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Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements
Career Opportunities
This course in Sustainable Energy and Construction Technology prepares you for a wide range of jobs, including employment with building contractors/developers, renewable energy systems, architects, quantity surveyors and local authorities. Graduates from this course will have acquired a nationally recognised qualification which will enable them to compete for apprenticeship or direct employment in a wide range of construction or renewable energy-related jobs.
Progression
At Cavan Institute:
Graduates of this course in Sustainable Energy and Construction Technology may progress to the level 6 Renewable and Engineering Technology (Year 2) course available at Cavan Institute.
Elsewhere:
Graduates of this course in Sustainable Energy and Construction Technology are 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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Quantity Surveying - ATU Sligo
Building Surveying - DKIT
Planning & Environmental Management - TUD
Course Fees
€200
Course Content
QQI Level 5 Certificate in Construction Technology
Building Construction
Renewable Energy Systems
Work Experience
Mathematics
Architectural Drawing
Computer-Aided Draughting (2D)
Thermal Insulation
Wood Fabrication
Communications
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 industries. 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. The course also provides progression opportunities into further and higher education.
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