Your Path to Physiotherapy

Wishing Sarah all the very best as she takes the next step in her chosen pathway of qualifying as a Chartered Physiotherapist. Sarah was a 2019/20 Cavan Institute scholarship recipient and starts a BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy in the University of Cumbria in September 2020.

Sarah Smyth is from Carramore, Boyle, Co Roscommon. She attended Carrick-on-Shannon Community School.  Sarah studied our Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Year 1 and Year 2. Well done!

Sarah tells us that "Studying Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation at Cavan Institute has really helped me prepare for university and has given me a head start by giving me a base knowledge of some of the subjects I will be covering in University such as anatomy and physiology. It also taught me the importance of completing assignments on time and taught me the skills needed to complete them. 

The practical skills I learned on this course can be carried forward to university but also into my future career. This course has also helped me mature and helped me decide that physiotherapy was definitely something I wanted to pursue. 

The experience and knowledge that I gained in Cavan Institute from the tutors and from work placement was definitely an advantage when applying for university as this is something they look for. Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Cavan Institute and would recommend it to anyone unsure of what they want to do in the future or even as a stepping stone to help you prepare for university."

Thanks, Sarah. Keep in touch! We wish you all the best in your studies and career. 

Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Studies Course Details

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Round Zero Offers 

Round Zero offers came out on 8 August 2020. Students who fall into the 

Round Zero category includes applicants who are presenting QQI qualifications for courses that have a limited number of places available for these students. These include Nursing, Social Care, Veterinary Nursing, Commerce and Law to name just a few. 

We have had many students in Cavan Institute gain access to Higher Education this year using this option. 

Many courses have an entry route for applicants presenting QQI/FET but do not have a specific quota. These courses will be offering places in Round One on 11 September 2020. We wish all our students the very best of luck in securing an offer and progressing with their education.  

Round Zero CAO Offers at Cavan Institute

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Links to helpful videos for access to FETCHCOURSES.IE 

How to Register with FETCHCOURSES.IE

How to Sign in and Apply for a Course using FETCHCOURSES.IE 

How to update 'My Details' in FETCHCOURSES.IE 

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Course Code: CI062AT

Course Level: 6

Award Title: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Art

QQI Code: 6M4029

Duration: 1 Year

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Entry Requirements

QQI Level 5 Award or Equivalent in a related discipline, such as Art or Design, or another creative field. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements but can demonstrate industry experience.

Course Description

This course aims to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competency necessary to work and study in the area of creative design.

Through a broad creative journey, the course content focuses on the technology and many practical applications in relation to art and design. Experimentation with materials and construction methods will form the basis of the learners’ portfolio and skill set. The role of a designer will be studied in real life projects, while integrating with a broad range of disciplines and modules.

The content will be based around researching design problems, exploring design approaches, developing initial design ideas. Through model making, prototypes and proposing design solutions, each student will be encouraged and given the opportunity to develop their own niche area in the field of design. 

Course Content

• Design Skills
• Drawing
• History and Appreciations of Art and Design
• Work Experience
• Entrepreneurship
• Illustration Techniques and Practice
• Sculpture
• Combined Materials
• 3D Design Materials
• Digital Photography

Career Opportunities

Jobs available to graduates of this course are diverse and include a range of occupations in 3D design, visual communication, UI design, graphic design, architectural design practices and organisations, craft specialists, local authorities, specialist design offices, media, product design and furniture design. Students will develop a competitive edge by producing a portfolio of creative designs that are also production ready.

Progression Opportunities

Through compiling an extensive portfolio this Level 6 award can contribute to the student’s application to further and higher education. A visual portfolio and the content and context that a Level 6 programme provides can demonstrate design exploration directly relevant to the programme they wish to apply for. In such cases, it is possible to gain module exemptions and / or entry to an advanced stage of a degree programme.

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Course Code: CI062MU

Course Level: 6

Award Title: QQI Level 6 Certificate in Digital Media Production

QQI Code: 6M20496

Duration: 1 Year

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Creative Digital Media Year 2

Entry Requirements

QQI Level 5 Award (or Equivalent) such as level 5 Creative Digital Media Year 1 or Computer Games Design, both available at Cavan Institute. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet this entry requirement but can demonstrate industry experience.

Course Description

This course is designed to give students a practical understanding of current and future multimedia developments, applications and technology. The course is geared towards digital video/sound, animation, web technology, responsive web design and multimedia content generation and transmission. Students gain experience in software programs such as Flash, Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Cubase, Illustrator and Premiere Pro. The course, although theoretical, is also very practical and provides participants with a thorough understanding of multimedia development. Students design, plan, create and report on projects undertaken during the year.

Course Content

• Web Authoring
• Project Management
• Multimedia Technology
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Digital Imaging
• Multimedia Sound
• Graphics and Animation
• Digital Video Processing and Production
• Computer Illustration Graphics

Career Opportunities

Employment in this sector continues to grow and graduates in this area are very much in demand in the multimedia sector. Graduates will be competent to take up employment in the numerous multimedia related industries. Current employment opportunities lie in the areas of web design, graphic design, animation creation, digital image processing/editing, education and computer based training.

Progression Opportunities

Graduates of this course are eligible to apply through the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

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Course Code: CI061MT

Course Level: 5

Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Multimedia Production

QQI Code: 5M2146

Duration: 1 Year

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Creative Digital Media (Year 1)

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Course Description

This course is designed to assist students in the development of a broad range of skills in computer graphics, video editing, digital marketing, and web design. The emphasis is on using digital media for design purposes. The students explore the use of cross-platform software (Apple Macs and PCs) to plan, design and produce websites incorporating many multimedia features. Digital movies are recorded and edited using industry-standard software, Premiere Pro. Students create and develop a wide variety of graphics suitable for print media and the web.

Course Content

• Multimedia Authoring
• Multimedia Project Development
• Design Skills
• Digital Movie Processing
• Image Processing
• Web Authoring
• Media Analysis
• Digital Marketing
• Communications
• Work Experience

Career Opportunities
Employment in this sector continues to grow rapidly and graduates in this area are very much in demand in the multimedia sector. Graduates will be competent to take up employment in the numerous multimedia related industries. Current multimedia employment opportunities lie in the areas of web design, graphic design, advertising, animation creation, digital image processing/editing and computer based training.

Progression Opportunities
Elsewhere: Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

At Cavan Institute: Graduates of Creative Digital Media may progress to a level 6 course in Creative Digital Media Year 2.

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Course Code: CI061SS

Course Level: 5

Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certificate in Security Studies

QQI Code: 5M2110

Duration: 1 Year

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Private Security and Policing Studies

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.

Course Description

This course prepares students for employment in the highly specialised security industry. It provides students with an introduction to the different sectors within the security industry in Ireland. Throughout their period of training, students complete work placements with recognised security companies at music concerts, sporting events and other public events. This course is of particular relevance to students who are interested in a career in An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces, Prison Service or Emergency Services. This course involves a focus on the academic skills required for a career in the security sector.

Course Content

Communications

Criminal Law and Security Procedures

Criminology

Customer Service

Occupational First Aid

Retail Security

Safety and Health at Work

Security Industry Procedures

Word Processing

Work Experience

Guarding Skills

Career Opportunities

This course has been designed to meet the needs of the security industry in line with the terms of the Private Security Services Act 2004. This course is of particular relevance to students who are interested in a career in An Garda Síochána, the Defence Forces, Prison Services or the Private Security Industry.

Progression Opportunities

At Cavan Institute: Graduates of this course may progress to a level 6 course in Security Operations and Administration (Supervisory) available at Cavan Institute.

Elsewhere: Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).

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