Pre-University - Engineering
This course may be of interest to students who are considering pursuing a degree in Engineering. It is also of particular relevance to those who require a science subject or Mathematics to progress to further study.
| 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.
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Entry 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.
• If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
The following are the most relevant courses;
ATU - Sligo
SG338 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
SG342 BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering Level 8
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
LY527 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
ATU - Galway
GA473 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
GA484 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 8
Further information
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.
There are no fees to study this course
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.
You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.
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.
Pre-University Engineering - 5M2061
This course may be of interest to students who are considering pursuing a degree in Engineering. It is also of particular relevance to those who require a science subject or Mathematics to progress to further study.
This course is designed to
• Prepare participants for entry to Higher Education Colleges eg IT Sligo
• Gain practical competence in good work practices including adherence to health and safety in an engineering workshop environment.
• Common measuring and inspection techniques used in the engineering industry.
• The properties of engineering materials and be aware of common machining methods.
• The use of a range of tools and equipment (e.g. milling machine, lathe, drilling machine as well a variety of other measuring and hand tools).
How the course is taught
• SCFE has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners.
• 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 meet the needs of individual learners.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Engineering Technology (5M2061).
Please Note
A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe 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.
Course Content
• Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
• Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
• Motor Vehicle Theory 5N2144
• Communications 5N0690
• Work Experience 5N1356
• Materials Science 5N1637
• Engineering Workshop Theory 5N2136
• Engineering Workshop Processes 5N1608
• Maths 5N1833
5M2061 - Engineering Technology
Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie