Computer Maintenance & IT Technician
FETAC (NCVA) - Level 5 & CompTIA
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Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or Leaving Certificate Applied. Mature students will be considered based on a proven interest in information technology. Entry may be subject to interview/assessment
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| Course Content |
| Computer Architecture & Systems |
Spreadsheet Methods |
The Internet |
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| Work Experience |
Desktop Publishing |
Bookkeeping - Manual/Computerised |
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| Web Authoring |
Word Processing |
Communications |
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| eBusiness Studies |
Database Methods |
Mathematics for Computing |
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| A+ Essentials |
A+ IT Support Technician |
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| Certification |
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| FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 Award (CITXX) - Further Education & Training Awards Council |
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| CompTIA A+ Certified IT Technician - Computing Technology Industry Association |
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| Duration |
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| One Year - Full Time Study |
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| Course Structure |
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| This course is designed to equip you with the skills/knowledge necessary to build and maintain PC's and PC network and the equipment they support. You will acquire competencies to install and maintain a range of hardware, software and peripheral devices found in domestic and business environments. Work experience forms an integral part of the course. |
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| Career Options/Progression |
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| Holders of a FETAC (NCVA) Level 5 Award in Information Technology may progress to a FETAC Level 6 Certificate course in Netwroks & Software Systems or to Advanced IT & Business Administration, to further study at Institutes of Technology/Universities. In addition, on successful completion of this course you will also attain CompTIA certification which is very valuable for employment in the field of IT support & maintenance. A+ certification may also offer exemption from the Computer Systems module in Year 1 of the Computer Studies degree at IT Blanchardstown, Dublin. |
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| Evaluation |
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| You wil be evaluated by examination, practical skills tests and continuous assessment |
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