Engineering - Pre-University
Do you want to further your education in the field of Engineering? With Engineering fields being so diverse, this one-year course will help tailor your interests in the specific field you wish to pursue. There are progression routes into Universities in Ireland and Internationally, with opportunities into a variety of careers including becoming an Engineering Teacher, a Civil Engineer, a Renewable Energy Systems technician and much more - the possibilities are endless.
| 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
Leaving Certificate with five O6 grades (or five passes pre 2017) or equivalent is the standard entry requirement for Level 5 courses. Leaving Certificate Applied or QQI Level 4 Award are also acceptable on the majority of Level 5 courses.
Some courses have subject specific requirements and these will be noted on relevant course pages.
A QQI Level 5 award or equivalent in a relevant subject area is the standard entry requirement for Level 6 Advanced Certificate courses.
Careers / Further progression
Career Prospects
Engineering Technology graduates find employment in diverse fields. Here are some of the most popular career destinations you could progress to:
Engineering/Construction/Technology Teacher, Electronic Technician, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Renewable Energy Systems technician, CNC Operators, Electrician, Machine Operator, Maintenance Fitter, Welder, Mechanic, Sheet Metal Worker, Fabricator, Tool Die Maker, Panel Beater, Fitter Turner, Draughtsman and Plumber.
Higher Certificate Progression
There are many higher certificate options available from this course, including:
TU Dublin Mechanical Engineering 6
TUS Midlands Midwest Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 6
ATU Sligo Engineering 6
Degree Progression
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
There are many degree options available from this course, including:
College Course Area Level
TU Dublin Building Engineering 7
TU Dublin Civil Engineering 7
UL Engineering Teaching 8
DkIT BA Engineering (Common Entry) 8
DkIT Mechanical Engineering 8
DkIT Building Surveying 7
DkIT Construction Management 7
ATU Galway Engineering 8
ATU Galway Furniture Design and Manufacture 8
ATU Galway Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking 8
ATU Galway Construction Management 7 & 8
ATU Galway Architectural Technology 7
ATU Galway Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics 8
ATU Galway Civil Engineering 8
TUS Limerick Construction Management 8
TUS Limerick Quantity Surveying 8
TUS Athlone Civil Engineering 7
TUS Athlone Quantity Surveying 8
TUS Athlone Construction Management 8
Further information
QQI Exam Fee € 50.00
Administration Fee € 50.00
Capitation Fee €100.00
Good News Regarding Your Course Fees 2023-2024
In August 2022 Monaghan Institute and CMETB announced plans to significantly reduce fees on full time courses. This means that your course fees have been reduced to a maximum of €200. If you have a Medical Card/Social Welfare Payment, the fee will be €150. This fee includes all course materials, exam fees, toolkits, and uniforms.
Full-time learners may be eligible to apply for PLC maintenance grants, which are means tested. For further details, visit www.studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie where applications can be made online or downloaded.
You can apply online now. Applications close in October each year and reopen for the next academic year in January.
Monaghan Institute operates a policy of selection and admission of learners that is, at all stages and in all ways, equitable, transparent and accountable and respects the rights and dignity of applicants. The process for gaining access to full time courses at Monaghan Institute consists of several sequential stages:
Application
Interview (where applicable)
Selection and notification
Registration
Induction (where applicable)
Garda Vetting (where applicable)
Monaghan Institute operates under the CMETB FET Admissions Policy, which is available on our Policies page.
CE08 - Level 5 Engineering Technology
Is This Course Right For You?
This course will equip learners with a basic understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical engineering, which is essential for anyone wishing to pursue a career in engineering. This course also provides students with an opportunity to study QQI Level 5 Mathematics which is required for entry into Engineering courses at third level.
What Will You Study?
The course offers practical skills in Engineering principles and processes to include machining, precision measurement, laser cutting, 3D printing, CNC machining and bench fitting, along with the theoretical knowledge of machining processes with an emphasis on safe work practices. These skills would form the basis of any course in Engineering which learners might later pursue at a third level institution or on an apprenticeship. A minimum of 10 days’ work placement must be completed. Practical workshop sessions form an integral part of the course.
Areas of study may include:
Engineering Workshop Processes
Renewable Energy Systems
Engineering Workshop Theory
Engineering Drawing
Computer Aided Design-(Solid Works)
Electronics/Control Systems
Mathematics
Safety & Health at Work
Communications
Work Experience
Word Processing
You will be assessed on the basis of:
• Assignments/Project Work
• Practical Skills Tests
• Written Examinations
5M2061 - Engineering Technology
Qualifications Obtained
5M2061 QQI Level 5 Engineering Technology
For more information on this course, please contact the college office.
Email: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Monaghan Institute Education Campus,
Armagh Road,
Monaghan
Tel. 047-84900
E-mail: info@monaghaninstitute.ie
Visit our Website on www.monaghaninstitute.ie