Building Technology & Design
This course is relevant to students wishing to pursue a career in Architectural Technology / Building Design/ Building Management.
This course is designed to develop the necessary skills and techniques of Computer Aided Draughting, Building Construction and Design.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year. September - May.
• Classes commence at 09:00.
• Sligocfe has a common break from 11:40 - 12:00.
• Classes finish at 16:00. Classes finish at 13:20 on Friday.
Entry Requirements
Course Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.
• Architectural Technology
• Construction Architectural Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Industrial Engineering
• Construction Studies.
Progression to Higher Education
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
ATU - Sligo
SG345 BA (Hons) in Architectural Design Level 8
SG311 BA in Interior Architecture and Design Level 7
SG339 BSc in Quantity Surveying Level 7
SG338 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
SG232 BA in Creative Design Level 7
SG231 BA in Fine Art Level 7
Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any IT Sligo programme through the CAO system.
ATU - Letterkenny
LY547 BSc Architectural Technology Level 7
LY517 Building Services & Renewable Energy Level 7
LY507 Quantity Surveying Level 7
Galway Mayo Institute of Technology
GA673 Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Engineering Level 7
GA472 Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology Level 7
GA470 Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Level 7
GA473 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Level 7
GA462 Higher Certificate in Science in Architectural Technology Level 6
TU Dublin
DT001 Product Design Level 8
DT101 Architecture Level 8
DT175 Architectural Technology Level 8
DT169 Timber Product Technology Level 7
DT170 Buildings Management (Maintenance & Conservation) Level 6
Further information
Induction commences in early September with timetabled classes commencing in mid-September.
Presently, all courses are free of charge.
PLC Maintenance Grant
All applications for grants must be made online to SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Applicants who wish to apply for a PLC Maintenance Grant should first check their eligibility at www.susi.ie
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.
Building Technology & Design - 5M1940
This course is relevant to students wishing to pursue a career in Architectural Technology / Building Design/ Building Management. Preparation of students for suitability tests and the preparation of portfolios for Architecture Courses are strong features of the course.
This course is designed to develop the necessary skills and techniques of Computer Aided Draughting, Building Construction and Design.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Computer Aided Design (5M1940).
Course Content
• Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
• Design Skills 5N0784
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Architectural Drawing 5N1558
• Building Construction 5N1570
• Mathematics 5N1833
• Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
• Drawing 5N1862
• Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
• Safepass Course
5M1940: Computer Aided Design
Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie