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Part time Prospectus 2012 / 2013
At ITB we believe in a new approach to sharing and teaching information designed to meet the learning needs of people living and working around us. Basically what that means is we're here to work with you and make sure that you get the best out of your time with us.
So please, make sure that you make use of our marketing team and our network of staff to nurture and help you get the most out of your time at ITB.
We have a wide range of Part time courses from Higher Certificate to Post Graduate level in Business, Computing, Engineering, Applied Social Studies, Early Childhood Care & Education and Horticulture.
Please note that the number of participants on certain courses is limited. We recommend that you apply early in order to ensure a place on the course of your choice.
OPEN EVENINGS
It's your opportunity to find out more about our courses, check out our modern campus and attend the many talks, tours and demos we organise. Our lecturers and students will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about course choices and application procedures.
| Following are the dates for the coming academic year |
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Tuesday 4th September 2012, 4pm - 7pm. |
WHY STUDY PART-TIME ?
All of our Part-time programmes are designed to allow you to maintain an income and work towards your educational objective at a pace that suits your particular circumstances. All you've got to do is decide which one is right for you.
How do I make the best course choice?
There are a lot of factors to consider before returning to education. Before you decide to apply for any individual course, you should be comfortable that the course suits your learning needs.
A few words of advice :
- Read information on courses carefully. If you have any queries, contact the marketing team on 01 885 1000 or e-mail info@itb.ie.
- Check that your present qualifications and/or life and work experience are sufficient to allow you to take the course and be comfortable with the material and coursework involved.
- Remember taking any course represents a significant time and energy commitment. Check that your home and work situations facilitate the time necessary to attend class, study and examinations.
When you apply the admissions team will process your application form and meet you when you arrive to register and start your course.
Your part time course administrator will be available during the year should you have any questions.
Our marketing team will be happy to give you information and advice in relation to all programmes before you start the course.
How do I Apply ?
Application to Part-time Courses can be made directly to ITB by completion of the Application form or by applying on-line .
Get an Application Form sent out to you by calling us on 01 885 1000 or e-mail info@itb.ie
Application forms may be sent to Admissions Office, Institute of Technology Blanchardstown, Blanchardstown Road North, Dublin 15 alongwith appropriate payment and necessary supporting documentation. (See "How Do I Pay ?" section below )
Please note :
- All applications will be acknowledged through e-mail by the admissions team. Online applicants will receive an automatics e-mail acknowledgement and a receipt.
- Successful applicants will be asked to attend a registration session. Registration & course start dates will be available on our website.
How do I pay?
All applicants will be charged an application deposit of €250. This deposit will be offset against the published course fee and is non-refundable.
Note :
The application deposit is only refundable where you are not allocated a place or where the course is cancelled.
Applying Online
- If you apply online you will be asked to pay an application deposit of €250 by credit card at the time of application. Your application is not complete until you fill in your payment details. Your credit card information is encrypted and the Admissions office at ITB does not have access to your credit card details at any time.
Note :
If you do not pay the application deposit, your application is incomplete and ITB will not receive your application.
Your credit card information is encrypted and the Admissions Team at ITB does not have access to your credit
card details at any time.
Paper based Application
- If you make a paper application you must pay the application fee of €250 by cheque, postal order, bank draft or a purchase order number from your employer with invoices sent directly to employers on request. We do not accept cash. Your application will be considered incomplete until the appropriate application deposit of €250 is received.
- The balance course fees must be paid in full before registration. (i.e. published course fee less €250)
WHAT IF I DON'T GET A PLACE ?
Places on all our courses are allocated to qualifying candidates in order of receipt of completed applications. ( an application is complete when the Institute has received a completed application form, the application deposit of €250 and copies of transcripts/awards).
Please note that acceptance of fees is not a guarantee of a place on a course. Where a place is not allocated to you, a refund of fees paid will be processed. For a course to commence, it is necessary to receive a minimum number of complete applications from eligible applicants. If this number is not reached, the Institute reserves the right to cancel or discontinue the course. Students will be notified and a full fee refund will be processed automatically. Students may only attend classes for which they have applied, paid all fees in full and completed the registration process.
Fee refund policy
- The application deposit is only refundable where you are not allocated a place or where the course is cancelled.
- No refund will be made where a student withdraws from a part-time programme after commencement of
the programme. - In exceptional cases, an application for refund of fees (less the €250 non-refundable deposit) may be
considered after commencement of the programme on the basis of medical or hardship grounds, following formal withdrawal from the course. In this instance, requests for fee refunds should be made to the Registrar in writing, setting out the reason that the refund is sought. Medical certification must be provided
where relevant. Such requests are considered by the Institute’s fees committee on a monthly basis. The
student is then notified of the decision in writing.
For course fees paid by credit card, these refunds are processed and refunded to the credit card which was used to pay
the course fee. For course fees paid by cheques, delays may be experienced as cheque clearing is necessary.
Can I Get Tax Relief On My Fees ?
Students who pay their own fees are entitled to tax relief at the standard rate on tuition fees paid on courses leading to a third level qualification. (courses must be a minimum of 2 years duration). Send a copy of the receipt for fees to your local revenue district along with your P60. A list of approved colleges/courses can be accessed on the revenue commissioner’s website www.revenue.ie.
See list of local revenue offices http://www.revenue.ie/en/contact/index.html
What are the minimum entry requirements?
Having the right motivation for returning to education is as important as any previous academic achievement. Work experience and personal interests will also have a bearing on your suitability for the course.
The standard minimum entry requirement is a pass in five Leaving Certificate subjects including Mathematics and either English or Irish, or equivalent qualification. Leaving Certificate mathematics at foundation level is acceptable, at grade B2 or higher, for meeting the Mathematics entry requirements for entry to certain part-time programmes in ITB. A grade E in Leaving Certificate Mathematics at Higher Level counts as a subject towards the five passes for all courses except Computing and Engineering.
Please refer to each individual course for more information.
Mature students (i.e. those who are aged 23 years or more on January 1st in the year of entry) applying for the first level of programmes are exempt from this requirement.
However, if you are under 23 years of age, some of the programmes have very specific requirements in relation to Leaving Certificate results or FETAC awards, so be careful to check the minimum entry requirement listings for each programme in the course information section and submit copies of results if necessary in order for your application to be processed.
Applicants presenting FETAC awards
The minimum entry requirement for graduates of FETAC Level 5 or 6 (formerly NCVA level 2 or 3) awards to programmes, or modules from programmes:
- Higher certificate (NFQ level 6) courses is a full FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award.
- Ab-initio ordinary degree (NFQ level 7) courses is a full FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award.
- Ab-initio honours degree (NFQ level 8) courses is a full FETAC (Level 5 or 6) award in a course in a cognate area and including a distinction grade in at least three modules.
The award must include Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) or Mathematics for Engineering (C20174) for applicants to the Higher Certificate in Science in Computer Systems Management (BN026) and the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechatronics (BN903).
International Students - English Language Requirements
Instruction for all courses at ITB is normally through English (excluding any language modules) and applicants who do not have Leaving Certificate English must provide evidence of equivalent competence through school leaving or matriculation examinations or achievements of a minimum standard in recognised tests of English as listed here.
Please submit a copy of these certificates at the time of application. In exceptional circumstances students may be admitted to courses without these formal certificates.
Where an applicant cannot provide certificates of results in school leaving exams equivalent to the Leaving Certificate or in the recognised tests listed on the previous page they must complete the International students – Assessment of English Language Competency Form and return it to the admissions office at the time of application.
This form can also be requested from the admissions office on 01 885 1000.
International Students who are recruited through ITB’s network of overseas agents are required to have IELTS level 6.
Qualifications Recognition
Applicants who have obtained a qualification outside the Republic of Ireland or the UK, are requested to obtain a letter from Qualifications Recognition (www.qualrec.ie) comparing their foreign qualification with an Irish qualification.
Qualifications Recognition is the Irish
centre that provides an information
service that helps individuals compare
their foreign qualifications with Irish
qualifications on the Irish National
Framework of Qualifications (www.nfq.ie).
ITB regards this information as extremely
important to verify the level of your award
and enable the Institute to speedily make
a determination on your eligibility for the
course for which you have applied.
The qualification recognition service is
free of charge, however assessment of
a qualification may take a few weeks so
it is advisable to apply at least 3 months
before the start of the course. Qualification
Recognition can be contacted on 01
8871500 or www.qualrec.ie.
Closing Dates
For courses starting in September the closing date for most applications is Wednesday 5th September 2012 with the exception of :
- Bachelor of Arts in Applied Social Studies in Social Care (work based) (BN908) &
- Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Care & Education (work based) (BN030_WB).
which is Monday 28th May 2012. Late applications will be accepted after the May closing date but late applications will not be assessed until September.
Please note that the number of participants on certain courses is limited and we recommend that you apply early in order to ensure a place on the course of your choice.
Exams
Please note examinations are held during the day.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
- The institute undertakes to use its best endeavours to treat as confidential any information provided by individuals or others, subject to the Institute’s obligations under law.
- The information requested and held by the institute is only such information as is required to determine eligibility for admission, for statistical purposes and for marketing by this institute only (e.g. you may receive information about future courses offered by the Institute). Your personal information will not be given to parties outside of the institute and will be treated in strict confidence, except when required by state organisations.
Quality Assurance of Courses - The National Framework of Qualifications
The Institute of Technology Blanchardstown has reviewed all its programmes to ensure that they meet the standards defined in the National Framework of Qualifications (www.nfq.ie). All programmes at ITB have undergone a Quality Assurance Review in Spring 2011. Implementation of the recommended changes will take place between September 2011 and September 2012. This may result in minor modifications as described in the prospectus & the website.
ITB reserves the right to cancel any course and/or amend courses, fees, regulations or timetables at any time
