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{{Short description|Further education college in the City of Cork, Republic of Ireland}}
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{{External links|date=August 2024}}
| name = St. John's Central College
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2021}}
| native_name = Lár Choláiste Eoin
{{Use Irish English|date=July 2021}}
| image_name = St johns central college logo cork ireland.jpg
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| principal = Paula McCarthy
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| enrollment = 800
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| location = Sawmill Street, [[Cork City, Ireland]]
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| enrollment = 1100 <ref>{{cite web
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|title=Cork VEC > Schools & Colleges > St. John’s Central College
|accessdate=2010-01-26}} The City of Cork VEC Profile for St. John's Central College</ref>
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'''St. John's Central College''' ([[Irish Language|Irish]]: '''Lár Choláiste Eoin''') is a [[further education]] college in [[Cork City]], in the [[Republic of Ireland]]. The college is administered by the City of Cork [[Vocational Education Committee|VEC]].
'''St. John's Central College''' ([[Irish Language|Irish]]: '''Lár Choláiste Eoin''') is a [[further education]] college in [[Cork City, Ireland]]. The college is administered by the Cork [[Education and Training Board]].


==History==
==History of St. John's Central College==


===19th Century===
===19th Century===
[[Image:Stjohnschurchfront.jpg|thumb|200 px|alt=The front of St. John's Central College, church building, formerly known as St. John's Episcopalian church|The formerly named St. John's Episcopalian church currently houses classrooms, and features as the College's logo.]]
[[File:Stjohnschurchfront.jpg|thumb|200 px|alt=The front of St. John's College, church building, formerly known as St. John's Episcopalian church|The formerly named St. John's Episcopalian church currently houses classrooms, and features as the College's logo.]]


The earliest part of the college is St. John's Episcopalian church, which was built in 1840. The church was used by the local community, which included young women from the Governesses Seminary in Warren Place.<ref>{{cite web
The earliest part of the college is St. John's Episcopalian church, which was built in 1840. The church was used by the local community, which included young women from the Governesses Seminary in Warren Place.<ref>{{cite web
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| accessdate=2010-01-26}} A Brief History of the College</ref>
| accessdate=2010-01-26}} A Brief History of the College</ref>


A second building on Sawmill Street, Buckingham House, was built in the mid 19th Century, and was used as a female refuge and penitentiary until its closure in 1901. The building was then occupied by the Buckingham House Free School, an orphanage that had operated since 1875.
A second building on Sawmill Street, Buckingham House, was built in the mid 19th Century, and was used as a female refuge and penitentiary until its closure in 1901. The building was then occupied by the Buckingham House Free School, an orphanage that had operated since 1875.
<ref>{{cite web
<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.corkarchives.ie/collections/schoolrecords/
| url=http://www.corkarchives.ie/collections/schoolrecords/
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| accessdate=2010-01-26}} Education facilities in Cork</ref>
| accessdate=2010-01-26}} Education facilities in Cork</ref>


===1950's to 1960's===
===1950s to 1960s===


St. John's Episcopalian church was sold to the City of Cork VEC on the 11th of June 1963 for IR£19,885. Buckingham House ran until 1958 when it was sold to the City of Cork VEC for IR£13,100.
St. John's Episcopalian church was sold to the City of Cork VEC on 11 June 1963 for IR£19,885. Buckingham House ran until 1958 when it was sold to the City of Cork VEC for IR£13,100.


In 1961, The School of Building and Junior Technical Institute commenced its classes. The college was aimed at [[vocational training]], and included a School of Furniture, built in 1963.
In 1961, The School of Building and Junior Technical Institute commenced its classes. The college was aimed at [[vocational training]], and included a School of Furniture, built in 1963.


===1980's to 1990s===
===1980s to 1990s===


The college saw declining pupil numbers during the 1980s, and moved to teach [[Post Leaving Certificate]] courses.
The college saw declining pupil numbers during the 1980s, and moved to teach [[Post Leaving Certificate]] courses.


