Engineering Technology
This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies in Engineering at Third Level.
| 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 full-time.
Entry Requirements
- Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
- Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
- Students should be 16 years old or over at the start of the course.
- Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
- Competent written and spoken English (CEFR B1 or higher).
Careers / Further progression
Career Options
Successful students may wish to progress to further studies at Third Level or seek employment in the Engineering industry.
Third Level Progression
Engineering allows wide progression into numerous Engineering related degrees at Third Level.
- TU Dublin- Tallaght accept this course for all its Engineering and Computing related courses including Electronic and Information Engineering TU605, Mechanical Engineering TU725, Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering TU702 and Electronic Engineering TU726.
- TU Dublin- City Centre Campus have over 20 courses that allow progression from this award including Engineering TU709, Product Design TU811 and Sustainable Transport Management TU814.
- Maynooth University accept this course for study on many courses including Robotics and Intelligent Devices MH306 and Product Design MH305.
There are many more opportunities for college progression.
Please contact admin@greenhillscollege.ie with any queries.
Further information
Commencement Date: 31/08/2026.
Applications open for 2026/2027. To Apply online see "Application Weblink" above.
This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue further studies in Engineering at Third Level.
Certification: NFQ Level 5 award made by QQI 5M2061 Engineering Technology.
Modules:
Engineering Workshop Theory 5N2136
Engineering Workshop Processes 5N1608
Electronics 5N1606*
Computer Aided Draughting 5N1604
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Mathematics 5N1833
Word Processing 5N1358
*The Electronics Module will be held one afternoon per week in TU Dublin - Tallaght.
5M2061 - Engineering Technology
Dublin College Further Education & Training Greenhills,
Limekiln Avenue,
Walkinstown,
Dublin 12.
D12 DP8W
Phone: 01 450 7779
Email: admin@greenhillscollege.ie