Pre-Apprenticeship Building Construction

QQI Level 5

Course Code

Major Award Code

5M5010

About This Course

This one-year course aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop essential knowledge and practical skills to work in the rapidly growing Construction and Renewable Energy sector who wish to seek entry to Apprenticeships / SOLAS (FAS) / Further Training. It also prepares students for progression to third level. It gives students a taste of all the main construction trades including carpentry & joinery and building construction. Students will also gain significant on-site experience with some of the largest construction companies in the area.

Modules

Course Content

Building Construction
Renewable Energy Systems
Work Experience
Mathematics
Architectural Drawing
Computer-Aided Draughting (2D)
Thermal Insulation
Wood Fabrication
Communications

Progression

Graduates may also apply to a range of degree courses in universities and institutes of Technology such as TU Dublin, Dundalk IT, ATU (formerly known as GMIT), Cork IT, Limerick IT and Carlow IT.

This course also provides common entry to a range of other courses in institutes of technology and technological universities through the higher education links scheme.

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.

Course Fees

At Cavan Institute, we believe that quality education should be within everyone's reach. That's why all our courses have a single, affordable fee of just €200 in total. No hidden costs, no complex fee structures. Just straightforward, accessible learning to help you achieve your goals. We're proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that sets us apart from other colleges with high fees.

Do you have a Medical Card? Your medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, resulting in a reduced fee of €150.