Information Density: Marino College of Further Education – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H2] Marino College of Further Education is now part of Cathal Brugha FET
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[H1] We are on the move together from Killester and Marino Further Education Colleges
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[H1] Marino College of Further EDucation COurses 2023
[H3] Please view our videos below to see some of the many courses on offer at Marino College of Further Education.

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Welcome to Marino College
We are a caring, enabling, respectful and learning community.

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Our Location
Connolly House,171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1Get Directions

[H1] All Courses

[H1] Beauty Department (North Strand Campus)

[H4] Beauty Therapy with Specialised Lash and Tanning Treatments
[H4] Advanced Beauty Therapy with Microdermabrasion & Laser/IPL
[H4] Nail Technology with Beauty Therapy

[H1] Business Department (Cathal Brugha Campus)

[H4] Legal Administration
[H4] Medical Administration
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Secretary/PA
[H4] Business
Studies
[H4] Business with Project Management
[H4] Business with Digital Marketing
[H4] Business Administration
[H4] Business with Tourism
Banking & Financial Services
[H4] Business with Logistics and Distribution

[H1] Childcare Department (North Strand Campus)

[H4] Certificate in Early Learning and Care
[H4] Advanced Certificate in Early Learning and Care
[H4] Classroom Assistant / Special Needs Assistant

[H1] Computing Department

[H4] Computer Network Technician and Cybersecurity (North Strand Campus)

[H1] Creative Department (North Strand Campus)

[H4] Photography Technical and Creative Skills
[H4] Graphic Design & Illustration
[H4] Pre University Creative Media
[H4] IT Skills with Computer Graphics
[H4] Fashion Styling and Visual Merchandising
[H4] Arts Administration

[H1] Health Science Department (North Strand Campus)

[H4] Nursing Studies

[H4] Traineeship in Dental Nursing

[H4] Health Service Skills
[H4] Preparation for Further Education & Training
[H4] Pre-Emergency Service Studies
[H4] Pharmacy Assistant

[H1] Returning to Education Department (North Strand campus)

[H4] Health Service Skills
[H4] IT Skills with Computer Graphics
[H4] Hotel Front Office
[H4] Customer Service and Retail Sales

[H1] Science Department (North Strand Campus / Cathal Brugha Campus)

[H4] Pre-University Science (Cathal Brugha Campus)
[H4] Pre-Uni Environmental and Biodiversity Studies (Cathal Brugha Campus)
[H4] Animal Science Level 5 (Cathal Brugha Campus / North Strand Campus)
[H4] Advanced Animal Science Level 6 (Cathal Brugha Campus / North Strand Campus)

[H1] Tourism Department

[H4] Cultural and Heritage Studies (Cathal Brugha Campus)
[H4] Travel with Cabin Crew Training (Cathal Brugha Campus)
[H4] Business with Tourism (Cathal Brugha Campus)
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[H4] Hotel Guest Relations and Customer Service (Cathal Brugha Campus)

[H1] Contact

North Strand Campus, Connolly House, 171 North Strand Road, Dublin D01 Y160Tel: 01 855 7116   Email: application@kmcfe.cdetb.ie

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[H1] How To Get To Connolly House
Marino College of Further Education, Connolly House is a city centre location, just a few minutes walk from Connolly Station and Busaras and served by numerous bus routes, DART and Luas.

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Connolly House is a short walk from:
Busaras
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Connolly Station (DART & LUAS)
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The Spire on O'Connell St
10 min

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[H1] Skills To Advance

Skills To Advance aims to equip employees with the skills to progress in their current job or take advantage of new job opportunities. It is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs changing and those currently employed in vulnerable sectors.Skills to Advance aim to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or adapt to the changing job market. Working closely with small and medium-sized enterprises, Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing heavily subsidised education and staff training.Find out more by emailing skills2advance@kmcfe.cdetb.ie

How are the programmes delivered?Online with tutor support, or when feasible, a blend of online and in-person trainingFlexible scheduling to suit both business and employee requirements Duration depends on the delivery schedule agreed between the employer and Marino College, providing the training. Employees can choose the certificate or diploma option or individual modules depending on their training needs and progress from certificate to diploma level. We can help companies decide which level is most suitable for the employee's needs.What is the cost of the programme?If eligible, there can be no monetary costs involved, with heavily subsidised training, provided the employee is in employment, which applies to modules being offered at QQI Level 4 and Level 5.What are the benefits for you?By completing a Skills to Advance course, you will:Keep your skills up to dateImprove your work optionsExpand your skillsAdapt to workplace changesGet a recognised qualificationFurther information from Solas can be found at the links below:Information for EmployersInformation for Employees
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Digital Marketing Retail SalesCustomer ServiceSupervisory ManagementILM Leadership and Management Certificate and Diploma This highly subsidised "Leadership and Management" training aims to help team leaders and supervisors meet Covid-19 challenges and upskill supervisory staff in areas such as change management, motivating workers, digital skills, and remote working.

Upskilling and reskilling courses may be free, depending on your skill level.
[H2] Employed – You are eligible to apply if:
An Individual in Employment or Self Employed?Have a qualification below level 5 in an area you need to upskill:And/or Are you at risk of redundancy or replacement by automation:Over 50 years of age:Are you currently in a low Skilled JobSkills to Advance Brochure for Employees is available to download here
[H2] Employer  -  Are you interested in upskilling your employees?You are eligible to apply if you satisfy any of the criteria below:
Are you an SME with staff that qualify using the above individual CriteriaLimited capacity to identify and meet the skills development needs of your employeesOperate in sectors with particular skill needs arising from emerging opportunities or as a result of economic vulnerabilitiesSkills to Advance Brochure for Employers is available to download here

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For further information contact:Louise Doyle,Skills to Advance LiaisonTelephone: 086 061 6950Email: skillsinfo@marinocollege.ie

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Are you thinking of returning to education, are in receipt of a Social Welfare payment and don’t know where to start? Our Back to Education Department might be the perfect start for you.These courses are ideal for anyone who wants to blend family life and studying together. They are designed for people who have perhaps left school early or did not gain the traditional types of qualifications but have lots of valuable life experience. Here in Marino College, there is a wide selection of part-time courses available to choose from. With our small class sizes and dedicated team of staff, we aim to make your first steps back to education an easy transition.There are no course charges for our back to education courses and those in receipt of social welfare can continue to receive their payments while they are attending college. Why not take a look at the courses on offer and apply onlineCustomer Service & Office SkillsHealth Service SkillsIT Skills with Computer GraphicsHotel Front Office Retail Sales Skills

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Reasons for Choosing Marino College
+ The College is easy to get to on the Bus, Luas & DART+ My classmates are good fun & lovely to be around+ The teachers are very helpful & caring in the sense that they wouldn’t move on unless everyone understood the topic+ The courses are a great gateway to amazing career opportunities+ The college has a great atmosphere and if you have a problem there’s always someone there to help you

[H1] The Application Process
[H2] Step 1 – Apply Online
Applications for courses starting in September 2023 are now open. All PLC courses are fulltime. Part-time courses are available - check under Back to Education.When you complete your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email with login details, username and password, for your new account on our college applications system (smtprelay@mit.ie). Please ensure you receive this email as it sometimes goes into spam/junk folders.You will need to log into the college applications system regularly to manage your application to MCFE. Please note that your login details must be kept, by you, in a safe and secure place as they will be needed to access your account each time.
[H2] Step 2 – Offer of place
We do not hold interviews and offer places* on a first come, first served basis (all courses except Dental Traineeship). We will send you an email when your offer letter has been uploaded to your account.*This offer is subject to places being available, proficiency in written and spoken English and any specific course requirements being met. Refer to the course entry requirement for the course you are applying for on the course page here.
[H2] Step 3 – Pay a non-refundable registration charge to secure your place.
You will receive an email asking you to pay your non-refundable €50 registration charge online. Please go to the college website and click on the Pay Now button (or you may login to your account in the usual way). This will take you to the login page of the college applications system. Please ensure you login to the Academic year 2023/24.Once you are logged in, select the Payments tab to pay the non-refundable €50 registration charge.City of Dublin ETB (CDETB) can now accept payments online for fees and other charges.Please see below a list of Terms and Conditions that should be read carefully in advance of using the online payment facility. http://cityofdublin.etb.ie/online-payments-terms-and-conditions/
[H3] International Applicants
The college welcomes applications from qualified international applicants. Non-EU learners whose visas do not confer access to publically funded education may be required to pay a course fee of €3654 for their course if eligible. For further details, please contact the college. Applicants who are in the international protection system and have been granted permission to work are not eligible for the €3654 non-EU fees. Applicants will be required to provide proof of their immigration status (eg. GNIB card, permission to work letter issued by the Department of Justice) as part of the enrolment process.
[H3] English Language
All courses are delivered through English. Learners are advised that to benefit from their chosen course they must be proficient in written and spoken English. Where no evidence is presented of a B2 level of English language proficiency, applicants will be required to pass our English Language assessment as part of the application process.
[H3] Mature Students
The number of mature students attending Further Education courses in Killester Marino College 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.
[H3] General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Our GDPR is covered in the CDETB Privacy Notice for Students which can be viewed here
[H3] Admissions Policy