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CAO Course Detail

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Waterford IT

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Course Code:
WD155
Title:
Information Technology
College:
Waterford IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
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Data engineer/operator
Data Steward
Database Administrator
Information Officer
Librarian / Archivist / Curator
Network Administrator
Project Manager, Software Design
Software Production Co-ordinator
Web Developer
Computer System Manager
Information Systems Manager
Computer Applications Programmer / Analyst
Computer Games Tester
Engineer - Computer Hardware
Engineer - Electronic
Engineer - Software
Engineer - Telecommunications
Forensic Computer Analyst
IT Manager
IT Project Manager
IT Technical Support Representative
Localisation Co-ordinator
Technical Support Representative
Software Localisation Technicians
Technical Writer
Data Architect
Photographic Technician
   


 
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Information technology (IT) is a general term used to describe a wide range of activities involving the design and usage of computers. These generally involve making information easier and faster to access, but the field is constantly expanding into areas such as communications, entertainment, business, science, and robotics.

This programme provides students with knowledge of software development, and features a large amount of practical content, along with an industrial placement.



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Very good employment prospects for graduate who have found employment in a diverse set of areas such as; hardware and software installation and maintenance, network technician, software designers and developers, system security, quality control, information systems and database development and migration.

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 210
History:


2011 - 220
2010 - 255
2009 - 240
2008 - 215
2007 - 320

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