QQI Level 5 Major Award in Cultural and Heritage Studies5M2154
Start Date: 24th September 2018 Course Overview The National Print Museum seeks to collect, document, preserve exhibit and make accessible the material evidence of the printing craft and foster associated skills of the craft in Ireland. It is supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and the City of Dublin Education Training Board (CDETB). It is also fully accredited under the Heritage Council’s Museum Standards Programme for Ireland. The QQI Cultural and Heritage Studies Award is a long established programme at the National Print Museum which aims to assist people in developing the skills to seek employment in the Cultural and Heritage industry and/or progress to Further Education after the course. The programme combines theory with practical work experience offering participants the opportunity to work as tour guides within the National Print Museum and a further heritage site of choice for the work experience placement. Course participants benefit from weekly familiarisation trips to heritage sites, museums and galleries around the country. Further to this weekly workshops are provided in the traditional craft of Letterpress. On Completion Past students have progressed to employment in the National Museum of Ireland, Malahide Castle, Airfield, National Gallery of Ireland, IMMA and OPW sites throughout Ireland. Others have taken up places in Trinity College, UCD, DIT and Maynooth University either applying as mature students, through the CAO or through Access courses. Aims of the Programme The programme aims to
Duration of the programme is 48 weeks. Skill and Competencies On completion of the course learners will be able to:
Accredited modules included in this Major award are:
Course Fees: There are no charges or fees for this course. If entitled, successful applicants will receive a weekly allowance as per the CDETB Training allowance. To apply: For further information please phone 01 660 3770 or email: [email protected] Comments are closed.
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