Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This practical, hands-on course introduces you to the core skills, tools, and techniques used in the construction industry. You will learn through real projects in wood fabrication, building services, hard landscape construction, and renewable energy systems, while developing essential workplace skills in health and safety, communication, and personal effectiveness.
Designed as a solid first step toward an apprenticeship or further training, this course builds the confidence and experience needed to start your career in the construction sector.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Wood Fabrication (5N1999)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Safety and Health at Work (5N1794)
Personal Effectiveness (5N1390)
Renewable Energy Systems (5N4975)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Building Services (5N4974)
Hard Landscape Construction (4N0681)
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in 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 this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
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)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
The successful completion of the QQI Level 5 award in Construction Technology will enable applicants to work independently and under supervision in a range of construction industry contexts whilst applying current building regulations and safety and health regulations to specific construction related projects.