Course Description
This full time Further Education course provides the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge, to enhance access to training, to acquire a recognised qualification and to progress to higher level programmes. The broad range of modules provides learners with a variety of experiences, with a focus on hands-on practical skills supported by theoretical knowledge of modern trends in various engineering disciplines and of the latest technologies. People seeking to improve their opportunities for worthwhile employment, apprenticeships and self-employment can gain from participating in this course. The course facilitates students who may require a ‘transition year’ before entering Third Level college, to develop the practical, personal and social skills necessary to meet future challenges and opportunities, to contemplate future career plans and gain competence, confidence and maturity.
How to Apply:
Applications are now being accepted for September. Click on the link below to apply: Apply Here
Further Details
Qualification: QQI Level 5 Major Award (120 credits)
QQI Course Code: Construction Technology 5M5010 or Engineering Technology 5M5061
Day(s): Monday – Friday
Location: CTI Senior College, Clonmel
Type: Full Time
Duration: 1 academic year
Start Date: September
Modules
- Computer Aided Draughting (CAD)
- Furniture Design and Making
- Mathematics
- Electronics
- Word Processing
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- Communications
- Safety and Health at Work
- Work Experience
Entry Requirement
- Leaving Cert (traditional or applied)
- Mature students who do not meet the normal academic requirements will be considered
- Admission to course is by interview
- All courses are open to male and female applicants
Progression:
The Higher Education Institutes have arrangements in place which facilitate greater progression routes to any third level course. Employment in the building, engineering, manufacturing and technology industries. Participants will also be encouraged to explore self-employment opportunities and develop the competencies, knowledge and skills necessary for independent enterprise.
Apprenticeship Opportunities:
Apprenticeship Opportunities are also available from this course. Below are a brief list of some of the types of apprenticeships people have gone into in the past from completing this course:
- Carpentry & Joinery
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Wood Manufacturing & Finishing
- Electrical
- Instrumentation
- Electronic Security Systems
- Metal Fabrication
- Pipe Fitting
- Sheet Metalworking
- Tool Making
- Agricultural Mechanics
- Construction Plant Fitting
- Motor Mechanics
- Vehicle Body Repairs
We do our best to link employers from various sectors to our learners. We facilitate visits to apprenticeship centres and encourage potential employers in to meet our learners
Enrolment
Open for Applications
Contact Details
Name: Liam Lonergan, Course Coordinator
Tel: (052) 612 6269
Email: [email protected]
