Course Aim
Equip yourself with relevant skills to begin an apprenticeship in a range of areas. Employers are seeking apprentices who have basic qualifications in Maths, Computers and Communication skills to add to their chosen trade. There is a massive increase in the number of apprenticeships available at the moment, so make sure you are ready to take that step by embarking on a pre-apprenticeship course.
Course Modules
- Building Construction
- Wood Fabrication
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Architectural Drawing
- Computer Aided Design
- Mechanics
- Maths for STEM
- Electronics
Additional
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- Cabling & Pre Installation Techniques
Certification
QQI Level 5 Major Award (5M5010) in Construction Technology
Entry Requirements
All our Level 5 PLC courses are open to school leavers (Leaving Cert/ Leaving Cert Applied Students/A Levels/GCSE or equivalent), QQI Level 4 graduates and mature applicants. A QQI Level 5 award is a prerequisite to access a Level 6 programme.
Career Opportunities & Progression Routes
Graduates with a full QQI Level 5 qualification can progress to various traineeships, apprenticeship or full time degree programmes. Learners progressing to traineeships/apprenticeships would gain access to the traditional craft programmes including tool making, carpentry & joinery, motor mechanics, wood manufacturing and finishing etc.
Higher Education
TU Dublin/GMIT/AIT | Civil Engineering | Level 7
DKIT | Building Surveying | Level 8
TU Dublin/DKIT | Engineering | Level 8
Carlow IT/IT Sligo/LYIT | Quantity Surveying | Level 8
DKIT/GMIT/CIT | Mechanical Engineering | Level 7
TU Dublin/DKIT/GMIT | Construction Management | Level 8
TU Dublin/Carlow IT/DKIT | Architectural Technology | Level 8
TU Dublin | Timber Product Technology | Level 7
Career Opportunities & Progression Routes
Following the successful completion of the Pre-Apprenticeship Skills programme, you may progress to further studies which can lead to a career in:
Electrician | Engineering | Plumbing | Motor Mechanics | Wood Manufacturing & Fitting | Metal Fabrication | Carpentry & Joinery | Pipe Fitting | Tool Making
Student Services Costs: €200
Government Levy (PPC): €200
The following categories of participant are exempt from paying the Government Levy (PPC):
- Full medical Card holders in their own right and their dependent children
- Those who are eligible under the student grant scheme
- Those in receipt of the Back to Education Allowance (BTEA)
QQI Certification Charge:
- QQI Level 5 €50
- QQI Level 6 €80
Fees charged by professional bodies - These will be outlined under Additional fees for applicable courses.
Additional costs which may include: Books, uniforms, equipment and trips.
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