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Engineering Technology

Certificate in Engineering Technology (Pre-Apprenticeship) QQI Level 5 (5M2061) – 1 Year

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This full time Engineering Technology Level 5 course is designed to meet the needs of a variety of students who wish to explore the field of engineering.  The course aims to develop skills, knowledge, and expertise essential to gaining an apprenticeship in a range of trades in the industry, as well as providing progression opportunities to those interested in studying engineering at third level.

Course Content

  • Engineering Workshop Processes
  • Work Experience
  • Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
  • Wood Fabrication
  • Mathematics
  • Electronics
  • Safety and Health
  • Communications

Entry Requirements

Candidates need to have completed Leaving Certificate, Leaving Cert Applied or equivalent. Mature students, and those without a formal education, are welcome to apply.

Certification

Certificate in Engineering Technology (Pre-Apprenticeship) QQI Level 5 (5M2061)

Career Opportunities

Students will have developed pre-apprenticeship skills which will make them eligible for employment and progression into a range of trades. Students can also progress to a number of degrees in a Universities including TU Dublin.

Students can use this major award (5M2061) to apply to colleges through the CAO. See the list of colleges accepting this award as an entry requirement here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Engineering Technology is one of two Engineering PLC courses on offer at CDCFE, the other being Preliminary Engineering. If you’re in two minds as to which of these courses to choose, click here for Frequently Asked Questions on Engineering at CDCFE.

Duration

1 Year

Course Charges

Year 1: €50

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.