speed and agility, endurance and core stability with strength training being just one Physiology component. leisure industry Mature learners with relevant experience Work experience in a variety of settings • Interview • Students have access to sports teams This course was challenging at times as the standards set for both Sports Massage and Personal Training and events Employment and Higher are extremely high. However, I found this to be a positive as it helped prepare me for both working • Massage Studio Education Links in the industry and furthering my education in studying for an honours degree in Learners have access to the College Employment: Strength and Conditioning in St Marys University, UK • gym facilities • As a Personal Trainer/Self employed Jonathan Harris Wright • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library Personal Trainer How to apply As a Fitness Instructor • Wifi and Moodle • Advising clients on diet and nutrition • Apply online at • Designing programmes for clients with physical disabilities www.scfe.ie • As an Instructor in Exercise to Music, Spinning and Aqua Aerobics Course duration • As a Team Coach September to May Educational Progression Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 6M5147 • TU Dublin City Campus Leisure Management Level 7 DT411 • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 7 TA316 • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 8 TA327 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching Level 7 BN020 Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching Level 8 BN111 Monday 26th August • IT Carlow Sport Science Level 8 CW178 Wednesday 20th November • UCC Sports Studies & Physical Education Level 8 CK116 • Waterford IT Sports Coaching & Performance Level 8 WD186 Open Days 2020 • Waterford IT Recreation & Sport Management Level 8 WD212 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

40 41 YOGA TEACHING Core Course Content YOGA TEACHING INCLUDING WELLBEING • Programming a Yoga Teaching Session • Delivering a Yoga Teaching Session AND HOLISTIC STUDIES Morning Classes September to May • Nutrition Exercise and Fitness QQI Level 5 Certificate in Community Health Services 5M4468 • ITEC level 3 Diploma in Yoga Teaching • Anatomy and Physiology Recognised for membership by: • Personal Effectiveness Complementary Therapists Association (CTHA) Work Experience REPS Ireland - Register of Exercise Professionals • • Reflexology Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May - Morning Classes • Psychology Coordinator: Aoife Driver, Email: [email protected] • Massage Entry Requirements This Yoga Teaching including Wellbeing and Holistic Studies course is designed to enable the learner to develop the Leaving Certificate or equivalent personal qualities, knowledge, confidence and skills required to progress and pursue a career as a yoga teacher and Course Features and Facilities LCA or relevant experience a complementary therapist. This course enables the learner to immerse themselves within the yoga practice while Holistic workshops and guest speakers broadening their skill set with complementary and holistic therapeutic approaches and a firm grounding in anatomy and • Interview physiology. Workshops are delivered throughout the year on different aspects of Yoga such as Meditation and Japa delivered by industry experts Mature applicants welcome Mantra. • Learners will deliver yoga classes inside Applicants may be accepted without and outside of college meeting formal entry requirements • Work experience in a variety of settings The yoga course has not only trained me A really enjoyable course which opens up Fully equipped complementary to be a teacher but has deepened my own • Employment Opportunities: lots of opportunities in Yoga teaching, therapy rooms practice and understanding. • Setting up a Yoga Teaching Business Massage and Reflexology. It has been a pleasure! • Large mirrored studio with a sprung floor • Setting up in private practice as a Yvonne O’Toole Access to fully equipped IT suites and Conor Donelan • Reflexologist and Massage Therapist How to apply a library • Nutrition Adviser • Wifi and Moodle • Working in the Spa and Leisure Apply online at Centres and Alternative Therapy Clinics www.scfe.ie

Course duration Educational Progression September to May Students may progress to the following level 6 courses in SCFE • Personal Training and Sports Therapies 6M5147 • Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning 6M5147 • Pilates Teaching Including Somatic Studies 6M5147 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Community Health Services 5M4468 • UCD Humanities Level 8 DN530 Open Days 2019 • UCD Psychology Level 8 DN720 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin City Campus Social Care Level 8 DT571 Wednesday 20th November • DCU Health & Society Level 8 DC209 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 8 BN107 Open Days 2020 • TU Dublin City Campus Leisure Management Level 7 DT411 Thursday 16th January • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 8 TA327 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching Level 8 BN111 Tuesday 31st March • IT Carlow Sport Science Level 8 CW178 • UCC Sports Studies &Physical Education Level 8 CK116 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie 42 43 PILATES TEACHING Core Course Content PILATES TEACHING INCLUDING • Programming a Pilates Teaching session • Delivering a Pilates teaching session Morning classes or 3 day week options available September to May SOMATIC STUDIES • Sports Industry Practice QQI Level 6: Sport, Recreation & Exercise 6M5147 • Sports Nutrition ITEC Diploma in Pilates Teaching 600/1651/6 Sports Psychology Recognised for membership by REPS Ireland - Register of Exercise Professionals • • Exercise and Fitness Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Coordinator: TBA • Team Leadership • Work Experience The Pilates Teaching and Somatic studies course is designed to enable the learner to develop the personal qualities, Sports Nutrition knowledge, confidence and skills required to progress and pursue a career as a Pilates teacher • Entry Requirements in a variety of settings. This unique course combines Pilates teacher training with body conditioning, nutrition • Barre QQI Level 5 Certificate in Sports and exercise. Learners will also develop the skills to incorporate Barre routines into their teaching practice. Recreation and Exercise or equivalent Course Features and Facilities Mature Learners with relevant experience • Holistic workshops and guest speakers Interview delivered by industry experts Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements • Learners will deliver Pilates classes inside and outside the college • Work experience in a variety of settings Employment Opportunities: • Fully equipped complementary therapy room, fitness centre and gym • Setting up your own Pilates Teaching business How to apply • Large mirrored Pilates studio with sprung floor • Nutrition Advisor Apply online at • Wifi and Moodle • Working in sports clubs, leisure centres, gyms, alternative therapy www.scfe.ie clinics, health centres or Spas. Course duration Educational Progression September to May Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Sport, Recreation and Exercise 6M5147 • TU Dublin City Campus Leisure Management Level 7 DT411 • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 7 TA316 • TU Dublin Tallaght Sports Science and Health Level 8 TA327 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Sports Management and Coaching Level 8 BN111 • IT Carlow Sport Science Level 8 CW178 Open Days 2019 • IT Carlow Sports Rehabilitation &Athletic Therapy Level 8 CW188 Monday 26th August • UCC Sports Studies & Physical Education Level 8 CK116 Wednesday 20th November • Waterford IT Health Sciences (Options) Level 8 WD005 • Galway Mayo IT Outdoor Education Level 8 GA885 Open Days 2020 • Limerick IT Community Sport Development Level 7 LC290 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

44 45 PRE UNIVERSITY PRIMARY & Entry Requirements POST PRIMARY PRE UNIVERSITY PRIMARY AND Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or relevant experience TEACHER Interview TRAINING POST PRIMARY TEACHER TRAINING Mature applicants welcome Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements. QQI Level 5 Certificate in Childhood Education and Training 5M3635 Leaving Certificate Irish, Higher Level (optional) Employment Opportunities Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme • Eligible to apply through CAO for Primary and Secondary School Child Protection Training Teaching degree programmes. (See Educational progression) Occupational First Aid • Working as part of a multidisciplinary team in the Early Childhood Sector Manual Handling • Curriculum Development Assistant Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Family Support Worker Coordinator: Caroline Coyne, Email: [email protected] • Trainer in early educational specialised area This Primary and Post Primary Teaching Preparation course enables students to progress to degree programmes in: • Co-ordinator of Free Pre-School year (ECCE scheme) in services Primary School Teaching – For learners who have achieved the minimum Leaving Certificate entry requirements for primary school teaching, but who did not achieve a H4 in Higher Level Irish. The learner will complete Leaving Certificate Higher Level Irish and will achieve the QQI Award in Childhood Education and Training 5M3635. Post Primary School Teaching - For learners wishing to use the QQI Award in Childhood Education and Training 5M3635 to gain entry to a career in post primary teaching through a variety of educational progression routes (see Educational Progression) This course also leads to direct employment opportunities within the Early Childhood Education and Training sector (see Employment Opportunities) Educational Progression Students may progress to any of the following level 6 courses in SCFE • Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 • Advanced Special Needs Assisting 6M2007 How to apply • Inclusive Education and Training with Disability Studies and Special Needs Assisting 6M2263 Course Content Apply online at Students may apply to the following courses where they have achieved the minimum entry requirements Garda Vetting for Work experience www.scfe.ie • (including H4 Irish) for primary school teaching in their Leaving Certificate exam, (there is no direct QQI • Two Week stay in a Gaeltacht (Optional) entry path to Primary School Teaching). • Practical demonstrations and workshops in using early • Marino Institute of Education Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching Level 8 CM001 Course duration years equipment and materials • DCU Institute of Education Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching Level 8 DC002 September to May Mindfulness in the classroom • • Maynooth University Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching Level 8 MH001 Maths based activities in the classroom • • Mary Immaculate College Bachelor of Education Primary Teaching Level 8 M1005 • Intensive study of curriculums for primary schools (Curaclam na Bunscoile), Montessori, Steiner and Froebel Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Childhood Education • Workshops in Aistear (National Curriculum Framework) and Training 5M3635 and Síolta (National Quality Framework) • DCU Bachelor of Science in Education and Training Level 8 DC235 Open Days 2019 Educational outings • • DCU Post Primary Teacher Education in Religious Education & English Level 8 DC010 Monday 26th August Guest speakers • • DCU Post Primary Teacher Education in Religious Education & Music Level 8 DC012 Wednesday 20th November • Working in groups and managing group behaviour • Marino Institute of Education Education Studies Level 8 CM010 Course Features and Facilities • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 BN118 Open Days 2020 • Fully equipped Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) suite Thursday 16th January Learners may also use this QQI level 5 award in Education and Training (5M3635) to gain entry into a variety Access to College gym facilities, changing room, showers and lockers Tuesday 31st March • of Bachelor degree programmes which will allow them to progress to post graduate courses in • Access to fully equipped IT suites and library Primary and Post Primary Teaching • Wifi and Moodle For a more detailed list of Progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit CAO.ie 46 47 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND Course Content Entry Requirements EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION • Approaches to Early Childhood Education Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or INCLUDING SPECIAL • Child Development relevant experience NEEDS ASSISTANT INCLUDING SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT • Early Childhood Education and Play Interview • Early Care and Education Practice Mature applicants welcome QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009 • Child Health and Well-Being Applicants may be accepted without meeting • Creative Arts for Early Childhood formal entry requirements. Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language • Work Experience and Communications Child Protection Training Employment Opportunities Occupational First Aid Certificate in Manual Handling Course Features and Facilities • Montessori Pre Schools and Schools Membership of AMI Association Montessori Internationale • Use of specialised equipment and materials as • Private Crèches required by the Maria Montessori approach in Community Playgroups Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May an Early Learning Environment • Coordinator: Caroline Coyne, Email: [email protected] • Primary Schools – Early Start Schools • Workshops in the five main Montessori disciplines: Centres offering ECCE free pre-school years Practical Life, Mathematics, Language, Sensorial • This Early Childhood Care and Education Including Special Needs Assisting course equips learners with the practical and Cultural skills necessary for employment in the childcare services sector. The National Curriculum Framework Aistear and the National Quality Framework Siolta are essential elements of the course. Learners will study a range of core and • Practical Workshops in Síolta and Aistear specialist subjects enabling them to peruse their particular areas of interest. • Interactive sessions using art, drama and music • Mindfulness in the classroom • Practical demonstrations in care routines and use of early childhood materials • Educational outings, field trips and guest speakers • Continuous assessment of course work • Garda Vetting for Work Experience • Fully equipped childhood Care and Education (ECCE) suite How to apply • Access to College Gym facilities, changing room, showers and lockers • Access to fully equipped IT suites and library Apply online at Wifi and Moodle • www.scfe.ie

Educational Progression Course duration Students may progress to any of the following level 6 courses in SCFE September to May • Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 • Advanced Special Needs Assisting 6M2007 • Inclusive Education and Training with Disability Studies and Special Needs Assisting 6M2263 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009 • TU Dublin City Campus Early Childhood Education Level 8 DT572 • Dublin City University Early Childhood Education Level 8 DC001 Open Days 2019 • Marino Institute of Education Early Childhood Education Level 8 CM020 Monday 26th August • University College Dublin Arts Level 8 DN520 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Early Childhood Care and Education Level 7 BN030 • TU Dublin Tallaght Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 TA024 Open Days 2020 • Maynooth University Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Level 8 MH801 Private Colleges Thursday 16th January • St Nicholas Montessori College Montessori Education Level 7 Tuesday 31st March • Portobello Institute Montessori Teaching Level 6 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

48 49 EARLY CHILDHOOD Course Content CARE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION • Approaches to Early Childhood Education EDUCATION • Child Development WITH MONTESSORI INCLUDING SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT • Early Childhood Education and Play WITH MONTESSORI • Early Care and Education Practice QQI Level 5 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009 • Child Health and Well-Being Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme Creative Arts for Early Childhood Occupational First Aid • Certificate in Manual Handling • Work Experience and Communications

Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Course Features and Facilities Coordinator: Caroline Coyne, Email: [email protected] • Use of specialised equipment and materials as required by the Maria Montessori approach in an Work Experience We offer an Early Childhood Care and Education including Montessori course, which equips the learner with the practical Early Learning Environment • Learners will undertake organised work skills necessary for employment in the Early Childhood Education sector. This course will involve an intensive study of • Workshops in the five main Montessori disciplines: placements in a variety of Tusla approved the Maria Montessori method. This includes a range of core and specialist subjects, enabling the learner to pursue their Practical Life, Mathematics, Language, Sensorial Childcare Services and primary schools. particular interest in this approach to this pre-school curriculum. and Cultural • Practical Workshops in Síolta and Aistear Entry Requirements Interactive sessions using art, drama and music Leaving Certificate or equivalent, LCA or Last year I completed a QQI Level 5 course in Early Childhood Care and Education • Mindfulness in the classroom relevant experience in Sallynoggin College which gave me the opportunity to continue my studies • Practical demonstrations in care routines and use Interview in IT Tallaght where I’m presently attending an Honours Degree of early childhood materials Mature applicants welcome in Social Care Practice. • Educational outings, field trips and guest speakers Applicants may be accepted without meeting Clarissa Belotti • Continuous assessment of course work formal entry requirements. • Garda Vetting for Work Experience Employment Opportunities • Fully equipped Early Childhood Care and How to apply Education (ECCE) suite • Montessori Pre Schools and Schools Private Crèches • Access to College gym facilities, changing room, • Apply online at showers and lockers • Community Playgroups www.scfe.ie • Access to fully equipped IT suites and library • Primary Schools – Early Start Schools • Wifi and Moodle • Centres offering ECCE free pre-school years Course duration September to May Educational Progression Students may progress to any of the following level 6 courses in SCFE • Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 • Advanced Special Needs Assisting 6M2007 • Inclusive Education and Training with Disability Studies and Special Needs Assisting 6M2263 Open Days 2019 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Early Childhood Care and Education 5M2009 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin City Campus Early Childhood Education Level 8 DT572 Wednesday 20th November • DCU Early Childhood Education Level 8 DC001 • Marino Institute of Education Early Childhood Education Level 8 CM020 Open Days 2020 • UCD Arts Level 8 DN520 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Early Childhood Care and Education Level 7 BN030 Thursday 16th January • TU Dublin Tallaght Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 TA024 Tuesday 31st March • Maynooth University Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Level 8 MH801 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

50 51 ADVANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD Course Content Entry Requirements CARE AND ADVANCED EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE • Childcare Management QQI/Level 5, CACHE or NNEB Diploma, EDUCATION • Curriculum Development City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 or any AND EDUCATION • Child Development equivalent qualification • Early Childhood Literacy and Numeracy Interview QQI Level 6 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 Mature applicants welcome Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme • Special Needs Assisting Applicants may be accepted without Occupational First Aid • Personal & Professional Development Certificate in Manual Handling • Understanding Special Needs meeting formal entry requirements. • Social Legal and Health Studies Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Employment Opportunities Coordinator: Caroline Coyne, Email: [email protected] • Aistear and Síolta Manager/Supervisor in a range The Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education course is suited to participants who have already achieved Level Course Features and Facilities of early years settings such as: 5 Certificate or equivalent in Childcare or related areas and who wish to develop their career opportunities. Learners • Practical Workshops, lectures, group work - ECCE, Free Pre-school Year who complete this course will be in a position to work in a Management/Supervisory capacity in a variety of childcare - Private or Community Childcare services and to start their own business in the Childcare Sector. and discussions - Family Support Centre Learners who successfully complete a QQI Level 6 Certificate may be able to use their results to progress to related • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library - Creche Level 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes in Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology. Third level progression Mindfullness in the classroom • - Hospital play facility opportunities for QQI learners are continually being developed and enhanced. Please visit www.qqi.ie or www.cao.ie for Educational outings including field trips and • Start and run your own Childcare Business the most up to date information. Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to guest speakers • Work for a National or Regional Childcare Year 2 of a related Degree programme in third level institutions in Ireland and the UK. Former learners have progressed • Fully equipped childhood Care and Education • to third level colleges such as NUI Maynooth, DIT, IT Blanchardstown, Waterford IT and IT Carlow to study degree Support Agency (ECCE) suite programmes in Early Childhood Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood Care and Education • Access to College Gym facilities, changing room, • Special Needs Assisiting in Primary showers and lockers Schools and Early Years Services. Upskilling to a QQI Level 6 Childcare qualification in Sallynoggin College has enabled me to ensure Access to fully equipped IT suites and library I am right up to date with the delivery of Aistear – the National Curriculum Framework and Síolta the • National Quality Framework and all other legislation required to provide a high quality childcare service. • Wifi and Moodle How to apply Averil Ryan Owner/Manager Tiny Tots Childcare service Work Experience Learners will undertake organised work experience one day a week at a Apply online at supervisory level in a variety of Health Service Executive (HSE) approved www.scfe.ie services including the Free Preschool Year services.

Course duration Educational Progression September to May Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 • DCU Early Childhood Education Level 8 DC001 • Marino Institute of Education Early Childhood Education Level 8 CM020 • Marino Institute of Education Education Studies Level 8 CM010 • UCD Arts Level 8 DN520 • UCD Humanities Level 8 DN530 Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Early Childhood Care and Education Level 7 BN030 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 BN118 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin Tallaght Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 TA024 • Maynooth University Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Level 8 MH801 Open Days 2020 • IT Carlow Early Childhood Education and Care Level 8 CW748 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

52 53 ADVANCED SPECIAL NEEDS Course Content Entry Requirements ASSISTING ADVANCED SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING • Childcare Management QQI/Level 5, CACHE or NNEB Diploma, City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 or any QQI Level 6 Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 • Curriculum Development Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme • Team Leadership equivalent qualification Occupational First Aid • Child Development Interview Certificate in Manual Handling • Early Childhood Literacy Mature applicants welcome Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May and Numeracy Applicants may be accepted without Coordinator: Caroline Coyne, Email: [email protected] • Special Needs Assisting meeting formal entry requirements This Level 6 Certificate in Special Needs Assisting is suited to participants who have already achieved Level 5 Certificate • Social Legal and Health Studies or equivalent in Childcare or related areas and who wish to develop their career opportunities. Learners who complete • Aistear and Siolta Employment Opportunities this course will be in a position to work in a School or Early years service as an SNA, Manage/Supervise employees in a • ICT variety of childcare services. In addition, some may chose to start their own business in the Childcare Sector or progress • Special Needs Assisting in Primary Schools and Early Years Services to third level colleges. Course Features and Facilities • Manager/Supervisor in a range of Learners who successfully complete a QQI Level 6 Certificate may be able to use their results to progress to related Level Mindfullness in the classroom • early years settings such as: 7 and Level 8 Degree Programmes in Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology. Third level progression opportunities Educational outings including field trips and • – ECCE, Free Pre-school Year for QQI learners are continually being developed and enhanced. Please visit www.qqi.ie or www.cao.ie for the most up to guest speakers date information. – Private or community childcare Fully equipped childhood Care and Education • – Family support centre Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Year 2 of a related Degree programme (ECCE) suite – Creche in third level institutions in Ireland and the UK. • Access to College Gym facilities, changing room, showers and lockers – Hospital play facility My name is Chloe and I completed my Level 5 & 6 in Childcare in SCFE. I really enjoyed my time there, • Workshops in First Aid and Manual Handling. • Start and run your own Childcare business the teachers were so helpful and always gave me guidance if I needed it. I’m now in DCU, in third • Practical Workshops, lectures, group work year, doing the Bachelor of Early Childhood Education. Without Sallynoggin, I wouldn’t have had the and discussions • Work for a National or Regional opportunity for progression. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone interested in working Childcare Support Agency • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library within the Childcare industry. How to apply • Wifi and Moodle Chloe Geoghegan Work Experience Apply online at Learners will undertake organised work experience www.scfe.ie one day a week at a supervisory level in a variety of Health Service Executive (Tulsa) approved services Course duration including the Free Preschool Year services. September to May

Educational Progression Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 • DCU Early Childhood Education Level 8 DC001 • Marino Institute of Education Early Childhood Education Level 8 CM020 Open Days 2019 • Marino Institute of Education Education Studies Level 8 CM010 Monday 26th August • UCD Arts Level 8 DN520 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Early Childhood Care and Education Level 7 BN030 • TU Dublin Tallaght Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 TA024 Open Days 2020 • Maynooth University Early Childhood Teaching and Learning Level 8 MH801 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

54 55 SOCIAL STUDIES INCL CRIMINOLOGY Course Content AND ADDICTION SOCIAL STUDIES INCLUDING CRIMINOLOGY • Social Studies STUDIES • Psychology AND ADDICTION STUDIES • Criminology QQI Level 5 Certificate in Applied Social Studies 5M2181 • Substance Use - Issues for Youth Work Child Protection • Political Studies First Aid Intercultural Studies Safe Talk (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) • • Communications Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Work experience Coordinator: Mariena Kelly Lyth, Email: [email protected]

This Social Studies including Criminology and Addiction Studies course offers a broad introduction to the area Course Features and Facilities Entry Requirements of social studies. • Educational field trips Leaving Certificate or equivalent, This course is designed to enable learners to develop the personal qualities, knowledge, skills and academic background LCA or relevant experience required to progress and pursue a career in the social work/social care sector, either through advancement to third level • Specialist Workshops or by going directly into employment. • Guest Speakers Interview This course combines a broad and balanced foundation in social studies with an exploration of a range of social issues • Practical and team-working projects Mature applicants welcome such as crime, inequality, migration and ageing. provide experience based learning Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements. • Work experience forms an integral part of I had no idea what to expect coming into the course, but throughout the year I learnt so many the course, offering the opportunity for Employment Opportunities amazing and interesting things. I didn’t really know what to study or what college I wanted learners to gain practical experience, Direct employment into social, educational to go to, but since doing the course I found such passion for the sector and have transferable skills and expertise in their and community services such as: a clear idea of where I want to go next chosen fields of interest - Social and Voluntary Services Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library Grace Hill • - Family and Community Services • Workshops in First Aid and Manual - Residential Care Services How to apply Handling and Child Protection - Home Care Services • Wifi and Moodle - Adolescent and Child Residential Apply online at Services www.scfe.ie

Educational Progression Course duration Students may progress to the following level 6 courses in SCFE September to May • Advanced Social Studies 6M5012 • Inclusive Education and Training with Disability Studies and Special Needs Assisting 6M2263 • Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 • Advanced Special Needs Assisting 6M2007 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Social Studies including Criminology and Addiction Studies 5M2181 Open Days 2019 • UCD Social Sciences Level 8 DN700 Monday 26th August • UCD Social Policy and Sociology Level 8 DN750 Wednesday 20th November • DCU Social Sciences and Cultural Innovation Level 8 DC238 • Maynooth University Social Science Level 8 MH107 Open Days 2020 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 8 BN107 Thursday 16th January • TU Dublin City Campus Social Care Level 8 DT 571 • TU Dublin Tallaght Social Care Practice Level 8 TA025 Tuesday 31st March • IADT Applied Psychology Level 8 DL825 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

56 57 ADVANCED SOCIAL STUDIES Course Content INCLUDING ADVANCED SOCIAL STUDIES • Information, Advice and ADVOCACY Advocacy • Government, Social and INCLUDING ADVOCACY Public Administration QQI Level 6 Certificate in Information, Advice and Advocacy 6M3115 • Social and Civil Information Child Protection • Family Rights Advocacy First Aid • Supervisory Skills Communications Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Coordinator: Siobhan Murphy, Email: [email protected] • Work Experience • Word Processing The purpose of this Advanced Social Studies course is to enable the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and Entry Requirements competencies to deliver high quality information and advocacy services to a range of service users. Learners will explore Course Features and Facilities QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent or how to empower individuals to become aware of their rights, to exercise those rights and to be able to influence the Work experience in a variety of Health, relevant experience in the voluntary/ decisions that affect their lives. • Education and Social Care environments community sector or social services • Visiting speakers Interview • Educational field trips Mature applicants welcome Completing Social Studies has facilitated a complete career change for me and • Team building exercises Applicants may be accepted without I enjoyed every minute of it. Accreditation has enabled me to become involved • Continuous assessment through project based meeting formal entry requirements. in working with people with intellectual disability and pursue opportunities and practical assignments working with older people • First Aid Certificate Employment Opportunities Child Protection Certificate Joan Gallagher (Graduate 2015) • Employment in social help and • Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library community care sectors, providing • Workshops in First Aid and Child Protection information, advice and advocacy How to apply • Wifi and Moodle services.

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Educational Progression Course duration Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Information Advice & Advocacy 6M3115 September to May • UCD Social Policy and Sociology Level 8 DN750 • UCD Social Sciences Level 8 DN700 • Maynooth University Social Science Level 8 MH107 • DCU Law and Society (BCL) Level 8 DC232 • TU Dublin Tallaght Social Care Practice Level 8 TA025 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 7 BN011 Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 8 BN107 Monday 26th August • UCD Humanities Level 8 DN530 Wednesday 20th November • UCD Law Level 8 DN600 • DCU Arts -Politics Level 8 DC295 Open Days 2020 • IADT Applied Psychology Level 8 DL825 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

58 59 YOUTH WORK & COMMUNITY Course Content DEVELOPMENT YOUTH WORK AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • Working with Young People • Understanding Youth Work INCLUDING CRIMINOLOGY AND ADDICTION STUDIES • Substance Use - Issues for Youth Work Criminology QQI Level 5 Certificate in Youth Work 5M4732 • Certificate in Occupational First Aid • Young People and Society Child Protection • Psychology Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Work Experience Coordinator: Mariena Kelly Lyth, Email: [email protected] • Teamworking This Youth Work & Community Development course is designed for those who would like to pursue a career in Entry Requirements the Youth and Community sector, working with young people in a range of community based settings. Course Features and Facilities Leaving Certificate or equivalent, Focusing on young people, this course provides insight into topics including substance misuse, youth unemployment, • Work experience forms an integral homelessness and the impact of social media. This QQI Level 5 programme provides students part of the course where students LCA or relevant experience with an understanding of youth work practice and the role of the youth worker, exploring the current challenges facing receive hands on practical skills Learners should have an interest in young people and those working in the field. within a range of youth and community based youth work community settings Interview The Youth Work Certificate at SCFE gave me all the tools I needed to work in the field. • Guest speakers Mature learners welcome I found the lecturers incredibly approachable and the layout of the course and subjects • Specialist workshops Applicants may be accepted without was great. SCFE helped me go on to further my studies at a time when I did not really Access to fully equipped IT suites meeting formal entry requirements. know what I wanted to do. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is • and Library looking to embark on a career in Youth Work. • Wifi and Moodle Employment Opportunities Darragh Fitzpatrick Direct employment in the youth services or community development sector in the How to apply following areas: Youth Support Work, Family Work, Youth Justice, Community Apply online at Work, Learner Mentoring, Sports www.scfe.ie Development Work. Educational Progression Course duration Students may progress to the following level 6 courses in SCFE September to May • Advanced Social Studies 6M5012 • Inclusive Education and Training with Disability Studies and Special Needs Assisting 6M2263 • Advanced Early Childhood Care and Education 6M2007 • Advanced Special Needs Assisting 6M2007 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Youth Work 5M4732 • Maynooth University Community and Youth Work Level 8 MH116 Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Community and Youth Development Level 7 BN025 Monday 26th August • UCD Social Sciences Level 8 DN700 Wednesday 20th November • UCD Psychology Level 8 DN720 • Maynooth University Social Science Level 8 MH107 Open Days 2020 • DCU Education and Training Level 8 DC235 Thursday 16th January • IADT Applied Psychology Level 8 DL825 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 8 BN107 Tuesday 31st March • TU Dublin Tallaght Social Care Practice Level 8 TA025 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

60 61 INCLUSIVE EDUCATION & TRAINING WITH DISABILITY STUDIES Course Content AND SPECIAL NEEDS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AND TRAINING WITH • Inclusive Education Practice ASSISTING • Disability Awareness DISABILITY STUDIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING • Differentiated Learning & Instruction QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Inclusive Education and Training 6M2263 • Special Needs Assisting Accredited Training in Lámh Sign Language Programme • Boundary Management Child Protection Occupational First Aid • Health Promotion Certificate in Manual Handling • Work Experience • Communications Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Coordinator: Siobhan Murphy, Email: [email protected] Course Features and Facilities Entry Requirements QQI Level 5 Award or equivalent or • Educational field trips This course in Inclusive Education and Training with Disability Studies and Special Needs Assisting, will enable the relevant industry experience learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies to implement best practice, in a range of caring and • Specialist Workshops Interview educational environments. • Guest Speakers Mature applicants welcome The overall aim is to provide a broad understanding and awareness of the term ‘disability’ and provide training in this • Accredited Training in Lámh Sign area. Learners will use their teaching and learning skills to enable individuals with disabilities to overcome barriers in the Language Programme Applicants may be accepted without workplace and educational settings. • Child Protection Certificate meeting formal entry requirements It will lead to employment opportunities in; • Occupational First Aid Employment Opportunities Preschools Certificate in Manual handling • Employment in Community and Primary Schools Work Experience forms an integral part of Secondary Schools • Healthcare services working in Public the course offering the opportunity for Public and Private Health sectors for adults and children with disabilities and Private Health sectors for adults learners to gain practical experience in and children with disabilities or working their chosen fields of interest. as a Special Needs Assistant in; How to apply • Access to fully equipped IT suites Preschools and Library Apply online at Primary Schools • Wifi and Moodle www.scfe.ie Secondary Schools

