Engineering Pre-University
This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies in Engineering at Third Level.
| 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
One afternoon per week in TUD (Tallaght Campus) - bus service provided
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent
Extenuating circumstances may be considered
• QQI Level 4 Award
• Leaving Cert Applied
• Mature Applicants
Careers / Further progression
Career opportunities
Engineering careers in healthcare, design, communications, manufacturing, food production, power generation and transport are some of the industries that graduates of engineering work in. Engineers contribute to technologies that we use everyday. People use mobile phones, computers, the internet, high definition TV and digital cameras every day.
Today the world is connected through communications systems. The smart grid, electric cars, robotics, the music industry, and countless other systems and areas are continually developing and advancing.
As an engineering graduate, you will be involved in designing, building, automating, testing and managing. You may work on aircraft engine production, power station maintenance, water filtering plants, computer chip production systems, pharmaceutical production facilities or light rail systems.
Higher Education Progression*
Examples of potential courses include:
• TU Dublin (Tallaght Campus):
Higher Certificate in Electronic and Information Engineering Level 6 (TU605)
BEng in Electronic Engineering and Engineering Software Level 7 (TU726)
BEng (Hons) in Sustainable Energy Engineering (TU801)
• TU Dublin (Grangegorman/Bolton Street/Blanchardstown Campus):
Civil Engineering (TU704)
Bachelor of Engineering (Common Entry TU708)
BEngTech Electronic and Communications Engineering ( TU714)
BEng (Hons) Computer Engineering in mobile systems (TU807)
Maynooth:
BSc in Robotics and Intelligent devices ( MH306)
BSc in Product Design (MH305)
• SETU – South East Technological University (Carlow Campus):
BEng Aircraft Systems (SE729)
BEng (Hons) Biomedical Electronics (SE709)
BEng Mechanical Engineering (SE724)
Please note that the courses listed above are only a select few, many other courses can be entered using this QQI award, please visit www.careersportal.ie for more
*Places are not guaranteed in these Institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie
Further information
Course commences in September 2024.
Enrolment Procedure
Step 1:
Applicants must apply online at www.bife.ie.
Step 2:
In some cases, applicants may be invited to attend for interview at the Institute. Applicants will be selected on suitability and a first come/first served basis. You should bring the following to the interview:
• A copy of Leaving Certificate results (if applicable)
• A brief Curriculum Vitae
• A Portfolio of Work (where necessary)
• References (where necessary)
Step 3:
Successful applicants will be offered a place by post, subject to them achieving the basic entry requirements laid out in the prospectus/website and must secure their place by paying an acceptance fee of €50. All fees must be paid by Friday 30th August 2024. The €50 acceptance fee is non refundable. All other fees will be refunded if the applicant subsequently decides not to take their place before Friday 27th September 2024. Failure to pay the relevant fees may result in a lapse of your offer. All candidates who accept an offer agree to abide by the policies and procedures of the Institute.
Step 4:
All learners must register at the Institute or on-line by the designated registration date.
International Applicants
The Institute welcomes applications from International Learners. Non EA applicants (applicants outside the European Area, i.e. outside EU & Iceland, Norway and Switzerland) must comply with Irish immigration requirements. Such applicants will have to secure a visa from the Immigration Section of the Department of Justice. As all courses are delivered in English, International students will be required to provide a certified qualification of proficiency in English where English is not the applicants first language.
Non-EU students will be required to pay the economic cost of the course as determined by the Department of Education.
International applicants should apply directly to the Institute office for further information.
Mature students are welcome to apply. Formal academic qualifications not required.
Fees
Courses at Bray Institute of Further Education are funded largely by the European Social Fund. Tuition costs are covered for Irish or EU citizens undertaking PLC courses. There is no application fee, however all learners are required to pay the following:
• An Acceptance Fee of €50, to be paid when offered a place on a course.
• A Resource contribution fee of €150 for learner services*, paid annually.
There is also a cost of registration with professional bodies for a small number of courses such as Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI).
*Resource fees are used as a general fund to provide learner resources for PLC courses including library services
Maintenance Grant
Learners on full-time approved courses at the Institute are entitled to apply for Maintenance Grants. The Grant is means tested. Learners should apply to SUSI, the online grant application system, through www.studentfinance.ie.
Learners in receipt of the maintenance grant must pay all the usual costs of the course.
Back to Education Initiative & VTOS
The Department of Social Welfare and The Department of Education and Skills administer these two schemes. In 2024, these schemes will become fully integrated into the college. These schemes offer unemployed adults an opportunity to return to full-time education while retaining their full social welfare entitlements and in some cases to receive extra benefits. Payments from DEASP normally establish eligibility. Previous educational level can also contribute.
To check your eligibility log onto www.studentfinance.ie or talk to the VTOS Co-ordinator. Some extra benefits may apply.
Yes
You can only apply online on the BIFE website by clicking on the "Apply Now 2024/2025" button at the top of any page on the college website Or
Click on the Application Weblink above.
Applications usually begin in mid December of the proceeding year of application. Early applications are always advisable to avoid classes filling up and increase your chances of getting a position.
It is devised for school leavers and also for mature applicants. It will enable graduates to progress to third level courses or to pursue opportunities in apprenticeships or employment.
Programme of Study
• Engineering Workshop Theory
• Engineering Workshop Processes
• Mechanics*
• Computer Aided Draughting (CAD)
• Mathematics
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Electronics*
Components subject to change
* These Modules are taught in Technological University Dublin, TUD (Tallaght campus) one day per week. Bus service provided.
5M2061 Engineering Technology
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Engineering Technology (5M2061)
Head of Department:
Paul Shortall
Course Co-ordinator:
David Connell
Bray Institute of Further Education,
Tel: 01 282 9668
Email: bifeenquiries@kwetb.ie
Web: www.bife.ie