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Motor Vehicle Maintenance

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2145
Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Whitehall
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
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Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Five passes in the Leaving Certificate/ Applied, QQI Level 4 or an equivalent qualification. Prior learning and practical work experience is taken into account at interview stage. Mature and international students are most welcome to apply.

A limited number of VTOS places are available.

Careers / Further progression

Progression
Students can progress through the Higher Education Links scheme.

Career Opportunities
Students may progress to apprenticeships as follows:

- Motor Mechanics
- Vehicle Body Repairs
- Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

On successful completion of the course, students are prepared for employment, including employment in the motor technology industry and will provide opportunities to work in various aspects of the auto trade.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses commence in September 2023.

Applications are welcome from Mature Students and VTOS applicants.

International students
The College welcomes applications from international students provided that such students satisfy all the requirements of the immigration authorities and are deemed eligible by the Department of Education and Skills to participate in our courses. We have many international students attending programmes in the college at the present time and their presence contributes greatly to the life of the college in terms of richness and diversity.

Mature students are invited to apply 23 years and over.

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Sources of Financial Support:
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Plunket College of Further Education is one. Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie.

2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.

3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Contact Admissions office or the VTOS coordinator Sylvia Caffrey
for more information: Email: sylvia.caffrey@plunket.cdetb.ie or Tel: 01 837 1692

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Application Procedure
Applications are accepted online, using our application form.

It is imperative that all information supplied on the online form is correct. If you require assistance on any part of the application system please do not hesitate to contact the college office on 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689 or via email info@plunket.cdetb.ie.

Offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis so confirmation is vital if you wish to hold your place. Failure to register by the set date will mean that your place will be offered to the next person on the list.

This one year full time course at Post Leaving Certificate level is ideally suited for students who aspire to apprenticeships in the motor industry and related fields. Its aim is to provide students with a thorough grounding in Motor Vehicle Maintenance practices.

Motor Vehicle Practice (5N2143)
Mechanics (5N1638)
Motor Vehicle Theory (5N2144)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Auto Electricity (5N2137)
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Communications (5N0690)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Work Experience (5N1356)

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

5M2145 - Motor Technology.

Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Motor Technology 5M2145.

Plunket College of Further Education,
Swords Road,
Whitehall,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.
D09 C94K
Tel: 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689
Fax: 01 836 8066
Email: info@plunket.cdetb.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Whitehall
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider