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City of Dublin VocationalEducation COlIlDlneeHead Offiee:

TOWN HALL, BAlLSBRIDGE.DUBLIN 4.

PROSPECTUS

1970-71

Collegeof Technology

Kevin Street, Dublin 8

Phone: 757541-6

Principal:H. d. LACY, B.E., B.Se., C.Eng., F.I.E.E.

Calendar

1970-SEPTEMBER 1 Tuesday

7 Monday

21 Mondal.

- Wholetime Day Courses open forEnrolment.

- Wholetime Day Courses commence.Evening Classes open for Enrolment.

- Evening Classes commence.

OCTOBER 28 Wednesday - Votive Mass.

NOVEMBER 2 Monday

DECEMBER 8 Tuesday

- All classes closed.

- Feast of the Immaculate Conception.All classes closed.

16 Wednesday - Final class meetings before ChristmasVacation.

1971-JANUARY 4 Monday - All classes resume work after Christ­mas Vacation.

19 Monday

MARCH

APRIL

6 Wednesday - Feast of the Epiphany. All classesclosed.

17 Wednesday - Bank Holiday. College closed.

6 TUHday - Final class meetings before EasterVacation. All Evening Classes willterminate except where otherwisearranged.

- All Day Classes resume after EasterVacation.

MAY

JUNE

20 Thursday

10 Thursday

7 Monday

25 Friday

- Ascension Day. All classes closed.

- Bank Holiday. College closed.

- Feast of Corpus Christi. All classesclosed.

- Summer Term closes, except whereotherwise arranged.

THE COLlEGE IS CLOSED ON ALL BANK HOLIDAYS NOT SPECIFlED ABOVE

CITY OF DUBLIN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE

CollegeofTechnology

Kevin StreetDublin 8

Prospectus 1970-71

Principal: HUGH de LACY, 8.E., 8.Sc., C.Eng., F.I.E.E.

Contents

CALENDAR inside front cover

STAFF page 6

GENERAL NOTICES TO STUDENTS page 15

COURSES page 19

GENERAL INFORMATION inside back cover

Courses

SCIENCE AND RELATED COURSESB.Sc. (General) Degree

Advanced Science Courses

Graduateship of the Institute of Physics

Technicians' Diploma Course in AppliedScience

Technicians' Certificate Course inApplied Science ......

Home Economics Teachers' Course

Science Laboratory Technicians' Course

Glassblowing

Diploma in Food Science

Course in Professional Photography

Photographic Technicians' Certificate ......

Courses for Medical Laboratory Tech-nicians

Advanced Course in Medical LaboratorySciences

Courses for Ophthalmic Opticians andDispensing Opticians

Dental Craftsman's Course ......

Intensive Course in Technical French ......

Mathematics Courses

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Wholetime Ref.: WSD 19

Part-time PSD 20

Part-time PSI 21

Evening .. S3.2/3 21

Part-time PSIP 22

Wholetime WAS 23

Block release .. SASC 24

Evening .. S8 25

Part-time .. PSL 25

Evening .. G1 26

Evening S6 26

Part-time PSP 27

Part-time .. PSPT 28

Wholetime WML 29Evening .. S5 29

Block release .. WAML 30

Wholetime .. WSO 31

Part-time .. PSDC 32

Part-time .. GSAF 33

Evening .. M1 to M6 34-35

ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING &RELATED COURSES

Honours Diploma Course in ElectricalEngineering

Technician Engineering Diploma Course-Electrical Engineering

Electrical Technicians' Course

Wholetime Ref.: SEE

Wholetime WEET

Block-release .. SET

Block-release .. SEBT

Evening .. EI.1/2/3/4

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Technician Engineering Diploma Course-Telecommunications & Electronics

Part-time Course for Telecommunication& Electronic Technicians ......

Telecommunication Technicians' Even-ing Course

Radio-Electronics Technicians' Course .

Radio & Television Servicing Course .

Colour Television Servicing Course ..

Radio. Television & Electronics Tech-nicians' Course

Marine Radar Maintenance CertificateCourse

Marine Radio - Electronics Officers'Course

Marine Radio Officers' CertificateCourse

Post Office Engineering Technicians'Course

Technicial Certificate Course for PostOffice Engineering Employees

Electrical Housecraft

Apprentice Electricians

Course for Personnel in the ElectricalIndustry

Cable Jointing

Electrical Technicians' Certificate (PartIll) City & Guilds of London Institute

Apprentice Electricians in the Aircraft

Industry

Cinema Apprentices

Bakery Practice

Confectionery Decoration

SPECIAL COURSES

Wholetime

Part-time

Evening

Wholetime

Evening

Evening

Evening

Wholetime

Wholetime

Evening

Block release

Evening

Part-time

Block release

Day release

Evening

Evening

Evening

Sandwich

Day release

Day release

Evening

Evening

Ref.: WRTT

PRTT

R6

.. WRS

R4

R4A

R5

.. WRR

.. WRO

R3

.. SRPO

R1

PEH

.. SESB

PEI

.. T1.1/2/3/4

.. T2.1

.. T3.1/2

SEAL

PRC

PSB

B1.1

B1.2 & B1.3

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Staff

Principal Hugh de Lacy, 8.E., B.Se., C.Eng., F.I.E.E.

Vice-Principal George L. Latehford, B.E., B.Se.

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

Head John M. Forde, B.E.

Assistant Head Thomas Ambrose, M.Se., Ph.D.

Staff Teachers P.O Gallcohrair, B.Eol., A.T.O.J. Jordan, M.Se.Miss A. Murphy, B.Se., H.Dip.Ed.M. V. O'Neill, B.Se.V. Rossiter, M.Se.M. Wallaee, M.Se.P. F. Walsh, B.Se.

Part-time J. v. p. Bond, B.A.(Mod.), H.Dip.Ed.Teachers P. Boyle, Ph.D.

J. Bradley, B.Se.C. Branigan, B.E., B.A.A. A. Byrne, M.Se.M. J. Carroll, 8.Se., Ph.D.J. F. M. Connolly, M.Se., H.Dip.Ed.Mrs. Sarah Davis, M.Se.E. D. Doyle, A.M.I.E.R.E.S. Gilhooley, B.E.L. Healy, B.E.I. A. Kinsella, A.I.S.G. Lynham, B.Se.D. J. MeCarthy, B.Se.E. J. MeLaughlin, B.Se., H.Dip.Ed.p. G. Maenamara, B.E.S. P. 0' Broin, M.Se.D. O"Donovan, B.Se.G. F. Roehe. B.Se.W. J. Ryder, B.Se., H.Dip.Ed.G. Warren, Grad.I.E.E.J. Wood, B.Se.

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS

Head Vacant.

Assistant Heed J. Kieran Taaffe, M.Se., A.lnst.P., H.Dip.Ed.( Hons.).and Acting Head

Staff Teachen K. P. Culliton, F.A.O.I.C. M. Feeley, B.A.(Mod.), M.S., Grad.lnst;.P.F. E. Fitzsimons, B.Se.(Hons.), Grad.lnst.P.J. E. Guy, M.Se., Grad.lnst.P.p. B. Hanna, M.Se., Ph.D.P. M. A. Healy, B.Se.K. V. Kamath, M.Se., Ph.D., A.lnst.P.N. E. MeKeith, B.Se., Ph.D.A. Mion. B.Se.( Hons.).M. A. MUllett, B.Se., HDip.Ed.S. E. 0 Flaithbheartaigh, B.Eol., A.T.O.( Onr.).F. R. O'Neill, MA, M.Se., Grad.lnst.P.A. F. Z. Rahman, M.Se., D.Se., A.lnst.P.E. p. Tuffy, B.Se.( Hons.), A.lnst.P.E. J. Williams. B.Se.

Part-time Mrs. E. M. Baird. M.Se.Teachen R. F. Beamish, M.Se., Ph.D .• Grad.lnst.P.

T. G. Brien, M.Se.R. T. Byrne, B.Se.Mrs. M. T. Dalton-Brown, F.A.O.I., F.B.O.A.T. W. Cantwell, B.Se.( Hons.).D. M. Carroll. M.Se., D.I.C.T. Connolly, Final (Photo) C. & G., H.Dip.Design, L.I.I.P.P. A. Coughlan, M.Se.D. H. Davison, I.I.P.(lnter.).R. Deegan, A.R.P.S.A. p. Doheny, B.Se.(Hons.).M. P. Downes, B.Se.P. J. Fleming. B.Se.( Hons.).D. E. Hiekey, B.Se.( Hons.).H. KennedyG. E. KingP. Maguire, B.Se., PhD.p. J. McCormaek, B.Se.( Hons.).

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E. J. MeEvoy, Final (Photo) C. & G.J. A. Mclnerney, B.Se., M.S.J. P. Mulvanny, A.I.I.P.F. J. Nolan, M.Se., H.Dip.Ed.J. G. A. O'Doherty. M.Se.A. C. 0 FearaehiinC. P. O'Toole, M.Se., A.lnst.P.M. F. Quinn, M.Se.J. Rajan, M.Se., Ph.D.R. StevensP. Sweeney, I.I.P.( Inter.).G. B. Trant, B.Se., Grad.lnst.P.L. B. Trundle, M.Se., Grad.lnst.P.

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY & BIOLOGY

Head E. J. Rothery, B.Se., F.R.I.C., F.I.C.I., M.I.Biol.l.

Assistant Head W. Broderiek, M.Se., H.Dip.Ed .• D.PA, F.I.C.I., M.R.I.P.H.H.

Staff Teachers L Breen, B.Se., Dip.Chem.Teeh.J. Brophy, F.I.M.L.T.Miss F. Doherty, B.Se., B.A.( Mod.).J. Gault, B.Se.J. R. Gray, B.Se.(Agrie.), L.I.Biol.Dr. D. A. MeDaeid, M.Se., M.I.C.I., A.R.I.C.Dr. D. Nolan, L.R.C.P. & S.I., D.P.H.J. p. O'Donoghue, M.Se.B. P. O'Keeffe, M.Se.Miss B. A. Ryan, M.Se.R. Saunders, B.Se.T. Seott, F.I.M.L.T.B. Woods, B.Se.

Part-time Miss A. Boland, B.Se.Teachers Dr. p. Boland

W. BradyMiss Irene Buekley, B.Se.J. Cann, B.Sc., F.I.M.L.T.Mrs. C. M. Chambers, M.Se., M.A.

J. Corr, B.Sc.R. A. D'Arcy. B.Sc., M.I.C.I., A.R.I.C.D. M. de Cogan, B.Sc.D Dempsey, A.I.M.L.T.E. Dempsey, F.I.M.L.T.F. Duffy, F.I.M.L.T.C. Dunne. A.I.M.L.T.Miss S. M. Fitzpatrick. B.Sc.Mrs. Kathleen Foley, A.I.M.L.T.S. Hanratty. F.I.M.L.T.B. Hickey, A.I.M.L.T.Dr. F. Hill, M.Sc.• M.I.e.I., A.R.I.C.S. Hudson, F.I.M.L.T.Miss Eiblin Kealy, A.I.M.L.T.C. Keogh, F.I.M.L.T.W. King. C. & G., D.T.C.Liam Lalor, F.I.M.L.T.Dr. P. LeonardF. B. Lyons, B.Sc.Miss McMahon, A.I.M.L.T.J. Maguire, e. & G., D.T.A.C.Thomas Maloney, A.I.M.L.T.D. Mulcahy, A.I.M.L.T.Dr. J. McEvoyK. McKinley, L.I.B.S.T., C. & G., D.T.A.C.S. O'Beirne, A.I.M.L.T.Miss Nuala O'Donnell, A.I.M.L.T.Miss M. O'HehirC. Plunkett. C. & G., D.T.e.N. Russell, B.A., B.Sc.Mrs. A. Scully, A.I.M.L.T.B. Scully. F.I.M.L.T.Mrs. D. Sheehan, A.I.M.L.T.Dr. J. TaaffeB. Thomas, C. & G., D.T.e.E. C. Wall. F.I.M.L.T.A. Whelan, A.I.M.L.T.N. White, A.I.M.L.T.E. Wright

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DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Head Thomas Short, C.Eng., M.LE.E.

Assistant Head Timothy Cronin, B.E.

Staff Teachers J. F. Colgan, C.Eng., M.Se., A.M.C.T., M.LE.E.N. Exarehou, B.E., M.Se., Ph.D.J. J. Farre>lI. A.M.LE.E.l. Flood, B.E., M.Se.

Part-time J. Oeane, A.M.I.E.E.Teachers J. Fitzpatriek, C.Eng., Wh.Ex., F.I.Meeh.E.

P. Garvey, A.M.LE.E.O. Harkin, A.M.LE.E.B. Keane, A.M.LE.E.E. Kinsella, M.Se., A.M.I.E.E.P. O'Keeffe, A.M.LE.E.T. R. Walsh, M.Se., A.M.I.E.E.

DEPARTMENT OF TELECOMMUNICATIONSENGINEERING

Head Bartholomew J. O'Connor, C.Eng., M.I.E.R.E.

Assistant Head Matthew Rice, C.Eng., M.I.E.R.E.

Staff Teachers J. Blennerhasse-tt, P.M.G. Cert., Radar Cert.F. M. Brennan, M.I.E.E.T. Claney, Grad.I.E.R.E.C. Cowley, M.LE.E.M. Gara, C. 8< G. F.T.C.(Teleeom.).D. Harley, P.M.G. Cert., Radar Cert.P. Hogan, B.E.T. Lawless, M.S.E.R.T., C. & G.L.1. (Radio Comm.).J. Mahon, P.M.G. Cert., Radar Cert.P. Murray, M.LE.R.E.T. P. O'Brien, M.I.E.R.E.J. O'Oonnell, M.I.E.E.E., C.G.L.I.(Teleeomm.).I. O'Reilly, B.Se., C.Eng., M.LE.E., H.Oip.Ed.A. Richmond, B.S.E.E.J. Russell, P.M.G. Cert., Radar Cert.E. G. Seale, Grad.LE.R.E.

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Part-time W. B. Chapple.Teachen G. Cahill. B.E.

M. Fenton. B.E.T. Goggin, M.I.E.E.P. Harrington. M.I.E.E.H. Hodgens. A.M.LE.E.D. Hogan. M.I.E.E.W. Hunt, Grad.LE.R.E.C. Killeen, Grad.LE.R.E.R. Lawrence. B.E.C. Maher. M.LE.E.J. McCowen. P.M.G.Cert.P. Murphy. C. & G.L.I. (Telecomm.).K. O'Donnell. Grad.LE.R.E.C. O'Rourke. C. & G.L.I. (R.T.E.B.)J. O'Rorke, P.M.G.Cert.J. O'Shea, B.Sc., M.I.E.E.O. Philips. C.G.L.L(F.T.C.).J. J. Woods. M.LE.E.• M.LE.R.E.

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL STUDIES

Head Vacant.

Assistant Headand Acting Head Miss K. Tierney, M.A.

StaB Teachen Miss G. Barry, M.A.Miss C. de Bhaldraithe, M.A.W. Doyle, BAP. Henry, MA, A.I.S.D. Madden, B.Comm., A.A.S.A.

Part-time F. Corcoran, B.A.Teachen B. Miller. M.A.

Miss K. Muldowney, B.A., H.Dip.Ed.M. Ryan, BA, H.Dip.Ed.D. Smyth, B.Soc.Sc.

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ADMINISTRATION

Secretary! Joseph G. Grace, B.Comm., A.I.I.S.Registrar

Senior Clerk andSecretary to the Miss Moira O'Donovan.

Principal

Senior Clerk J. Boland.(Accounts)

Clerical Staff Miss Siobhan Clancy.Mr. Liam Cooke.Mrs. P. Corcoran.Mr. Michael Flaherty.Mrs. M. Holland.Mrs. D. Kavanagh.Mrs. J. O'Connor.Mrs. M. O'Leary.Mr. David Spring.

Librarians R. Blair.Miss Fitzpatrick.

Maintenance J. Loftus.Supervisor

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Notices to Students

Admission to J. Enrolments for courses for the session 1970/71 will not beCourses&: effected before September 1st. 1970. but applications forEnrolment admission should be made before that date if possible.

2. In the session 1970/71 the latest date for admission ofstudents to classes commencing in the first term is October 16th,1970. Only in exceptional circumstances will applicants bead mitted after that date.3. Before acceptance of an application for admission to classesor courses, the applicant must attend in person for interviewand the College must be satisfied as to his ability to benefit fromthe proposed classes or courses. Approval in this respect mustbe endorsed on the enrolment form by the Principal. Vice­Principal, appropriate Head of Department or the teacherdesignated for the purpose. The College normally requires anapplicant to submit to and pass an entrance test and/or a suit­ability test before admitting him to any class or course.4. Fees must be paid in full on enrolment. Only in special cir­cumstances will payment by term be permitted. Students whosefees are to be paid by their employers should obtain from theCollege Office a guarantee form for signature by their employerand this must be presented before enrolment can be completed.5. The sole proof of enrolment in any class or course in theCollege is the Official Receipt for the class or course fees paid.The Official Receipt must be shown to the class teacher on firstattendance at each class of the course. Teachers are authorisedto refuse admission to classes of students who do not show theirOfficial Receipt.6. Fees are not refundable except where a class or course doesnot form.7. On first enrolment all new students will be issued with anIdentity Card. For this purpose and for the Colege recordsstudents must provide, at their own expense. two copies of arecent photograph (not returnable) of passport type and size.Students who were enrolled in the College in Session 1967/68,1968/69, or 1969/70, must present the Identity Card previouslyissued to them for re-endorsement for the new session. WhereIdentity Cards have been lost or are no longer usable, two copiesof a recent photograph must again be provided as in the case offirst enrolment, The Identity Card is the property of the Collegeand may be demanded by the College or its officers at any time.Students are therefore required to carry their Identity Cardswith them while in the College or whenever they may berequired to identify themselves as students of the College.

