Construction Management & Quantity Surveying - Construction Technology
This program provides students with a broad range of skills to work in construction industry environment. The course is ideally suited for those who wish to pursue employment, advance to further education or undertake an apprenticeship.
| 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
38 weeks.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be 16+ years of age on entry to the course.
Leaving Cert, LCVP, LCA or QQI Level 4 Major Award.
Mature applicant route available for applicants aged 23+.
Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B2 or Higher).
Non-EU/EEA applicants must have permission to work in Ireland.
Additional:
Must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
Careers / Further progression
What are the progression opportunities?
If you complete a QQI major award with Kerry College, you may use your results to progress to third level (University, Technological University or Institute of Technology). You may apply under the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS). A limited number of places are available each year. Some examples include:
• Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship at Kerry College
• SETU Quantity Surveying BA( Level 8)
• SETU Waterford Quantity Surveying BA( Level 8)
• TUS Limerick Quantity Surveying Level 8
• ATU Sligo Quantity Surveying & Construction Economics Level 8
• TU Dublin Architectural Technology Level 8
• WIT Architecture & Building Modelling Technology Level 8
There is a separate section on the CAO application for applying using your QQI results from Kerry College in the same way you use your Leaving Certificate results.
What are the employment opportunities?
On successful completion of the course students are prepared for employment, including employment with building contractors/developers, architects, quantity surveyors and local authorities. Students may also progress to apprenticeships as follows;
• Brick and Stonelaying
• Painting and Decorating
• Plastering
• Plumbing
• Stonecutting and Stonemasonary
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
Apply online via the Kerry College Website - link above.
Your application will be processed using FETCHCOURSES - the National FET Course Application System.
If you haven't signed up for a FETCH account, you'll need to do this first. It's free and a one-time setup.
Why should I apply?
This course is primarily designed as a Progression programme allowing learners to undertake further educational opportunities and ultimately qualify as a Quantity Surveyor. Over the last number of years there has been an increased demand for Quantity Surveyors in both the Professional Quantity Surveying Practices and the Construction Industry in Ireland and abroad.
Graduates can expect a highly valued career as part of Design teams. There are currently 294 Quantity Surveyor vacancies in Ireland in September 2024.
Graduates can also be employed as:
• Construction Managers,
• Loss Adjusters
• Project Managers
• Technical Sales Managers
• Site Managers Apprenticeships are also in the area of Level 9 Advanced Quantity Surveyor.
Work experience placement is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain their own work experience. Dates and times of work experience will be specified by the college. A SafePass is required for anyone entering a construction site to work. We will organise the course prior to the commencement of Work Experience (subject to numbers) for those who do not have one.
What is the certification?
QQI Level 5 Major Award Certificate in Construction Technology (5M5010).
What will I study?
Applied Economics (5N1350)
Architectural Drawing (5N1558)
Building Construction (5N1570)
Communications Level 5 (5N0690)
Computer Aided Draughting (2D) (5N1604)
Legal Practice & Procedures (5N1394)
Mathematics Level 5 (5N1833)
Work Experience (5N1356)
5M5010 - Construction Technology.
Clash Road,
Tralee, Co. Kerry
V92 Y991
Tel: (066) 7121 741
e: clashroad@kerrycollege.ie
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm