Building Technology & Design
This course is relevant to students wishing to pursue a career in Architectural Technology / Building Design/ Building Management. Preparation of students for suitability tests and the preparation of portfolios for Architecture Courses are strong features of the course.
| 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
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy
Careers / Further progression
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
• Architectural Technology
• Construction Architectural Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Industrial Engineering
• Construction Studies.
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
ATU - Sligo
SG345 BA (Hons) in Architectural Design Level 8
SG311 BA in Interior Architecture and Design Level 7
SG339 BSc in Quantity Surveying Level 7
SG338 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
SG232 BA in Creative Design Level 7
SG231 BA in Fine Art Level 7
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Letterkenny
LY547 BSc Architectural Technology Level 7
LY517 Building Services & Renewable Energy Level 7
LY507 Quantity Surveying Level 7
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
GA673 Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Engineering Level 7
GA472 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology Level 7
GA470 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Level 7
GA473 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Level 7
GA462 Higher Certificate in Science in Architectural Technology Level 6
TU Dublin
DT001 Product Design Level 8
DT101 Architecture Level 8
DT175 Architectural Technology Level 8
DT169 Timber Product Technology Level 7
DT170 Buildings Management (Maintenance & Conservation) Level 6
Further information
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of www.susi.ie
This course is designed to develop the necessary skills and techniques of Computer Aided Draughting, Building Construction and Design.
COURSE CONTENT
Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
Design Skills 5N0784
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Architectural Drawing 5N1558
Building Construction 5N1570
Mathematics 5N1833
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Drawing 5N1862
Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
Safepass Course
CERTIFICATION
QQI Level 5 Award in Computer Aided Design (5M1940)
Please Note
A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Phone 071-9145480
Email: sligocfe@msletb.ie
Web: www.sligocfe.ie
For More Information
Phone 071-9145480 or Email sligocfe@msletb.ie