Construction & Building
If you aspire to a career as a carpenter, brick-layer, or any other trade or professional in the construction industry, this programme will offer you a broad foundation of skills to support your progression. You will learn practical construction skills and detailed underpinning theory through ‘hands on’ projects. Working with our Construction and Building experts, you can develop a broad range of skills that support progression to a range of careers.
| 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:
•Building Trades
•Brick-layer
•CAD Technician
•Carpenter
•Civil Engineering
•Construction Technology
•Quantity Surveying
•Mechanical Engineering
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!
This course will enhance your ability to progress direct to work, and will also support progression to Apprenticeships or Higher Education options.
‘Hands-on’ practical learning
Learn practical skills and apply knowledge
Work with our construction experts
Participate in a range of practical projects
Prepare for work
Detailed technical knowledge
Excellent progression routes
Progress to an apprenticeship or Higher Education
Certification
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Construction Technology 5M5010
Manual Handling Certificate
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
Architectural Drawing
Building Construction
Wood Fabrication
Computer Aided Draughting
Safety & Health at Work
Communications
Work Experience
5M5010 - Construction Technology
Phone: 059 913 4230
Email: Email: Info@CarlowInstitute.ie
Web: www.Carlowinstitute.ie