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To be eligible for consideration for a programme an applicant must possess the minimum entry requirements for that programme.

Selection for entry to TU Dublin programmes will be determined on the basis of examination sc...

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To be eligible for consideration for a programme an applicant must possess the minimum entry requirements for that programme.

Selection for entry to TU Dublin programmes will be determined on the basis of examination score except in the case of programmes which involve suitability tests, interviews and other assessment procedures. All suitability tests/interviews/auditions/portfolio reviews etc will generally be carried out during the period March - May each year.

Where a specific grade is required in a subject (H4, O3 etc) an applicant must achieve that grade or better in order to be eligible for consideration (H = Higher Level; O = Ordinary Level).Where a programme requirement is 2 or 3 honours, grade H5 or better on Higher Level Leaving Certificate papers is needed to meet such a requirement.

In the case of both Higher and Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate results, grades lower than H7 (Higher) or 06 (Ordinary) are not acceptable for eligibility purposes or for points calculation.

For the purpose of meeting minimum entry requirements, results from any number of sittings of the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination may be combined.

An applicant’s examination score will be calculated by adding together the points scored in the best six subjects in a single sitting of the Irish Leaving Certificate Examination.

Matriculation Examinations will not be accepted either for the purpose of meeting minimum entry requirements or for calculating examination scores.

Demand usually exceeds the number of places available and therefore examination results better than the minimum entry requirement are likely to be required.

When a number of applicants have the same points score, a random number is attached to the score for each course preference. This will then determine the position of each applicant on the waiting lists for offers.

Bonus Points Maths (Irish Leaving Certificate)
25 bonus points will continue to be awarded for Higher Level Mathematics for H6 grades and above. The bonus points will only be relevant where that subject is scored as one of the applicant’s best six subjects for points purposes.

Accompanying conditions:

The six best scores, in recognised subjects, in one Leaving Certificate Examination will be counted for points computation. If you receive a H6 grade or higher in Higher Level Mathematics then you include the additional 25 bonus points first, and then identify your best six scores. The bonus points are included in the overall points calculation only when Mathematics is one of the applicant's best six subjects following the addition of the bonus

Only one sitting of the Leaving Certificate Examination will be counted for points purposes.

Remember, you must first meet the minimum entry requirements in order to be considered for entry to a course.

Foundation Level Mathematics
Foundations Level Mathematics is accepted for some programmes within the University, students should check the individual course page. Where Foundation maths is accepted as an entry requirement for a course you must have achieved a grade of F2 or higher.

Foundation Level Irish
Our courses specify minimum entry requirements in English OR Irish. If you meet the minimum entry requirement in English then this will suffice.

For the most part the univesity will not consider Foundation Level Irish for the purposes of entry requirements or for points, however a grade F3 in Foundation level Irish is acceptable for meeting the minimum entry requirements for some Higher Certificate programmes. Students with an F3 in Foundation level Irish must have passed five other subjects with a minimum grade of O6 including Maths, students should check on individual course pages to determine if their foundation Irish grade is sufficient.

We do not award points for Foundation Level Irish.

Garda Vetting
What is Garda Vetting?
Garda vetting is the process of checking a person’s background to see if there are any issues which would make them unsuitable to work or volunteer in an environment with children and/or vulnerable adults.

The person being vetted (the applicant) gives written authorisation for An Garda Síochána to disclose to TU Dublin details of all prosecutions, successful or not, pending or completed, recorded in the State at the time of application.

Why is Garda Vetting Required?
Garda Vetting is required for students who go on work placement where such activity may bring them into contact with vulnerable adults or children.

Without satisfactory Garda clearance, students may be unable to complete the work placement module or other specific modules and consequently be unable to complete their course or receive an award.

When do I apply?
Once you have registered as a TU Dublin student you can apply for Garda Vetting.

Expand+Entry 2022

Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Hand...

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Early online application (discounted): Fee €30 Closing Date: 20 January 2022 at 5pm

Normal online application: Fee €45 Closing Date: 1 February 2022 at 5pm

Late online application - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee: €60 Closing Date: 1 May 2022 at 5pm

Change of Mind - restrictions apply (see page 3 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee: Nil Closing Date: 1 July 2022 at 5pm

Exceptional online late application (see page 31 of the 2022 CAO Handbook): Fee €60 Closing Date: 22 July 2022 at 5pm

Be sure to complete any action well in advance of closing dates. You should avoid making an application close to a closing date. No extensions to closing dates will be allowed and all application fees are non-refundable.

LATE APPLICATIONS
Late Applications are those which are received after 5pm on 1 February 2022. The closing date for late applications is 5pm on 1 May 2022, subject to the restrictions listed on page 3 of the 2022 CAO Handbook. The online facility for late applications opens on the 4 March 2022 at 12:00 noon - a fee of €60 applies.

Exceptional Late Applications (Exception to the timetable)
The exceptional closing date of 22 July at 5pm applies only to applicants who are registered as an undergraduate student on 1 May 2022 in any year in any one of the participating HEIs (subject to the exclusions listed below). In order to avail of the Exceptional Late Application facility you must have entered the HEI through the CAO system.

If you did not enter your current course through the CAO system, you must first contact the Admissions Office of the HEI to which you wish to apply and they will inform you if you may submit an application direct to the institution.

Exclusions:
You may submit a late application only for entry to courses other than your existing course. If you wish to repeat the year in the same course you must arrange this within your HEI.

Mary Immaculate College Limerick, Marino Institute of Education, Trinity College Dublin, University of Limerick, Maynooth University and Galway Mayo Institute of Technology have special procedures in place in the case of current or previous students who wish to apply for entry to another course in the same HEI. Such applicants must contact their Admissions Office to determine the application procedure. However, if you are a student in another HEI and you wish to apply to any of these six HEIs, you should apply through CAO.

Refer to page 31 of the 2022 CAO Handbook on how to make an Exceptional Late Application.

Restrictions
As a CAO applicant you may experience one or more of the following restrictions based on your course choices, your category of application, or restrictions imposed by the HEIs that you wish to apply to. Please read the section on 'Restrictions' on page 3 of the 2022 CAO Handbook carefully. This section includes information on:

General Restricitons
1. Making a late application
2. Making changes to your course choices

Restricted Courses
3. Applying for a restricted course

Mature Applicants
4. Mature applicants

Supplementary Admissions Routes
5. Applying for DARE and/or HEAR

Expand+Timber technologists are highly skilled technical professionals occupying a range of positions in businesses in the large and growing Forest Product Sector. Enterprise Ireland predict the sector will grow from 12,000 to 20,000 people in the next ten ...

Hide-Timber technologists are highly skilled technical professionals occupying a range of positions in businesses in the large and growing Forest Product Sector. Enterprise Ireland predict the sector will grow from 12,000 to 20,000 people in the next ten years. The increased focus on sustainability and sustainable timber products, the large increase in the Irish forest harvest, and increased demand for high quality timber products in Ireland and the UK, are driving this growth. This immersive, full-time programme will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge preparing you for the challenges of this exciting, growing sector.

Timber Technologists play central roles in the many stages of conversion of wooden logs, thinnings and woodfibre into high quality timber products that meet demanding technical and environmental standards. These products range from boards and planks (to be used in construction or furniture) to wood pellets and fencing, and from fitted kitchens and large volume furniture manufacture to beautifully crafted timber artefacts.

TU838 BSc (Honours) Sustainable Timber Technology has been developed from, and replaces, B.Tech in Timber Product Technology. It is a 4-year, full-time immersive programme featuring a mix of theoretical and skills-based modules (see module lists below). The programme is taught in the context of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, with a direct impact for many SDG Targets (e.g. Targets 9.4 and 12.2). Cross-sectoral skills (such as critical thinking, creativity, management, collaboration and professionalism) are an important part of the programme supporting the central focus on wood science, timber skills and production management. The programme has strong links with industry and work placement takes place in the sixth semester. Field trips and guest lectures supplement the academic content of the programme.

