IATI (The Institute of Accounting Technicians in Ireland) and Maths

Hello.

I failed math in school (GCSE grade E), which i truly regret. I have an interest in math and science, so i study on my own just to try and improve.

I have found an interest in accounting, and have been trying to improve my math for September to take a part time IATI course in my local college. I am 21 years old, so i have assumed i could persuade the teacher of the course that i can put 100% in and that i am 110% committed to the course, and that i have been preparing for the course for 6 months now, researching online etc.

If i have failed maths, would i automatically not be able to take the course? Its important to know now, since i could try and take a distant learning maths course and get the basic maths exam i need to do the course before september.

Any help on this will be greatly appreciated.

Kye.

Re: IATI and Maths

Hey -
Have a look Digital Grinds...its focused on Higher Level Mathematics for the Leaving Certificate...I think you will be impressed...
Additionally have a look at the Open University Mathematics OpenSource material..and perhaps their books for the A level material...
And also finally have a look the MIT Open Learning...ok this is advanced material for third level but the point being that its available..

I have used all above..for improving my understanding of maths..I am in IT and intend to progress into Software Engineering MSc in the next few years so similar to yourself find that I need to improve upon my results in achieved in the Leaving Certificate...

Have fun..

Re: IATI and Maths

Hey.

Thanks for some of the material! The digital grinds looks interesting. I still do not now if they will let me take the course with no math qualification, regardless if i self-teach myself to a-level standard.

Thank you for the advice.

Kye.

Re: IATI and Maths

Have a look at the IATI website, which should clarify entry requirements

www.iati.ie

From their website Requirements for 2007

Entry Requirements for New Students
>Requirements for those under 21 years of age:

Leaving Certificate: five passes on ordinary papers (grade D or better) or four passes of which at least two are on higher level papers (grade D or better). Passes must be obtained in English and at least one subject from mathematics or accountancy.

Northern Ireland: 2 A Levels (grade D or better) and passes must be obtained in English and at least one subject from Mathematics or Accountancy not lower than grade C at GCSE level. Or students with a BTEC National Diploma or Advanced GNVQ or equivalent.


>Requirements for those who are mature students:

Applicants who are over 21 years of age are considered as mature students. If you have relevant work experience or a recommendation from your employer, you can apply to enrol on the basis of your age and or experience rather than on your educational background.

This is often helpful to those who want to return to work after an absence.

I do not meet the requirements. The only way i can see myself taking the course is convincing them i am serious about taking it.

I was asking if, dispite not meeting the requirements, if i would be allowed to take it. Would whoever runs the course let me take the course, or is it set in stone?

Kye.

Re: IATI and Maths

Kye1 said:

... I still do not now if they will let me take the course with no math qualification, regardless if i self-teach myself to a-level standard....

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Try giving them a call and explaining your situation; you have nothing to lose.

I think you should make an appointment to see the Head of Department or course co-ordinator and explain your situation. You may find them very co-operative given your determination.

I have done this course as a (very) mature student and a leaving cert that I would not exactly be proud of now.

By the way level of maths required to do the course is fairly basic, that's if you can get past the actual entry requirements.

If at first you don't succeed try another College