Engineering - Pre-Apprenticeship
Our Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering course offers you the ideal opportunity to learn how to apply solutions to practical problems. This full-time Level 5 course is designed to meet your needs to pursue an apprenticeship. The course provides you with an understanding of Engineering Fabrication, Machine Tool operation and Joining methods. You will also study construction services and systems and develop these skills which are essential to gaining an apprenticeship in a range of trades in the Engineering and Construction Industry.
| 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 |
Entry Requirements
For Level 5 courses:
Over 17 years of age and successful completion of upper secondary education (i.e. 5th and 6th year) or equivalent
AND
Successful completion of a Leaving Certificate (or equivalent international qualification)
OR
Successful completion of a Level 4 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
For Level 6 courses:
The basic entry requirement to all full-time Level 6 programmes is the successful completion of a Level 5 major award (or equivalent international qualification)
Applicants who do not meet these requirements, and who are between 17 and 23 years old, will be referred to our Guidance Counsellor.
Garda Vetting (Clearance)
Garda Vetting (police / criminal records clearance) is a requirement on courses where students have access to children or vulnerable adults. Students must be vetted for clearance by the Gardaí prior to attending work experience. It is your responsibility to obtain Garda Vetting Clearance / criminal records clearance.
Students who have lived outside the jurisdiction of Ireland /Northern Ireland, and for whom Garda vetting / clearance is unavailable, are required to provide verifiable evidence of criminal records clearance from the relevant police authorities.
We will provide you with information about making an application for clearance, but it is your responsibility to complete any necessary application and to obtain clearance. If you are offered a place on a course, you will be issued with information at registration.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
Progress to further study and careers including:
Fitter/Welder
Metal Fabrication
Tool Making
Electrical
Plumbing
Aircraft Mechanics
Mechanical Automation
Further information
These means-tested maintenance grants are available to eligible students attending approved full-time courses of further education, in approved Post Leaving Certificate (PLC) centres.
Applications are made online to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) through www.studentfinance.ie www.susi.ie
You will be invited to an interview – this is to make sure that you’ve made the right choice!
Applications will be open online for 2025 entry at the end of January 2025. Students may apply online at www.carlowinstitute.ie
You will study the fundamentals of engineering and construction – covering drawing, practical workshop and construction skills and the underpinning theory. This course provides you with an understanding of engineering and construction in a wide variety of careers in areas including Engineering fabrication, product manufacturing, construction, electrical & mechanical services. Our industry connections will help you maximise your progression and career options.
Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering can place you at a real advantage if you want to progress to an apprenticeship or further study in the Engineering field. On successful completion of this course, if you progress to a related apprenticeship, you may be eligible to apply for a time exemption from the apprenticeship.
What Makes This Course Special
Learn in our fully equipped workshops
Use industry standard software SolidWorks®
Learn practical skills and apply knowledge
Discover new technologies
Great professional links
Excellent progression routes
Course Content
Building Construction
Computer Aided Draughting
Engineering Drawing
Engineering Workshop Processes
Engineering Workshop Theory
Mathematics
Communications
Work Experience
Certification:
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Engineering Technology 5M2061
Course is subject to minimum enrolment. The programme content shown is indicative and is subject to change according to Awarding Body requirements as well as enrolment and resources.
5M2061 - Engineering Technology
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie