Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering and Electrical

QQI Level 5

Course Code

Major Award Code

5M2061

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About This Course

This is a pre-apprenticeship course that is aimed at students who wish to pursue a career in industry, with a particular emphasis on electrics or Engineering. It is designed for students who wish to aspire to work as electrical or Engineering apprentices in industry.

The course enables students to develop practical Electrical and Engineering skills, and a key part of the course is work experience in these areas. Students gain practical skills in areas such as Control Systems, Electronics, Engineering processes and CAD.

Modules

Course Content

Mathematics
Digital Electronics
Communications
Computer Aided Draughting
Electronics
Engineering Workshop Processes
Work Experience
Control Systems
Physics

Progression

Automation Engineering - TUD
Mechanical Engineering - ATU Galway/Mayo
Computer Engineering & Engineering Science - University of Greenwich, London
Mechatronic Systems - ATU Sligo
Mechanical Engineering - University of Galway
Electrical & Electronic Systems - DKIT
Mechanical Engineering - DKIT

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 our courses continue to be offered at a simple, affordable fee of just €200.

To support student access to facilities and a wide range of campus services, an additional €50 student services charge applies, bringing the total amount payable by students to €250. This contribution helps ensure students can benefit from essential supports and resources throughout their time at the Institute.
Overall, we’re proud to offer a diverse range of courses at a price that remains significantly lower than that of many other colleges.

Do you have a Medical Card?

A valid medical card will exempt you from the €50 QQI exam fee, where applicable, reducing the total amount payable to €200.

Mark McDermott

Engineering Technology

Cavan Institute provided me with a great insight into the engineering world. In my year of study on this course, many topics were covered to help confirm my interest in engineering.