Through choice of elective modules, work placement and thesis the student will develop a unique mix of skills and knowledge to ensure employment in the part of the Forest Products Sector that interests them most.

Professional Accreditation
The Wood Technology Society (a division of the Institute of materials, Minerals and Mining) supports the formation of the BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Timber Technology. Student membership of the WTS (IOM3) will be the first step in gaining full member of this professional Institute. Those who are awarded membership use post-nominal letters that are recognised throughout the world.

Study Abroad Opportunities
Erasmus+ exchange with timber technology programmes in Europe are being explored. This is likely to take place in Year 3, Semester 2.

Work Placement
You’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience through an industry placement at the end of Year 3, lasting 9 weeks.

Expand+Year 1

Semester 1:
Academic Communication
Regulatory Environment
Timber Skills I
Timber Toolbox I
Visual Comm. I

Semester 2:
Forest Product Sector Maths I
Timber Skills II
Timber Toolbox II
Visual Comm. II
Wood Science I (Solid Wood)
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Semester 1:
Academic Communication
Regulatory Environment
Timber Skills I
Timber Toolbox I
Visual Comm. I

Semester 2:
Forest Product Sector Maths I
Timber Skills II
Timber Toolbox II
Visual Comm. II
Wood Science I (Solid Wood)

Year 2

Semester 1:
Estimating & Tender
Forest Product Sector Maths II
Timber Skills III
Visual Comm. III
Wood Science II (Engineered Timber Products)

Semester 2:
Computer Aided Manufacture
Introduction to Product Design
Timber Skills IV
Timber Toolbox III
Wood Science III (Environmental Factors)

Year 3
Semester 1:
Introduction to Saw & Board Mills (elective)
Learning from Timber Product Design
Multidisciplinary Activity (elective)
Quality & Reliability
Timber Production Management
Timber Skills V (elective)
Wood Science IV (Mechanical & Thermal)
Wood Science V (Alternative Materials)

Semester 2:
Forest Product Sector Work Placement
Introduction to Research
Quality & Reliability in Forest Product Sector
Timber Production Management (contd-)

Year 4

Semester 1:

Business & Finance
Entrepreneurship
Professional development & wider engagement
Thesis
Thesis Preparation
Timber Product Design for Manufacture

Semester 2:
Enterprise Development / Business Process Management
Forest Product Sector Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing Operations Management
Thesis (contd-)
Timber Product Design for Manufacture (contd-)

Expand+What are my career opportunities?
There are a wide of technologist and managerial roles available in the broad Timber Industry. The potential for career progression is strong. These roles include:

Production management and technical roles in saw...

Hide-What are my career opportunities?
There are a wide of technologist and managerial roles available in the broad Timber Industry. The potential for career progression is strong. These roles include:

Production management and technical roles in sawmills and board mills, and in joinery, cabinetry and timber frame businesses

Technical and managerial roles in the drawing offices of joinery, cabinetry or timber frame businesses

Technical and managerial roles in timber product development and process improvement

Technical and managerial roles in quality assurance and compliance management

Makers or restorers of beautiful timber artefacts in the tradition of cabinetmakers, furniture makers or joiners

Craftworker-owner in a small timber workshop

Specialist roles in timber drying and in wood preservation technology

Technologist and researcher roles in timber laboratories of a large timber business or in a research and teaching institute

Consultancy roles in inspection, specification and creation of technical reports

Technical sales and marketing roles

Progression
On graduation you may continue to postgraduate study at TU Dublin or elsewhere. Masters-level programmes are available to further develop the knowledge, skillsets and career progression of graduate Timber Technologists in subjects such as business and entrepreneurship, sustainable development, energy management and data analysis.