===2000s===
===2000s===
[[Image:Stjohnsnewfront.jpg|thumb|200 px|alt=The front of the new building|The new building constructed in 2003]]
[[File:Stjohnsnewfront.jpg|thumb|200 px|alt=The front of the new building|The new building constructed in 2003]]


In 2003 the college had over 1000 students enrolled in its courses. To keep up with this demand, the original wall of the female refuge and penitentiary on Sawmill Street were demolished, as well as classrooms constructed during the mid 1960's. In their place was constructed a new four story, 5200 square metre teaching facility.
In 2003 the college had over 1000 students enrolled in its courses. To keep up with this demand, the original wall of the female refuge and penitentiary on Sawmill Street were demolished, as well as classrooms constructed during the mid 1960s. In their place was constructed a new four story, 5200 square metre teaching facility.


==Courses==
==Courses==
St. John's offers both academic and vocational courses. Academic courses include Applied Sciences, Photographic Studies, Software Engineering and Games Design
St. John's Central College offers both academic, vocational, apprenticeship and pre apprenticeship courses.
Full time courses include Applied Sciences, Art & Design, Construction & Engineering, Information Technology, Media Technology, Software Engineering and Services.
<ref>{{cite web
<ref>{{cite web
| url=https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/
| url=http://www.studentfinance.ie/mp7276/st-john-s-central-college-sawmill-street-cork/index.html
| title=St. John's Central College, Sawmill Street, Cork - Welcome to studentfinance.ie!
| title=St. John's Central College, Sawmill Street, Cork
| accessdate=2010-01-26}} Courses list</ref>, all of which have routes into [[Higher education]]. Vocational courses on offer include [[Burglar alarm|alarm maintenance]], [[Car engine|motor maintenance]], [[telecommunications]], [[Environmental science]] and [[hairdressing]].
| accessdate=2021-09-15}} Course List </ref> all of which have routes into [[Higher education]]. Vocational courses on offer include [[Car engine|motor maintenance]], [[Environmental science]] and [[hairdressing]].
=== [https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/ Full Time Day Courses] ===
==== Applied Sciences ====
[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/applied-sciences/animal-care-veterinary-nursing-level-5/ Veterinary Nursing L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/applied-sciences/animal-care-canine-husbandry-level-5/ Canine Husbandry L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/applied-sciences/animal-care-companion-captive-animal-studies-level-5/ Companion & Captive Animal Studies L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/applied-sciences/veterinary-nursing/ Veterinary Nursing L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/applied-sciences/animal-management/ Animal Science and Management L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/applied-sciences/science-and-laboratory-techniques/ Science & Laboratory Techniques L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/applied-sciences/science-with-environmental-studies/ Science with Environmental Studies L5]<br>

==== Art & Design ====
[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/art-craft-design/ Art, Craft & Design L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/art-painting-and-professional-art-practice/ Fine Art – Painting and Sculpture L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/cartoon-animation-2/ Cartoon Animation L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/cartoon-animation-fetac-level-6/ Cartoon Animation L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/creative-arts-technology/ Creative Technology & Art L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/fashion-design-tailoring-level-5/ Fashion Design L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/fashion-design-tailoring-level-6/ Fashion Design L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/fashion-design-media-level-5/ Fashion Design & Media L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/graphic-design-illustration/ Graphic Design & Illustration L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/illustration-fetac-level-6/ Illustration L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/interior-architecture-design-fetac-level-5/ Interior Architecture & Design L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/interior-architecture-design-fetac-level-6/ Interior Architecture & Design L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/interior-architecture-design-hnc-level-6/ Interior Architecture & Design HNC L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/interior-design-btec-edexcel-higher-national-diploma-hnd-in-3d-studies/ Interior Architecture & Design HND L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/jewellery-art-metalcraft/ Jewellery Making & Art Metalcraft L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/art-and-design/jewellery-art-metalcraft-level-6/ Jewellery Making & Art Metalcraft L6]<br>

