Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Pre-University Architecture provides learners with the opportunity to enhance their competencies, skills and understanding required for architectural design. Students can use this QQI level 5 programme to gain entry to different Nursing Degree courses at university level. Learners will become familiar with fundamentals of architectural design, consideration of construction materials and how to fully meet the needs of the client.
Certification
5M5010 QQI Level 5 Computer Aided Design
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Computer Aided Design
Design Skills
Communications
Work Experience
Mathematics
Architectural Drawing
Building Constructions
Renewable Energy Systems
Materials Science
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
Graduates may progress to apprenticeship programmes in various disciplines including: Architecture | Engineering | Quantity Surveying | Building Information Modelling | Planning Building Services | CAD | Project Management