Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This full-time course is designed to teach students the skills necessary to work in many growing areas within the Engineering/Technology sector, along with the installation of Intruder Alarm Systems and Closed-Circuit TV Surveillance systems.
The course also introduces students to software development and robotics through the use of Arduino microcontrollers as well as 3D modelling and 3D printing. Students will also learn how to design, build, and test various electronic circuits.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Electronics
Emerging Technology (including Robotics, Coding & 3D Printing)
Intruder Alarms & Access Control
Closed Circuit TV and Lighting
Cable & Pre-Installation Techniques
Mathematics
Safety & Health at Work
Work Experience
Communication
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 |
| 5M2109 |
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
Electronic Technicians | Electricians | Process Technicians | Maintenance Technicians | Field Service Engineers | Intruder Alarm Sales, Installation & Maintenance | CCTV Systems Sales, Installation & Maintenance