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Pre-Apprenticeship/Pre-University - Engineering Technology

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2061

This one year full-time programme will introduce students to the world of Engineering.

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
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Tullamore
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

One year – September 2026 to May 2027.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment.

Careers / Further progression

Links to 3rd Level: View links to Third level via course Web Page link below.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Start Date: 01/09/2026. End Date: 14/05/2027.

€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee. Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.

There is detailed information on the range of grants and funds for students in further education on the website www.studentfinance.ie

Apply via "Application Weblink" above. This link will bring you directly to the Fetch course application portal.

This one year full-time programme will introduce students to the world of Engineering. It aims to provide students with a wide range of experience within the Engineering sectors, while preparing students for entry into third level education, apprenticeships or direct entry into the workplace. Students will attend our purpose built engineering training workshop for one full day weekly. Here the students will use and learn how to operate different engineering machines including a CNC Lathe, a Laser Cutter and all welding types, including a VR welding simulator.

This programme will allow students to become familiar with the terminology, materials, equipment and working practices within the Engineering industry. The course content will be delivered in a practical and hands on environment where students will gain experience in Engineering Processes, Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design (2D and 3D CAD).

Award Title: QQI Level 5 Certification in Engineering Technology 5M2061.

Modules:
Engineering Workshop Processes
Team working
Work Experience
Computer Aided Draughting (2D CAD)
Electronics
Materials Science
Parametric CAD
Mathematics
Modules are subject to change.

Additional Certificates
• Manual Handling
• Safe Pass

5M2061 - Engineering Technology

For further information, contact Elaine on 057 9349424 or email tullamore@loetb.ie.

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Tullamore
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider