Ballsbridge College of Further Education Prospectus 2019-20 Business Criminology Psychology English EFL Multimedia Marketing Social Studies Event Management Property Ballsbridge College of Further Education Principal’s Welcome I am very pleased to introduce the Ballsbridge College Prospectus for 2019/2020. 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. For the past eight years the college has undertaken a highly successful work exchange programme with ROC Amsterdam. Students also have the opportunity to apply for an exciting entrepreneurship internship programme in Exeter, UK. 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 2019. Ruth O’ Doherty Principal Contents OPEN DAY Wed 23rd January 2019 11am–3pm Enrolment Process, 02 Computing and Multimedia College Services and Key Dates Level 5 COURSES Computerised Office Skills for Adults 24 Web Authoring and Multimedia 25 Business Graduate Profiles 26 Level 5 Business Studies 05 English (EFL) Business Studies with Chinese 06 Level 5 Digital Marketing 07 English (EFL) and Business Communications 27 Event Management 08 Level 6 FinTech - Financial Technology Skills 09 Human Resource Management 10 TEFL with Business Management 28 Marketing, Advertising and Management 11 Graduate Profiles 29 Start Your Own Business 12 Level 6 Property Advanced Certificate in Business 13 Level 5 Advanced Certificate in Event Management 14 Auctioneering, Estate Agency and Valuation 30 Graduate Profiles 15 Property Management 31 Social and Community Studies New Programme. Earn and Learn Level 6 - Apprenticeship Level 5 Auctioneering and Property Services 32 Applied Psychology 17 Criminology and Social Studies 18 Health Sector Studies 19 International Aid and Development 20 Level 6 Visit the Ballsbridge College website at: Community Development - Level 6 21 www.ballsbridgecollege.com Graduate Profiles 22 Email us at [email protected] 1 Enrolment Process, College Services and Key Dates What do I need to apply? Can I get a grant? In general you need to have a minimum Yes. Grants are available to eligible students. Can I use my QQI Award to of 5 passes at ordinary level in the Leaving Eligibility depends on individual financial continue to Higher Education Certificate or its equivalent. Applications circumstances and a grant must be applied are welcome from students with Leaving for, through Student Universal Service Ireland courses? Certificate Vocational, Leaving Certificate (SUSI), see www.susi.ie. Yes, there are approximately forty Higher Applied or QQI Level 4 qualifications. Education Institutions including Universities, Exceptions can be made where special Can I attend and continue Institutes of Technology and private colleges circumstances apply. The Leaving Certificate to receive Social Welfare? offering places on a variety of courses to is not a requirement for mature students and Two special programmes exist that may allow QQI certificate holders. Further information appropriate experience can be considered as applicants who are receiving benefit to attend is avaiable at http://www.qqi.ie/Articles/ being equivalent to the Leaving Certificate. a course and continue to receive payments. Pages/Higher-Education-Links-Scheme- The first is called VTOS (Vocational Training (HELS).aspx. Intending applicants are advised How do I apply? Opportunities Scheme) and the second is at all times to confirm linked awards, any Directly to the college from December called BTEA (Back to Education Allowance). additional module requirements, applications onwards. Applicants must fulfil certain criteria to be processes and scoring systems with the Admission Offices of the participating Higher Where can I get more information? eligible. Places are limited so early application is advisable. Education Institutions or visit www.cao.ie. On the college website at www. ballsbridgecollege.com or from your Career There are no course charges for students Job Opportunities Guidance Counsellor in school or by calling to under the VTOS scheme. BTEA applicants with Many students attend the college to attain the college directly. a current medical card or BTEA approval pay skills for progression into the jobs market. €240 to the college for course charges. A course in Ballsbridge College will give What does it cost? Information on VTOS and BTEA is available you those skills. Each year all our students Costs are kept to the minimum. For from the college and on the college website. go on work placement as part of their 2019/2020 the standard charge is €240 plus course. Students can also avail of internships a Government charge of €200, introduced by How is my course certified? opportunties abroad. Through this system DES in 2011. Current Medical Card holders QQI courses are placed within the new the college has made excellent contacts with and their dependents; those approved for a National Framework of Qualifications many employers who approach the college student grant and those approved for BTEA (see www.nfq.ie). with permanent job vacancies. The track and VTOS are exempt from paying the €200 record of students from our college getting Government levy. permanent positions in prestigious companies The €240 charge covers a number of costs is second to none. including certification and exam entry. There are no course charges for learners on the apprenticeship programme. 2 How to Find Us From Leixlip College Services: No. 66A, 66B (via Merrion Square, 10 minute Bus: walk to the college) From the City Centre From Celbridge Facilities: No. 4, 7, 7A, 120 No.67X (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk Seven computer rooms with high speed From Loughlinstown, Dun Laoghaire, to the college) broadband access Blackrock, Foxrock, Sandyford, Stillorgan From Kilternan, Stepaside, Stillorgan Designated student computer time No. 7 No. 118 (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk access No. 46A, 46E, 118, (via Donnybrook, 5 minute to the college) walk to the college) From Citywest, Tallaght College library and partnership with From Ballywaltrim, Bray, Shankill, Stillorgan No. 56A, 77A (via Barrow St, Ringsend, local libraries No. 145 (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk 10 minute walk to the college) High speed wireless internet access to the college) From Heuston Railway Station From Ashtown, Cabra, Phibsborough No. 145 (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk No. 120 to the college) Student Services: From Phibsborough From Adamstown Railway Station Student Council No. 4 No. 25B, 25D (via Merrion Square, 10 minute Sports and Cultural Activity Programme No. 46A (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk walk to the college) including five-a-side football, tennis, to the college) From Palmerstown swimming, gym access, Mandarin From Harristown, Drumcondra No. 26 (via Merrion Square, 10 minute walk (Chinese) language for beginners, No. 4 to the college) Entrepreneurship and College Music and From Ballyfermot, Palmerstown, Rathmines Dart: Choir Club. No. 18 Lansdowne Road stop, 5 minutes from From Clondalkin the college Student Supports: No. 51X (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to the college) Luas: Experienced teaching staff From Terenure, Rathgar, Rathmines Beechwood stop (Green Line) is a 15 minute Course tutors walk from the college No 15A (via Barrow St, Ringsend, 15 minute Allocated tutorial time walk to the college) Walking: Virtual learning environment (Moodle) From Rathfarnham, Rathgar, Rathmines Ballsbridge College is a 20 minute walk No 15B (via Barrow St, Ringsend, 15 minute from Grafton Street Student Welfare offering support for walk to the college) students with special needs Cycling: From Castleknock, Clonsilla, Corduff, Ongar, Ballsbridge College offers secure bike parking Guidance and counseling service Blanchardstown, Dunboyne, Dunshaughlin The nearest Dublin Bikes docking station is National and international work No.37, 38, 38A, 38B, 39, 39A, 70 (via Baggot St, on Mount Street, a 10 minute walk from the placement programme 10 minute walk to the college) College. Bleeper Bikes is a stationless bike From Malahide, Portmarnock scheme with bikes available throughout No. 32X (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk Dublin city. To find out more go to to the college) www.bleeperbike.com From Swords Car: No. 41X (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to the college) Public parking is available in the RDS, 2 minutes from the college From Maynooth, Lucan No. 25, 25A, 25X, 66, 66X (via Donnybrook, 5 minute walk to the college) 3 Key Dates: January Wednesday 23rd January 2019, 11am–3pm | College Open Day Drop in and meet with the course teachers and attend one of our seminars.