Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This programme will introduce students to the core competencies required to effectively use HTML and CSS code for the purpose of building, testing and maintaining websites. The programme will discuss concepts relating to the principles of web design in addition to introducing a variety of web development tools, including basic web editors and Adobe Dreamweaver. Students are also introduces to ebusiness studies and graphic design skills. This programme is aimed at those wishing to progress to college to study web design or computer game design.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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E Business Studies
The Internet
Web Authoring
Multimedia Authoring
Communications
Work Experience
Maths
Graphic Design Skills
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M0828 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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