A motor mechanic is responsible for the servicing, maintenance and fault diagnosis of light passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. Motor mechanics carry out routine service procedures as recommended by the vehicle manufacturer, as well as diagnosing and resolving problems with the operation of the mechanical and electrical systems of vehicles. Motor mechanics are also involved in examining and preparing vehicles for the National Car Test (NCT) or the Commercial Vehicle Road Worthiness Test (CVRT).

A Motor Mechanic is a skilled technician who services, diagnoses and resolves technical concerns with light passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. This apprenticeship programme covers a range of key motor mechanic skills and knowledge which are essential in the workplace. The programme consists of 7 phases in total combining a mixture of ‘on the job’ learning and on campus training.

With this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified motor mechanic, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Motor Mechanics.

You may then choose to work as a motor mechanic in the motor industry in a dealership, repair shop or test centres like the NCT.

Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, self-employed business owners, technical trainers, instructors, lecturers, teachers amongst others.

With this four-year apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified motor mechanic, with a QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft – Motor Mechanics.

You may then choose to work as a motor mechanic in the motor industry in a dealership, repair shop or test centres like the NCT.

Many apprentices use their apprenticeship qualification as a platform to launch careers such as engineers, managers, self-employed business owners, technical trainers, instructors, lecturers, teachers amongst others.

This one year full time course at Post Leaving Certificate level is ideally suited for students who aspire to apprenticeships in the motor industry and related fields. Its aim is to provide students with a thorough grounding in Motor Vehicle Maintenance practices.

This course aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in motor vehicle maintenance practices. The Motor Vehicle Maintenance 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.

This one year Motor Vehicle course is designed for students who are interested in acquiring an introduction to the theoretical and practical areas of motor vehicle industry.

Do you have a creative, enquiring mind and an interest in the design of engaging and interactive media experiences? Then DCU’s BSc in Multimedia is the degree for you! Digital media technologies are central to our everyday lives and essential for any company to succeed in a globalised economy.

Learn from the best
DCU’s BSc in Multimedia was the first degree of its type in Ireland and still leads the field. On this programme, you’ll learn from teaching staff with real-world professional experience and deep knowledge based on research and industry practice.

The Multimedia & Digital Marketing (Creative Media) program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to prepare them for work or further education in the ever-evolving digital marketing and creative media industries.

A dynamic Multimedia Production program that empowers you to create engaging and interactive digital content. Whether you’re passionate about web design, multimedia storytelling, or harnessing the power of technology to captivate audiences, this course will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need.

Dive into the art of web authoring and multimedia authoring and unlock your creative potential as you learn from industry experts and gain hands-on experience.

This course provides learners with the opportunity to train for a career in Multimedia Design, Digital Video and Animation. Multimedia is the electronic manipulation of text, video, sound and imagery. This course specifically gives learners an opportunity to create characters and environment for a short animation video/film developed from scratch. Emphasis will be on drawing and design skills. It also enables learners to develop their creativity. Learners learn how to use technology to develop and plan their ideas from drawings.

The Irish Games Development and Immersive Entertainment (AR and VR) Industries are rapidly growing. This course is the perfect starting point for anyone who was ever curious how a game is created, wants to create immersive worlds or is interested in the wider world of digital media. Students are introduced to the key skills used in the development of games, VR experiences and multimedia.

Study all the essentials of computing and software for mobile apps and websites, as well as key areas in mathematics, a major project and a six month placement in industry. Enjoy the huge benefit of studying another Arts subject with Computer Science in first year. This lends graduates a wider frame of reference.

Study all the essentials of computing and software for mobile apps and websites, as well as key areas in mathematics, develop a major project and take a six month work placement in industry. Acquire hands-on programming skills and advanced problem solving techniques in our dedicated computer science building. Students enjoy the huge benefit of studying another Science subject with Computer Science in first year. This lends graduates a wider frame of reference.