==== Construction & Engineering ====
[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/construction-engineering/architectural-3d-modelling/ Architectural 3D Modelling BIM REVIT L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/construction-engineering/furniture-making-level-5/ Furniture Making & Restoration Skills L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/construction-engineering/engineering-technology-level5/ Engineering Technology L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/construction-engineering/motor-maintenance/ Motor Maintenance & Light Engineering L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/construction-engineering/motor-cycle/ Motorcycle & Small Engine Maintenance L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/construction-engineering/musical-instrument-making-repair/ Musical Instrument Making & Repair L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/construction-engineering/musical-instrument-making-level6/ Musical Instrument Making & Repair L6]<br>

==== Information Technology ====

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/applied-computer-training-course/ Applied Computer Training Course L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/computers-business-applications-l5/ Computers & Business Applications L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/computers-business-applications-level-6/ Computers & Business Applications L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/computer-game-design-development/ Computer Game Design & Development L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/computer-game-design-development-fetac-level-6/ Computer Game Design & Development L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/cloud-computing-fetac-level-5/ Cloud Computing with Coding L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/cloud-computing-telecommunications/ Cloud Computing with Coding L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/computers-and-cyber-security-level5/ Networks & Cyber Security L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/computers-and-cyber-security-level6/ Networks & Cyber Security L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/new-directions-course/ New Directions IT Skills Development L4 – Part time]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/information-technology/software-engineering/ Software Development L5]<br>

==== Media Technology ====
[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/media-technology/advanced-tv-video-production-fetac-level-6/ Film, TV and Video Production L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/media-technology/advanced-tv-video-production-fetac-level-6-2/ Advanced Film, TV & Video Production L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/media-technology/creative-digital-media-qqi-level-5/ Creative Digital Media L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/media-technology/creative-digital-media-qqi-level-6/ Creative Digital Media L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/media-technology/photographic-studies/ Photographic Studies L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/media-technology/photographic-studies-level-6/ Photographic Studies L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/media-technology/soundtracks-sound-design-l5/ Soundtracks & Sound Design L5]<br>

==== Services ====
[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/services/tourism-travel-with-business-level-5/ Tourism, Travel with Business L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/services/tourism-travel-with-business-level-6/ Tourism, Travel with Business L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/services/hairdressing-and-barbering/ Hairdressing & Barbering L5]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/services/barbering-creative-styling-business-management-level-6/ Barbering & Salon Management L6]<br>

[https://www.stjohnscollege.ie/courses-2/services/pharmacy-assistant/ Pharmacy Assistant L5]<br>


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}

<references/>


==See also==
==See also==
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{{coord missing|County Cork}}
{{coord missing|County Cork}}
{{Cork City}}


[[Category:Education in the Republic of Ireland]]
[[Category:Education in Cork (city)]]
[[Category:Education in County Cork]]
[[Category:Further education colleges in County Cork]]
[[Category:Further education colleges in County Cork]]
[[Category:Further education colleges in the Republic of Ireland]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Cork (city)]]

Latest revision as of 19:31, 12 August 2024

St. John's Central College
Lár Choláiste Eoin
Former names
The School of Building and Junior Technical Institute
PrincipalPaula McCarthy
Students800
Location
Sawmill Street, Cork City, Ireland
Websitewww.stjohnscollege.ie

St. John's Central College (Irish: Lár Choláiste Eoin) is a further education college in Cork City, Ireland. The college is administered by the Cork Education and Training Board.

History of St. John's Central College

[edit]

19th Century

[edit]
The front of St. John's College, church building, formerly known as St. John's Episcopalian church
The formerly named St. John's Episcopalian church currently houses classrooms, and features as the College's logo.

The earliest part of the college is St. John's Episcopalian church, which was built in 1840. The church was used by the local community, which included young women from the Governesses Seminary in Warren Place.[1]

A second building on Sawmill Street, Buckingham House, was built in the mid 19th Century, and was used as a female refuge and penitentiary until its closure in 1901. The building was then occupied by the Buckingham House Free School, an orphanage that had operated since 1875. [2]

1950s to 1960s

[edit]

St. John's Episcopalian church was sold to the City of Cork VEC on 11 June 1963 for IR£19,885. Buckingham House ran until 1958 when it was sold to the City of Cork VEC for IR£13,100.

