Induction Lecture (11th March 2014)

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Certificate inPreparatory Study for

Third Level

2014Welcome


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TONIGHT:

Introduce you to IT Tallaght

Learn a little bit about how ITTallaght is organised so you can seewhere you fit in

Introduce you to each other


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Location on campus...


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Car Parking

The Institute has parking for approximately 680 cars. Thishas proved to be ample capacity for the needs of thepart-time programme over recent years.

Parking is not permitted in areas other than designatedparking spaces to ensure that access is available at alltimes for emergency vehicles. Cars parked outsidedesignated areas and parking in spaces set aside for thedisabled without a permit, are liable to be clamped.

There are a number of public car parks with walkingdistance of the Institute.


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Evacuation Procedure

Throughout the building, there are floor plans in redcoloured frames headed Emergency Escape Route.These show the emergency escape routes from all parts

of the building, to the outside.In the event of an emergency, please go to the assemblypoint that you are directed to as you leave the building(A, B, C or D).

Become familiar with the various emergency exit doorson the ground floor. There are a total of 28!


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Opening Hours (1)

During semester times, the main entrance to theInstitute on Old Blessington Road is open duringthe following times:

Monday to Thursday from 07.00am to 10.00pm

Friday from 7.00am 7.00pm

Saturday from 8.00am to 2.00pm (the gate canbe closed later than 2.00pm, depending on theschedule of activities within the campus)


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Location on campus...


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Room Numbering

The first digit of the room number denotes thefloor:

0 = ground floor

1 = first floor2 = second floor

The numbers progressively increase as you walktowards the end of the corridor.

Rooms with odd numbers are on the right handside.Rooms with even numbers are on the left hand

side.


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School of Engineering (2nd

Floor)

School of Applied Science and

Computing (Top floor)

School of Business (Ground floor)

Synergy Centre


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WHICH SCHOOL WILL YOU BE IN?

School of Engineering

School of Applied Science andComputing

School of Business

Synergy Centre


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WHICH SCHOOL WILL YOU BE IN?

FORM A GROUP WITH 4 or 5 OTHER PEOPLESITTING AROUND YOU.

IF ANYONE LOOKS LEFT OUT ASK THEM TO JOINYOUR GROUP!

INTRODUCE YOURSELVES YOUR NAME, A LITTLEABOUT YOURSELF AND WHAT YOUD LIKE TOSTUDY.


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Room Numbering

The first digit of the room number denotes thefloor:

0 = ground floor

1 = first floor2 = second floor

The numbers progressively increase as you walktowards the end of the corridor.

Rooms with odd numbers are on the right handside.Rooms with even numbers are on the left hand

side.


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Catering

Kylemore Foods Group provides catering servicesto the Institute.

The evening hot food service is available from5.00pm until 6.30pm.Teas, coffees and snacks are available until8.30pm.

The canteen is generally open on Saturdays from10am to 2pm for teas, coffees and snacks.

If the canteen is not open, vending machines areprovided to provide hot and cold drinks, sweets,

confectionery, fruit, yoghurts and sandwiches.


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AFTER THE BREAK

SIT IN A DIFFERENT

SEAT!!!


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2013/14 Academic Year

3000 Fulltime Students1700 Part-time Students


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Full-time Enrolments

by AgeAll students 2012/13

17 and under 2.25%18 10.35%19 16.49%20 19.01%21 16.80%

22 10.55%23 4.80%24 2.89%

25-29 7.12%

30 and over 9.74%


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ACADEMIC STRUCTURE

School of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Electronic Engineering

School of Applied Science and Computing Department of Science Department of Computing

School of Business Department of Management Department of Marketing and business Computing Department of Accountancy and Professional Studies Department of Humanities


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The College Year

Mid September End May

2 x 15 Week Semesters


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Each Course is broken down into Modules

Each Module has an associated number ofcredits (usually 5)

(Fulltime)Module 3X3 hours per week tuition(Part-time)Module 3x2 hours per week tuition

Usually 60 credits per semester i.e. 6modules


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Building Credits

Continuous assessment (CA) and then Exams atthe end of each semester on the 6 modulesyou have studied that semester

Accumulate credit towards your award

e.g. Higher Certificate 120 creditsOrdinary Degree + 60 creditsHonours Degree + 60 credits


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Your AwardCertificate in Preparatory Study for Third

levelSpecial Purpose Award

Level 6

10 Credits


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Course Coordinator Contact Details

Name: Pauline Ussher Mahon

Email: [email protected]

Please use email or Moodle

It creates a record of your query and the response youget.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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WHY SHOULD I GO TO COLLEGE ?

To get myself a qualification To get a good job To earn better money

For my own personal development To have fun!


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WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT COLLEGEv- SCHOOL ?

2 Semesters Continuous Assessment

Take responsibility foryour own learning

Treated as Adults More flexible hours Encouraged to join clubs & societies Longer holidays opportunity for travel


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BRIEF SAMPLE OF PROGRAMMES/LEVELS:BUSINESS COURSES

Accounting Level 6,7 & 8 Financial Services & Investment

Analysis Level 6, 7 & 8 Management Level 6,7 & 8

Marketing Level 6,7 & 8 Marketing & Advertising Level 8


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Induction Lecture (11th March 2014)

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