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Pre-Apprenticeship Carpentry & Joinery

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M5010

This is an introductory course aimed at students who wish to embark on a career or gain qualifications in the construction industry, with a particular emphasis on Carpentry and Joinery. It is ideally suited for students who aspire to apprenticeships in Carpentry and Joinery.

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:
Whitehall
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

1 year full-time.

Entry Requirements

Grade D in five subjects in the Department of Education and Skills Junior Certificate Examination or equivalent qualification. Mature students are most welcome to apply. Minimum age 16.

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
Students may progress to apprenticeships as follows:

- Carpentry and Joinery
- Wood manufacturing and Finishing

On successful completion of the course students are prepared for employment, including employment with building contractors, carpenters and wood manufacturing industries.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Courses commence in September 2023.

Applications are welcome from Mature Students and VTOS applicants.

International students
The College welcomes applications from international students provided that such students satisfy all the requirements of the immigration authorities and are deemed eligible by the Department of Education and Skills to participate in our courses. We have many international students attending programmes in the college at the present time and their presence contributes greatly to the life of the college in terms of richness and diversity.

Mature students are invited to apply 23 years and over.

€50.

Sources of Financial Support:
1. PLC Maintenance Grant
Means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres, of which Plunket College of Further Education is one. Applications can be made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.susi.ie.

2. Back to Education Allowance (BTEA) See www.welfare.ie or www.studentfinance.ie for further details.

3. Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS)
Contact Admissions office or the VTOS coordinator Sylvia Caffrey
for more information: Email: sylvia.caffrey@plunket.cdetb.ie or Tel: 01 837 1692

Application Procedure
Applications are accepted online, using our application form.

It is imperative that all information supplied on the online form is correct. If you require assistance on any part of the application system please do not hesitate to contact the college office on 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689 or via email info@plunket.cdetb.ie.

Offers are made on a first-come, first-served basis so confirmation is vital if you wish to hold your place. Failure to register by the set date will mean that your place will be offered to the next person on the list.

Course Aim
The course aim is to provide students with a thorough grounding in carpentry and joinery. The course enables students to develop practical skills in the areas of building construction and Carpentry and Joinery.

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

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

5M5010 - Construction Technology.

Certification: QQI Level 5 Major Award in Construction Technology 5M5010.

Plunket College of Further Education,
Swords Road,
Whitehall,
Dublin 9,
Ireland.
D09 C94K
Tel: 01 837 1680 / 01 837 1689
Fax: 01 836 8066
Email: info@plunket.cdetb.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Whitehall
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider