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Clubs and Societies Day

Club and Societies Day is scheduled for Thursday 19th September in the canteen in the main building from 10.00am to 3.00pm.  

Drop in and sign up or if you are interested in starting a club or society. Email endaoreilly@cavaninstitute.ie for further details.

Evening Courses - Apply Online Now

Information and Enrolment evening for School of Lifelong Learning was on Thursday, 12 September 2013 in Cavan Institute Cathedral Road from 6.00-8.30 pm.

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Privacy Policy at Cavan Institute

General Statement

www.cavaninstitute.ie respects your right to privacy.

Visitors are advised that each time they visit a Website, two general levels of information about their visit can be retained. The first level comprises statistical and other analytical information collected on an aggregate and non-individual specific basis of all browsers who visit the site. The second is information which is personal or particular to a specific visitor who knowingly chooses to provide that information.

The statistical and analytical information provides general and not individually specific information about the number of people who visit this Website; the number of people who return to this site; the pages that they visit; where they were before they came to this site and the page in the site at which they exited. This information helps us monitor traffic on our Website so that we can manage the site’s capacity and efficiency. It also helps us to understand which parts of this site are most popular and generally to assess user behaviour and characteristics in order to measure interest in and use of the various areas of the site.

Through this Website you may have an opportunity to send us information, such as through the “registration” pages or any other area where you may send e-mails, provide feedback, etc. By choosing to participate in these, you will be providing us with some level of personal information relating to you. This information will only be used by www.cavaninstitute.ie for:

• the purposes for which it was provided by you;
• verification purposes and statistical analysis; and
• marketing and administration purposes.

Collection and use of non-personal information

Non-personal information: data collected for statistical purposes which is not associated with a specific identity. www.cavaninstitute.ie collects and analyses technical information in order to evaluate our Website. The type of technical information we log is confined to the following:

• The IP address* of the visitor’s Web server
• The top-level domain-name used (for example .ie, .com, .org, .net)
• The pages visited on the www.scd.ie Website, i.e. URL’s** visited
• The previous Website address from which the visitor reached us, including any search terms used
• Clickstream data which shows the traffic of visitors around this Website (for example, pages accessed)

* An IP address is an identifier for a computer or device on a Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network, such as the World Wide Web. Networks use the TCP/IP protocol to route information based on the IP address of the destination. In other words, an IP address is a number that is automatically assigned to your computer whenever you are surfing the Web, allowing Web servers to locate and identify your computer. Computers require IP addresses in order for users to communicate on the Internet, browse and shop.

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Business and Humanities - Student Testimonials

Administration and Information (Technology for Business Year 2)


Catherine Love - "Having returned to Cavan Institute this year as a mature student I can sincerely say that my year here has been an amazing journey. I have met many people from all walks of life and the class atmosphere is both a positive and happy one. The subjects covered on the Advanced Business Course are extremely interesting and open up the doors of possibility into many different business environments. The tutors are approachable and are always happy to help in any situation. they have give me the confidence to go out into the work place and deal with people in many different sectors. There are a wide range of courses here at Cavan Institute and I may return next year to study again! The world is your oyster and Cavan Institute has helped me to believe that!"
Academic Term - 2012/2013

Business and Office Information Systems - Legal
Julija Demjanova - "In my experience, the tutors in Cavan Institute are very helpful and supportive. In class, I get excellent notes and handouts, which means when it comes to doing assignments, I am ready to go! A lot of the marks go for continuous assessment, which takes some of the pressure off at the end; it spreads the workload throughout the year. Coming here to Cavan Institute has given me the confidence in my own ability, and has helped me to decide what area is of interest to me and where to continue my studies."
Academic Term - 2012/2013

Sheena McMahon - "I believe this is a great course, with a wide variety of modules, something for everyone. There is a progression route to FETAC Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Administration, which is great because it is gradual and I will build up my knowledge and skills at my own pace. There is good direction and guidance from the tutors; they know my abilities and can advise me on progression. It is my first time away from home and I find Cavan friendly and welcoming. It has been easy for me to slot in. I have really enjoyed my year and I am coming back for more next year!"
Academic Term - 2012/2013

Business and Office Information Systems - Medical
Rebecca Cunningham - "The college is literally on my doorstep. I live only 20 minutes away. I find Cavan Institute is a very welcoming and friendly place, which has helped me to settle in. The tutors continuously provide support, which is a big help in managing the work load. This course is a great learning experience for me. My use of computers has been a great bonus. I find the medical module very interesting and I am learning new terminology all the time. There is a wide range of modules on the course, which give me great scope for further study. I am hoping to progress next year within Cavan Institute to a FETAC Level 6 award. I find there is a great work ethic here and a wide range of courses to choose from which is great."
Academic Term - 2012/2013

Business and Office Information Systems - Reception
Breda Kiernan - Cavan institute is very convenient for me, it is right here on my doorstep.   It has given me a great chance to get further education in Cavan and to progress from Level 5 to 6 to do the FETAC Advanced Certificate in Administration. I find the tutors are very helpful and approachable. We are all on first name terms. This makes it very easy for me, and other students, to ask for and get advice on progression, in a meaningful way, because the tutors know me and know my skills.  There are excellent computer facilities and Cavan Institute offers students a good opportunity to gain work experience, in your chosen field. Cavan Institute has opened up educational and career possibilities for me, starting with a Level 5 certificate  and now, hopefully next September to go on to do a degree. My plan is go to AIT next year and do a degree in Business Studies.  Cavan Institute has put me in a position where I can continue my studies and significantly improve my career prospects."
Academic Term - 2012/2013
Business and Office Information Systems - Insurance and Banking
Agne Simkovic - "Insurance and banking is a great course.  It has given me great opportunities to get essential computer and office skills.   All the tutors have really helped me throughout the course.  In addition, I have met lots of people from different parts of the country and also people from abroad, like myself.  My communication and language skills have really improved since I started the course.  I loved the work experience; I got to see how office work is carried out and this has really prepared me for future employment.  I recommend Cavan Institute to anyone that is willing to learn new skills and make new friends.  Above all, Cavan Institute is really a good place to study and get further education."
Academic Term - 2012/2013

Applied Social Studies
Deborah Sherlock - "When I finished my FETAC Level 5 award, I enrolled in the HETAC in Applied Social Studies and am now in my ordinary degree year in AIT (Athlone) ... I honestly believe that I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasnt for the start, encouragement, guidance and help that I received during my time at Cavan Institute. It was the academic skills that I acquired during the two years at Cavan Institute that gave me the motivation, ability and drive that I needed to continue my studies in Athlone."

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Health and Social Care
Bernie Sheerin - "Through the work experience programme connected to the course, I met and worked alongside many different people in very different environments which more than prepared me for the rigours of the actual workplace. After the course I found work with the help of the contacts I had met through work experience. I have now been working full-time since leaving Cavan Institute and find my work with disability service very fulfilling."
Alison Cullivan - "Because of Cavan Institute, I achieve distinctions in many of my modules which gave me the confidence and interest to continue my studies. I got into Sligo Institute of Technology where I completed a BA in Applied Social Studies. Cavan Institute prepared me for what was ahead of me work wise and also in my work experience."



Application Form for Sports Scholarship 2014-15

Here is the Application Form for the Sports Scholarship 2014-15. 

Read more about our Sports Scholarship programme in this informative document

The closing date for receipt of completed hand written application forms for the 2014-2015 Sport Scholarships
Programme is 12 noon on Monday 6 October 2014.

Applied Science - Pharmacy Studies

Course Code: CI061PH
Course Level: 5
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Laboratory Techniques
QQI Code: 5M3807
Duration: 1 Year

Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/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
Pharmacies are an important and integral part of the health care system in Ireland. Irish pharmacies and their staff play a vital role as primary health care providers. There are 1700 pharmacies in Ireland and there is a growing need for pharmacy assistants to help the pharmacist with an increased workload. Pharmacies no longer just dispense medicine. They often offer advice on health issues, drug interactions, vaccinations and some basic health 'check-ups'. Pharmacies also sell products such as baby care accessories, cosmetics, perfumes and health supplements. Sales of these products are becoming an increasingly important part of a pharmacy’s income and graduates of this course will be well placed to recommend and sell such products, having studied modules in customer service and beauty therapy as part of this course. As a pharmacy assistant, you will work as part of a team of health professionals in order to help customers achieve the best possible health outcomes. Students of this course may also be offered the opportunity to complete the Medicine Counter Assistant award from the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU).

Course Content
Biology
Chemistry
Communications
Customer Service
Laboratory Skills
Word Processing
Mathematics
Microbiology
Retail Selling
Work Experience
Skin Care, Eye Treatments and Make Up

Career Opportunities
Students who complete this course will graduate with a good mix of science, retail and customer service knowledge and skills. Graduates may obtain employment in local pharmacies, assisting the pharmacist to provide a complete care service to the community including health care advice, beauty and cosmetic tips, good customer service, retail display and sales skills.

Progression Opportunities
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).