2010
An Coimisiϊn le Rincν Gaelacha
Scrϊdϊ Teastas Rince Cιilν (T.M.R.F.)
T.M.R.F. (Cιilν Teachers') Examination
Clαr Scrϊdaithe Syllabus
of Examination
Le feidhm σ 1ϊ Marta 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.
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 examination.
2.
DATES OF
EXAMINATION
Examinations usually take
place in
3.
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.
4. 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.
5. SECTIONS OF EXAMINATION
(1) The examination consists of three
sections as follows:-
(a) written cιilν
dancing test
(b) practical test in
teaching cιilν dancing
(c) 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 10-12 below.
6. REPEAT EXAMINATIONS
·
Where a candidate achieves less than 50% in any
section of the examination (excluding the oral Irish test) 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 (except the oral Irish test
if already passed).
·
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.
7. REGULATIONS
(1) In
the written cιilν dancing 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. 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.
9. 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 IN
DETAIL
10 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
be set in English and also in Irish if a candidate so
requests at time of application, the paper
may be answered in English or in Irish or in a combination
of both languages.
The
questions will cover all or most of the 30 dances in the handbook. It is possible for
candidates to obtain partial ma
correct. The time
allowed for answering the paper is two hours.
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.
11. 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.
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
12 Scrϊdϊ Gaeilge
- Irish Language Test
(1) Tα
an triall seo ιigeantach do iarrthσirν go bhfuil cσnaν orthu 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 Oifigiϊl na Rincν Leithleacha.
(b) Cσmhrα 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 candidat'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
2010
An
Coimisiϊn le Rincν Gaelacha
T.M.R.F.
EXAMINATION - APPLICATION
FORM
PART
A: DETAILS OF
APPLICANT
N.B. Except for the signatures this application
must be completed in clear BLOCK
CAPITALS
Choice of venue and time of
examination
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Venue? |
When? |
Applicant's Surname Forenames
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Full Postal Address (including
zip code, if any). Any change must be
notified at once
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Zip Code |
Name (forename and surname) by
which you wish to be known for dancing purposes
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Tel. No. Fax No. E-mail
Address
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Date
of Birth Mobile
(Cell) Phone No.
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Day |
Month |
Year |
Have you previously attempted this examination? (Yes/No)
If repeating, please state the location(s)
and Approximate date(s) of all earlier attempts(s)
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If repeating, please tick below the sections being retaken:
Written Paper Cιilν
Teaching Gaeilge
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PART B: Application and Undertaking by Candidate
(To be signed by the candidate)
1. I hereby apply for
acceptance by An Coimisiϊn le Rincν Gaelacha as a candidate for the T.M.R.F.
(Cιilν Dance
Teacher's Certificate) Examination.
2. I have carefully
read and understand the examination syllabus and regulations and I agree to be
bound by
them
in full. All information given by me is
fully correct.
3. In the event of my
being successful in the examination I undertake to comply in full with the
Rules of
An Coimisiϊn le
Rincν Gaelacha (The Irish Dancing Commission) and with any directions or instructions
that body may issue
from time to time.
4. I enclose a copy of my birth certificate and a recent passport
size photo of myself, which I have signed on the back.
5. I also enclose a
payment of
.... (Credit Card/Cash)
6. I understand that I
am taking the examination at my own risk.
7. I understand that if
I suffer from any illness or disability or a condition such as pregnancy I must
complete
paragraph 9 below
and that if I fail to do so and this omission later comes to light I may be
debarred from
future Coimisiϊn
examinations.
8. I hereby state that
I suffer from or have the condition
.
But I am advised by
my doctor that I am capable of taking the examination without adverse effects
to
myself.
I have fully explained to my doctor what the examination entails and
have had the doctor complete the certificate at Part D of this
application. (A doctor who is not
satisfied with the wording of the certificate
may provide a
letter worded as he or she wishes).
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 7
& 8 do not apply to you write "N/A" here:
. )
9. I did/did not (delete
as applicable) receive assistance in preparing for the examination from any
examiner. (This is to ensure that the
examiner is not on applicant's examination)
If my answer is "I did" the name of
that examiner is
..
10. I have given a
summary of my dancing career at Part F of this application.
Signed:
..
Date:
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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
.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
.
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
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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)
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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 medical doctor
The applicant, (name)
.. suffers from/has the
condition
.
He/she has explained to me in detail what the examination for which he/she
wishes to be a candidate entails physically and otherwise and I am satisfied
that the illness/handicap/condition mentioned above does not prevent the
applicant from taking the examination and by so taking it does not put himself
or herself at any risk.
Signature of Doctor:
..
Date:
..
Address:
.
The doctor, if he or she wishes,
may give this certificate in the form of a written letter
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Part F: For Official Use Only
Check List
Date Received:
. Photo:
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Fee Enclosed: Amount
... Medical Cert:
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Receipt: Number
.
Date
.. Birth Cert:
Career Summary:
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Summary of
Applicants Dancing Career
(The summary
should not normally exceed 250 words.)