Pre-Apprenticeship Motor Vehicle Maintenance
This is an introductory course for those who want to find out whether a career in the automotive industry will really suit them. It is ideally suited for students who aspire to apprenticeships in the motor industry and related fields. The course aim is to provide students with a thorough grounding in motor vehicle maintenance practices.
| 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 |
Duration
1 year full-time.
Entry Requirements
Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education and Skills Junior Certificate Examination or equivalent qualification. Mature students are most welcome to apply. Minimum age 16.
Careers / Further progression
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.
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.
€50.
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
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.
Course Aim
This course will enable students to locate, identify and carry out routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical components, as well as develop life skills including effective communication techniques, teamwork and independent learning.
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 Major 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