Automotive Technology

Carlow Institute of Further Education

 

Course Name Automotive Technology
Course Provider Carlow Institute of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) Kilkenny & Carlow ETB
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Course Code 5M2145
Course Type PLC Post Leaving Cert
Qualifications
Award NameNFQ ClassificationAwarding BodyNFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)  More info... Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
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Attendance Options Full time, Daytime
Location (Districts) Carlow Town
Course Content

Expand+This is an introductory automotive maintenance course. The course will present learners with an opportunity to identify and carry out routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and Electrical components on a motor vehicle. The course provides b...

FET Code 5M2145 - Motor Technology
Duration 1 Year
Comment Certification
Quality and Qualifications Ireland QQI - Level 5 – Certificate in Motor Technology

Due to ongoing developments in QQI - award names and content are subject to change.
Course Fee

Expand+Your tuition is free, though you pay for registration and examination/ awarding body fees.

In addition, every student is liable for the Government Levy (Fee) on PLC courses* for each year of tuition.

The typical course fee for an Irish Citize...

Financial Support SUSI PLC Maintenance Grant Scheme
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.

Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie
Interview Interviews for courses are generally held in late August / early September. Interviews for some courses will also take place in May.
Application Date Closing Date
The closing date for general applications is August 18th 2017.
The closing date for first round applications to courses with early interviews is April 21st 2017.
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Subjects Taught Course/Programme Content
Auto Electricity
Motor Vehicle Practice
Motor Vehicle Theory
Communications
Work Experience
Mathematics
Safety & Health at Work
Materials Science
Engineering Workshop Processes
Engineering Drawing
Careers or Further Progression Career Prospects:
This course is ideally suited for students who aspire to apprenticeships in the motor industry and related fields.

Higher Education
QQI graduates are eligible to apply to Institutes of Technology and Universities for follow-on courses.
Further Enquiries Carlow Institute of Further Education,
Kilkenny Road, Carlow
Tel: 059 9131187 Fax: 059 9143521
Email: cife.info@kilkennycarlowetb.ie
www.carlowife.ie