Architectural Technology & Design 1

Pearse College of Further Education

 

Course Name Architectural Technology & Design 1
Course Provider Pearse College of Further Education
Alternative Provider(s) City of Dublin ETB
Course Code 5M5010
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
Location (Districts) Crumlin
Course Content What is it about?
Students will gain a broadly-based knowledge of the principles of construction and detailing for a wide range of different buildings in combination with obtaining the necessary draughting skills. Pearse College has over 30 years of teaching experience in this area.
FET Code 5M5010 - Construction Technology
Duration One Year full time from September until May

Students are expected to be available for class, Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Comment What do I get out of it?
QQI/FETAC Level 5 Award in Construction Technology – 5M5010
Course Fee Fees/Charges
Details of charges and fees may be obtained from the General Office, phone: (01) 453 6661 / 454 1544.
Financial Support PLC Grants
Grants are available to eligible students. General information and application details may be obtained from studentfinance.ie or www.susi.ie
Interview Yes
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Subjects Taught Course Modules:

Materials Science (5N1637)
Building Construction (5N1570)
Architectural Drawing (5N1558)
Engineering Drawing (5N1607)
CAD (5N1604)
Work Experience (5N0690)
Communications (5N1570)

Thermal Insulation (option) (5N4976)
Entry Requirements Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Vocational Leaving Certificate, in conjunction with an interview. Industry block release option for those already placed in drawing offices is available.
Careers or Further Progression Where can I go from here?
Progress to Architectural Technology and Design, Year 2, in Pearse College and/or apply through the CAO to Waterford Institute of Technology, Carlow Institute of Technology, Dublin Institute of Technology or other relevant institutes.
Further Enquiries Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Fax: (01) 4541060
Email: info@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie