Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Motor Technology is an introductory course for those who want to find out whether a career in the automotive industry is the right fit for them. It is ideally suited for students who aspire to apprenticeships in the motor industry and related fields. The course aim is to provide students with a thorough grounding in motor vehicle maintenance practices. This course will enable students to locate, identify and carry out routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical components, as well as develop life skills including effective communication techniques, teamwork and independent learning.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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CORE COMPONENTS
Auto Electricity 5N2137
Motor Vehicle Practice 5N2143
Motor Vehicle Theory 5N2144
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
INTEGRATED COMPONENTS
Word Processing 5N1358
Engineering Drawing 5N1607
Engineering Workshop Processes 5N1608
Mathematics 5N1833
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
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 |
| 5M2145 |
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
Students may progress to apprenticeships as follows.
- Motor Mechanics
- Vehicle Body Repairs
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanics