Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
It is a comprehensive foundation course designed for those fascinated by the financial and contractual side of property development. Situated in Blackrock village, this course serves as a vital entry point into the construction and property sectors. It is specifically tailored for students with strong communication skills and an outgoing personality who want to bridge the gap between initial design and the completed physical structure, ensuring projects remain commercially viable and within budget.
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 |
| CCONT | 5M5010 |
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
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
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Career Progression
As a graduate of this course, you can progress in a range of areas including:
- TU Dublin Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics Level 8
- TU Dublin Property Economics Level 8
- IT Carlow Quantity Surveying Level 8
- SETU Waterford Quantity Surveying Level 8
- TUS Limerick Quantity Surveying Level 8
- ATU Sligo Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics Level 8
- TU Dublin Architectural Technology Level 8
- WIT Architecture & Building Modelling Technology Level 8
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