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Construction Technology - Civil Engineering

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M5010

You will learn the essential skills of construction and civil engineering which may allow you to progress to construction, architecture and engineering courses in Higher Education or go directly into employment.

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:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Course provider

Duration

1 year
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent

Pre-entry guidance meeting

Mature applicants welcome

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme

Progression from 5M5010 to all Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway courses apart from Nursing. The following are the most relevant:

*AU583 Furniture Design and Manufacture

*AU583 Furniture Design Making and Technology

*AU535 Construction Management

*AU536 Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying

*AU537 Architectural Technology

*AU538 Civil Engineering

*AU635 Construction Management

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at CAO website.

Continuing Education
Third level courses which may give preference to successful graduates of this course:

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Architectural Technology

Construction Technology

Construction Studies

Health and Safety

Construction Management

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Student Contribution: €175

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.

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Admissions Procedures 2024

See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie

Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.

Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024

Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings

Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.

Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.

Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.

€175 Registration Fee applies to all students

This course is designed to

•provide participants with a hands-on introduction to the broad range of the skills required to work in the construction industry

•prepare participants for entry to ordinary level degree and honours degree programmes related to the construction industry

•prepare students for apprenticeships in construction related areas

How the course is taught

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners

•A practical based course where learning takes place primarily in workshops and drawing rooms

•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning

•Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable

•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners

Course Content

Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) 5N1604
Architectural Drawing 5N1558
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Mathematics 5N1833
Wood Fabrication 5N1999
Design Skills 5N0784
Building Construction 5N1570

5M5010 - Construction Technology

Certification
•QQI Level 5 Award in Construction Technology 5M5010

•Safe Pass Certification [Additional Fee Applies] Check with Course Teacher for further details

PLEASE NOTE
GTI 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.

For more information:
Email seamus.lyons@gretb.ie

Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider