Draft:Cathal Brugha FET College

About the College
Cathal Brugha FET College (Irish pronunciation: [ˈkahəlˠ ˈbˠɾˠuː ft ˈkɑlɪdʒ]; ) is a Further Education and Training College located in Dublin 1 on Cathal Brugha Street and Marlborough Street. It is in close proximity to landmarks, such as the Gresham Hotel, the LUAS Green line stations at O'Connell Upper, and Parnell (the southbound spur of the green line runs outside the building), as well as Abbey Street on the Red line. The college also occupies the North Strand FET Campus. The college operated some departments from the now closed Killester campus (until June 2023). The Principal is Patricia O'Keefe. .

History of the buildings
The building for is famous for being home to the former TU Dublin School of Culinary arts, however it was originally Saint Mary's school of Domestic Science as evidenced by the sculpture of the "Three Graces" by Gabriel Jones on the North West corner of the building, closest to O'Connell Street. The main original building is a protected structure, and is in the Art Deco style, and has an impressive marble entrance hall, and other key Art Deco features.

In 1997, the Marlborough Street annex was completed. . The college also operates North Strand FET Campus, formerly Marino College of Further Education.

History of the college
The college is the consolidation of the former Killester College of Further Education and Marino College of Further Education , which took place in March 2022. The campus will be the main location of all courses offered by the college.

The Marlborough Street campus was the first section of the building to be used at this location. This consisted of the business departments from both colleges, travel and tourism departments, including the culture and heritage course.

Academics
The college offers courses and modules for study at Level Four, Level Five, and Level Six on the NFQ, primarily through Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI Certification, however the college does award certification via ITEC and City & Guilds

In March 2023, the college began facilitating the delivery of civil service apprenticeships. in networks and cybersecurity. It also runs a number of Skills to Advance courses in a range of areas from Digital Marketing to international leadership and management

Innovation in Technology – FET College of the Future
Cathal Brugha FET College uses state-of-the-art technology and 21st century teaching and learning methods Each lecture room has digital screens as well as a camera screen.



The college uses Microsoft 365 Virtual Learning Environment for communication and collaborative technologies, allowing innovative collaboration on student work and teaching materials. The Learning Management System Moodle is also used. The college is powered by next generation fibre-optic wi-fi.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
The college innovates itself by utilising TEL methodologies and tools in its andragogical approaches, promoting a UDL friendly approach to teaching and learning aiming to ensure a supportive learning environment for all learners — Learning for all. Many of the staff are adept at Microsoft Technologies and hold the Microsoft MIE Expert badge. All students have access to Microsoft 365, and can use both desktop and web based versions of productivity tools such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneNote, Teams, and Sway. Some classes utilise popular TEL tools, such as Nearpod, Kahoot, Padlet, or Glitch.

TELMS – Technology Enhanced Learning Mentorship Support
Many of the staff in Cathal Brugha FET College are trained in City of Dublin's TELMS Scheme, pioneered in City of Dublin ETB by Suzanne Yarker of Pearse College, and Carrie Archer of City of Dublin ETB's Curriculum Development Unit (CDU). This scheme empowers teachers within City of Dublin to become adept and the use and delivery of TEL in class and lecture rooms.

Cathal Brugha campus facilities
The Cathal Brugha campus has a number of state of the art areas, facilities, and services.

Administration office
Located on the ground floor, the Cathal Brugha campus administration office deals with student concerns and queries, as well as running general admin of the college campus

The Brú — student area
In the basement of the Marlborough Street building is the student common area known as the student lounge or "The Brú". It is a place for student gathering and recreation. Several events are held there, such as St Patrick's student event, Student Council Quiz events, and events run by the Project Management group. This location also houses the guidance and adult guidance rooms. There is a small enclosed outdoor area that is planned to be turned into a green space and vertical garden by the Biodiversity course.

Constance Markievicz conference room
On floor two of the Marlborough Street Building is the Constance Markievicz conference room, named after the pioneering Irish Politician and the First Female cabinet minister in Europe, Constance Markievicz. It is used for meetings and events.

Sciencelabs
Floors three through six of the Marlborough Street building house the college's Science labs. These are industry standard laboratories.

North Strand FET campus facilities
The North Strand FET Campus also houses a number of facilities

Administration office and BTEI office
The administration office is located on the third level of the building. This deals with the day-to-day administration of the building, as well as student queries. This office also deals with BTEI concerns

Guidance office
The guidance office in North Strand FET campus is located beside the administration office.

Theatre
A tiered lecture theatre and stage is located in room 201, adjacent to the entrance. This is used for events, registration, and induction.

Animal science and grooming centre
The North Strand FET Campus houses the Animal science grooming centre. This location is where those studying Animal Science and grooming work with animals.

Beauty labs
The lower ground floor (second level) houses several beauty treatment rooms. These rooms are all equipped with smart screens similar to the Cathal Brugha Campus. Floor four is the location of the specialised nail technology laboratory.

Computer labs
There are several computer labs located on every level. There is also student printing and photocopying facilities available.

Departments and courses

 * Beauty Department
 * Business Department
 * Business Administration
 * Business with Project Management Level 6
 * Business with Banking and Finance
 * Business Studies
 * Business with Digital Marketing
 * Business with Logistics
 * Business with Tourism
 * Medical Administration
 * Legal Administration
 * Executive Secretary/Personal Assistant
 * Childcare Department
 * Creative Department
 * Computing Department
 * Health Science Department
 * Horticulture Department
 * Returning to Education Department
 * Science Department
 * Tourism Department
 * Cultural and Heritage Studies
 * Travel with Cabin Crew Training
 * Business with Tourism

Student life and events
The college runs a number of events every year. The college is a constituent college of the City of Dublin ETB, and can partake in the many events run citywide through the City of Dublin ETB Sports and Cultural Council (SCC).

Zombie run
The college runs the successful City of Dublin ETB Sports and Social Committee annual Zombie Run, prior to Halloween every year. It is a highlight of the college calendar.

Treasure hunt
The Level six project management class ran a treasure hunt in Dublin city centre in November 2022.

Open days
The college runs a number of open days on both its campuses. Prospective students can come in and sign up for courses and learn more about the college.

Creative department student exhibition
The college holds an annual exhibition/celebration of creative department student work.

Graduation
The Graduation is held annually to celebrate the students completing their studies. In 2022 and 2023 it was held in the Helix, DCU. The Graduation has a theme every year. In 2022 it was "Back to your Future".

In 2023 it was "New Horizons - New Beginnings" and took place on Friday May 19th.