This course is delivered online over two semesters with 30 credits being completed through a work-based project over the two semesters. The remaining 30 credits is gained through the successful completion of 5 modules - in semester 1 the student will complete 2 modules and in semester 2 there are 3 modules. Each module is delivered online via weekly live lectures which are recorded to provide maximum flexibility as attendance at live lectures is voluntary but strongly recommended. In support of the work-based project, students are assigned a dedicated academic supervisor who is available to meet 1:1 on a regular basis throughout the project duration. Students must identify an appropriate work-based mentor to support and guide their project internally in their work environment. Accommodations can be made for those applicants who are currently unemployed and could undertake an in-depth research project. Other resources will also be made available to students via moodle. Assessment will be a combination of online quizzes, essays and mini projects and all modules will have an end of semester exam with the exception of the project which is 100% continuous assessment. Students can sit the end of semester exam in one of the designated examination hubs.
| Course Category | Computers & IT (Information Technology) |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 1 year |
| Course Fee | 3600 |
| Entry Requirements | To qualify for entry to this Certificate course a standard applicant must achieve a pass in the leaving certificate (or equivalent examinations) with five grade D's which must include Mathematics and English or Irish. An E in Higher Level Mathematics is also acceptable, as is a B2 or higher in Foundation Mathematics. Applicants who may not meet the above minimum entry requirements can have their experiential, work-based learning assessed through the ATU Sligo RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process. Ideally students are currently working and have the possibility of undertaking a related work-based improvement project during the academic year which is supported by a work-based mentor at supervisory level which the student nominates. Students will also be supported by an assigned academic supervisor from ATU. Whilst the programme is predominantly online with recorded lectures, there is a requirement for students to attend a 1 day practical/ workshop in semester 2. |
| Career Path | Successful graduates from this course will have gained, within one academic year, the formal and academic recognition of their abilities which is sought by their current or future employer in order to progress within the organisation and undertake roles specifically in Validation at a technician or team-lead role with the prospect of moving further into engineering and supervisory roles in the future. |
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