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FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE AND PERSONAL APPROACH
The College prides itself on providing a warm and welcoming service to all our learners. Learners find our staff members are approachable and accessible and everybody strives to provide a friendly service. The ethos of the College is to focus on theindividual needs of each learner who enters the college.
FACILITIES
The College provides library resources with free high speed internet access, canteens, supervised car parking and sport facilities. The college also has many state of the art specialist facilities to support the programmes on offer.
PART-TIME PROGRAMMES
While the bulk of our business is the offering of full-time programmes, we also offer a range of programme options for Adults who return to education on a part-time basis, in the day or evening. These programmes are aimed at people who need Adult Basic Education, upskilling for work purposes as in Work-Based Learning or specific interest and hobby courses which are offered in the Adult Part-time Day and Evening Courses.
INFORMATION EVENING – FOR PARENTS AND ADULTS
Thursday, 29th January 2009 – 8pm
This is an evening for parents of potential students or mature
adults who wish to find out about our courses, talk to tutors
and view the college facilities.
OPEN DAY – FOR POTENTIAL STUDENTS
Friday, 30th January 2009 – 10.30am - 2.30pm
This is an opportunity for potential students who wish to find out about our courses,
meet with out students, tutors and view the college facilities.
INTERVIEW PROCEDURE
All applicants will be interviewed. You will need to bring samples of your most recent work to some interviews. Applicants for Health Science and Social Care courses need two references (one from your school). There is an audition for the Theatre Studies course. Please check the relevant pages of this website for interview requirements.
INTERVIEW DATES
First round interviews 2009: Friday 16th March
Second round interviews 2009: Wednesday 6th May
Third Round interviews 2009: Late August
You should view the interview as an opportunity to ask questions about the course and to ensure that you are making the right choice for you.
APPLICATION
Application for all courses can be made online at www.colaistedhulaigh.ie. Alternatively, application may be made directly to Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education. An Application Form is included in the centre of this prospectus. Additional Application Forms are available on request. Early application is recommended.
COURSE COSTS
There are no fees for tuition. However, in line with provision in the third level sector students should budget to cover the costs of the following items: books, some equipment, uniforms/clothing, student services, student union, examination fees and registration charges by professional bodies. Check with college for course costs.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. International (non-EU) learners must comply with Irish immigration requirements and must present either a student visa or a letter of permission to remain in Ireland issued by the Immigration section of the Department of Justice. Non-EU learners in certain circumstances may be required to pay a course fee for their course. For further details, please contact the college.
GRANTS
Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested maintenance grant. Application forms are available from the student’s local Vocational Education Committee (VEC). Students from designated disadvantaged partnership areas may be eligible for financial assistance towards course charges.
You can find out more by visiting studentfinance.ie
MATURE STUDENTS
The number of mature students attending Further Education courses in Coláiste Dhúlaigh is increasing each year and at present constitutes a significant proportion of our total numbers. Mature students are very welcome and Learner Supports will pay particular attention to their learning needs.
VTOS
VTOS means “Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme”. The scheme gives unemployed adults the opportunity of
returning to full time education and remain in benefit. For further information, please refer to page 35 of this prospectus.
CAREER GUIDANCE COUNSELLING
The Guidance and Counselling team aim to provide a confidential and non-judgemental service, where students have the space to express and clarify their own particular concerns in relation to career, educational and personal issues.
DISABILITY AND SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPPORT
The College is committed to providing an equal opportunities learning environment to all its learners. Learners who are entitled to special accommodation in examinations or who have specific learning needs should contact the Disability Officer.
SPORTS AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Students have access to quality sports facilities (with a gym in both Coolock and Kilbarrack) and are involved in many sporting events and activities which are organised through Students’ Union and the CDVEC Sports and Cultural Council.
STUDENT UNION
The Student Union is there to represent and help all Further Education students. The governing body of the union is the Students Council. This is made up of elected representatives from each class group.
WORK PLACEMENT
Relevant work experience is an integral part of each course. The College has a special relationship with employers in the vocational areas related to each course and we endeavour to put students in contact with employers through the work placement programme.
COMPUTER ACCESS
The College offers computer and Internet access to all students.
STUDY SUPPORT SERVICE
The focus of this service is to improve student performance through the development of study skills. The Study Support Service offers individual support with course work, assignment writing and study techniques. Tutors are available for one-toone tuition, workshops and small group tutorials that support assignment writing.