Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
This full time Pre Apprenticeship Engineering & Technology QQI Level 5 course is designed to meet he needs of a variety of learners who wish to explore the field of Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Technology.
The aim of the course is for learners to develop skills, knowledge and expertise essential to providing progression opportunities to pursue an apprenticeship in a trade or in the manufacturing industry.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| ACADX | 5M1940 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
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Career Progression
Student will have developed pre- apprenticeship skill which will make them eligible for an apprenticeship and employment in the field of Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction and Technology. Some of our successful students have progressed into apprenticeships with ESB – Electrical Apprenticeship, Dublin Bus – Heavy Vehicle Mechanic Apprenticeship. Dublin Aerospace – Aircraft Engineering Apprenticeship
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