Engineering - Pre University
This course may be of interest to students who are considering pursuing a degree in Engineering. It is also of particular relevance to those who require a science subject or Mathematics to progress to further study.
| 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 - September - May
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
Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
The following are the most relevant courses;
ATU - Sligo
SG338 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
SG342 BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering Level 8
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
LY527 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
ATU - Galway
GA473 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
GA484 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 8
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
• Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education Colleges eg IT Sligo
• Gain practical competence in good work practices including adherence to health and safety in an engineering workshop environment.
• Common measuring and inspection techniques used in the engineering industry.
• The properties of engineering materials and be aware of common machining methods.
• The use of a range of tools and equipment (e.g. milling machine, lathe, drilling machine as well a variety of other measuring and hand tools).
How the course is taught
• SCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
• 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 meet the needs of individual learners.
Course Content
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
Motor Vehicle Theory 5N2144
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Materials Science 5N1637
Engineering Workshop Theory 5N2136
Engineering Workshop Processes 5N1608
Maths 5N1833
Work Experience
Engineering students will have the opportunity to complete their work experience in the beautiful city of Kempten, Germany through the Erasmus+ programme. This is a paid internship for three weeks with no expense to the student. This will give participants a unique opportunity to experience living in another culture, enjoy travelling, improve language skills, gain a Europass Qualification, add this experience to your CV and get that valuable job.
5M2061 - Engineering Technology
Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Engineering Technology (5M2061)
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