2010
An
Coimisiϊn le Rincν Gaelacha
Scrudu Teastas Mhϊinteora (T.C.R.G.)
T.C.R.G. (Teachers') Examination
Clαr
Scrϊdaithe Syllabus of Examination
Le feidhm σ 1 Mαrta 2010 Effective from
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1.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR ENTRY
The examination is
open to persons who are 20 years of age or over at the date of examination and
are acceptable to An Coimisiϊn as candidates and have
been recommended by a registered adjudicator or teacher (see paragraph 2
below). Applications received after the
set quota of candidates for an examination has been reached must unfortunately
be refused. Early application is
therefore necessary in the case of all examinations.
2. COMPETENCY
AND
SUITABILITY
An applicant must
submit with his or her application a recommendation by any registered teacher
or adjudicator testifying that the certifier knows the applicant, is satisfied that
he or she can perform the required dances for the practical dancing test to a
reasonably good standard and knows of no reason why the applicant should not be
suitable and acceptable as a registered teacher.
3. DATES OF EXAMINATION
Examinations usually
take place in
4. APPLICATIONS
AND
FEES
Applications and fees must be sent to the Coimisiun Office. The
application form must be fully completed and signed by the applicant after he
or she has carefully read this syllabus and enclosures in full. Fees, including deposits and balances, must
be paid by credit card or cash only.
The Applications should normally be lodged six months prior to an examination
date but where there is likely to be pressure of numbers even earlier
application is strongly advised. (See separate circular for details of examination
dates, and venues, rates of candidates' fees and where applications and fees
should be sent.)
While it is desirable that applicants pay the full fees at time
of application they may, if they so wish, pay 50% of the fee with their
applications and the remainder at least three months prior to the date of the
examination or by such other date as the Examination Authority may decide.
5. WITHDRAWALS
AND
FORFEITURE OF FEES
(1)
Where a candidate,
having been accepted for examination, withdraws the application three months or
more prior to the examination date 50% of the examination fee will be
forfeited.
(2)
Candidates who
withdraw applications between three months and the date of the examination, or
who fail to attend, will forfeit the full fee except in very exceptional
circumstances.
(3)
Failure to attend, or
late withdrawal, may result in candidates being disqualified from taking or
retaking the examination for a period decided by the Examination Authority.
(4)
The periods referred
to in sub-paragraphs (1) and (2) of this paragraph, will be determined by the
date on which notice of withdrawal is received by An Coimisiϊn,
the Examination Authority or the examination organiser.
6. SECTIONS OF EXAMINATION
(1) The examination consists of six sections as follows:-
(a) practical test in stepdancing
(b) written cιilν dancing test
(c) practical test in
teaching cιilν dancing
(d) practical test in
teaching stepdancing
(e) written music
test
(f) oral Irish language
test (optional if candidate lives outside
(2) All required sections must be
attempted at the same examination (subject to the exception relating to the
Irish language test in the case of persons living outside
(3) The requirements of each section are set out in detail in
paragraphs 11-16 below.
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REPEAT EXAMINATION
·
Where a candidate achieves less than 50% in any
section of the examination) all sections must be repeated.
·
Unsuccessful candidates (achieving 50% or more), in
any section(s) of the examination on the 1ST. attempt may repeat the
section(s) in 2nd and 3rd attempts.
·
4th. and subsequent examination attempts
will require all sections of the examination to be repeated.
·
A candidate, who has not completed the full examination within 5 years of the 1ST. attempt, must repeat
the full examination. Because
of the infrequency of examinations in
·
6 months must elapse before a candidate may re-take
any section of the examination. (e.g. exam taken in
May, may retake unsuccessful section in October). This will allow ample time to
prepare properly.
·
The maximum number of attempts at this exam is six
8. REGULATIONS
(1) In the written cιilν
dancing test and in the music test
(a) Candidates are not
permitted to use or have on their desks or tables any papers, books or
notebooks other than the answer papers (which may also be used for rough wo
(b) During these sections any conversation or
other contact between candidates is strictly forbidden.
(c) Any rough wo
(d) Candidates are not
permitted to leave the examination room and return unless with the permission
of, and accompanied by, a supervising official.
(2) The examination supervisors may at
their sole discretion immediately disqualify from an examination any candidate
adjudged guilty by them of any breach of the foregoing regulations in
sub-paragraph (1) above.
