Focused on Addressing the Tech-Skills Agenda

FIT Mission: FIT’s mission is to promote an inclusive Smart Economy by creating a fast track to marketable technical skills for those with the aptitude and ambition to commence a career in the Tech and related Sectors. FIT a Catalyst for Socio-Economic Inclusion Key Partners: SOLAS, ETBs, the IDA, DES, DSP, DJEI, Third Level Institutions.

 Industry Surveys  Curriculum Development Programme – Industry Experts  Development of Market-led Curricula / Training Resources and Progression / Placement Supports  Focus on Growth Opportunities (technology sector, business applications, retail and logistics, renewables, hospitality)  Promoting ‘Smart People with Smart Skills’ 16,500 participated in FIT Training for Employment Programmes 12,000+ placed in employment 42,000+ engaged in Digital Inclusion Initiatives Creating Opportunity through Addressing Skill Needs

75% of vacancies can be filled by tech programme at Levels 5/6 FIT ICT Skills Audit 2014 – 7,000 Vacancies Programming / Development Support Tools Mobile Technology / Development Platform Games Development Web Development / Technologies Software Development Tools and Methodologies Cloud Computing Platform Administration Digital / Creative Media Networking & PC Maintenance CRM Call Centre / Contact Centre Support Digital Marketing Big Data Project Management

FIT ICT Associate Professional Imparting the Skills for Tomorrow’s World

FIT ICT Associate Professional Work & College Based Learning College F/T (Qtr ) CDR & OTJ – 2d / 3d (Qtr ) Incorporation as ICT-AP CDR & OTJ – 1d / 4d (Qtr ) Qualifications Diploma in ICT Technologies at Level 5 Professional Competence Award AP1 Diploma in ICT Technologies at Level 6 Professional Competence Award AP2 Year 1 Year 2 CDR & OTJ – 2d / 3d (Qtr ) FIT ICT Associate Professional Model  Training Duration: 2 Years combined work and college based learninig  Dual Education System: Expansive Model (Fuller and Unwin, ESRC 2008)  Assessment: College based - assignments / exams Work based – portfolio of evidence  Pilot Co-ordination: FIT  Training Budget: €2.6M for 2 year pilot  Gov. Training Allowance: As per FAS rates Payable for college based period  Employer Allowance: Payable for work based periods Year1 €260 – €290 per week Year2 €340 – €385 per week PATHWAYtoTEPATHWAYtoTE CDR = College Day Release OTJ – On The Job Training

ICTAP Course in Monaghan  Dual Education Apprenticeship style programme  Systems and Networks  Software Development  2 year programme  Level 6 Qualification

FIT ICT Associate Professional Broad Industry Consultation & Support Government Endorsement & Funding Engagement & Commitment of SOLAS and ETBI / ETBs Need validated by the FIT ICT Skills Audit 2014 Government Allocation 200 places to 2015 Pilot Strong Interest! Broad engagement with Tech & related sectors on ICT AP – Strong Interest! A new ‘apprenticeship style’ programme for the ICT Sector at Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) - coordinated by FIT First Pilots: commence in Dublin Qtr. 1, Cork, Mid-Lands 2015 Qrt. 2 – 2016 national roll-out.

Summary of Programme Content ICT ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME Systems & Networks StreamSoftware Development Stream Network Operating Systems Networking Technologies Internet Server Management IT Virtualisation Implementing an ICT System Security Policy Networking Principles Testing ICT Systems Design and Plan for an Internal Network Cabling Infrastructure Network Management and Security ICT Systems and Network Management Health & Safety in the Engineering Workplace Systems Analysis and Design Object Oriented Programming Event Driven Programming Solutions Procedural Programming Software Applications Testing Principles of ICT Systems & Security Creative Problem Solving Develop Software Using SQL Install, Configure & Upgrade Software Web Development & Website Software Basics of Programming Software Design Fundamentals Common to both streams: Project Management Effective Communication in Business Systems Development Personal and Professional Development Professional Recognition Award: Portfolio of evidence (e.g. logbook, work-related project report) of professional development and applied learning in the workplace mapped to award standards. Internationally recognised industry certification selected to match the workplace technology environment e.g. Apple, Cisco, CIW, CompTIA, HP, IBM, Linux, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, VMware etc.

July ,000 apprentices boost London technology scene Major firms have signed up almost 2,000 new apprentices to work in tech in London…………… ICT APPRENTICESHIPS A Global Trend to Address Tech Skills while Increasing Productivity & Competitiveness

Company Sponsorship Process: Determine Company sponsorships on pilot programmes January 2015 Finalisation of Candidate Pool (Aptitude Assessment Process) - January Interview By Sponsoring Tech Companies & Recruitment – January/February Commence FIT ICT AP (2 year programme) – February / March Cost per participant: €6,760 - €7,540 Year 1 (for 2 nd 6 months) €17,680 - €20,020 Year 2 (12 months) Select Technology Streams: Systems & Networks and/or Software Development Commence In-Company element of Programme – August / September Further Information Contact: FIT: e Mail:

Courses in Monaghan Institute  Level 5 Office Administration and T  Level 6 Advanced Certificate in IT and Business Management  Level 5 Multimedia Production  Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Multimedia and Web Development

Contracted Training Courses Monaghan  IT Support Specialist  Software Development  eBusiness  Networking Specialist