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Griffith College Limerick (GCL) is part of the Griffith College group which has in excess of eight thousand students worldwide and an enviable reputation for the quality of its graduates.

At the Limerick campus we offer genuine education choices for our graduates through the various undergraduate and postgraduate courses we offer. Our courses are designed to allow graduates to enter or progress within the workforce with the skills and knowledge necessary for success in their chosen careers.

We deliver internationally recognised courses in Accounting & Finance, Business, Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Computing & IT, Business Start-Up Skills, Job Seeking Skills and Law supported by our validating partners:

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)The Higher Education & Training Awards Council (HETAC)Business Education & Training Council (BTEC)NCC EducationAccounting Technicians Ireland (ATI)The National Institute for Transport & Logistics (NITL)The Institute of Commercial Management (ICM)The Irish Production & Inventory Control Society (IPICS)

The College operates out of a modern state-of-the art facility in the heartland of education in Limerick City centre and is close to all student amenities and bus routes. Our lecturers are experts and practitioners in their respective fields as well as being excellent teachers. We offer small class sizes, high pass rates and individual attention for our students.

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Address : 31 – 32 Upper William Street, Limerick City

Phone : 061-310031 / 310043

Fax : 061-310059

E-Mail : [email protected]

Web : www.gcl.ie

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Accounting Technician 03Diploma in Financial Management 04Computerised Accounts 05ACCA Professional Accounting 06

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE COURSES

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management 07Master of Business Administration (MBA) 08Certificate in Office Administration 09Certificate in Management 10Diploma in Marketing, Advertising, PR & Sales 11 Diploma in Human Resource Development 12Diploma in Business Studies 13

BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT COURSES

Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering 14Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering 15Executive Masters in Supply Chain Management 16Certificate in Production & Inventory Management 17

ENGINEERING & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT COURSES

Diploma in Professional Computing & Information Processing 18Desktop Publishing 19Web Page Design 20

COMPUTING & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COURSES

Certificate in Legal Studies 21Diploma in Employment Law 22Diploma in Family Law 23

LAW COURSES

Business Project (Business Start-Up Skills) 24Business Communications & Information Technology 25Diploma in Criminalistics and Forensic Psychology 26

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT & SPECIALIST COURSES

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Accounting Technician

Progression & Careers

Assessment

Professional Body Recognition

Many who qualify as Accounting Technicians go on to continue their studies, using their qualification as a stepping stone to eventually becoming professional accountants and members of one of the other accounting bodies, opening them up to greater opportunities for careers in accountancy Accounting Technicians can work on their own or alongside professional accountants. In a small company, they may be the only qualified accounting professional looking after the finance function, while in a larger company, they may be working as part of a team alongside accountants and administrative staff.

Most students will complete the exams over a two year period. You will be credited with a pass in individual papers if you obtain 50% or higher. Each exam lasts for three hours, with the exception of Integrated Accounting Systems which is a three and a half hour exam. In order to apply for membership of Accounting Technicians Ireland you must pass each exam, subject to compensation rules.

Established in 1983. Accounting Technicians Ireland (formerly IATI) is the leading professional body for Accounting Technicians on the island of Ireland. ATI educate, support and represent over 10,000 people. See www.accountingtechniciansireland.ie ATI are a partner body of Chartered Accountants Ireland and an associate member of the International Federation of Accountants.

Entry Requirements

See www.accountingtechniciansireland

Course Duration Part- Time: 2 Academic Years

Tuition Fees 1st Year: €950 2nd Year €1,250

About the course

The Accounting Technicians Ireland qualification combines professional exams with practical work experience. As members of our body, individuals are entitled to put the letters MIATI after their name, seen by many employers as essential when hiring.

Accounting Technicians are involved in the day-to-day practical work of accountancy and play a key operational role in producing reliable financial information. They can perform a wide range of finance roles, from accounts staff to financial controller and beyond. For instance, they can do financial accounting and budgeting, costing and credit control, payroll administration & tax returns. More experiencedA ccountingT echnicians may often perform senior managerial tasks & audits.

Course Content

Financial Accounting I Financial Accounting IITaxation I Taxation IILaw & Ethics Management AccountingBusiness Management Integrated Accounting Systems

First Year Subjects Second Year Subjects

Accounting & Finance Courses

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About the course

Diploma in Financial Management was created to provide decision makers with the financial skills they need to make the right decisions. The syllabus is wide-ranging and geared towards giving students practical, usable skills. Graduates are entitled to use the designatory letter DipFM on satisfactory completion

Sector

The Diploma syllabus aims to develop a wide range of key financial skills and techniques, which are relevant to managers in all sectors of the economy. For example:

• Understanding the language of finance; • Explaining the relationship between financial

accounting, management accounting and financial management;

• Using accounting information and techniques within your organisation and recognising how they impact on your organisations decision making and control procedures;

• Recognising the strategic use of financial techniques and information in planning and forecasting.


ACCA aims to offer business-relevant, first-choice qualifications to people of application, ability and ambition around the world who seek a rewarding career in accountancy, finance and management.

AssessmentCandidates are required, as part of their assessment, to submit a project for each module of the Diploma in Financial Management qualification. Each project will consist of two assignments – one for each subject area in the module.


ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants. It supports 140,000 members and 404,000 students. See www.accaglobal.com

Entry Requirements

This qualification is open to;

• University graduates and to professionals in disciplines other than accounting.

• Non-Graduates who have reached the age of 23 years and who hold positions in management responsibilities.

• There are no exemptions awarded from the Diploma in financial Management, irrespective of the qualifications held.

Diploma in Financial ManagementCourse Duration & Format

The course is held over 28 weeks, 1 evening per week. Revision lectures may be held on Saturdays towards the end of the course.

Part Time : 1 Academic Year

Tuition Fees1st Year: €950 2nd Year €1,250 4

Computerised Accounts

3 Modules:€6851 Module: €250

Tuition Fees

About the course

Sector

Course Content


Entry Requirements

Course Duration & Format

This course is designed for those interested in computerised accounts. It provides practical and functional skills in the use of Sage Line 50 accounting software.

Students who successfully complete the course will benefit from the skills and knowledge gained in the use of Sage Line 50 by making use of the invoicing, stock processing, operation and management of core accounting and year end functions of the software for your organisation.

This short course is suitable for those who wish to use Sage Line 50 accounting software at home or at work.

• Introducing Book-keeping Module 1

• Sage Line 50 Accounting Fundamentals Module 2

• Sage Line 50 Essential Period End Routines Module 3

• Sage Line 50 Invoicing, Stock and Order Processing

This is a specialist course designed to equip students with specific skills in a professional discipline.

Basic windows-based computer skills are required for entry

Seven weeks

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ACCA Professional AccountancyAbout the course

Advantages of studying under Griffith College Professional Accountancy School:

Limerick Evening Courses Timetables


Griffith College's Professional Accountancy School offers ACCA professional accountancy from its state of the art facilities in Limerick city on part-time mode.

At the Griffith College Professional Accountancy School we give our students the edge over others offering ACCA courses, by providing a unique package of award winning lecturers, the best material – both hardcopy and on-line, all in university style facilities – at five locations throughout Ireland.

We employ full and part time lecturers for their experience, specialist expertise, enthusiasm and their ability to make difficult problems appear easy. They provide our students with the tools needed to adapt and excel in a complex and constantly changing world.

• Griffith College Cork, who administer the course in Limerick, have been awarded Platinum Accreditation

– the highest recognition by the ACCA – and is one of only three such recipients in Ireland

• The college has had over 100 prize winners in the past decade

• The college uses officially recognised ACCA Lecture and Study Materials

• The college has permanent lecture rooms in Limerick

• The college has many years of experience in lecturing ACCA

• The programme qualifies for tax relief

• The college has consistently met and exceeded ACCA pass rates

• The campus is conveniently located in Limerick city centre

Check www.gcl.ie or www.griffithcork.com for up to date timetables

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is the global body for professional accountants.

It supports 140,000 members and 404,000 students. See www.accaglobal.com

For further information contact:Noel Daly, Phone: 061-310031 Mobile: 087-7599666 Email: [email protected] OrHelen Long Phone: 021 - 4969110 Email: [email protected]

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Business & Management Courses

About the course

Sector


Assessment


The programme is designed for graduates or experienced managers who wish to further develop their career in management. The aim of the programme is to equip students with the knowledge and skills in business management to allow them to make an effective contribution to an organisation. The programme covers a wide range of contemporary issues and develops the critical, analytical and technical skills needed by senior management staff. The programme will also develop the academic skills required for study at postgraduate level. It is taught both full-time and part-time at Griffith College Limerick, one of NCC Education's Accredited Partner Centres

The skills and knowledge gained on this generic high-end management qualification are transferable to all sectors within public and private employments, manufacturing units, service organisations and self-employment. The qualification is also designed to allow enhanced progression in a wide range of management roles in the public, private and charitable sectors

The programme equips students with the academic knowledge and intellectual skills to study towards a masters-level qualification. The programme may be used to attain advanced standing on MBA programmes with UK universities. Such options are available through Griffith College Limerick on completion of the Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PgD BM).

The PgD BM is assessed by examination and / or written assignment

NCC Education qualifications are recognised by over 60 universities worldwide. See www.nccedu.com

Entry RequirementsOn entry a student will have:

An honours degree from a UK university (minimum 2:2) in any subject, or equivalent award from a non-UK university, Three years' work experience at managerial level with significant responsibility for resources (staff, financial, physical etc, or a combination of these). Prospective students must be able to demonstrate that these responsibilities were significant and that they had a high level of autonomy. A decision on entry to the programme via a work experience route will be made by NCC Education. Applicants whose first language is not English will need an IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent, as outlined in the NCC Education English Language Requirements for Postgraduate Entry document.

Course Content • Information & Knowledge Management • International Marketing Strategy• Managing People in Organisations • Research Methods • Study Skills for Postgraduate Learning • Strategic Management • Management, Control & Accountability • Strategic Operations Management for

Financial Resources

Course Duration

Tuition Fees

Full Time: 1 Academic Year

€4,000 Also available on full-time

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management

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Master of Business Administration About the course

Course Content

Sector

Careers

Assessment

This course provides a rich learning experience in which the student is challenged to become a reflective and effective manager. It builds on a critical perspective that understands that one solution does not fit every situation. This approach enables students to explore their leadership styles, understand their strengths and weaknesses, and consider a variety of approaches to change.

Students develop their view of management through a variety of methodologies. Drawing on personal experience, and applying their newly acquired skills and knowledge are key elements of the programme. The course equips students to be confident, creative, and capable managers, well versed in all management functions, with the flexibility to see situations from a fresh perspective.

Research Methodology Dissertation (Project)

The MBA is a generic qualification that crosses all boundaries of business, administration and senior management

A wide variety of senior management and consultancy roles in the private and public sectors are available to MBA graduate. These include: accounting and finance / general management / human resources / marketing / new product development and innovation. The College provides student support library, research, study and IT facilities at our Limerick City Campus throughout this programme.

This programme is 100% assessment based, with the Research Methods Unit, requiring the construction of a project specification, and the Research Project unit, assessed by Dissertation.


Entry Requirements

Course Duration

Tuition Fees

The University of Gloucestershire is a UK University that is fully recognised throughout the world.

The NCC Education Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management and minimum IELTS 6.5 or an equivalent deemed suitable by NCC Education and the University for those whose first language is not English

Full Time: 1 Academic Year

€3,000 Also available on full-time

PGD BMNCC Education

Research Methodology(6 Weeks)Dissertation(Minimum 18 Weeks)

MBAGloucestershire

Summary : PGD / MBA Programme Structure

MBA ModulesInformation & Knowledge ManagementInternational Marketing StrategyManaging People in OrganisationsResearch MethodsStudy Skills for Postgraduate LearningStrategic ManagementManagement, Control & AccountabilityStrategic Ops Mgmt for Financial Resources

PGD Modules

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About the course

The role of the secretary / administrator has

dramatically changed over the last number of years

and now encompasses the whole of Office

Management. To meet this need GCL has designed

and structured this course so that not only will you

be proficient at typing, office procedures, but also a

range of areas including business computer

applications, business administration and

accounting. The course has been designed to equip

the students with the knowledge and practical

skills required to commence employment on

completion, but also as a basis for progression to

higher professional or academic studies.

Sector

All office administration roles in business and

industries in the public and private sectors service

Careers & Progression

Students who pass the Certificate Course may proceed to a Higher Certificate in Business course and obtain exemptions on a subject-by-subject basis.

Assessment

Students are assessed through a combination of

examinations and continuous assessments


HETAC is the Irish Government's qualifications

awarding body for third-level educational and

training institutions outside the university sector.

See www.hetac.ie

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 5 passes in the Irish Leaving

Certificate or equivalent at Grade D or better on

the lower papers. Subjects to include a pass in

mathematics and a modern language e.g., Irish,

English, French and German. An English language

requirement to a minimum of IELTS 5.5 band or

equivalent is required for applicants whose first

language is not English.

One Year Certificate in Office Administration

• Text Processing• Office Procedures• Business Computing Applications• Business Maths & Statistics• Communcations• Introduction to Accounting• Business Administration

Course Content

Part Time : 2 Academic Years

Course Duration

€1,750 per yearIncludes registration fee.Allow approx. €100 for course materials

Tuition Fees

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About the course

The BTEC Certificate in Management is designed to provide a framework of education and training for those in management, or wish to enter management at middle management, supervisory of team leading level. It gives the knowledge, understanding and key skills necessary to provide effective leadership and supervision in those roles, as well as the opportunity to improve ones own performance, working with others and problem solving.

Sector

The skills and knowledge gained on this generic management qualification are transferable to all sectors within public and private employments, manufacturing units, service organisations and self-employment. The qualification is also designed to allow enhanced progression in a wide range of management roles in the public, private and charitable sectors

Core Units

Improving Own Performance

Improving the Workplace Environment

Developing Effective Working Relatioships

Specialist Units

Leading a Team

Supporting Change Initiatives

Promoting Quality in the Workplace


The Certificate in Management is at National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) Level 5. It offers an opportunity to achieve an internationally recognized vocationally specific qualification. It also offers the opportunity to progress to further qualifications e.g. BTEC Diploma in Management.

Assessment

Examination is by Continuous Assessment. There are no terminal closed-book exams


Entry Requirements


Tuition Fees

This is a BTEC Edexcel programme (www.edexcel.com).

Those who have either completed, or are about to

complete the Certificate in Management, can apply for

fast track associate Membership of the Chartered

Management Institute (A.C.M.I). Details of services and

benef its of Membership can be found on

www.managers.org.uk or www.edexcel.com

For those applicants less than 23 years of age a Pass

Leaving Certificate or equivalent is required. For those

over 23 it is BTEC Edexcel's policy that the qualification

should be available to everyone who is capable of

reaching the required standards.

Course duration is 32 weeks. Each unit identifies relevant

aspects of the National Occupational Standards for

management that are addressed by the outcome and

content of the unit. The course concentrates on the

development of key skills. These are transferable skills,

which play an essential role in developing personal

effectiveness for adult working life. In the wider

curriculum the course helps the learner to develop an

understanding of the spiritual, moral, ethical, social and

cultural issues and awareness of environmental issues,

health and safety considerations, and European

developments. To achieve the whole qualification all four

core units and two specialist units, form a choice of four,

must be completed.

€900. Registration and examination fees are extra.

Certificate in Management

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About the course

Economic growth can only be increased and sustained if

manufacturers, distributors and the service industries are

able to sell and distribute their products profitably to the

widest possible markets. This programme outlines the

importance of the functions of marketing, advertising and

public relations as part of Marketing Management. They

are professional disciplines in their own right offering

carer development to eventual senior management.

Sector

This programme is designed to give an understanding of the environment within which business operates, and provide the knowledge and skills necessary to perform adequately in any single functional area of marketing.


There are excellent career opportunities, in both the

public and private sectors, for those with good creative,

analytical and inter-personal skills who can demonstrate

their ability to develop, communicate and implement

ideas and concepts.

Subject to status and grades obtained, holders of the

Advanced Diploma in Marketing, Advertising & Public

Relations who wish to undertake degree level studies in

Communications or Marketing may offer the qualification

for degree entry purposes.

Assessment

Closed-book examinations are held in March and September each year.


The Institute of Commercial Management benefits from

full recognition by the regulators of external

qualifications in England – the Office of the Qualifications

and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).

Entry Requirements

The Institute operates an 'Open Entry' policy in respect

of many of its vocational programmes but prospective

students should note that there are some exceptions to

this (see www.icm.ac.uk)


The course runs for 1 Academic year per level (Each

course runs over a twenty-week period, from September

to March, 1 evening per week, 6.30pm to 9.15pm).

Associate Degree in Communications

This is awarded to those candidates who, having

completed the Diploma and Advanced Diploma, provide

the ICM with the Assignment required for the award of

the Associate Degree. The Assignment requirements are

set by the ICM and typically involve the completion of a

work or industrial based research project

Tuition Fees

Year 1 & Year 2: €950 (The majority of lecturers will provide lecture notes/course material throughout the course but, allow €30-40 approx. for the purchasing of textbooks. Registration and examination fees are extra).

Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Associate Degree

Marketing, Advertising, PR and Sales

Diploma (Year 1) Advanced Diploma (Year 2)Principles of Marketing Campaign Planning & ControlAdvertising Strategic Marketing ManagementSales & Sales Management Financial ManagmentPublic Relations Research Project

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About the course

This programme has been designed for those with an interest in human resource development, training and personnel management. It provides prospective business and management students with a body of knowledge which will enable them to understand and apply human resource theory in the working environment, understand the importance of human resource development to the success of a business, to make a positive contribution to the work of a Human Resource Management Department and to increase and enhance employment opportunities within the human resource development Industry.

Sector

All sectors and organisations within them where a HR Department exists


A follow on Advanced Diploma in Human Resource

Development can be taken on completion of the

Diploma course.

Economic activity and growth in developed, transitional

and emerging economies has created excellent career

opportunities, in both the public and private sectors, for

those with demonstrable HRD skills.

Assessment

Closed-book examinations are held in March, September & December each year.





and Examinat ions Regulator (Ofqua l ) . See

www.icm.org.uk

Entry Requirements

Applicants should note that the following entrance

qualifications are recommended for those wishing to

undertake this programme: 1) The ICM Diploma in

Business Studies at grades A, B or C (or an equivalent

level qualification) or 2) A first degree or 3) A Higher

National Diploma in Business Studies.

Applicants over the age of 21 who do not hold one of the

required entrance qualifications may register for the

programme providing they have been in full-time employment for a minimum of three years and hold a senior supervisory or managerial position.




to March, 2 evenings per week, 6.30pm to 9.15pm).

Tuition Fees

Diploma in Human Resource Development : €750

Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Development : €750

The majority of lecturers will provide lecture notes/course material throughout the course but, allow €35-40 approx. for the purchasing of textbooks. Registration and examination fees are extra.

Diploma (Year 1)• Business Management & Administration• International Business Communication• Business Law• Human Resource Development I

Advanced Diploma (Year 2)• Management Theory & Practice• Employee Relations• Training & Development• Human & Resources Development 2

COURSE CONTENT

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Diploma / Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Development

About the course

Sector


Assessment

This is a broad based Business Studies Programme designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers and to enhance employment opportunities. It aims to provide prospective business and management students with a body of knowledge which will: Increase their employment opportunities Prepare them for eventual supervisory and management careers in industry and commerce Provide them with a qualification which will enable them to progress to higher level general management or specialised business programme at a later stage in their business or academic careers.

This is a generic business qualification that is of value to the holder all sectors where business and commercial activity takes place

On completion of the Certificate students may progress

to the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and the Associate

Degree in Business Management.

In addition to providing a comprehensive knowledge of

each of the major business functions, the structure of the

course ensures that students have the widest possible

range of career, employment and higher education

options open to them on completion of their studies.

Closed-book examinations are held in March, June, September & December each year.





and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).

The Institute operates an 'Open Entry' policy in respect

of many of its vocational programmes but prospective

students should note that there are some exceptions to

this (see www.icm.ac.uk)



to March, 2 evenings per week, 6.30pm to 9.15pm).

Years 1& 2: €800 The majority of lecturers will provide lecture notes/course material throughout the course but, allow €35-40 approx. for the purchasing of textbooks. Registration and examination fees are extra.

Entry Requirements


Tuition Fees

Certificate in Business Studies Diploma in Business StudiesInternational Business CommunicationsBusiness Management & Administration Economics for BusinessNumeracy & Statistics Business LawMarketing Organisational Behaviour

Accounting

Adv. Diploma in Business Studies Associate Degree in Business ManagementStrategic Management Is awarded by the ICM on completion of Marketing Managment the subject in the diploma and advanced Human Resources Managment diploma and a 6,000 work or industrial Customer Service based research project.

COURSE CONTENT

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Certificate / Diploma / Advanced Diploma/ Associate Degree in Business Studies

Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic EngineeringProfessional Body RecognitionT h i s i s a B T E C E d e x c e l p ro g r a m m e (www.edexcel.com). Students who have completed the programme are eligible to register for “Incorporated Engineering” status with the Engineering Council in the UK.

Entry RequirementsMinimum entry requirements are: Irish Leaving Certificate with at least two Higher Level passes at grade C in a technical subject (to include mathematics); or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience. The College welcomes applications from mature students (over 23 years of age) who do not possess the above entry requirements but who can demonstrate, through their experience, that their grounding in maths & science is sufficient. Accreditation for Prior (Experiential) Learning will be considered. IELTS of 5.5 bands minimum or equivalent is required for those whose first language is not English.

