| Course Name |
Construction Technology - Renewable Energies & Engineering |
| Course Provider |
Galway Technical Institute |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Galway & Roscommon ETB |
| Course Code |
5M5010 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
More info...
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Galway City |
| Course Content |
Expand+You will learn the essential skills of environmental construction and civil engineering, which may allow you to progress to construction, architecture and engineering courses in Higher Education or go directly to employment.
This Course Is Designe...
Hide-You will learn the essential skills of environmental construction and civil engineering, which may allow you to progress to construction, architecture and engineering courses in Higher Education or go directly to employment.
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 participants for entry to ordinary level degree and honours degree programmes related to the construction industry
•prepare students for apprenticeships in Construction related areas
How The Course Is Taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners
• This is 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
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| FET Code |
5M5010 - Construction Technology |
| Duration |
1 Year.
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May |
| Comment |
Certification
•QQI Level 5 Award in Construction Technology Environmental Studies (5M5010)
•Safe Pass Certification
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. |
| Course Fee |
•Student Services Fee: €250
•DES Programme Participation Contribution: €200
•QQI Examination Fees: €50
TOTAL: €500
Adult Education
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.
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| Application Date |
Expand+Admissions Procedures 2017
1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6t...
Hide-Admissions Procedures 2017
1.Closing date for first round of applications is Tuesday May 2nd at 2:00pm.
2.Interviews will take place from May 29th.
3.Offers of places will issue week commencing June 26th
4.Second Round applications open June 6th 2017.
5.Interviews will take place from August 29th subject to availability of places.
6.€250 Registration Fee applies to all students
7.€200 PLC Student Contribution Fee applies and must be paid at time of enrolment, except in the following instances: Medical Card Holders - Valid at time of enrolment and in students\\'own name, Grant Approvals Letter, Evidence of Back to Education Allowance, those in receipt of Vocational Training Opportunities Scheme.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Subjects Taught |
Course Content
•Building Construction 5N1570
•Renewable Energy Systems
•Materials Science 5N1637
•Architectural Drawing 5N1558
•Computer Aided Design 5N1604
•Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
•Communications 5N0690
•Work Experience 5N1356
•Maths for Engineering
•Wood Fabrication 5N1999
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as an extra module. |
| Entry Requirements |
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Progression To Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes & Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is ...
Hide-Progression To Higher Education
• Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes & Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at www.cao.ie
Continuing Education
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
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| Further Enquiries |
Institiúid Teicniúil na Gaillimhe
Fr Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway, Ireland
tel +353 (0)91 581342
fax +353 (0)91 589267
email info.gti@gretb.ie |
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