Apprenticeship Preparatory Programme - Carpentry-Plumbing-Electrical
This programme provides learners with the foundation required to pursue an apprenticeship in the building trades. It is the ideal starting point to explore the various apprenticeship options available. Students will gain hands-on experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical installation.
| 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 a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
•Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
•Interview
•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 to Higher Education
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
•Apprenticeships in Construction related areas
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
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 students for apprenticeships in construction related areas
prepare participants for entry to ordinary level degree and honours degree programmes related to the construction industry
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
Building Construction 5N1570
Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) 5N1604
Architectural Drawing 5N1558
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Building Services 5N4974
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Maths 5N1833
Wood Fabrication 5N1999
Safe Pass Certificate [Additional Fee applies - Check with Course Teacher]
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module.
5M5010 - Construction Technology
Certification
Construction Technology QQI 5M5010
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
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