Course Duration & FormatPart Time: 2 Academic YearsTuition Fees€1,500 per year Also available on full-time

About the course

Sector

Careers

Assessment

The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electrical & Electronic Engineering has been designed to provide technical training in the areas of electrical and electronic engineering. The programme provides the flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for progression to further study. It has also been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind.

All engineering, technical, manufacturing processes and related industries that create goods or provide Services

Candidates typically take up post as test, or research and

development technicians, technical representatives,

engineering plant technicians, junior engineers and / or

production technicians. The course provides them with

work-related skills, an appreciation of industry

requirements and broad knowledge and understanding of

engineering.

Examinations are by Continuous Assessment

Year 1

• Business Management Techniques • Analytical Methods for Engineering • Engineering Science • Engineering Design • Electrical and Electronic Principles • Microprocessors Systems • Programme Controllers • Project

Year 2 • Manufacturing Electronics Products • Project Management • Operational Amplifiers • Combinational and Sequential Logic • Digital Networks • Quality Assurance & Management • Electronics • Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits

Course Content

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Engineering & Supply Chain Management Courses

Professional Body RecognitionThe course is awarded by BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council www.edexcel.com). Students who have completed the programme are eligible to register for “Incorporated Engineering” status with the Engineering Council in the UK.

Entry RequirementsMinimum entry requirements are: Irish Leaving Certificate with at least two Higher Level passes at grade C in a technical subject (to include mathematics); or equivalent qualifications or relevant experience. The College welcomes applications from mature students (over 23 years of age) who do not possess the above entry requirements but who can demonstrate, through their experience, that their grounding in maths & science is sufficient. Accreditation for Prior (Experiential) Learning will be considered. IELTS of 5.5 bands minimum or equivalent is required for those whose first language is not English.


Part Time: 2 Academic Years

Tuition Fees

€1,500 per year

About the course

The Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering has been designed to provide technical training in the areas of Manufacturing Engineering. The programme provides the flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for progression to further study. It has also been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind.

Sector

All manufacturing processes, assembly, production and related industries that create goods or provide services.

CareersCandidates typically take up posts as test, or research

and deve lopment t echn i c i an s , t e chn i c a l

representatives, production planners, engineering plant

technicians, junior engineers and production

technicians. The course provides them with work-

related skills, an appreciation of industry requirements

and a broad knowledge and understanding of

engineering.

Assessment

Examinations are by continuous assessments.

Course Content

Year 1

• Business Management Techniques• Analytical Methods for Engineering• Engineering Science• Engineering Design• Electrical and Electronic Principles• Quality Assurance & Management• Programme Logic Controllers• Project

Year 2• Manufacturing Electronics Products• Project Management• Statistical Process Control• CAD/CAM• Planning and Scheduling Principles• Health, Safety and Risk Assessment• Robot Technology• Manufacturing Processes

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Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering


Entry Requirements


See: http://www.nitl.ie/ for more information.

Tuition Fees

The National Institute for Transport & Logistics (NITL) is supported by the National Development Plan through Enterprise Ireland and is managed by the Department of Transport Engineering at Dublin Institute of Technology.

Participants are either graduates (in any discipline), or graduate-equivalent (e.g. National Diploma plus significant work experience). All are expected to have relevant work experience, and to fit the profile of a manager or technical professional needing balanced logistics, technological, operational management and business capabilities. Attendance on any module is on the basis of "first-come, first-served", irrespective of company or function, so that attendees will represent a mix of industrial sectors and disciplines

The course runs over approximately 3 Years. The course is

delivered at our Limerick City campus on Thursday

evenings, Friday and Saturday at intervals throughout the

term.

€870 per module

About the course

Careers Content


The aim of the programme is to develop the leaders of change and business improvement in all sizes and types of companies. It achieves this through broad-based vocational postgraduate education, providing a thorough understanding of the key elements of logistics, technology, operational management and business, including:

• Supply chain management philosophy and operational practice

• Capabilities, trends and applications of information technology

• Management of operations, including management of people, quality and change

• Business skills

Participants will attend a minimum of 9 modules in

accordance with the course regulations from the table

below. Modules are scheduled in line with overall

demand, so that each individual can formulate their

chosen programme of study to meet personal needs.

The Executive Masters Programme leads to a Master of

Science (MSc) in Supply Chain Management validated

by Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT)

Business Strategy

Financial Management Fundamentals

International Supply Chain Design

Manufacturing Strategy

Strategic Marketing

European Logistics StrategiesInventory ManagementOutsuroingPartnerships on SCMProduction Planning and ControlPurchasingTransport and Distribution ManagementUnderstanding Customer ServiceWarehouse Management

Analysing Organisations

Change Management and Organisation

Development

Human Resource Management in the

Supply Chain

Managerial Behaviour and Effectiveness

Quality Management Philosophy

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SKILLSLOGISTICS

IT in the Supply ChainManagement of Information SystemsProject Planning, Management and ControlQuantitative ModellingSimulation of Supply Chains

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CONTEXT

INTRODUCTION TO SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Supply Chain ManagementCentre of Excellence

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Executive Masters in Supply Chain Management

Certificate in Production & Inventory ManagementAbout the course

Sector


Assessment

The Certificate in Production & Inventory Management (CPIM) program was developed by APICS in 1973 to provide a common basis for individuals to assess their knowledge of the evolving field of production and inventory management. More than 66,000 professionals have completed the programme. The certificate is awarded by the Irish Production & Inventory Control Society (IPICS), the professional and educational society for Operations Management, including Supply Chain Management, Production, Inventory, Materials Management, Purchasing, and Logistics.

The CPIM prepares students for careers in logistics, supply chain management, production management, materials planning, stores, purchasing, inventory management etc

The CPIM prepares students for careers in logistics, supply chain management, production management, materials planning, stores, purchasing, inventory management etc

A candidate earns the CPIM designation after passing exams for all five modules. Examinations are held at Griffith College Limerick in March, July, and December of each year. See www.ipics.ie for examination schedule


APICS, the Educational Society for Resources Management is respected throughout the world for its education and professional certification programs. It supports nearly 70,000 members in 20,000 companies worldwide.


There are 5 subjects in total. Each subject runs for 10 weeks from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, one evening per week. Courses commence in September, January and April of each year. Students applying for the CPIM for the first time should commence with the Basic of Supply Chain Management module as this is a foundation module that introduces all the other subjects within the Certificate and any candidate who passes the examination in this module will receive a Recognition of Achievement Certificate.

Course Material

Course fees are inclusive of course materials. Membership and examination fees are extra and payable to IPICS. Students must apply separately to APICS for membership and examinations through Griffith College Limerick.

Basics of Supply Chain Management 10 €575Detailed Scheduling & Planning 10 €650Strategic Management of Resources 10 €650Master Planning of Resources 10 €650Execution & Control of Operations 10 €650

CourseDuration/Weeks Price

Basics of Supply Chain Management September & April

Detailed Scheduling & Planning January

Strategic Management of Resources January

Master Planning of Resources April

Execution & Control of Operations September

COURSE CONTENT

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Certificate/Diploma/Advanced in Professional Computing & Information ProcessingProfessional Body Recognition

Entry Requirements


Tuition Fees

Course Material


full recognition by the regulators of external qualifications

in England – the Office of the Qualifications and

Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).

The Institute operates an 'Open Entry' policy in respect of

many of its vocational programmes but prospective students

should note that there are some exceptions to this (see

www.icm.ac.uk)

The Certificate is offered on a subject-by-subject basis.

Students are awarded a certificate after year 1 and can

progress to complete a Diploma and Advanced Diploma

in year 2 and 3. Each course runs over a twenty five week

period, September to May, 1 evening per week

Year 1 – Certificate: €750

Allow for €100 approx. for the

purchasing of textbooks.

Registration and examination fees are extra.

About the course


Assessment

The Professional Computing & Information Processing

(PCIP) programme is designed for those who either wish

to make a career in the field of computing or who need a

sound all round knowledge of the subject area. The

qualification is designed for careers it the computing /

information processing sector. It moves progressively

through three levels to prepare students for positions

from data entry clerks, trainee operators or junior trainee

programmers to computer operators or trainee

programmers to programmer to analyst to manager.

The Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in

Professional Computing & Information Processing is

recognised by other professional examining bodies for

subject and level exemption purposes. It may also be

offered as an entrance qualification for degree studies

(subject to examination grades obtained).

Assessment is through closed-book examination.

Examinations are held in March, June, September

and December each year. Candidates must be

registered and paid-up Student Members of the

Institute at the time they undertake the examinations.

Course Content Level 1 (Certificate) • Information Processing • Computer Programming 1 • Computer Applications • Numeracy & Accouting

Project Level 2 (Diploma) • Systems Analysis & Design • Computer Application 2 • Programming Project • Computer Arithmetic & Logic

Project Level 3 (Advanced Diploma) • Management & Computer Systems • Systems & Database Theory • Hardware & Computer Architecture • Feasibility Study Project

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Computer & Information Technology Courses

About the course

The Certificate in Desktop Publishing course combines

basic desktop publishing skills and graphics design

principles with the specifics of how to use Adobe

InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Adobe Acrobat to

create visual communications. It teaches users how to

harness the power of these packages to develop

different types of documents from simple flyers to

newsletters. Students learn how to package documents

for print to get the most from the final design. The course assumes no previous knowledge of the

software. It aims to enable students to be able to

produce a broad range of documents including

newsletters, product leaflets, adverts, posters and sales

material for either internal use or for commercial

printing. At the end of the course participants will have

a good knowledge of the various tools and features.

Progression & CareersThis is a specialist course designed to equip students

with specific skills in a technical discipline.

Assessment

The certification process for the Desk Top Publishing

course is assessment based and will involve four

separate assessments, one for each of the packages

in the course curriculum.

Course Content

Course includes: Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator,

Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Acrobat

• Desktop Publishing :

• Microsoft Publisher

• Quark Xpress

• Corel Draw

• Adobe InDesign

• Adobe Photoshop

• Adobe IIIustrator

• Adobe Acrobat

Digital Image within the Digital Era :

• Introduction to Digital Imaging

• Digital Imaging - Level 2

Professional Body RecognitionThe Institute of Commercial Management benefits from full recognition by the regulators of external qualifications in England – the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual). See www.icm.org.uk

Entry RequirementsParticipants should be familiar with the basics of PC usage.

Course Duration & FormatOne Evening over 8 Weeks or Saturdays over 5 Weeks

Tuition Fees €690

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Certificate in Desktop Publishing

About the course

Sector



Entry Requirements


Tuition Fees

The course provides students with the skills to build

robust and structured web sites using Dreamweaver. The

course takes users from building basic websites –

working with text, paragraphs and tables to building

multi-frame layouts using style sheets and introduces

layers, templates and libraries

The course is suitable for any individuals wishing to

develop a website including professional designers

familiar with DTP or Graphics software needing to get

to grips with this powerful web design tool

This is a specialist course designed to equip students

with specific skills in a technical discipline. On

completion of the Certificate in Web Design &

Development Course the next natural progression

would be to the Certified Internet Webmaster

Designer (CIW)

There are three separate assessments, one for each of

the packages in the course curriculum. Participants will

receive an ICM Certificate in Wed Site Design and

Development on successfully passing all assignments

The Institute of Commercial Management benefits

from full recognition by the regulators of external

qualifications in England – the Office of the

Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual).

See www.icm.org.uk

Strong Windows skills are assumed but no previous

web skills are required

One Evening 6.30pm – 9pm over 8 wks

€690 including books and assignment exams

Assessment

Course Includes : HTML, Dreamweaver & Photoshop

Web Page Design Courses :

• Website Development and Management

• Dreamweaver CS

• Macromedia Flash

• Microsoft Frontpage

• Microsoft Expression

Certified Internet Webmaster :

• CIW Foundations Course

• CIW Site Designer Course

• CIW eCommerce Designer

Course Content

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Certificate in Webpage Design & Development

Certificate/Diploma/Advanced Diploma /Graduate Diploma - Associate Degree in Legal StudiesProfessional Body Recognition

Entry Requirements


Tuition Fees

Course Content


full recognition by the regulators of external qualifications

in England – the Office of the Qualifications and

Examinations Regulator (Ofqual). See www.icm.org.uk


many of its vocational programmes but prospective

students should note that there may be some exceptions

to this (see www.icm.ac.uk)

The Certificate is offered on a subject-by-subject basis. It is

an intensive one- year course held over twenty-five weeks,

one night per week from September to May.

The Certificate in Legal Studies fee is €850. Allow €100

approx. for the purchasing of textbooks. Registration

and examination fees are extra.

Sources of Law, The Irish Legal System, Constitutional Law

About the course

This programme is designed to provide a working knowledge of the Law. The course syllabus is based in Irish Law. This programme is for anyone who wishes to gain a full and comprehensive understanding of the Irish legal system. This programme is designed primarily for people who need a foundation in the core principles of Irish Law, with a view to pursuing a career in the legal field.

The course provides an introduction to the core aspects of Irish Law and the Irish legal system, as recognised by the legal profession. It is intended to provide an understanding of Constitutional Law principles, Contract, Tort, Criminal and Company Law issues and the law as it relates to property in Ireland.

Examinations are held in June and December each year.

Upon successful completion of the Certificate, students may progress to the Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Diploma/Associate Degree in Legal Studies.

The Law of Contract Land LawThe Law of Tort Public International LawCriminal Law Company Law

Assessment


Diploma Advanced Diploma

Sector

This course is particularly suitable for :

Members of the Garda Siochana Civil Servants

Company Secretaries Solicitors Clerks

Managers whose work involves them in aspect of law and legislation

Those who have a general interest in acquiring working knowledge of the law

Graduate Diploma/Associate Degree The Law of Evidence The Law of Equity & Trusts

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Law Courses

Entry Requirements






The course is held one evening a week for 20 weeks from

September to March

Tuition Fees

€450 Registration and examination fees are extra.

About the course

The Diploma in Employment Law is a familiarization programme that covers all aspects of Irish employment law and is particularly suitable for general managers, human resource managers, employers and all those who need to be familiar with current employment legislation. It is particularly valuable for those who are not fully confident in their dealings with or understanding of employment legislation as it relates to their employees. The objective of the course is to provide a comprehensive knowledge of current Irish Employment Law. The course will include an overview of current practice and experience. Our lecturers are acting practitioners and fully versed in all aspects of the subject.

Sector

The course provides a comprehensive knowledge of

current Irish Employment Law. The course includes an

overview of current practice and experience.

Assessment

The qualification is a single subject diploma awarded by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). Terminal closed-book examinations are held in March and September each year.

Course Content

• The Nature of Irish Employment Law • The Contract of Employment § Terms and Conditions of Employment • Industrial Relations § Health and Safety at Work • Equality and Discrimination • Collective Agreements • Termination of Employment Constitutional Aspects Dismissal at Common Law Statutory Unfair Dismissal

Remedies






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Diploma in Employment Law

Entry Requirements






The course is held one evening per week for 20 weeks

from September to March.

Tuition Fees

Fees €450

Registration and examination fees are extra.

About the course

The Diploma in Family Law is particularly suitable for guidance and mediation counsellors, legal and court staff, welfare officers, accountants and all those requiring knowledge of current family law within their profession. It is also suitable for individuals with an interest in the subject.

The objective of the course is to provide extensive knowledge of current Irish Family Law. The course will include an overview of current practice and experience. It covers all aspects of family law including the engagement, the legal aspects of the marriage and the way in which children should be considered in the event of a marriage breakdown.

Our lecturers are acting practitioners and fully versed in all aspects of the subject.

Sector

The course aims to provide a comprehensive knowledge of current Irish Family Law. The course includes an overview of current practice and experience.

Assessment

The qualification is a single subject diploma awarded by the Institute of Commercial Management (ICM). Terminal closed-book examinations are held in March and September each year.

Course Content • Constitutional Aspects• The Engagement• Marriage• Nullity of Marriage• Judicial Separation• Divorce• Parentage• Guardianship, Custody and Care of Children• Adoption• Protection against Domestic Misconduct






See www.icm.org.uk

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Diploma in Family Law

Assessment


Entry Requirements


Tuition Fees

100% Project Based. The course is assessed entirely on the basis of the project work / business plan undertaken.

