Provides an entry point to IT careers for unemployed persons who hold NFQ level 4/5 qualifications.

Title: Certificate in IT System Maintenance, Cork Institute of Technology

What is it for?

The goal of this programme is to provide learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake a wide range of IT system maintenance and administration tasks.

Where can I go from here?

Learners who successfully complete the Certificate in IT System Maintenance may accumulate credit towards the attainment of awards in any of the following areas:

• IT Support and Management (NFQ levels 6,7,8)
• Software Development (NFQ 6,7,8,9)
• Computer Networking (NFQ levels 8,9)

What does it do?

Provides an entry point to IT careers for unemployed persons who hold NFQ level 4/5 qualifications. Creates a conversion opportunity for those who hold non-IT qualifications.

What are the entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate or other relevant learning. Mature students will be considered for entry based on an assessment of their aptitude and interest in this field of study.

What are the employment opportunities?

The course provides learners with the opportunity to pursue careers in areas such as IT support and management, software development and computer networking, all of which will contribute directly or indirectly to the specific skill needs of exporting sectors and the realisation of the Smart Economy. It also leads to major awards at levels 6, 7 and 8.

Details of Course

How many on the course? 20
NFQ level? 6
Commencement date: Sept 2009
Completion date: May 2010

Semester 1: September – January

• IT Service Support
• Computer Architecture
• System Administration

Semester 2: February – May

• Computer Hardware
• Operating Systems Fundamentals
• Systems Administration 2
• PERL Scripting

*Further detailed information on modules available at http://modules.cit.ie

This course issupported as part of a joint initiative by the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment, the Department of Education and Science and the Higher Education Authority.

Individuals who are in receipt of Jobseekers Allowance and Jobseekers Benefit may continue to receive their benefits while participating in this free part-time course.

CIT is operating a special phone line and drop-in service for applicants. For further information telephone 021 4326060 or email opendoor@cit.ie or check the website www.cit.ie

Closing date for applications will be Thursday 20 August 2009.