Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) Apply directly to College
The course will provide aspiring technicians with the knowledge and skills required to contribute to the manufacture of components such as Switchgear Systems, Electrical Power Distribution Systems and Air Handling Units.
Learners will gain hands-on experience in the design, assembly and production of these systems. The course prepares learners to work autonomously in the manufacturing of related components in various industrial and commercial applications.
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 |
| 6M5154 |
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
Graduates may compete for employment as a technician in a variety of areas including; renewable energy, electrical, energy or control system engineering.
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