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Dorset College

Coordinates: 53°21′39″N 6°15′39″W / 53.3609°N 6.2607°W / 53.3609; -6.2607
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Dorset College
MottoExcellence Through Life-Long Learning
Typeprivate
Established1983
Location,
CampusUrban
AffiliationsQQI, CIPD, PMI, ACELS, MEI, HECA
Websitewww.dorset.ie

Dorset College is a private college, located Dublin city center. Founded in 1983, it provides training in Computing, Business, English Language, University Foundation Programmes and Healthcare.[1] A number of its programmes are accredited by the QQI at level 5 to level 8 on the Irish National Framework, as well as this it has programmes validated by professional bodies such as CIPD, QQI ACELS (English Language) and PMI.

While many of its courses are Post Leaving Certificate[2] and part-time professional training, it also provides a Bachelor of Business degree and a Bachelor of Business (Hons) in International Business degree,[3] validated by QQI, who also validate the Bachelor of Science in Computing degree, they are available full-time during the day or during the evening.

Dorset College is recognised, by The Advisory Council for English Language Schools in Ireland (ACELS), under the auspices of The Irish Department of Education & Science for the teaching of English as a foreign language.[4]

The college has four campuses, in Dorset Street, Belvedere place, Mountjoy square and the ABC Building in Drumcondra. In 2007 they set up a high speed data link between the three sites using laser technology.[5] There is a Canteen, IT facilities, Library and Study facilities, WiFi is available on all campuses\, and course work is available online with Moodle. The college also offer a recruitment service to students, helping with CV preparation and interview skills.

References

Notes
  1. ^ Dorset College Courses Qualifax Database of Courses.
  2. ^ Dorset College Profile Post Leaving Cert. Courses website
  3. ^ https://www.dorset-college.ie/find-a-course
  4. ^ Dorset College MEI Schools - association of recognised English Language Schools in Ireland.
  5. ^ Kedington creates Seamless Voice and Data Network for Busy College[permanent dead link] Kedington Group, June 2007
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Dorset College working in partnership with a number of validating bodies, offers a wide range of short skill-based, professional and degree programmes that meet the needs of learners at all stages of their lives and careers.   Many of our programmes are on the (NFQ) National Framework of Qualifications.

The NFQ framework structure provides an understanding of Ireland’s system of qualifications and how qualifications can be compared.  It enables learners to make an informed decision on their choices, progression and it also provides an indication of the qualification requirements associated with applying for a job in Ireland or Internationally.  Qualifications in the NFQ are recognised nationally and internationally.

53°21′39″N 6°15′39″W / 53.3609°N 6.2607°W / 53.3609; -6.2607