Expand+Electronics and Information Technology industries are set to grow strongly worldwide. This qualification allows you to progress to suitable courses in the Third Level sector or you may choose to develop your skills further in suitable employment.

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Hide-Electronics and Information Technology industries are set to grow strongly worldwide. This qualification allows you to progress to suitable courses in the Third Level sector or you may choose to develop your skills further in suitable employment.

This course is designed to

• Provide students with a practical grounding in the skills required for employment in technology-oriented industries.

• Provide students with sufficient training and knowledge for progression to engineering/science courses in the institutes of technology

• Provide an opportunity for students to evaluate what career direction they wish to pursue and to assess various aspects of electronics in order to make informed career choices.

Expand+Certification
QQI Level 5 Electronic Technology Award (CELTX)

How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the demands of a diverse community of learners.

•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet b...

Hide-Certification
QQI Level 5 Electronic Technology Award (CELTX)

How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the demands of a diverse community of learners.

•We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet based technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning.

•We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners.

•Mathematics is given special mention, with use of traditional and innovative methods to ensure students attain a degree of proficiency for progression to institutes of technology.

Learners undertake a range of skills demonstrations, assignments and project based learning.

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.

Adult Education
Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

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.

Expand+Progression to Higher Education

Successful completion of this level 5 award may lead to entry to the following courses.

•GTI Electronic Technician Level 6 conditions apply

Progression to all GMIT courses apart from Nursing.

The following...

Hide-Progression to Higher Education

Successful completion of this level 5 award may lead to entry to the following courses.

•GTI Electronic Technician Level 6 conditions apply

Progression to all GMIT courses apart from Nursing.

The following are the most relevant:

•GY206 Science Level 8. 5 modules at Distinction Grade. The qualification must include distinctions in: FETAC Level 5 Maths and 3 of the following C20012, C20016, C20018

•All other IoTs Most courses Level 6/7/8 Conditions apply

The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at www.cao.ie

For details of CAO FETAC Requirements Lookup www2.cao.ie/fetac/fetac_search.php

Career Opportunities
Students who successfully complete this course may pursue careers in a wide variety of organisations such as appliance repair and installation, equipment servicing and factory operations.