| Course Name |
Engineering Technology |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| Course Code |
5M2061 |
| 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 |
The aim of this course is to provide learners with a basic understanding of mechanical engineering. Students will gain practical skills relevant to pursuing a career in the engineering industry and have an introduction to theory necessary for entry into third level education. Students will also have the opportunity to study QQI Level 5 Maths required for entry into engineering courses at third level. |
| FET Code |
5M2061 - QQI Level 5 Certificate in Engineering Technology |
| Duration |
1 year |
| 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 |
Course Content
•Engineering Workshop Processes
•Engineering Workshop Theory
•Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
•Electronics
•Mathematics
•Safety & Health at Work
•Communications
•Work Experience |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students are welcome to apply. |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Mature students and recent school leavers are also welcome to apply. Technical drawing or engineering would be an advantage but are not essential. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Students who complete this course are eligible to apply for apprenticeships or go directly into the work force. Careers for engineers exsist across all industry sectors. Qualified engineers typically work in sectors such as energy, transport, medical science, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, agriculture and waste management. Some may use their results to gain entry to specific courses in Institutes of Technology. |
| 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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