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Open Day

Wednesday 27th January 2010

11 am to 4 pm

All Students who attend will be in draw for
Free Laptop

Open Day Information

Marino College of Further Education will hold an Open Day for students starting College in September 2010 on Wednesday, 27th January between 11 am and 4 pm.
All students, guidance counsellors, teachers and parents are invited to attend.

Prior to attending the Open Day, information on the various course can be obtained from this website. Click on Full Time Courses above to view information about all the courses available.

Centre Location
Marino College of Further Education is located near the Five Lamps, Amiens Street, Dublin 1. This centre is known as Connolly House and is just a few minutes walk from Connolly Railway Station, Busaras and O’Connell Street. See end of page for Map

Marino College of Further Education
Connolly House
171 North Strand Road
Dublin 1

in attendance at Marino College Open Day :

  • FM 104 Beetle Bugs with lots of freebies!
  • Marie Keating Foundation Mobile Information Unit and Nurse
    (see http://www.mariekeating.ie for more information)

Open Day Timetable

Dental Nursing  
Tutors - Louise Doyle and Elaine Hughes Demonstrations all day Room 212
  • Presentation on Dental Nursing as a Career - by Year 2 student
  • Demonstration on Handwashing Technique - Year 2 students
  • Alginate Impressions Workshop
  • Oral Hygiene Demonstation - Oral Health freebies!
  • Demonstration of Radiography
  • Dental Instrument Demonstration and Workshop
  • Dental Hamper Raffle for workshop participants
Beauty Department  
Tutors - Catherine Smith & Angela Hand Demonstrations - all day Room 210
  • Overview of Course
  • Make Up Artist Demonstration
  • Party Eyes & Make Up
  • Massage Display
  • Learn How to Apply False Eyelashes
  • Eyebrow Grooming
  • Corrective Make Up Techniques
  • Eyelash Tinting
  • Dermalogica Facial
Drama Department Childcare Department
Tutor - Roisin Lonergan Tutor - Susan Bergin
Workshops - Room 201 Display in Main Gym
  • Dance Display
  • Improvisations
  • Games for Actors
  • Displays of Student Work
  • Students from current year available to discuss course
  • Information on Year 2
Nursing Studies Travel and Tourism
Tutors - Jenny Keane/Sarah McCabe/ Grainne Synnott Tutors - Eilish O'Connor &
Linda O'Flynn
Workshops - Room 307 Display in Main Gym
  • Presentation on Course overview
  • Demonstration on Bed Making
  • Nursing Clinic - Blood Pressure, Temperature, pulse etc.
  • Marie Keating bus and clinic
  • Presentation on Course Structure and Special Features
  • International Academy of Travel
  • Career Opportunities
  • Information on Further Studies
  • Questions and Answers
  • Students from current year available to discuss course
Graphic Design & Illustration Photography/PhotoJournalism
Tutor - Martina Leonard Tutor - Alison Pilkington /Frank Barr
Workshops - room 502 Display in Main Gym &
Workshops in Dark Room
  • Exhibition of Student work
  • Computer Design Demonstrations
  • Drawing/Printing Demonstrations
  • Exhibition of Student Work
  • Students available to talk about course
  • PhotoJournalism students interviewing prospective students
  • Novelty Photography
  • Displays from recent student trips abroad
Legal Studies Computers and Business / Medical Administration
Tutor - Helen Foley Tutor - Susan Switzer
Display in Main Gym Display in Main Gym
  • Displays of Student Work
  • Information on Links to Further Education
  • Students from current year available to discuss course
  • Information about Modules
  • Students from current year available to discuss course
  • Display work
Advanced Certificate in Administration Healthcare/Community Care Youth Work / FIT
Tutor - Anne Skelly Tutor - Anne Conway
Display in Main Gym Display in Main Gym
  • Information about Modules
  • Reports from current students
  • Display work
  • Information about Modules
  • Reports from current students
  • Display work
Television and Film Production  
Tutor - Anthony Douglas Workshops all day room 405
  • Watch and chat to students as they go about their day
  • Project Production Flow - from the page to the screen
  • Pre, Prod, Post - what happens when?
  • Film Stock, Tape, HD, Outboard FX, Plug-ins, Avid, Final Cut and Soundtrack
  • Domumentary Drama Magazine - and every genre in between.

Centre Location
Marino College of Further Education is located near the Five Lamps North Strand, Dublin 1. This centre is known as Connolly House and is just a few minutes walk from Connolly Railway Station, Busaras and O’Connell Street.

Map of Connolly House location

Application Procedures
Application for all courses can be made online. Click here for online application form. Otherwise applications should be made directly to Marino College, Connolly House, 171 North Strand Road, Dublin 1. Telephone: 01 8557116. Application forms will be posted out on request and early application is recommended.

Interviews
All applicants will be interviewed. You may need to bring a portfolio to some interviews. Please check the prospectus and web-site for additional details.

First Round End of March
Second Round End of May
Third Round First week of September

Course Costs
There are no fees for tuition. However it is important that students should budget to cover the cost of the various student services such as examination fees, insurance and registration charges. Details of these charges are available on request from the college.

Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) Maintenance Grants
Students attending full-time approved courses at Marino College are eligible to apply for a maintenance grant. The Grant is based solely on income and where students wish to proceed with an application it is necessary to apply to one’s local Vocational Education Committee.

The Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme VTOS
A limited number of places are available for mature students each year as related to the demands from leaving certificate students for places in the various courses. Students who are over 21 and in receipt of social welfare payment or signing for credits for at least 6 months may be entitled to no loss of benefit plus an additional allowance and spouses may also qualify for financial support.

Career Guidance & Counselling
All students may avail of a Career Guidance and Counselling Service. This service assists students to make decisions regarding their future career options or further study. A Counselling service is available to students on an individual basis to address issues of personal concern.

Student Activities
Students enjoy participation in various College activities such as the planning and operation of the Open Day, preparing and assisting with Photographic and Artwork exhibitions.

Social activities are an integral part of college life. Students as per each course group elect a student representative to participate on the Student Representative Council (SRC). This Council meets on a regular basis throughout the year to discuss matters of interest to the students. The SRC is also responsible for organising various social and fundraising activities within the College. A member of the Council is nominated to represent the students on the City of Dublin VEC Sub-Committee for Marino College.

Job Placement Services
For many years the College has provided a job placement service for students. Employers have come to appreciate the quality of our courses and the excellent calibre of the students that graduate each year. The excellent working relationship that we enjoy with employers through the work experience links is also a great source of securing permanent employment for a large number of the students each year.

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