HETAC is the Irish Government's qualifications

awarding body for third-level educational and training

institutions outside the university sector. See

www.hetac.ie

Applicants under 23 years require an Irish Leaving

Certificate or equivalent.

12Weeks 2 nights per week

€975 (Includes HETAC Registration)Also available on full-time

About the course

Sector


This course is designed to develop students' understanding of

how the various theoretical aspects of business are applied to

a practical business project. It is specifically designed to engage

students in business research and to develop and advance

their ideas on a group basis. The course plays a critical role in

advancing the student's business, personal development and

management skills. The course aims to:

• Enable students to develop their business ideas to

business plan stage

• Develop the students' overall business perspective by

requiring them to consider the many interrelated aspects

of business operations

• Develop the students' business acumen through the

timely completion of an applied business plan / project

At the end of this programme students will be able to:

• Research business ideas and practices

• Present their plans and projections clearly both in writing

& orally

• Manage their time more effectively

• Work more effectively with others

• Understand the interdependence of business disciplines (

finance, marketing, operations, legal etc)

• Appreciate the benefit of conducting business analysis to

support successful business activity

This course is designed for those who wish to start their

own business or enterprise. The course leader supports

delivery in two ways. Firstly a series of lectures / tutorials

are given to facilitate the students in their learning of the

syllabus content. Secondly the course leader co-

ordinates the management of projects / business plans.

Students can use this single subject certificate to progress to

the HETAC One-year Certificate in Office Administration

or the two-year HETAC Higher Certificate in Business

followed by a one-year Bachelor Degree or the three-year

Bachelor of Science in Computing

Course Content

Business ResearchData SourcesFinancial Issues

Certificate in Business Project (Business Start-up Skills)

The Research ProcessMarket Analysis, Marketing & SalesIndustry Environmental Anaylsis

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Personal Development Courses

About the course

This course is designed to develop students' communication and information technology skills. It is geared towards improving the student's employment prospects by developing job-seeking expertise and by placing strong emphasis on the key skills in demand in the workplace. The primary focus is placed on computing and IT skills.

Sector

The course is delivered in a highly participative manner

and requires the active engagement of students both

during and outside scheduled class periods. Students are

required to complete many in-class exercises and

through discussions with others to prepare and present

work on a group basis.

Assessment

100% Coursework. The course is assessed using continuous assessment exercises. These involve a variety of assessment elements on both an individual and group basis. A balance of 50% - 50% is maintained between IT and Non-IT based assignments


Students can use this single subject certificate to progress to the HETAC One-year Certificate in Office Administration or the two-year HETAC Higher Certificate in Business followed by a one-year Bachelor Degree or the three-year Bachelor of Science in Computing


HETAC is the Irish Government's qualifications awarding body for third-level educational and training institutions outside the university sector. See www.hetac.ie

Entry Requirements

Applicants under 23 years require an Irish Leaving

Certificate or equivalent.


12Weeks 2 nights per week

Tuition Fees

€975 (Includes HETAC Registration. Foundation

Level Computing €525 extra) Also available on full-

time

Course Content

Business Communications• Interview Techniques• Communication and Organisations• Written Communication• Oral,V isual and Non-Verbal Communication• Interpersonal Relations within Business• Organising & Managing Effective Meetings• Communicating With Customers

InformationT echnology• Technology & Communications• IT Applications : Text Based• IT Applications : Numerical• Informatioin Systems• IT Based Research

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Certificate in Business Communications & Information Technology

About the course

Sector


If you're interested in pursuing a career in criminal or forensic investigation, this course will introduce you to the basics of criminal investigation and forensic procedures and techniques. The course has been developed by experts in the field to impart training in data-driven management, investigative support and general crime investigation.

The programme will study the principles of investigative endeavour providing students with an understanding of crime and how different disciplines can contribute to crime detection and will use case studies to demonstrate the application of these concepts to crime investigation.

• Understand a number of different theories of crime and their implications for crime detection.

• Understand analytical methods and principles and their relevance and application to the investigation and detection of crime.

• Appreciate how different disciplines can contribute tothe investigation and reduction of crime and the detection of offenders.

• Be able to apply scientific principles to crime and think more strategically in developing and implementing crime detection strategies.

• Critically evaluate the quality of research.

• Undertake primary research in Crime Science from the planning stages of a project through data collection, analysis, write-up and presentation of findings.

The course is designed specifically for those working in law enforcement or in a crime and/or intelligence capacity within a private or state enterprise. The course will also suit graduate students with an interest in a career in criminal or forensic investigation; it is also suitable for general interest.

Assessment

Candidates are required, as part of their assessment, tocomplete a forensic practical, complete a lab record and an end of course exam.

Diploma in Criminalisticsand Forensic Psychology

Subject Area 1 : Criminal Investigation

Subject Area 2 : Forensic Psychology & Behavioural Analysis

Subject Area 3 : Sex Offenders

Subject Area 4 : Evidence Collection and Analysis

Subject Area 5 : Interviewing & Deception

Subject Area 6 : Terrosim

Course Content


Part Time : 11 WeeksThe Course is held over 11 weeks, 1Saturday morning per week from 10 am to 1 pm.

Tuition Fees €1,150 26

• ENGINEERING

• COMPUTING

• INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

• SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

• BUSINESS

• MANAGEMENT

• LAW

• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• BUSINESS START UP

GRIFFITH COLLEGE LIMERICKAddress: 31 – 32 Upper William Street,

Limerick City.Phone: 061-310031 / 310043

Fax: 061-310059 E-Mail:[email protected] Web: www.gcl.ie

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