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Attendance,etc., at

Classes andCourses

Examinations

8. Change of address or place of employment should bereported to the College Office immediately.9. The Vocational Education Committee may change any or allof the syllabus, the day and time of any class and may cancelclasses where the enrolment or attendance is consideredinadequate. If for some urgent reason a teacher cannot attend.classes may be cancelled without notice.10. No exchange of classes may be made after enrolment with­oUt the written consent of the Principal on the recommendationof the Head of Department.J. The Vocational Education Committee may expel any studentwithout refund of fees. for irregular or unpunctual attendanceor for any other reason which, in the opinion of the CollegeCouncil, justifies expulsion. Three successive absences from anyclass may lead to suspension from the entire course. unless asatisfactory written explanation is submitted to the Principal.2. Students must provide themselves with such books. instru­ments and equipment (including special clothing) as theirclasses may, in the opinion of the College, require. In particular,protective clothing must be worn by all students using theChemistry or Biology Laboratories or the College Workshops.3. Students are required to keep such notebooks and recordsbooks. and to undertake and submit regularly such homeworkas may be prescribed by members of the teaching staff. Un­reasonable failure in this respect may lead to transfer to alower grade or expulsion.J. Students preparing for examinations of external bodies arestrongly advised to acquaint themselves with the current Regula­tions of these bodies. Insofar as it is possible the College willadvise and assist students regarding the procedure they shouldadopt in respect of the bodies with which they are concerned.2. The College is a recognised centre for many externalexaminations, including the General Certificate of Education.Where students are in doubt regarding examination arrange­ments they should consult the appropriate Head of Departmentor the College Secretary/Registrar.3. Internal examinations may be set by the College at the endof any year. or at any other point of any course, whether or notexternal examinations are undertaken at the same point.4. Progress from one year of a course to the next will be per­mitted only to students whom the College deems to have satis­factorily completed the earlier year and passed the requiredexternal and/or internal examinations.

Ref. WAS.

Ref. W.E.E.T.Ref. W.R.T.T.

5. Each student on a whole-time course leading to the awardof a Diploma of the College must make application to sit theappropriate Summer examination in April of each year, and paythe appropriate examination fee, where applicable, when makingsuch application. Where Supplemental examinations are held asimilar application must be made in July, and a similar fee paidby students who wish to sit the Supplemental examinations.

The existing courses to which this regulation applies are :-

The Diploma Course in Electrical Engineering Ref. S.E.E.

The Technician Engineering Diploma Courses

Electrical EngineeringTelecommunications and Electronics -The Technicians' Diploma Course in Applied

Science

The examination fees for session 1970/71 are as follows :-

£5 for the final examinations, or any part thereof, on the abovecourses;

£3 for the second year examinations, or any part thereof, on theDiploma Course in Electrical Engineering, Ref. S.E.E.

6. Students on whole-time courses leading to Diplomas of theCollege who do not take their sessional examinations at theSummer sitting will not be permitted to sit the Supplementalexamination, unless the College is satisfied that good andsufficient reason (e.g. serious illness) existed for not taking theSummer sitting.

7. Students of whole-time courses for Diplomas of the Collegeare required to pass the sessional examinations on their courseat the Summer sitting, or, at latest, at the Supplemental sitting(if any) immediately following each year of study. Those whodo not pass at these examination sittings will not normally bere-admitted to the course or permitted to resit the examinationin later years, except with the special permission of the Collegeauthority. Where such special permission is granted it shallextend to the following Summer and/or Supplemental sitting ofthe same examination only.

8. Students should note that a full attendance at classes in allsubjects of their course is expected, and a minimum averageattendance of 75 % in each subject of their course is required.Students who fail to comply with this requirement withoutsatisfactory explanation will be refused permission to sit College

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examinations, and endorsement of their entries for externalexaminations will similarly be refused.

General 1. Students must at all times obey the lawful instructions ofteachers and other members of the College staff. Misconduct inthe College or its grounds may lead to suspension or expulsion.All teachers are authorised to enforce immediate disciplinarymeasures in respect of students whom they find violating theregulations of the College or otherwise misconducting them­selves.

2. Students are liable for the cost of repair or replacement ofCollege property damaged by them.

3. Students are not permitted to smoke in the College Class­rooms, Laboratories, Lecture theatres. workshops. library. gym·nasium, swimming pool or changing rooms.

4. Students are not permitted to bring overcoats. etc., into theCollege classrooms. laboratories, lecture theatres. workshops,gymnasium or library. Locker accommodation is available for aconsiderable number of students on payment of a fee of 5/- persession. This includes a deposit of 2/-. returnable only if thelocker key is surrendered within seven days of the expiry of theperiod for which the locker has been granted.

5. Parking of pedal and motor cycles in the space provided inthe College grounds is normally permitted on application. Exceptwith the special permission of the Principal. students are notpermitted to bring cars into the College grounds.

6. Students are permitted to use the facilities of the Collegeand particularly of the Gymnasium and Swimming Pool. only onthe understanding that they do so at their own risk.

7. Though all reasonable care is taken. the Co/lege accepts noliability for student property lost, stolen or damaged on theCollege premises or grounds.

The attention of all students is directed to the General Regulations for Schools andClasses Operating under the Authority of the City of Dublin Vocational EducationCommittee. which are displayed in the College.

SchoIanhips Bc Certain scholarships and prizes may be awarded on the resultsPrizes of some examinations associated with courses in the College,

and information on them may be obtained from the CollegeSecretary/Reg istrar.

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Courses in Scienceand Related SubjectsB.SC. (GENERAL) DEGREE Ref.: W.S.D.

A whole-time course for the External B.Sc. Degree Examinationsof London University. A limited number of subject options willbe provided to cater for the special objectives of students. Thiscourse is recognised for the purposes of the Local Authorities'Higher Education Grants Scheme.

Course Duration Four years: five days per week for each academic year.

Minimum The Leaving Certificate with Honours in Mathematics, Chemistry,.Qualifications Physics and English, or the General Certificate of Education at

for Ordinary Level (Grades A, B or C) in Additional Mathematics,Admission Chemistry, Physics, English Language and one other subject.

Course Details Students may choose one of the following subject groups :­

FIRST YEAR

Group 1 : Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.

Group 2: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics.

SECOND YEAR

Group 1 : Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics.

Group 1: Physics, Mathematics, Statistics.

Group 3: Chemistry, Mathematics, Statistics.

Group 4 : Physics, Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.

THIRD YEAR

Group 1: Physics and Mathematics including Applied Mathe­matics or Statistics).

Group 2: Chemistry and Mathematics (including AppliedMathematics or Statistics).

Group 3: Physics and Chemistry.

Philosophy and General Studies will also be included in eachyear of the Course.

Examinations At the end of each year o,f the Course, students will be requiredto sit College Examinations. The following University of LondonExternal Examinations are held at the time indicated:

G.C.E. Advanced Level (end of 1st year).B.Sc. Part I (end of 2nd year).B.Sc. Part 11 (end of 4th year).

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Students are advised to acquaint themselves with the Regulationsof London University regarding the External B.Sc. (GeneralDegree). No student will be permitted to enrol for the secondyear of the Course unless he satisfies the University Entrancerequirements of London University.

Course Fee £50 per academic year.

Departments Chemistry and Biology; Physics.in Charge

B.SC. (GENERAL) DEGREE Ref.: PSD

A part-time course for the External B.Sc. Degree Examinationof London University, for students normally in employment.

Course Duration Five years. One full day (or two half-days), and three eveningsper week during each academic year.

MinimumQual ifications

for Admission

Passes in the General Certificate of Education Examinations in :

Mathematics at Advanced Level.

Physics at Advanced Level.

Chemistry at Advanced Level.

English at Ordinary Level.

In certain circumstances two 'A' Level and three '0' Level passesmay be accepted. In addition, the College mUSt be satisfied thatthe applicant's employment is such as will supplement his coursestudies with relevant practical experience.

Course Details A choice of subject groups similar to those on the whole-timecourse WSD wiH be offered.

Examinations The a.sc. Part I and Part 1I (Final) examinations of LondonUniversity are taken at the end of the second and fifth years,

respectively. Internal examinations may be set out by the Collegeat the end of the first, third and fourth years.

Fee Part I Course: £10 per academic year.Part 11 Course: £15 per academic year.

Department in Chemistry and Biology.Charge

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ADVANCED SCIENCE COURSES Part-time-PSI ;Evening-S3.2 & S3.3

These courses provide education in science to the AdvancedLevel of the General Certificate of Education, particularly forstudents who wish to proceed to higher studies in science.

Course Duration Part-time: PSI-One full day and three evenings per week forone academic year.

Evening: S3.2 & S3.3-Two years. three evenings per week.

Minimum The Leaving Certificate with Honours in Mathematics, PhysicsQualifications and English, or the General Certificate of Education at Ordinary

for Admission Level (Grades A, B or C) in Additional Mathematics. Physics.English Language and one other subject; or an equivalent stan­dard acceptable to the College.

Students electing to study subject groups involving Chemistryand/or Biology should have attained the same standard in thesubject(s) as indicated above for Physics.

Courses Part-time PSI students must choose one of the following subjectgroups:

Group I : Physics. Chemistry, Mathematics.

Group 2: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics.

Group 3 : Physics, Chemistry. Biology.

Evening S3.2 & S3.3-0nly Group I & 2 subjects are provided.

Examinations The General Certificate of Education examination at AdvancedLevel in the subjects of the Group. Internal examinations maybe set by the College at the end of the first year of the eveningcourses. 53.2 students may also take portion of the AdvancedLevel examinations in Mathematics & Applied Mathematics at

the end of the first year of S3.2.

Fees Part-time: PSI-1I0 per academic year.Evening: 53.2 & 53.3-0 10s. per academic year.

Department in Chemistry & Biology.Charge

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GRADUATESHIP OF THE INSTITUTEOF PHYSICS Ref.: PSI P

This is a part-time course leading to the Graduateship of theInstitute of Physics Part 11 Examination. Graduateship of theInstitute of Physics is recognised as equivalent to an honoursdegree in Physics.

Qualifications A B.Sc.(Gen.) or B.A.(Gen.) with Physics as a degree subject,for Admission a HND in Applied Physics or a suitable HNC in Applied Physics.

Course Duration Two years part-time.

Course Content The course covers the three compulsory papers of the Institute'sexaminations:

Atomic and Nuclear Physics.

Electricity, Electromagnetic Radiation and Optics.

Thermodynamics and properties of matter, together with, inSession 19701'71. the optional subject:

Electronics and radio-physics

or

Mathematical Physics. Should the demand warrant it, furtheroptional subjects may be offered;

Advanced Nuclear Physics.

Applied Acoustics

Applied Heat.

Applied Optics.

Numerical Analysis and Computing.

Theory and Applications of Automatic Control.

Examinations The Graduateship of the Institute of Physics Part 11 Examinationis taken at the end of the second year. An internal examinationwill be set by the College at the end of the first year. Studentsare advised to make themselves familiar with the regulations ofthe Institute.

Fee £IS per academic year.

Department Physics.in Charge

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TECHNICIANS' DIPLOMA COURSE INAPPLIED SCIENCE Ref.: WAS

This course is designed to meet the requirements of thosestudents seeking a training for:

(a) research and development in industrial laboratories;

(b) the scientific and industrial instrument manufacturing in·dustries ;

(c) for the food processing industries.

Course Duration Three years full-time.

Qualifications Leaving Certificate with passes in Mathematics, English and onefor Admission Science subject. Candidates holding an approved equivalent

qualification may be considered for entry.

Course 1st Year: Experimental Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology,Drawing, Communication Studies.

In the second and third years students may specialise in one ofthe following options:

( 1) Applied Chemistry.

(2) Applied Biology.

(3) Applied Physics.

Applied Chemistry

2nd and 3rd year: Inorganic, physical and organic chemistry,chemical processes, engineering practice, statistics, Communica·tion Science.

Applied Biology (including Food Science)

Food Chemistry.Food Microbiology/Hygiene.Food Processing.Process Instrumentation.Statistics.Communication Studies.

Applied Physics

It gives a wide coverage of general physics and mathematics,together with solid state physics, electronics and instrumenta­tion and control theory.

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2nd and 3rd Years: Experimental Physics, Mathematics (includ­ing the use of computers), Solid State Physics, Electronics.Instrumentation and Control Theory, Engineering Practice,Communicati'On Science.

Examinations College Examinations will be set in all subjects at the end ofeach year. Students must pass these examinations in order toproceed to the next year 0 fthe course. Supplemental examina­tions will be set in September. The College Diploma will beawarded to those students who complete the course in a satis­factory manner and pass the examination at the end of the Final

year.

The attention of students is particularly directed to ExaminationsRegulations S, 6, 7 & 8 on page 17.

Vacation Work Students will be expected to undertake vacation work for atleast one month in approved industries. The College will assistthem to arrange this.

Fee £30.

Department in Chemistry/Biology.Charge

TECHNlCtANS' CERTIFICATE COURSEIN APPLIED SCIENCE Ref.: SASC

A block-release course for Chemical technicians employedin appropriate industrial laboratories.

Course Duration Four years; 12 weeks block-release in each session.

Qualifications Leaving Certificate with passes in Mathematics, English and onefor Admission Science subject. Applicants holding an approved equivalent

qualification may be considered for entry.

Course The course subjects will include Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics,Workshop Practice, Plastics, Chemical Engineering.

Examinations Examinations will be set by the College at the end of each yearof the course. Students who successfully com~ete the final yearof the course will be awarded the College's Technicians' Certifi­cate in Applied Science.

Fee £15 per academic year.

IDepartment Chemistry and Biology.in Charge

HOME-ECONOMICS TEACHERS' COURSE Ref.: S8

This course is designed for Home-economics teachers who wishto study the proposed new Leaving Certificate syllabus inHome-economics.

Course Duration Two years, two evenings per week.

Qualifications The course is confined to Home-economics teachers.for Admission

Course Details Subjects offered will include Chemistry, Biochemistry, Micro­biology, Anatomy and Physiology.

Examinations A certificate will be awarded to candidates who attendregularly and are successful in the examination at the end ofsecond year.

Fee £10.

Department Chemistry and Biology.in Charge

SCIENCE LABORATORYTECHNICIANS' COURSE

Ref.: PSL

A part-time course for assistants and trainee technicians inlaboratories in industry, research institutes, educational estab·Iishments, etc. The course is designed to enable students to takeScience Laboratory Technicians' Certificates of the City & Guildsof London Institute. Success in the Ordinary Certificate examina­tion qualifies for Ordinary Membership of the Institute of ScienceTechnology and holders of the Advanced Certificate may applyfor Associate Membership.

Course Duration Five years: one full day (or two half·days) and two eveningsper week.

Minimum Applicants should have the Leaving Certificate or equivalentQualifications qualification. They must also be in appropriate employment in

for Admission approved laboratories. Applicants with passes in certain sub·jects in the Leaving Certificate examinations may be exemptedfrom some or all of the first year of the course.

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Course 1st year: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Glassblowing(1st term). Metalwork (2nd & 3rd terms), Drawing.

2nd year: English. Mathematics. Physics. Chemistry (1 st term),Electricity (2nd & 3rd terms), Drawing (1st term), Biology(2nd & 3rd terms). Metalwork (1st term), Woodwork & Plastics(2nd term), Glassblowing (3rd term).

3rd year: Chemistry, Physics or Biology. Metalwork (1st term).Woodwork & Plastics (2nd term). Glassblowing (3rd term).4th & 5th years: Chemistry, Biology or Physics Techniques,Laboratory Organisation, Social Science & General Studies.

Examinations The examinations of the City & Guilds of London Institute forthe Ordinary Science Laboratory Technician's Certificate is takenat the end of the third year and the Advanced Science Labora­tory Technician's Certificate at the end of the 5th year. Internalexaminations may be set by the College at the ends of the otheryears of the course.

Fee £5 per academic year.

Department Chemistry & Biology; Physics.in Charge

GLASSBLOWING Ref.: Gl

A course for persons in employment in laboratories who requireinstruction and practice in glassblowing techniques.

Course Duration One year: one evening per week.

Fee £S per academic year.

Department Chemistry & Biology.in Charge

DIPLOMA IN FOOD SCIENCE Ref.: S6

A course for Science graduates who require special knowledgeof food science. The College will award a Diploma to those whosuccessfully complete the course and pass the examination.

Course Duration Two years: tWO evenings per week.

Minimum B.Sc. or equivalent in Chemistry or Biology subjects.Qualifications

for Admission

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Coune The course deals with the chemistry and bacteriology of foodsas appropriate to research and quality control in the food pro­cessing industries. The nominal subjects of the course areApplied Chemistry and Bacteriology. Attention is paid to foodlegislation and codes of practice.

Examination The College sets its own examination for the award of the

Diploma.

Fee £15 per academic year.

Department Chemistry & Biology.in Charge

COURSE IN PROFESSIONALPHOTOGRAPHY Ref.: PSP

Coune Duration

MinimumQualification

for Admission

Coune

Examinations

Fee

Departmentin Charge

This is a part-time course in Professional Photography withadmission restricted to students already employed professionallyas assistant or trainee photographers.

Three years. One day and two evenings per week.

Matriculation, Leaving Certificate, or the General Certificate ofEducation in five subjects, including English at '0' Level.Applicants holding qualifications differing in detail, but not instandard from those iisted above may be considered for entry.

The course is modelled on the syHabuses of the City & Guildsof London Institute Examination for the Certificate in GeneralPhotography.

1st year: Photographic Theory and Practice, Chemistry,Physics, German, Communication Science.2nd year: Photographic Theory and Practice, Physics. German,Business Studies and Law, Communication Science.3rd year: Photographic Theory and Practice (including ColourWork), Physics, German, Business Studies and Law, Com­munication Science.

The final examination for the Certificate in General Photo­graphy of the City & Guilds of London Institute is taken atthe end of the third year. An internal examination will be setby the College at the end of the first and second years.

£30 per academic year.

Physics.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN'SCERTIFICATE Ref.: PSPT

This course is intended to meet the requirements of studentswho are employed

(a) As photographic technicians in research, industry or alliedfields.

(b) In the photofinishing industry and commercial colourlaborarories.

Oourse Duration Three years. One day and two evenings per week.

Qualifications Matriculation, Leaving Certificate or the General Certificate offor Admission Education with passes in English, Mathematics and an approved

science subject, preferably Physics or Chemistry. Applicantsholding qualifications differing in detail, but not in standardfrom those listed above may be considered for entry.

Course The course is modelled on the syllabuses of the City & Guilds ofLondon Institute Examination for the Photographic Technician'sCertificate.

1st Year: General Photographic Theory, Mathematics, Physics,Chemistry, Communication Science.

2nd Year: General Photographic Theory, Physics, Chemistry,Communication Science, Engineering Practice.

3rd Year: In the third year of the course, the student will followa specialised course in one of the following:

(a) Applied Photography.

(b) Photofinishing and Colour Laboratory Practice.

Examinations The Photographic Technician's Certificate Examination of theCity & Guilds of London Institute is taken at the end of thethird year. An internal examination will be set by the Collegeat the end of the first and second years.

Fee £30.

Department Physics.in Charge

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COURSES FOR MEDICALLABORATORY TECHNICIANS

Ref.: Wholetime WMLEvening SS

These courses provide education in the appropriate Sciences andTechnology for those seeking a career as Technicians in Medicalor Veterinary Laboratories. The Courses are designed to enablestudents ultimately to become Members of the Institute ofMedical Laboratory Technology. The evening course 5.5 is beingdiscontinued and enrolments will be accepted for fifth to seventhyears only.

Course Duration Wholetime: WML, three years-five days per week for the fullacademic session in the first year; in the second and third yearsstudents attend full-time for approximately six weeks in eachyear.Evening: S.5-seven years.

Minimum Matriculation, Leaving Certificate, or the General Certificate ofQualifications Education with passes in English. Mathematics and an approvedfor Admission science subject. preferably Physics or Chemistry.

All candidates must pass a General Suitability Test before theymay be admitted.In addition to the above those seeking admission to the Whole­time 2nd and 3rd year must be in appropriate employment in anapproved medical or veterinary laboratory.

Courses Wholetime WML :1st year: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology. LaboratoryTechniques, Ethics, General Studies.2nd and 3rd years: Medical Techniques*, Chemistry, Biology,Physics, Ethics... Includes Histop.thology, H.ematology, Blood Tr.nsfuslon, etc.

Evening, S.5 (all classes are conducted in various Medical Labora.­tories in the city with the co-operation of the authoritiesconcerned) :5th to 7th years: Microbiology, Haematology, Blood Transfusion.

Examinations Stages 1 and 2 of the Department of Education examinations forthe Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences are taken asfollows:Wholetime WML :Stage 1 at end of 1st year.Stage 2 at end of 3rd year.Each part of the examination will be held twice a year.

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This Certificate is recognised by the Institute of Medical Labora­tory Technology as exempting from its Intermediate Examination.Students of the evening course SS sit the Final Examination ofthe Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology at the end ofthe 7th year.

Fees Wholetime WML : 1st year £35.2nd and 3rd years: £10 each year.Evening S.5 : 4th to 7th years-£ID each year.

Department Chemistry & Biology.in Charge

ADVANCED COURSE IN MEDICAL LABORATORYSCIENCES Ref.: WAML

An advanced course for students of Medical Laboratory Sciencewho are employed in approved medical or veterinary laboratories.

Course Duration Two years block-release of IS weeks duration in each year.

Qualifications The Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science with full crediu infor Admission Physics and Mathematics. Individual applications for exemption

must be made to the Secretary of the Irish National Committeefor Certificates and Diplomas in Medical Laboratory Sciences.Marlborough Street. Dublin l.

Course All students wiil attend a common course in Advanced MedicalLaboratory Science, Chemistry and Biology. Short special courseswill also be included for the following:

Haematology and Blood Transfusion,

Microbiology,

Histology.

Clinical Chemistry.

Examinations At the end of the second year, students will take the Departmentof Education Diploma Examinations in Medical LaboratorySciences.

Fee £IS.

Department Chemistry and Biology.in Charge

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COURSES FOR OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS Ref.: WSOAND DISPENSING OPTICIANS

These courses provide for the education and training ofOphthalmic Opticians and Dispensing Opticians as statutorilyrequired for entrants to the profession by the Opticians' Act,1956. The counes are approved by Bord na Radharcmhastolri(the Opticians' Board), which is the registration and controllingbody set up under the Act, and lead to the Fellowship Diplomaand Dispensing Diploma, respectively. of the Association ofOphthalmic Opticians of Ireland (F.A.O.!. and Disp. Cert.A.O.!.).

In Session 1970/71 the 2nd year of the course only will beoffered.

Coune Duration For Ophthlllmlc Opticians: 3 yean wholetime (S days perweek). Note: 6 months' practice under supervision in theprofession is required before final qualification.

For Dispensing Opticians: 2 years wholetime (S days per week).Note: 3 months' practice under supervision in the profession isrequired before final qualification.

Minimum The Matriculation of the National University of Ireland in Irish,Qualifications English, Mathematics, and three other subjects or an approvedfor Admission equivalent. Students must register as Associates with the

Opticians' Board, 18 Fitzwilliam Square. Dublin, and with theAssociation of Ophthalmic Opticians of Ireland, 11 HarringtonStreet, Dublin.

Course The course is common for both Ophthalmic and DispensingOpticians up to the end of the second year and covers:

1st Year: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry. Biology, Anatomyand Physiology, Workshop Practice.

2nd Year: Light and Optical Instruments. Geometrical Optics.Anatomy and Physiology, Physiological Optics. Optometry.Optical Dispensing, Ethics and Law.

The third year of the coune for Ophthalmic Opticians covers :Optometry, Physiological Optics, Abnormal Conditions. Orthop­tics, Ophthalmic Instruments, Environmental Optics.

In addition, all years include General Studies and Social Science.

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Examinations For Ophthalmic Opticians: The First Professional examinationis taken at the end of the second year; Parts I and 11 of the3econd Professional examination are taken at the end of thethird year and at the end of the period of supervised practice,respectively.

For Dispensing Opticians: Part I of the Professional Examinationat the end of the second year, and Part 11 at the end of theperiod of supervised practice.

In each case internal examinations are set by the College at theend of the first year.

Fee £50 per academic year.

Teacher-in- K. P. Culliton. F.A.O.1.Charge

Department Physics.

DENTAL CRAFTSMAN'S COURSE Ref.: PSDC

A part-time course for apprentices employed in dental labora­tories. By co-operation with the Board of Governors. the classesin Dental Technology are held in the Dental Hospital.

Course Duration Five years: one half·day and two evenings per week.

Admission Applicants must be employed in approved dental laboratoriesRequirements and should have the Intermediate or Group Certificate in

approved subjects.

Course 1st year: English. Science. Dental Theory and Drawing, DentalTechnology.2nd year: Science, Dental Theory, Dental Technology.3rd to 5th years: Organic Chemistry. Electrotechnology. DentalTheory. Dental Technology.

Examinations At the end of the second and fifth years students take theIntermediate and Final examinations, respectively. for the DentalTechnician's Certificate of the City & Guilds of London Institute.Internal examinations may be set by the College at the end ofother years of the course.

Fee £5 per academic year.

Department-in- Chemistry & Biology.Charge

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INTENStVE COURSE IN TECHNICALFRENCH Ref.: GSAF

The Department of General Studies will provide an intensivecourse in Technical French for those who wish to improve theirknowledge and competence in French as a language of Specialisms(i.e. in the specialist aspects of vocational, scientific and tech­nical language).

Course Duration I year. 2 afternoons (10 hours) per week.

Qualitlcations Leaving Certificate French or equivalent.

for Admission

Fee £20.

Department-in- General Studies.Charge

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EVENING COURSES IN MATHEMATICS

The Mathematics Department provides the following series ofcourses for those who wish to improve their mathematicalknowledge, particularly in relation to the fields of applicationindicated.

General Admission to any stage of these courses depends on theAdmission applicant's knowledge of the material covered in earlier stages

Requirements and each application is individually assessed on its merits. TheMathematics Department will gladly advise applicants regardingthe course and stage most appropriate for their purposes.Applicants may be required to take an admission test.

A. MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING PRACTICEAND TRADES Ref.: MI

Course DurationExaminations

Fee

A Course in Practical Mathematics.

Four years: One evening (2 hours) per week.The Elementary Technological Certificate examination of theDepartment of Education at the end of the second year; theIntermediate examination at the end of the fourth year.

£4 per academic year.

B. MATHEMATICS FORTELECOMMUNICATIONS

Ref.: M2

Course Duration Four years: One evening per week (It hours per week for firsttwo years; 2t hours per week in third and fourth years).

Examinations City & Guilds of London Institute Telecommunication Tech­nicians' Course examinations in Practical Mathematics at theend of the first year and in Mathematics A. B, and C at end ofsecond, third and fourth years, respectively.

Fee £4 per academic year.

C. MATHEMATICS FOR ENGINEERING Ref.: M3

Course Duration Four years: One evening per week (I t hours in first andsecond years; 2 hours in third year; 3 hours in fourth year).

Examinations The Advanced Technological Certificate examination in Mathe­matics of the Department of Education at the end of the secondyear and the Higher Technological Certificate examination inMathematics at the end of the fourth year.

Fee £5 per academic year.

D. MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE Ref.: M4

A course covering Mathematics from G.C.E. "0" Level to Part11 B.Sc. Degree (External) of University of London.

Course Duration Seven years. First three years: two evenings (It hours each)per week.Last four years: one evening (3 hours) per week.

Examinations University of London examinations:

G.C.E. "0" Level in Additional Mathematics at end of first year;G.C.E. "A" Level Mathematics (Papers I and Ill) at end ofsecond year;

G.C.E. "A" Level Pure Mathematics at end of third year;

B.Sc. Degree Part I Mathematics at end of fifth year;

B.Sc. Degree Part 11 Mathematics at end of seventh year.

Fee £5 per academic year.

E. APPLIED MATHEMATICS Ref.: MS

Course Duration Two years: first year two evenings (It hours each) per week.Second year: one evening (3 hours) per week.

Examinations G.C.E. "0" Level in Additional Mathematics (Paper Ill) at endof first ynr;

"A" Level Applied Mathematics at end of second year.

Fee £5 per academic year.

F. STATtsTICS

Course Duration Three years: one evening (3 hours) per week.

Fee £5 per academic )·ear.

Ref.: M6

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Electrical, Electronic &TelecommunicationsEngineering &Related CoursesHONOURS DIPLOMA COURSE INELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Ref.: SEE

A whole-time honours course leading to a Diploma in ElectricalEngineering for those wishing to become professional electrical

engineers.

The course is designed to meet the standards set by the BritishCouncil of Engineering Institutions (C.E.I.), which body hasauthority to award the title 'Chartered Engineer'.

Course Duration Four years. 5 days (approx. 30 hours) per week.

EntryRequirements

(1) Leaving Certificate of the Department of Education with:Honours in Mathematics.Honours in Physics.Passes in three other subjects.

Or

Honours in Mathematics.Pass in the Honours Physics paper.Honours in one other subject.Passes in tWO o,ther subjects.

OR

(2) An examination result which the College considersequivalent to (1).

In addition all prospective students are interviewed and arerequired to undertake a suitability test.

Course First year: Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Elec­tricity, Engineering Drawing, Materials & Processes, Engineer inSociety and Continental Language.

Second year: Mathematics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Ele"tricity, Engineering Drawing, Materials & Processes, Engineer inSociety, Electronics and Continental Language.

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Third year: Mathematics, Physics, Electrical Measurement. Fieldand Circuit Theory, Control Systems, Communications Engineer­ing or Electrical Power, Engineer in Society. Electronics andContinental Language.

Fourth year: Mathematics, Electrical Engineering Materials, Fieldand Circuit Theory, Control Systems, Communications Engineer­ing or Electrical Power, Engineer in Society. Electronics andContinental Language.

Detail. of the Syllabi and examination regulations are availableon request.

The standard of the final year will not be less than that requiredby the C.E.I. Part 11 syllabi in the appropriate subjects.

Examinations Examinations will be set by the College at the end of eachyear of the course. These examinations will be held in theSummer. Repeat examinations will be held in the Autumn.The attention of students is particularly directed to ExaminationRegulations S. 6. 7 & 8 on page 17.

Vacation Students are required to undertake approved employment withTraining engineering enterprises during the Summer vacation periods. The

College usually arranges this vacation work.

Fee £SO per academic year. (N.B.-This course is recognised for thepurposes of the Local Authorities, Higher Education GrantsScheme.

Department-in- Electrical Engineering.

Charge

TECHNICIAN ENGINEERING DIPLOMA COURSE ­ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (Whole-time) Ref.: WEET

Course Duration

EntryRequirements

A whole-time course leading to a Technician Engineering Diplomaof a high standard in the field of Electrical Engineering.

Three years. S days (approx. 32 hours) per week.

(I) Leaving Certificate of the Department of Education with:Pass Mathematics.Pass Physics.Pass English.or

(2) An examination result which the College considers equiva­lent to (1).

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In addition all prospective students are interviewed and arerequired to undertake a suitability test.

Course First year: Mathematics, Applied Mechanics, Physics, EngineeringDrawing, Mechanical Workshop, Principles of Electricity, Elec­tronics, Electrical Practice, Economics, and Continental Language.

Second year: Mathematics, Thermodynamics and Hydraulics,Properties of Materials, Electrical Measurements and Testing,Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines, Electronics, Generation andTransmission, Economics, Distribution and Utilisation and Con­tinental Language.

Third year: Mathematics, Projects, Control Systems, CircuitTheory, Electronics, Generation and Transmission, Economicsand Continental Language.

Details of the syllabi are available on request.

Examinations Examinations will be set by the College at the end of each yearof the course. These examinations will be held in the Summer.Repeat examinations will be held in the Autumn.The attention of students is particularly directed to ExaminationRegulations 5, 6, 7 & 8 on page 17.

Vacation Students are required to undertake approved employment withTraining engineering enterprises during the Summer vacation periods.

The Department Will, as far as possible, assist students inobtaining such vacation work.

Fee £30 per academic year.

Department-in- Electrical Engineering.Charge

Course Duration

AdmissionRequirements

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ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS' COURSE(Block Release) Ref.: SET

A block-release course for trainee technicians in the electricalindustry.

Four years: 15-17 weeks' full-time attendance each academicyear.

Prospective students must show evidence of a knowledge ofMathematics and Physics to at least Leaving Certificate level. Inaddition they must be employed as apprentices or trainee tech­nicians in the electrical industry and must pass a suitability test.

Course The first and second years include Mathematics, Physics,Mechanics, Electricity, Electronics. Drawing, Properties ofMaterials and General Studies.The final years include Generation, Transmission and Utilisationof Electrical Energy, Electrical Machines, Electronics and Elec­trical Measurements.

Examinations The examinations in Electrical Engineering Practice of theDepartment of Education and of the City & Guilds of LondonInstitute. Internal Examinations may also be set by the College.

Fee £15 per academic year.

Department In Electrical EngineeringCharge

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS' COURSE(Block-release) Ref.: SEBT

A block-release course which trains technicians for the electricalsupply industry.

Course Duration Two years; 14 weeks in year one and 18 weeks in year two.

Admission Prospectie students must be employed by the electrical supplyRequirements industry and they must have passed Mathematics intermediate

level (T.I.B.) or equivalent.

Course First year: Mathematics, English, Principles of Electricity, Elec­trical Power. Applied Mechanics.

Second year: Mathematics, English, Field and Circuit Theory,Generation and Transmission, Machines, Distribution andUtilisation, Electrical Measurements.

Examinations Year I : College examinations.

Year 11 : The final examination in Electrical Engineering Practiceof the City and Guilds and of the Department of Education.

Fee £1 S.

Department-in- Electrical Engineering.Charge

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Course Subjects Year IYear 11Year III

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIANS' COURSE (Evening)El.l/2/3/4

An evening course which prepares students for the ElectricalEngineering Practice examinations of the Department of Educa­tion and of the City and Guilds. It also provides for theadditional subjects Industrial Electronics and Instrumentationand Control Systems.

Course Duration Four years: three evenings per week.

Admission Prospective students must:Requirements (i) Be employed in the electrical industry.

(ii) Have passed the Leaving Certificate with Mathematics andPhysics, or have successfully completed the second year of acourse for apprentice electricians.

Mathematics, Physics, Principles of Electricity.Mathematics, Physics, Principles of Electricity.Mathematics, Field and Circuit Theory, ElectricalMeasurements, Industrial Electronics, Instrumentationand Control Systems.

Year IV Mathematics, Generation and Transmission, Distributionand Utilisation, Industrial Electronics, Instrumentationand Control Systems.

Laboratory work is included in all years of the course.

Fee Cl 10s. per academic year.

Department-in- Electrical Engineering.Charge

TECHNICIAN ENGINEERING DIPLOMA COURSE­TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS

Ref.: WRTT

A wholetime course designed to provide a broad and thoroullheducation for students intending to pursue careers as techniciansin telecommunications and electronics.

Course Duration Three years: five days per week.

Minimum Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, with Mathematics and EnglishQualification as essential subjects and in addition students must pass an

for Admission entrance test set by the College.

Course 1st year: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineer­ing Drawing, Workshop Practice, Electricity, Electronics.2nd year: Mathematics, Physics, Electricity, Electronics, CircuitTheory, Measurements, Radio Communication.

3rd year: Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, Circuit Theory,Measurements, Radio Communication, Microwave Principles,Digital and Switching Principles.

In addition all years of the course include Industrial Studies anda language (French or German).

Examinations The Diploma Examination is taken at the end of the third year,together with a number of City & Guilds of London InstituteCourse 300 examinations (Advanced Studies in Telecommunica­tions and Electronics), Internal College examinations are held atthe end of the first and second years. The attention of studentsis particularly directed to Examination Regulations 5, 6, 7 & 8 onpage 17.

Fee £30 per academic year.

Department In Telecommunications EngineeringChal'ie

PART-TIME COURSE FORTELECOMMUNICATION ANDELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS

Ref.: PRTT

A course to meet the educational needs of those employed astrainee technicians in industry and elsewhere in the field of tele­communication and electronics.

Course Duration Four years: 2t days and 2 evenings per week (total llt hoursper week).

Minimum Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, with Mathematics and EnglishQualification. as essential subjects. Prospective students must be employed asfor Admission trainee technicians in the field concerned.

Examinations City & Guilds of London Institute examinations are taken atthe end of each year of the course leading to the Final exam­ination for the Telecommunications Technicians' Certificate atthe end of the third year and the Full Technological Certificateat the end of the fourth year. Three Supplementary Studies Ireprovided for on the course.

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Cou.... 1st year: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Elec­tricity, Electronics. Engineering Drawing. Workshop Practice.2nd year: Mathematics, Physics. Electricity. Electronics, CircuitTheory. Radio Com munication. Measurements.

3rd year: Mathematics. Circuit Theory. Electronics, Radio Com­munication, Microwave Principles. Measurements.

4th year: Mathematics, Circuit Theory, Electronics. Radio Com­munication. Digital Principles. Measurements.

Fee £15 per academic year.

Department In Telecommunications EngineeringCharge

TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICIANS'EVENING COURSE

Ref.: R6

An evening course to prepare students for the Full Technolo­gical Certificate in Telecommunication of the City & Guilds ofLondon Institute. Two Supplementary Studies are provided for.

Course Duration Five years: four evenings (12 hours) per week.

Minimum The Intermediate Certificate with Mathematics and English, orQualifications the Group Certificate in approved subjects, or equivalent.

for Admission

Course 1st year: Mathematics, Electricity, Engineering Science. Drawing.2nd year: Mathematics, Telecommunication Principles A. Radio& Line Transmission A or Computers A.3rd year: Mathematics. Telecommunication Principles B, Radio& Line Transmission B or Computers B.

4th year: Mathematics, Telecommunication Principles C, RadioC or Computers C.

5th year: Mathematics. Advanced Telecommunication Principles,Advanced Communication Radio.

Fee £5 per academic year.

Department in Telecommunications EngineeringCharge

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RADIO.ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS'COURSE

Ref.: WRS

The theoretical and practical content of this wholetime courseis designed to provide a sound technical education for studentspreparing for careers as technicians in the production, testingand maintenance of radio and electronic equipment.

Course Duration Three years: five days per week.

Minimum Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, with Mathematics and EnglishQualifications as essential subjects. In addition, prospective students must passfor Admission an entrance test set by the College.

Course 1st year: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Electricity,Radio and Electronics, Engineering Drawing, Workshop Practice,General Studies, Social Science.

2nd year: Mathematics, Physics, Electricity, Electronics, Radio,Transmission, Radio Workshop, Industrial Studies, Social Science.

3rd year: Mathematics, ElectricitY" Electronics, Radio, Television,Transmission, Measurements, Industrial Studies, Social Science.

Examinations The City & Guilds of London Institute Final Certificate Examina­tions of Courses 49 and 434. In addition College examinationswill be taken at the end of first and second years.

Fee £25 per academic year.

Department in Telecommunications Engineering.Charge

RADIO AND TELEVISIONSERVICING COURSE Ref.: R4

An evening course to prepare students for the Intermediate andFinal examinations in Radio and Television Servicing (Course48) of the City and Guilds of London Institute and the RadioTrades Examination Board.

Course The City and Guilds Institute is replacing Course 48 by courses433 and 434, and it is envisaged that the last Intermediateexamination for Course 48 will be offered in May-June 1971,while the last final examination will be offered in May-June1973. (These dates are subject to review.)Consequently only the third, fourth and fifth years of thiscourse will be offered by the College during the session1970-71.

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Examinations At the end of the third year, students will sit for the Inter­mediate Written and Practical examinations. The Final Writtenand' Practical examinations will be taken at the end of the fifthyear.

Fee 3rEl year: £5 per academic year.4th and 5th years: £6 per academic year.

Department-in- Telecommunications Engineering.Charge

COLOUR TELEVISION SERVICINGCOURSE Ref.: R4A

This evening course is designed to prepare students for theCity and Guilds of London Institute examination in ColourTelevision Principles.

Course Duration 26 weeks: one two-hour lecture and one three-hour practicalperiod each week.

Admission Prospective students are required either:Requirements (a) to hold the City and Guilds Institute Final Certificate in

Radio and Television Servicing (R.T .E.B. Final), or

(b) to satisfy the requirements of the City and Guilds Institutewith regard to educational requirements, qualifications, ex­perience- and proficiency in accordance with the current (1970)regulations.

A maximum of 24 students will be accepted for this course.

Course Brief revision of the 625 line television standard. System 1.Colourimetry. NTSC, PAL and SECAM colour systems. Colourcameras and the camera chain. Encoders. NTSC and PAL.Display Devices.

The colour receiver; circuitry, setting up. fault diagnosis. Testinstruments and methods.

Fee {] 10s. Od. per academic year.

Department-in- Telecommunications Engineering.Charge

RADIO, TELEVIStON AND ELECTRONICSTECHNICIANS' COURSE Ref.: R5

This evening course is designed to prepare students for thePart 1 and Part 2 examinations of the City and Guilds ofLondon Institute Radio, Television and Electronics Technicians'Course (Course 434). When final arrangements for the pro­posed Part 3 examination become available it is intended tooffer appropriate classes.

Course Duration Four years, four evenings (12 hours) per week, to complete thecourse for the Part 2 examination.

MinimumQualificationsfor Entrance

33Intermediate Certificate, or Group Certificate, with adequategrades in approved subjects. An entrance selection test will beset by the College.

Prospective students must be employed in the radio-electronicstrade or industry.

Course The first two years complete the requirements for the Part 1examination. while a further two years of study are required tocover the requirements for the Part 2 examination.

During the 1970/71 session. only the first two years of thiscourse will be offered.

Examinations At the end of the second year students will sit for the Part 1examination. while the Part 2 examination will be taken at theend of the fourth year.

Internal examinations will be set by the College at the end ofthe first and third years of the course.

Fee 1st and 2nd years: £5 per academic year.

Dept. in charge Telecommunications Engineering.

MARINE RADAR MAINTENANCECERTIFICATE COURSE

Ref.: WRR

This full-time course is designed to satisfy fully the latestrequirements of the syllabus of the Board of Trade for theMarine Radar Maintenance Certificate. and it provides com·prehensive coverage of the operation and maintenance of alltypes of Marine Radar equipment. Two courses are conductedeach year. one commencing in September and the other com­mencing in February.

Course Duration Sixteen weeks: five days per week.

Admission Prospective students are required to hold the P.M.G. First orRequirements Second Class Certificate of Proficiency in Radiotelegraphy. or

show evidence of having an equivalent standard of knowledge inElectricity and Radio Communication.

Coune The course provides instruction and practice in Electronics andRadar.

Fee £25 per cou rse.

Department In Telecommunications EngineeringCharae

MARINE RADIO-ELECTRONICSOFFICERS' COURSE

Ref.: WRO

This wholetime course prepares students for the Certificate ofProficiency Examination in Radiotelegraphy and Telephony conducted by the Department of Posts and Telegraphs. This Certifi­cate is required for employment as a Radio Officer in the inter­national mercantile marine services. In addition the course coversthe requirements of the Telecommunications Technicians' Cer­tificate Examinations (Course 49) of the City & Guilds ofLondon Institute and students are required to sit these exam­inations.

Coune Duration Two years: five days per week (including one evening per weekduring the first year).

Minimum All applicants will have the Leaving Certificate or equivalent.Qualifications Applicants will be required to sit an entrance test.for Admission

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Course

Fee

Department inCIw1.

The course includes Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineer­ing Drawing, Electricity, Electronics, Radio Communication,General Studies and' Social Science.

£45 per year. £15 per term.

Telecommunications Engineering

MARINE RADIO OFFICERS'CERTIFICATE COURSE

Ref.: R.3

Course Duration

MinimumQualificationsfor Admission

Course

FeeDepartment In

Charge

This evening course is designed to cover the syllabus for theCertificate of Proficiency in Radiotelegraphy of the Departmentof Posts & Telegraphs. This is the required qualification forRadio Officers in the Mercantile Marine services.

Three years: four evenings (12 hours) per week.

Intermediate Certificate or Group Certificate with adequategrades in approved subjects or an acceptable equivalent.Applicants will be required to sit an entrance test.

Technical Electricity, Radio Communication, Marine Radio andMorse.

£! S per academic year.

Telecommunications Engineering

POST OFRCE ENGINEERINGTECHNICIANS' COURSE

Ref.: SRPO

A block-release course conducted by arrangement with theDepartment of Posts & Telegraphs providing technical educationfor the technician trainees of that Department. The scheme hasthe co-operation of the Irish Post Office Engineering Union.

Course Duration Three academic years: 10-15 weeks full time (32t hours perweek) in each academic year.

Admission The course is confined to Technician Trainees of the DepartmentRequirements of Posts & Telegraphs.

Course The course provides instruction in Irish, English, Mathematics,Physics, Electricity, Drawing, Electronics and Religious Know­ledge. Between the block-release periods of attendance in th~

College the instruction is supplemented by a correspondencecourse extending over appro,ximately 30 weeks.

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Fee £10 per academic year. Trainees from areas ouuide Dublin Cityare admitted under special fee arrangements with the VocationalEducation Committee of the area concerned.

Department In Telecommunications EngineeringCharge

TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE COURSE FORPOST OFFICE ENGINEERING EMPLOYEES

Ref.: R.t

Course Duration

MinimumQualificationsfor Admission

Course

Fee

Department InChal'1e

This evening course prepares employees of the EngineeringBranch of the Department of Posts & Telegraphs and others insimilar industrial employment for the appropriate TechnicalCertificate Examinations of the Department of Education.

Four years: Three evenings per week.

Intermediate Certificate or Group Certificate in approved sub­jects.

The course provides graded instruction in Mathematics. Engin­eering Science. Electricity. Telecommunications. Electronics, andRadio Communication.

£S per academic year.

Telecommunications Engineering

ELECTRICAL HOUSECRAFT Ref.: PEH

Course Duration

AdmissionRequirements

Course andExaminations

Fee

Department inCharge

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A part-time course primarily for lady demonstrators of domesticor institutional electrical appliances.

One year (October-May). one or two afternoons per week asarranged.

Leaving Certificate or approved qualifications in DomesticScience. Applicants must be employed as trainee demonstratorsof electrical appliances or be attending courses in Hotel &Catering subjects in Institutional Management.

The course is designed to enable students to take the ElectricalHousecraft Certificate :"xamination of the Electrical Associationfor Women. London

£ I0 per course.

Electrical Installation

Courses for Apprentices& CraftsmenELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONWORK

Ref.: Block-Release SESB

Day-Release PEI

These courses ~rovide full technical education for apprenticeelectricians in their first four years of apprenticeship.

Course Duration Four years. Block Release, SESB : one term (i.e. 11 weeks of 32thours) per year of the course.Day Release, PEr: one day and three evenings per week. Somefourth-year students attend on one additional day per week. Afifth-year course of further study may be provided for suitablecandidates.

Admission Specified subjects of the Group Certificate or IntermediateRequirements Certificate examinations of the Department of Education. Pros­

pective students must be apprentices to the electrical trade.

Coune The courses are based on the relevant examination syllabuses ofthe Department of Education and the City & Guilds of LondonInstitute, and include Mathematics, Engineering Science, Draw­ing, Electricity, Electrical Installation Theory and Practice, Test­ing, General Studies and Social Science. Classes in Metalwork,Cable Jointing, etc., are provided for certain groups.

Examlnltfons The Trade and Technical Examinations of the Department ofEducation and of the City & Guilds of London Institute

Fees Block Release, SESB : £10 per year of course.Day Release, PEI : £7 10s. per academic year.

Department in Electrical InstallationCharge

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EVENING COURSEFOR PERSONNEL IN THEELECTRICAL INDUSTRY

Ref.: TI.1/2/3/"

A course in Applied Electricity and related Sciences. The lasttwo years (T1.3 & TIA) of the course are designed to assistapprentices in preparing for the Senior Trade Certificate exam·ination of the Department of Education and the "B" and "C"Certificate examination of the City & Guilds of London Institute.

Course Duration Four years: four evenings per week.

Admission Prospective students must be in employment in some branch ofRequirements the electrical industry. Applicants for the first year, TI.I, may

be required to sit an entrance examination and for other year sof the course applicants must satisfy the College that they havean acceptable knowledge of the matter covered in the years ofthe course preceding that for which they apply.

Course Mathematics. Electrical Craft Practice. Electrical Science andTechnical Drawing.

Examinations The appropriate Trade and Technical examinations of the Depart­ment of Education and the City & Guilds of London Institute.

Fee £5 for each of the first three years and £6 for the fourth yearof the course.

Department In Electrical InstallationChal'lle

CABLE JOINTING Ref.: n.1

Course Duration

AdmissionRequirements

Course

Fee

Department inChal'lle

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A course for electricians or apprentice electricians who wish tobecome proficient in the skills required in jointing undergroundcables.

Two years: two evenings per week.

Prospective students must have passed the Junior Trade Certifi­cate examinations of the Department of Education or have anequivalent qualification, and must satisfy the College that pro­ficiency in Cable Jointing is required in their employment.

Both the theory and practice of the techniques are covered.

a 10s. per academic year.

Electrical Installation

ELECTRICAL TECHNICtANS' CERTIFICATE(PART Ill) CITY AND GUILDS OFLONDON INSTITUTE Ref.: T3.1/2

This course is designed to prepare students for the ElectricalTechnicians' Certificate Part III examination of City and Guildsof London.

Course Duration Two years: twO evenings per week.

Admission Prospective students must have obtained a pass in the ElectricalRequirements Technicians' Certificate Part 11 examination of City and Guilds

of London.

Course Transmission and Distribution of Electrical Energy. Utilisation ofElectrical Energy.

Examinations Examination in Utilisation of Electrical Energy will be taken atthe end of the first year. Examination in Transmission andDistribution of Electrical Energy at the end of second year.

Fee £6 per academic year.

Dept.-in-Charge Electrical Installation.

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COURSE FOR APPRENTICE ELECTRICIANSIN THE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY Ref.: SEAL

A full-time course providing for the full technical education ofaircraft electricians during the first three years of apprenticeship.

Course Duration Three years: 35·37 weeks (32t hours per week) each course year.

Admission Specified subjects in the Group Certificate or Intermediate Cer·Requirements tificate examinations of the Department of Education.

Prospective students must be apprenticed to the electrical tradein the aircraft industry.

Course Mathematics, Engineering Science, Drawing, Metalwork, Elec·tricity Theory and Laboratory, Practical Installation, AircraftElectrical Practice, General Studies, Social Science.The Course is based on the relevant examination syllabuses ofthe Department of Education. the Department of Transport andPower (Civil Aviation) and the City & Guilds of LondonInstitute.

examination. Trade and -echnical Examinations of the Department of Educa­tion and City & Guilds of London Institute, and the Licenceexaminations of the Department of Transport and Power.

Fee £30 per academic year.

Department In Electrical InstallationCharge

COURSE FOR CINEMA APPRENTICES Ref.: PRC

A part-time course providing technical education for apprenticeprojectionists in cinemas.

Course Duration Three years: five hours per week.Admission Prospective students must be employed as apprentice cinema

Requirements operators.

Course The course covers Mathematics, Science, Electricity. Light, SoundEquipment and English.

Examinations Examinations are set by the College.

Fee £5 per academic year.

Department in Electrical InstallationCharge

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COURSE IN BAKERY PRACTICE Ref.: PSB

A part-time course in Breadmaking and Flour Confectionery forBakery Apprentices.

Coune Duration Four years: one day and two evenings per week,

Admlnlon Prospective students must be apprentices to the BreadmakinilRequirements and Flour Confectionery Trades.

Coune Instruction is given in Bakery Science and Bakery Practice.Engl ish and Social Science.

Examinations Internal examinations are set by the College. Students may alsosit examinations of the City & Guilds of London Institute.

fee £S per academic year.

Teacher-In- S. Anthony. F.I.B.B.• Tech.Dip. C. & G.Charge

BAKERY PRACTICE (JOURNEYMEN) Ref.: BI.1

This is a one-year evening course in Bakery Practice especiallyfor journeymen in the Bakery Trades. Attendance is requiredon one evening per week.

Fee £S per 2cademic year.

CONFECTIONERY DECORATtON Ref.: BI.2 & BI.3

This evening course comprises a one-year Intermediate course(Ref. B1.2) and a one-year Advanced course (Ref. B1.3) inDesign. Icing and Piping. Attendance is required on one eveningper week. Students must be employed in an appropriate bakerytrade. Examinations may be taken at the end of each year.

Fee £S per academic year.

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General Information

Day classes will normally be held from 9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. each weekday except Saturday unlessspecial arrangements are made in specific cases.

Evening Classes will normally be held from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.except where shown otherwise.

Office Hours: The Office will be open for enrolment ofstudents from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon, and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.,Monday to Friday, and at special periods of the year attimes which will be posted on the Notice Board.

Enrolment subsequent to 16th October, 1970, may be madeonly on the Authority of the Principal.

Interviews with the Principal can be arranged only byappointment.

Except during enrolment periods, members of the teachingstaff will not be available for interviews except at timeswhich will be indicated on application to the College Office.

For Class and Room Timetables, students should consultthe College Notice Boards.

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