Course Description

This is a one-year full-time course intending to train and prepare students who have a good standard of general education for interesting and challenging, but rewarding, careers in the Engineering Industry.

Course Content

Engineering Workshop Processes                                             Mathematics

Materials Science                                                                          Work Experience

Engineering Workshop Theory                                                  Communications
Computer Aided Design                                                               Engineering Drawing
Safety and Health at Work                                                           Mathematics

Information Technology Skills

Certification and Progression

 QQI Level 5 Engineering Technology 5M2061. The full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry on a competitive basis to a range of third level institutions nationwide.

Work Experience

 Work experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course.  Students are responsible for seeking their own work placement.

Career Prospects

Engineering Companies

Construction Companies

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have successfully completed a full Leaving Cert Programme. Students should have received 5 Grade D’s in Leaving Certificate Subjects including English.  Places are awarded on a combination of points for Grades in the Leaving Cert and marks awarded for performances at interview.

Mature students with no formal Qualifications are welcome to apply.