Programme Details

The programmes listed lead to awards in the NFQ. The provider that offers the programme will have full details.

Code

PG21791

Title

Software Development

Programme Purpose

This programme offers learners the opportunity to achieve all or part of the NFQ Level 5 Certificate in Software Development . Further details about the programme e.g. Duration, Location etc are available on this register and from the provider, Louth & Meath Education and Training Board

Duration Description

The programme may be offered on a full time or part time basis, depending on the needs of the learner and the funding mechanism available to support the programme delivery. The programme is based around an overall duration of 1200 hours (typical learner effort) to achieve a minimum of 120 credits. This duration includes time for both self-directed learning by the learner and directed learning activities provided by LMETB. For the learner following the programme on a full time basis it is expected that the learner may achieve certification in the major award within one academic year. For some full time learners a longer duration than one year may be required to achieve the major award in exceptional circumstances.

NFQ Level(s)

5

EQF Level(s)

4

Location

Meath

Delivery Modes

Centre/School/College Based

Delivery Methods

Directed Learning

Group Discussions/Interactions

Practical/workshop/Laboratories/studio sessions

Work Experience/Simulated Work environment

Tutorials/One on one supported learning

Self Directed Learning

Lectures / Classes

Practical Sessions

Tutorials

PEL Applies

No

PEL Arrangements

What is PEL?

Validation Date

23-02-2016

Validation Documents

This programme leads to the following Minor Award(s). It is also a requirement for the Major Award(s) listed

Code Title Award Class NFQ Level

5M0529

Software Development

Major

5

5N0541

Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming

Minor

5

5N0554

Computational Methods and Problem Solving

Minor

5

5N0556

Maths for STEM

Minor

5

5N0580

Mobile Technologies

Minor

5

5N0690

Communications

Minor

5

5N0783

Database Methods

Minor

5

5N1356

Work Experience

Minor

5

5N1367

Teamworking

Minor

5

5N1433

Work Practice

Minor

5

5N1651

Games Analysis Design

Minor

5

5N18396

Maths for Information Technology

Minor

5

5N1910

Web Authoring

Minor

5

5N2769

Software Testing

Minor

5

5N2772

Software Architecture

Minor

5

5N2927

Programming and Design Principles

Minor

5

5N2928

Operating Systems

Minor

5

Centres offering Software Development

Name Address Contact Website
VTOS Navan Co Meath VEC, Abbey Rd, Navan, Co. Meath 046 9073085

www.lmetb.ie

Dunboyne College of Further Education Dunboyne, Co. Meath 01 8026577

www.lmetb.ie

O'Fiaich Institute Evening College Hoey's Lane, Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth 042 93 31398

www.lmetb.ie

BTEI Meath Further Education & Training, LMETB, Railway Street, Navan 046 9010074

www.lmetb.ie

Drogheda Institute of Further Education Moneymore, The Twenties, Drogheda, Co. Louth 041 9837105

www.lmetb.ie

O'Fiaich Institute of Further Education Dublin Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth 042 9331398

www.lmetb.ie

Beaufort College Trim Road, Navan, Co. Meath 046 9028915

www.lmetb.ie

LMETB Regional Skills & Training Centre Industrial Estate, Coes Road, Dundalk, Co. Louth 042 9355700

www.lmetb.ie