Certificate in Engineering Technology (Pre-Apprenticeship) QQI Level 5 (5M2061) – 1 Year
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.
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.
Course Content
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- Work Experience
- Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
- Wood Fabrication
- Mathematics
- Electronics
- Safety and Health
- Communications
Additional Training
SafePass Training
Entry Requirements
Candidates need to have completed Leaving Certificate, Leaving Cert Applied or equivalent. Mature students 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 and apprenticeships.
College Links
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.
Duration
1 Year
Course Charges
Year 1: €50
Applicants in receipt of a Social Welfare payment will keep their payment whilst studying on the course under the Back to Education Allowance scheme.
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