| Course Name |
Construction Technology |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M5010 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
This is a one year course for students considering a career in furniture making, construction related courses or engineering. The programme offers students a unique opportunity to develop proficient skill levels in the design and manufacture of handcrafted furniture and/or skills required by the construction industry. |
| FET Code |
5M5010 - Construction Technology |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Course Validation
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Construction Technology |
| Course Fee |
Fees for 2016/17 were:
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€50 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders
Total €450 |
| Financial Support |
Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews take place in May and September |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants wi...
Hide-Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants will be invited to an interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. Further applications are accepted over the summer months and similar interviews take place in early September for any remaining vacancies. All applicants will be notified by post as to the results of the interview.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence Early September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
Building Construction
Construction Technology
Drawing
CAD
Safety and Health at Work
Renewable Energy Systems
Mathematics
Communications
Work Experience |
| Mature Entry Places |
Yes |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mature students and recent school leavers with a keen interest in or aptitude for construction are also welcome to apply. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Graduates from this course will have acquired a nationally recognised qualification which will enable them to compete for employment or an apprenticeship in the carpentry, joinery and cabinet making industries. This qualification can also be used to apply for a range of engineering courses in the Institutes of Technology through the QQI entry route. Students may also apply for entry to the Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (Letterfrack). |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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