(3) Candidates take the examination at
their own risk. Where a person suffers
from a physical illness or disability, or is pregnant, allowance cannot be made
for such illness, disability or condition in sections of the examination, which
require physical effort and where in some circumstances a candidate might be
placed at risk.
Where a candidate
suffers from an illness or handicap or is pregnant and still wishes to proceed with the examination he or she must indicate
accordingly in the appropriate section of the application form. A medical certificate acceptable to the
Examination Authority must be furnished indicating the nature of the illness,
handicap or condition and certifying whether
the applicant's medical adviser is satisfied that the applicant is capable of
taking the practical sections of the examination as described by the applicant
to the certifier without risk to himself or herself (see application
form). Such information will be treated with total confidentiality. The final decision as to whether a candidate
is allowed to partici
Failure to disclose an
illness, incapacity or pregnancy may, if it later comes to light, result in the
candidate concerned being permanently disqualified from taking any Coimisiϊn examination in the future.
(4) Applications must be accompanied by
the applicant's birth certificate and a recent passport size photograph of
the applicant signed on the back.
8.
RESULTS
(1) The
examination results will be e-mailed. Shortly thereafter, all candidates will
receive the official result sheet showing the ma
(2) The decision of the examiners concerning any candidate's
result, when confirmed by the
Examination Authority, is final.
10. AMENDMENTS
TO
EXAMINATION DOCUMENTATION
Examination fees
change from time to time as do also the fees to repeat separate sections of the
examination. These, together with other information relating to examination
dates and venues, amendments to this syllabus and other relevant data, are
published in a separate circular from time to time. Intending applicants must therefore ensure
that both the examination syllabus they have and the additional circular are
the up-to-date versions of those documents.
EXAMINATION SECTIONS.
11. Rince Aonair: Stepdancing -
Practical Test
Candidates must be
capable of performing any or all of the following dances to the satisfaction of
the examiners.
(1) Reel, double Jig,
Slip (Hop) Jig, Single Jig, Hornpipe
(2) The following old set dances in the traditional manner and
speed:-
(3) Nine other set dances nominated in
advance by the candidates. Four of these
dances must be in jig-time, four in hornpipe time and the ninth in either of
those times.
A candidate must have
different steps for each set-dance: i.e., he or she must have different
settings for all nine set-dances.
Neither may a candidate repeat steps from an ordinary solo dance, e.g.,
double jig or hornpipe, in a set-dance.
A candidate who has
achieved B- or higher in Grade Examinations in Grades 7 12 inclusive, is
exempt from this Practical Test.
CDs playable on any
sound system not just a computer etc may be used. Candidates wishing to use
IPods, MP3 players etc must provide a docking station at the exam.
Criteria :[which the candidate must meet]
Dance with correct
time and rhythm.
Execute the steps
adequately (feet placement, etc.).
Complete dancing
without stopping.
Use suitable material.
Complete set dances
without repeating material.
Dance traditional sets
in traditional manner and style.
Qualifying Ma
Note: A pass with honours will gain a
candidate a credit, which exempt
12 Rince Cιilν: Cιilν Dancing -
Written Test
Candidates are
required to have a detailed knowledge of all dances in the handbook "Ar Rincν Foirne"
(blue cover edition (2003)).
The question paper
will consist of 16 questions (12 x 5 ma
The questions will
cover all or most of the 30 dances in the handbook. It is possible for candidates to obtain
partial ma
As the test is a
searching one, candidates are advised to practise answering question papers.
Sample question papers are in the Examination Pack available from the Coimisiϊn Office.
Qualifying ma
CANDIDATES WHO WISH TO
TAKE THE WRITTEN TESTS IN THE IRISH LANGUAGE MUST NOTIFY THE OFFICE OF AN COIMISIΪN WHEN APPLYING TO TAKE THE EXAM.
13. Rince Cιilν: Cιilν Dancing -
Teaching Test
Candidates are
required to teach parts of different dances from the handbook "Ar Rincν Foirne"
to a group of dancers. The examiners
will choose the dances and their parts.
In preparing for this
section candidates are advised to study the handbook in close detail and get as
much practice as possible in teaching the movements to a group of dancers.
As part of this
section candidates may be required to demonstrate that they are capable of
performing the basic steps required for Cιilν
dancing.
Lilting, to indicate
understanding of correct time, rhythm and tune is essential.
Criteria :[which
the candidate must meet]
Set up the dancers
correctly.
Know the dance and
movements sufficiently.
Instruct in a clear,
concise and audible manner.
Guide the dancers
through the movements.
Correct errors in the
movements/footwo
Breakdown
of the movements in a suitable manner.
Show confidence in
practical teaching.
Have correct
music/rhythm/tempo of music.
Have discipline when
dealing with the dancers.
Succeed in teaching
the movement.
Qualifying Ma
14. Rince Aonair: Stepdancing Teaching Test
Candidates
are required to teach a light and a heavy step of such different degrees of
difficulty as the examiners may request in all or any of the following dances:
Reel Slip
(Hop) Jig Single
Jig
Light Jig Double Jig Hornpipe
Traditional Set-dance Other
Set-dances (from list of 9 submitted)
Candidates may also be
required to show how they would deal with beginners or very young children,
identify and correct faults and teach basic movements such as Rocks, Drums,
Cross-keys, etc
To prepare for this
test candidates are advised to have several steps of varying difficulty ready
for each of the above dances. They
should also have a breakdown of each step prepared in advance in order to
facilitate their practical teaching.
They should also ensure that the steps they have prepared are not out of
time.
Lilting, to indicate
understanding of correct time, rhythm and tune is essential.
Criteria :[which
the candidate must meet]
Check standard of the
dancers.
Teach steps of
suitable standard.
Demonstrate the step
with relevant time/rhythm.
Breakdown
the material in a suitable manner.
Progress
at a suitable pace.
Identify and correct
faults (timing, carriage etc.)
Show confidence in
practical teaching.
Give clear and audible
instructions.
Have discipline when
dealing with the dancers.
Succeed in teaching
the step chosen.
Qualifying Ma
15. Triall Ceoil: Music Test
(1) Nineteen
set-dance tunes are played and candidates are required to identify the tune by
name
and state its timing, and
give the number of bars in the step and the number in the set.
The
ma
Name of tune - 2
ma
Timing - 1
ma
Bars in step & Set - 2 ma
Where
a candidate fails to identify the tune no ma
(2) Five
tunes Reel, Slip (Hop) Jig, Single Jig, Double Jig and Hornpipe are
played and
candidates are required to
identify each dance. There is one ma
(3) Answer
sheets must be handed up immediately the test concludes.
Apart
from memorising the names of tunes candidates are advised to learn to count the
bars in steps and sets.
Qualifying Ma
16
Scrϊdϊ Gaeilge -
Irish Language Test
(1) Tα an trial seo ιigeantach
do iarrthσirν go bhfuil cσnaν in Eirinn nσ go bhfuil sι
i gceist acu teagasc in Eirinn.
This test is compulsory for applicants
residing in
(2) Sa triall
seo beidh
(a) Ceistiϊ ar thιarmaν agus
abairtν a bhaineann le
rince, ainmneacha rincν san
αireamh, mar atα ar fail in "Ar Rincν Foirne" agus i Liosta
Oifigiϊil na
Rincν Leighleacha.
(b) Comhrα simplν ar saol
an iarrthσrα fιin agus ar gnαthchϊrsaν
an lae.
(c) Lιamh agus tuiscint Gaeilge
simplν leis an bιim ar cϊrsaν
rince.
In this test candidates will
(a) be required to show
a knowledge of the terms and phrases connected with dancing, including names of
dances (as found in "Ar Rincν
Foirne" and in the Official List of set-dances).
(b)
have to show they are capable of simple
conversation about themselves and everyday affairs.
(c)
take a simple test in reading and understanding
written Irish (with the emphasis on dancing matters).
(3) Cuirfear san αireamh tuiscint, lνofacht agus stσr focal. Ins
an αireamh chomh maith beidh oideachas,
aois agus cϊlra an iarrthσra.
The understanding, fluency and
vocabulary of a candidate will be taken into account. Also considered will be
the candidate's education, age and background.
Note: Persons exempted from taking the Irish test
because they reside abroad will, if they later move to Ireland, be required to
take the test within two years of taking up residence in that country.
Qualifying
Ma
An
Coimisiϊn le Rincν Gaelacha
TCRG Examination
Application Form.
Part A: Personal Details.
N.B. Except for signatures this application must
be completed in BLOCK CAPITALS.
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Applicants Signature Forenames:
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Full Postal Address (including zip code
if any). Any change must be notified at
once.
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Name (Forename + Surname) by which you
wish to be known for dancing purposes.
