Engineering Technology

Description

The course aims to educate and train students in Engineering with emphasis on the technical requirements of industry in Ireland. The course is a preparation for direct employment in an engineering industry. It will provide students with a solid foundation to study an engineering course at third level.

Students studying Engineering have access to technical workshops, fitted with a variety of specialist equipment, including lathe, milling machine, cnc, mig, tig and arc welding.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

• Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent.

• For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Level 5 in Engineering Technology (5M2061).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Engineering Workshop Processes - 5N1608

Engineering Workshop Theory - 5N2136

Materials Science - 5N1637

Mathematics - 5N1833

Computer Aided Draughting - 5N1604

Engineering Drawing 405 - 5N1607

Word Processing - 5N1358

Communications - 5N0690

Work Experience - 5N1356

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• MTU Cork: Mechanical (MT836) (MT736), Electrical (MT745), Electronic (MT746).

• MTU Kerry: Mechanical and Automation (MT735).

• TUS Limerick: Mechanical (LC288) (LC285), Precision (LC289).

• SETU Waterford: Mechanical (WD207), Manufacturing (WD208).

• Tralee IT: (TL744) (TL745) (TL747) (TL844) (TL845) (TL847).

• WIT: (WD010) (WD011) (WD025) (WD094) (WD139) (WD162) (WD182).

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Machine Operator, Maintenance Fitter, Welder, Plumber, Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker /Fabricator, Tool Die Maker, Panel Beater, Fitter, Turner, Draughtsman.

Progression towards the Mechanical Engineering Field.