Automotive Technology
If you aspire to a career in the Automotive Industry, our Automotive Technology course is a perfect foundation for your future. Whether you aspire to an Automotive apprenticeship, motorsport, sales or engineering, this course will provide you with a knowledge and practical skills grounding.
| 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
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 QQI L4 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:
• Automotive Mechanic
• Car Repairs
• Car Sales
• Dealer Servicing
• Engineering
• HGV Training
• Manufacturer Apprentice
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!
You will learn about motor vehicle maintenance – how to locate, identify and carry out a routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical components using test models and real vehicles in our Automotive Engineering workshop. You will also gain useful skills in health and safety, communications, maths, teamworking and independent learning.
Automotive Technology can place you at a real advantage if you want to progress to an apprenticeship or further study in the Automotive Industry.
What Makes This Course Special
Ideal for stepping-up to an apprenticeship
Learn practical skills in a real automotive workshop environment
Use industry standard equipment
Learn practical skills and wider technical knowledge
Work with our automotive experts
Excellent progression routes
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Motor Technology 5M2145
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.
Course Content
•Auto Electricity
•Motor Vehicle Practice
•Motor Vehicle Theory
•Engineering Drawing
•Mathematics
•Safety & Health at Work
•Engineering Workshop Processes
•Communications
•Work Experience
5M2145 - Motor Technology
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie