Renewable and Engineering Technology

QQI Level 6

Course Code

Major Award Code

6M5154

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About This Course

This course is designed to give students a deeper knowledge and appreciation of the latest technologies. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates should be able to interpret customer requirements and provide advice on the solution options available.

As part of this Renewable and Engineering Technology (Year 2) course, students are given the opportunity to gain work experience in a relevant company for 2-3 days per week with class contact confined to 3 full-time days per week. There is a very high employment rate from this course.

Modules

Course Content

Renewable Technologies
Programmable Logic Controllers
Safety Management
Work Experience
Industrial Pneumatic Systems
Computer 3D Modelling and Animation
Project Management
Preventative Maintenance
Communications

Progression

Electrical & Mechanical Engineering - DKIT
Mechatronic Engineering - TUD Blanchardstown
Renewable & Electrical Energy Engineering - TUS Midwest
Mechanical Engineering & Renewable Energy - TUS Midlands
Mechanical Engineering - DKIT

Entry Requirements

Students should have successfully completed an appropriate QQI Level 5 course such as Renewable Energy Technology and Control Systems (Year 1), Engineering Technology, Pre-University Mechatronics (Electronics) or Motor Vehicle Maintenance, all available at Cavan Institute. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements but can demonstrate industry experience.

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.

Philip McKeon

Architectural Technology and Design Year 1

When I finished my leaving cert I went straight to college in Galway and realised that the high numbers in lectures and the intense nature of college wasn’t suited to me.