Ballsbridge College of Further Education Prospectus 2021-22 Business Property Psychology Event Management Criminology Marketing Human Resources Social Studies Health Community Development Multimedia English (EFL) Ballsbridge College of Further Education Principal’s Welcome I am very pleased to introduce the Ballsbridge College Prospectus for 2021/2022. It will, I hope, give a comprehensive description of all the activities of the college and will help you make an informed decision about your future. Our college has changed considerably in recent years in order to meet the challenges that present themselves due to the introduction of new technology in the workplace and changed economic conditions. New programmes have been introduced, and our facilities have been upgraded to the highest standards to meet these new demands. We have excellent computer facilities, student support services and extra curricular programmes. The college is very proud of achieving the status of a Green-Campus in 2013, becoming one of only a handful of further and higher education institutes in Ireland to have done so. We have always been recognised for our links with employers. We are continuing this association by ensuring that our students have the skills that are required in the business environment today. The college has developed a very successful Erasmus+ programme which provides students with the opportunity to gain work experience in Amsterdam or Hamburg. Students also have the opportunity to apply for an exciting entrepreneurship internship programme in Barcelona, Spain. Ballsbridge College is open and welcoming and each year we have an energetic and enthusiastic group of students. If you are a school leaver, an adult returning to education or an international student in Ireland, there is a course in the college to suit you. There are opportunities here for everyone and I invite you to look at our courses and choose the one that suits your needs. All our courses are certified by Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) and all successful students will achieve full national certification. Join the many students who have attended the college in the past and who have used the qualifications obtained in Ballsbridge College to begin a new phase in their chosen career path. The college is a small friendly place in a central location. We are well served by bus, DART, and LUAS connections. I am delighted to welcome you to any of our courses that begin in September 2021. Ruth O’ Doherty Principal OPEN DAY Contents Wed 20th January 2021 11am–3pm Enrolment Process, 02 Computing and Multimedia College Services and Key Dates Level 5 Courses Administration Skills for Business 26 Web Design and Multimedia 27 Graduate Profiles 28 Business Level 5 Education and Training Business Studies 5 Level 5 Business Studies with Chinese 6 Foundation Teaching 29 Digital Marketing 7 Level 6 Event Management 8 TEFL with Business Management 30 Entrepreneurial Skills 9 International Financial Services 10 Human Resource Management 11 English Marketing, Advertising & Management 12 English (EFL) & Business Communications 31 Level 6 Graduate Profiles 32 Advanced Certificate in Business 13 Advanced Certificate in Event Management 14 Property Graduate Profiles 15 Level 5 Social and Community Studies Auctioneering, Estate Agency and Valuation 33 Property Management 34 Level 5 Level 6-Apprenticeship Applied Psychology 18 Auctioneering and Property Services 35 Criminology & Social Studies 19 Health Sector Studies 20 Health, Nutrition and Fitness 21 International Aid and Development 22 Visit the Ballsbridge College website at: Level 6 www.ballsbridgecollege.com Community Development - Level 6 23 Graduate Profiles 24 Email us at [email protected] Enrolment Process, College Services and Key Dates What does QQI mean?? What does it cost? How is my course certified? All courses offered in Ballsbridge College Costs are kept to the minimum. For QQI courses are placed within the new are certified by Quality Qualifications Ireland 2021/2022 the standard charge is €240 plus National Framework of Qualifications (QQI). a Government charge of €200, introduced by (see www.nfq.ie). DES in 2011. Current Medical Card holders What do I need to apply? and their dependents; those approved for a Can I use my QQI Award to In general you need to have a minimum student grant and those approved for BTEA continue to Higher Education of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving and VTOS are exempt from paying the €200 courses? Certificate or its equivalent. Applications Government levy. are welcome from students with Leaving Yes, there are approximately forty Higher The €240 charge covers a number of costs Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate Education Institutions including Universities, including certification and exam entry. Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications. Institutes of Technology and private colleges offering places on a variety of courses to Exceptions can be made where special Can I get a grant? circumstances apply. The Leaving Certificate QQI certificate holders. Further information Yes. Grants are available to eligible students. is not a requirement for mature students and is available at http://www.qqi.ie/Articles/ Eligibility depends on individual financial Pages/Higher-Education-Links-Scheme- appropriate experience can be considered as circumstances and a grant must be applied (HELS).aspx. Intending applicants are being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate. for, through Student Universal Service Ireland advised, at all times, to confirm linked How do I apply? (SUSI), see www.susi.ie awards, any additional module requirements, Apply online at https://www. Can I attend and continue to applications processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating ballsbridgecollege.com/apply from receive Social Welfare? December. You will be contacted by a Higher Education Institutions or visit Two special programmes exist that may allow member of staff to discuss your application. www.cao.ie applicants who are receiving benefit to attend Job Opportunities Where can I get more information? a course and continue to receive payments. The first is called VTOS (Vocational Training Many students attend the college to attain On the college website at Opportunities Scheme) and the second is skills for progression into the jobs market. A www.ballsbridgecollege.com or from your called BTEA (Back to Education Allowance). course in Ballsbridge College will give you Career Guidance Counsellor in school or by Applicants must fulfil certain criteria to be those skills. Through this system, the college contacting the college directly at 01 668 4806 eligible. Places are limited so early application has made excellent contacts with many or [email protected] is advisable. employers, who approach the college, with permanent job vacancies. Students can also There are no course charges for students avail of internship opportunties abroad. The under the VTOS scheme. BTEA applicants with track record of students from our college a current medical card or BTEA approval, pay getting permanent positions in prestigious €240 to the college, for course charges. companies is second to none. Information on VTOS and BTEA is available from the college and on the college website. How to Find Us From Walkinstown, Kimmage, Terenure, Dart: Rathgar, Rathmines Lansdowne Road stop, 5 minutes from Bus: No 15A (via Barrow St, Ringsend, 15 minute walk the college From the City Centre to the college) Luas: No. 4, 7, 7A, 120 From Ballyboden, Rathfarnham, Rathgar, Beechwood stop (Green Line) is a 15 minute No. 145, 46A (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to Rathmines walk from the college the college) No 15B (via Barrow St, Ringsend, 15 minute walk Irish Rail to the college) From Monkstown, Deansgrange, Blackrock, From Kildare/ Newbridge Stations Merrion Road From Castleknock, Clonsilla, Corduff, Ongar, Blanchardstown, Dunboyne, Dunshaughlin Commuter to Dublin Heuston, No. 145 (via No. 4 Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to the college) From Phibsborough No.37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39, 39A, 70 (via Baggot St, 10 minute walk to the college) From Meath/Laois/Louth No. 4 From Malahide, Portmarnock InterCity to Dublin Connolly Station, change No. 46A (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to the for DART to Lansdowne Road, 5 minute walk to college) No. 32X (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to the college) college) From Brides Glen Luas Stop, Carrickmines, Walking: From Swords Ballybrack, Sallynoggin, Killiney, Glenageary, Ballsbridge College is a 20 minute walk Glasthule, Loughlinstown, Dun Laoghaire, No. 41X (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to the from Grafton Street Monkstown, Blackrock, Booterstown college) Cycling: No.7 From Doddsborough, Maynooth, Lucan, Ballsbridge College offers secure bike parking From Loughlinstown, Ballybrack, Chapelizod Salllynoggin, Killiney, Glenageary, Glasthule, No. 25, 25A, 66 (via Merrion Square 15 minute The nearest Dublin Bikes docking station is Dun Laoghaire, Monkstown, Blackrock, walk to the college) on Mount Street, a 10 minute walk from the Booterstown College. Bleeper Bikes is a stationless bike No. 25X, 66X (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to scheme with bikes available throughout No.7A the college) Dublin city. To find out more go to From Dun Laoghaire, Stillorgan From Leixlip, Chaplizod www.bleeperbike.com No. 46A, 46E (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to No. 66A, 66B (via Merrion Square, 15 minute walk Car: the college) to the college) Public parking is available in the RDS, From Ballywaltrim, Bray,