Expand+This programme provides learners with the foundation required to pursue an apprenticeship in the building trades. It is the ideal starting point to explore the various apprenticeship options available. Students will gain hands-on experience in carpen...

Hide-This programme provides learners with the foundation required to pursue an apprenticeship in the building trades. It is the ideal starting point to explore the various apprenticeship options available. Students will gain hands-on experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical installation.

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 students for apprenticeships in construction related areas

•prepare participants for entry to ordinary level degree and honours degree programmes related to the construction industry

Expand+How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners

•A practical based course where learning takes place primarily in workshops and drawing rooms

•We make extensive use of advance...

Hide-How the course is taught
GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners

•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

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.

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+Career Opportunities
•Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

•Successful completion of this Level 5 award may lead to entry into Advance...

Hide-Career Opportunities
•Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the FETAC Higher Education Links Scheme.

•Successful completion of this Level 5 award may lead to entry into Advanced Certificate in Architectural Technology FETAC Level 6 Course in GTI.

Progression to Higher Education

•Progression from 5M5010 to all GMIT courses apart from Nursing. The following are the most relevant:


•GMIT Galway Mayo Institute of Technology


•GA970 Furniture Design and Manufacture – Letterfrack, Level 7


•GA971 Furniture and Wood Technology – Letterfrack, Level 7


•GA980 Design and Technology Education – Letterfrack, Level 8 Minimum 3 distinctions


•GA470 Construction Management, Level 7


•GA471 Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying, Level 7


•GA472 Architectural Technology, Level 7


•GA473 Civil Engineering, Level 7


•GA480 Construction Management, Level 8 Minimum 3 distinctions


•ALIT Athlone Institute of Technology


•Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering, Level 6 and must have C20174 0r 5N1833 or LC Maths The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at CAO website www.cao.ie.

Continuing Education

•Apprenticeships in Construction related areas

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