In 1961, The School of Building and Junior Technical Institute commenced its classes. The college was aimed at vocational training, and included a School of Furniture, built in 1963.

1980s to 1990s

[edit]

The college saw declining pupil numbers during the 1980s, and moved to teach Post Leaving Certificate courses.

2000s

[edit]
The front of the new building
The new building constructed in 2003

In 2003 the college had over 1000 students enrolled in its courses. To keep up with this demand, the original wall of the female refuge and penitentiary on Sawmill Street were demolished, as well as classrooms constructed during the mid 1960s. In their place was constructed a new four story, 5200 square metre teaching facility.

Courses

[edit]

St. John's Central College offers both academic, vocational, apprenticeship and pre apprenticeship courses. Full time courses include Applied Sciences, Art & Design, Construction & Engineering, Information Technology, Media Technology, Software Engineering and Services. [3] all of which have routes into Higher education. Vocational courses on offer include motor maintenance, Environmental science and hairdressing.

Full Time Day Courses

[edit]

Applied Sciences

[edit]

Veterinary Nursing L5

Canine Husbandry L5

Companion & Captive Animal Studies L5

Veterinary Nursing L6

Animal Science and Management L6

Science & Laboratory Techniques L5

Science with Environmental Studies L5

Art & Design

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Art, Craft & Design L5

Fine Art – Painting and Sculpture L6

Cartoon Animation L5

Cartoon Animation L6

Creative Technology & Art L5

Fashion Design L5

Fashion Design L6

Fashion Design & Media L5

Graphic Design & Illustration L5

Illustration L6

Interior Architecture & Design L5

Interior Architecture & Design L6

Interior Architecture & Design HNC L6

Interior Architecture & Design HND L6

Jewellery Making & Art Metalcraft L5

Jewellery Making & Art Metalcraft L6

Construction & Engineering

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Architectural 3D Modelling BIM REVIT L5

Furniture Making & Restoration Skills L5

Engineering Technology L5

Motor Maintenance & Light Engineering L5

Motorcycle & Small Engine Maintenance L5

Musical Instrument Making & Repair L5

Musical Instrument Making & Repair L6

Information Technology

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Applied Computer Training Course L5

Computers & Business Applications L5

Computers & Business Applications L6

Computer Game Design & Development L5

Computer Game Design & Development L6

Cloud Computing with Coding L5

Cloud Computing with Coding L6

Networks & Cyber Security L5

Networks & Cyber Security L6

New Directions IT Skills Development L4 – Part time

Software Development L5

Media Technology

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Film, TV and Video Production L5

Advanced Film, TV & Video Production L6

Creative Digital Media L5

Creative Digital Media L6

Photographic Studies L5

Photographic Studies L6

Soundtracks & Sound Design L5

Services

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Tourism, Travel with Business L5

Tourism, Travel with Business L6

Hairdressing & Barbering L5

Barbering & Salon Management L6

Pharmacy Assistant L5

Facilities

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The college includes many modern teaching facilities, including a laboratory, dark room, art studios, hair dressing studio and tool workshops.

Information Resource Centre (IRC)

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The Information Resource Centre at St. Johns contains many books designed to help students with their courses. The IRC also includes computers where students can research on the internet, or access the library's online catalogue. Students can also download their course and lesson notes, in a pilot scheme designed to help students access their college work online.

References

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  1. ^ "St. John's Central College - A Brief History". Retrieved 26 January 2010. A Brief History of the College
  2. ^ "School Records > Cork City & County Archives". Retrieved 26 January 2010. Education facilities in Cork
  3. ^ "St. John's Central College, Sawmill Street, Cork". Retrieved 15 September 2021. Course List

See also

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