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Tel. No. |
Fax No. |
E-Mail Address |
Mobile (Cell) Phone No:
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Month |
Year |
Have you previously attempted this
examination? Yes / No
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If repeating, please state the location
(s) and approximate date (s) of all earlier attempt
(s).
If repeating, please tick the sections
being retaken.
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Own Dancing |
Solo Teaching |
Ceilν Teaching |
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Written Paper |
Music Test |
Gaeilge |
At the time of the examination you will
be required to submit a list of NINE Set Dances. These, are in
addition to the four Traditional Set Dance, listed in the syllabus.
Four must be in Jig Time, four in
Hornpipe Time and the ninth in either of those times.
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Jig Sets |
Hornpipe Sets |
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3 |
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Please ensure that you also complete the
other sections overleaf.
TCRG PART B APPLICATION &
UNDERTAKING BY CANDIDATE:
(To be signed by the applicant)
In
the case of a candidate being pregnant, the candidate must furnish a letter
from their obstetrician dated two weeks prior to taking the examination,
stating that they are satisfied that the candidate is able to attempt the
examination, aware that the dancing section is particularly rigorous.
(If
paragraphs 8 and 9 do not apply, write N.A. here
If
the answer is I did, that examiner is
...........
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Signed:
Date:
Part C Suitability Reference:
Reference 1.
To
be signed by one of the following ( a responsible
person who will give a suitability reference / Employer, Peace Commissioner,
Garda / Police Officer, School / Head Teacher).
I
know
for
years in my capacity as .........................and
consider him / her to be of good standing and to be suitable to teach / wo
NAME
(BLOCK CAPITALS)
ADDRESS
......................................
..
POSITION
HELD
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CONTACT
TELEPHONE NO
SIGNATURE
.DATE
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Reference 2.
To be
signed and officially stamped by one of the following: Employer, Peace
Commissioner, Garda/Police Office, School Principal (Educational Establishment)
or clergyman: a responsible person who will give a suitability reference and is
not related to the candidate.
I
know
.and consider him / her to be of good standing and t
be suitable to teach / wo
NAME
(BLOCK CAPITALS)
ADDRESS
POSITION
HELD
...
CONTACT
TELEPHONE NO
..........................
SIGNATURE
.DATE
Approval by Registered Dancing Teacher:
(To be signed by a teacher /Adjudicator
currently registered with An Coimisiϊn
le Rincν Gaelacha)
I
know
to be a person of standing and a suitable person
to teach dancing to young people. I am satisfied that he / she can perform all
sections of the TCRG examination (solo dancing, cιilν
dancing, cιilν teaching, solo teaching, music and Gaeilge) to be an adequate standard of competency. I know
of no reason where he / she should not be acceptable as an examination
candidate.
NAME:
(BLOCK CAPITALS)
.............................
ADDRESS.
...........................
I
am currently registered as a TCRG
ADCRG
.
Contact
Telephone No,
Signature
People
signing the above should note that they may be contacted by the relevant exam
authorities to justify their approval.
Part E: Child Protection Suitability
Confirmation.
·
I certify that the personal details on this form
are correct.
·
I agree to abide by the Constitution and rules of
An Coimisiϊn and I have read and fully understand the
Child Protection Policy of An Coimisiϊn le Rincν Gaelacha.
·
I agree to suitability checks being made with the
referees, with the registered teacher I have nominated and with my Regional
Council or with any other relevant agency, if deemed necessary by An Coimisiϊn or by the Udarαs Scrudaithe acting on its behalf.
Signed
Date
Part F:
An Coimisiϊn le rincν Gaelacha (official use
only)
This application to
sit the TCRG examination has been approved by An Coimisiϊn
or by the Udarαs Scrudaithe
(Examination Authority) Acting on its behalf.
This approval has been
ratified at a meeting held on
(date)
Signed
.(Cathaoirleach)
Part
G: Medical Certificate (to be completed
by a medial doctor.
The applicant
(name)
suffers from / has the
condition
.
He / She has explained to me in detail what the TCRG examination
entails. I am satisfied that this medical condition does not put the candidate
at risk.
Signature of Doctor:
.Date:
Address:
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SUMMARY OF DANCING CAREER:
Please provide details of your dancing career to
date.
Check
List (official use)
Date
Received:________________________________________
Photo________________________________________________
Fee
Enclosed: Amount________ Comp. Cert____________
Receipt
No______________ Date_______________________________