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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Career Opportunities
Careers for engineers exist across all industry sectors. Qualified engineers typically work in sectors such as energy, transport, medical science, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, agriculture and waste management.
Progression
At Cavan Institute: Graduates of this course in Engineering Technology may progress to the level 6 course, Renewable and Engineering Technology (Year 2), available at Cavan Institute. Elsewhere: Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Higher Education Institutions (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
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Course Fees
€200
Course Content
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Engineering Technology
Mathematics
Engineering Workshop Theory
Electronics
Engineering Workshop Processes
Control Systems
Communications
Word Processing
Computer-Aided Draughting (2D)
Work Experience
About This Course
This course may be of interest to students who are considering pursuing a degree in engineering. It is also of particular relevance to those who require a science subject or mathematics to progress to further study. Upon completion of this course in Engineering Technology, students will have gained a theoretical understanding of, and acquired practical competencies in common measuring and inspection techniques used in the engineering industry, the properties of engineering materials and common machining methods, the use of a range of tools and equipment (e.g., milling machine, lathe, drilling machine as well a variety of other measuring and hand tools) as well as CNC programming. Students will also develop good work practices, including adherence to health and safety in an engineering workshop environment.
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