Course duration Educational Progression September to May Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Inclusive Education and Training 6M2263 • Marino Institute of Education Education Studies Level 8 CM010 • Marino Institute of Education Early Childhood Education Level 8 CM020 • TCD Law Level 8 TR004 • UCD Law Level 8 DN600 • UCD Social Sciences Level 8 DN700 Open Days 2019 • UCD Psychology Level 8 DN720 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 BN118 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin Blanchardstown Applied Social Studies in Social Care Level 8 BN107 • TU Dublin Tallaght Early Childhood Care and Education Level 8 TA024 Open Days 2020 • NCI (Fees Payable) Psychology Level 8 NC010 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

62 63 AIRLINE AND TRAVEL Course Content INDUSTRY AIRLINE AND TRAVEL INDUSTRY STUDIES • Cabin Crew Operations STUDIES • Airport Passenger Services QQI Level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business 5M5011 Airline and Travel Agency Skills IAOT (International Academy of Travel) Diploma in International Travel Industry Studies • IAOT (International Academy of Travel) Amadeus (Computerised Reservations System) • Customer Service Occupational First Aid • Amadeus (Computerised Reservations System) Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Coordinator: Dolores Ballance, Email: [email protected] • Tourism Principals and Practice • Tourism Information and Administration This Airline and Travel Industry studies course offers Learners the opportunity to explore the different career opportunities • Information Technology within this rapidly growing industry. Specialised course content written by Industry professionals. Work Experience Entry Requirements Completion of this course permits progression to Advanced Hospitality, Travel and Event management Year 2. • Leaving Certificate or equivalent, Course Features and Facilities LCA or relevant experience Interview • Airline Training Days at Dublin Airport Mature applicants welcome I loved every minute of the course, the subjects covered and the amazing instructors who and Waterford Airport Applicants may be accepted without throughout the whole course were there and willing to help. I would honestly hand on heart • Visits to popular tourist attractions meeting formal entry requirements. recommend Sallynoggin College and the Travel and Tourism course to anyone interested • Work experience in a variety of settings in the travel/aviation industry. Industry specific computer training • Employment Opportunities Aisling Fitzpatrick, Cabin Crew Supervisor modules – Amadeus flight reservations The Travel and Tourism Industry: and Package Holiday systems - Travel Agent Access to fully equipped IT suites • - Reservations Agent and Library - Tour Operator How to apply • Workshops in First Aid - Cabin Crew Wifi and Moodle • - Airport Ground Operations Apply online at - Car Hire Companies www.scfe.ie - Ferry Companies Course duration September to May Educational Progression Students may progress to the following level 6 course in SCFE • Advanced Hospitality, Travel and Event Management 6M5012 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in Tourism and Business 5M5011 • DCU Aviation Management/Aviation Management with Pilot Studies Level 8 DC117 Open Days 2019 • Galway University Business Studies Level 8 GY261 (International Hotel Management, Shannon) Monday 26th August • TU Dublin City Campus Tourism Marketing Level 8 DT 412 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin City Campus Tourism Management Level 7 DT406 • TU Dublin City Campus International Hospitality Management Level 8 DT401 Open Days 2020 • TU Dublin City Campus Event Management Level 8 DT413 Thursday 16th January • TU Dublin City Campus Hospitality Management Level 7 DT408 • TU Dublin Tallaght International Hospitality & Tourism Management Level 7 TA015 Tuesday 31st March • TU Dublin Blanchardstown International Business Level 7 BN107 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

64 65 HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM Course Content INDUSTRY HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY STUDIES • Hotel Front Office Operations STUDIES Tourism Information and QQI Level 5 Certificate in Tourism with Business 5M5011 • Occupational First Aid Administration • Sports and Recreation Studies Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May • Hotel Property Management Coordinator: Dolores Ballance, Email: [email protected] Computer Systems Hospitality and Tourism Industry Studies course is designed for Learners who would like to pursue a career in Hotels and • Tourism Principals and Practice Tourism industry. An industry with many career opportunities. Learners can progress to the Advanced Hospitality, Travel • Customer Service and Event Management Year 2 course here in SCFE. • Information Technology • Work Experience Entry Requirements • Irish Culture and Heritage Resources Leaving Certificate or equivalent, or LCA, or relevant experience If it wasn’t for some of the skills that I learned in Sallynoggin College I don’t think Course Features and Facilities Interview I could have got the jobs that I did. I have see so many countries around the world • On site Hotel Computer System Mature applicants welcome through my work. Overall I would say if it wasn’t for doing the Travel & Tourism Course Applicants may be accepted without in Sallynoggin I wouldn’t be where I am today. • Visits to tourist businesses, hotels and attractions meeting formal entry requirements. Thoma McEvatt, Work Experience Former Hotel Manager, now Tour Operator • • Access to fully equipped IT suites Employment Opportunities and library The Tourism & Hospitality Industry: • Workshops in First Aid - Hotel Reception - Hotel Reservations • Wifi and Moodle How to apply - Spa and Leisure Facilities - Tourist Attractions Apply online at - Tourist Information Services www.scfe.ie - Visitor Centres

Course duration September to May Educational Progression Students may apply to the following level 6 course with this award in SCFE • Advanced Hospitality, Travel and Event Management 6M5012 Below are some examples of further progression options with this QQI level 5 award in Tourism and Business 5M5011 • Galway University Business Studies Level 8 GY261 (International Hotel Management, Shannon) Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin City Campus Hospitality Management Level 7 DT408 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin City Campus International Hospitality Management Level 8 DT401 Wednesday 20th November • TU Dublin City Campus Tourism Marketing Level 8 DT412 • TU Dublin Tallaght International Hospitality & Tourism Management Level 8 TA026 Open Days 2020 • Waterford IT Hospitality Management Level 8 WD091 Thursday 16th January • TU Dublin City Campus Event Management Level 8 DT413 • TU Dublin City Campus Culinary Arts Level 8 DT407 Tuesday 31st March • IADT Business Studies-Entrepreneurship and Management Level 8 DL823 For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

66 67 ADVANCED HOSPITALITY Course Content TRAVEL AND EVENT ADVANCED HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL AND • Tourism Policy & Practice MANAGEMENT • Event Management EVENT MANAGEMENT • Consultative Selling • Sales Presentation QQI Level 6 Certificate in Tourism with Business 6M5012 Airport Passenger Services IAOT (International Academy of Travel) Amadeus (Computerised Reservations System) • IAOT (International Academy of Travel) Airline Check-in System • Hotel Front Office Supervision Occupational First Aid • Global Distribution Systems (Computerised Reservations Duration: One Year Full-Time - September to May Systems) Entry Requirements Coordinator: Jane Reddin, Email: [email protected] • Communications QQI Level 5 or equivalent • Work Experience Relevant training or experience in the industry The Advanced Hospitality, Travel &Event Management course will expand the Learners knowledge and skills in these Airline Check-In-System Interview exciting industries. It offers the opportunity to advance to supervisory or management level in a wide • variety or Travel and Tourism businesses. Mature applicants welcome Course Features and Facilities Applicants may be accepted without meeting • Work experience formal entry requirements. I thoroughly enjoyed the 2 year course I completed with SCFE. The tutors were just super, always willing to • Training days at Dublin and help and lend support. The course gives you a great foundation for moving into work in the tourism industry Waterford Airports Employment Opportunities across many different sectors. I gained employment in the Airline Industry after leaving and am now working • Planning and producing an event Direct employment at both supervisory and in hotels. I’d highly recommend this course to anyone looking to work in the tourism sector Lectures by specialists in the tourism management levels in the travel and tourism and I’m very grateful for the start it gave me in my career. • industry industry: Kerrie Kavanagh, Human Resource & Training Executive, • Familiarisation trips - Travel Agent Intercontinental Hotel Dublin • Hotel Visits - Tour Operator • Access to fully equipped IT suites - Cabin Crew and Library - Airport Ground Operations How to apply • Workshops in First Aid - Hotels and Resorts • Wifi and Moodle - Bookings and Reservations Apply online at - Visitor Centres and Tourist Attractions www.scfe.ie - Car Hire Companies - Ferry Companies Course duration Educational Progression September to May Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI level 6 award in Tourism with Business 6M5012 • Galway University Business Studies Level 8 GY261 (International Hotel Management, Shannon) • TU Dublin City Campus Tourism Marketing Level 8 DT412 • TU Dublin City Campus Tourism Management Level 7 DT406 • TU Dublin City Campus International Hospitality Management Level 8 DT401 • TU Dublin City Campus Hospitality Management Level 7 DT408 Open Days 2019 • TU Dublin City Campus Event Management Level 8 DT413 Monday 26th August • TU Dublin Tallaght International Hospitality & Tourism Management Level 8 TA026 Wednesday 20th November • Waterford IT Hospitality Management Level 8 WD091 • IADT Business Studies Entrepreneurship & Management Level 8 DL823 Open Days 2020 • TU Dublin Blanchardstown International Business Level 8 BN110 Thursday 16th January Advanced Entry Graduates of this QQI Level 6 course may also be considered for advanced entry to Tuesday 31st March related degree programmes. Students may be eligible to progress to the second year of a course where they fulfil the college’s entry requirements. For a more detailed list of progression options please see our website www.scfe.ie or visit www.cao.ie

68 69 70 71 72 73 WHY CHOOSE SCFE? Open Days 2019 Monday 26th August • Nationally and internationally recognised qualifications Wednesday 20th November • No CAO points required • Small classes and an inclusive learning environment Open Days 2020 • High success rate in achieving employment after course completion Thursday 16th January • Excellence in teaching Tuesday 31st March • Industry-standard facilities across all courses • Excellent established links with employers, industry and higher education institutes • Funding available • Learning support • Free student parking • No application fee

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