Course Summary
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Studying a course in Engineering for Sustainability can be a rewarding and impactful choice, and it doesn't necessarily require specific prior interests. However, having certain interests can help make your experience more engaging and successful in this field.
Here are some interests and traits that are beneficial for studying Engineering for Sustainability:
- Environmental Concern: A genuine interest in environmental conservation and a desire to address ecological challenges are central to sustainability. Concern for the planet and a passion for protecting the environment are essential.
- Problem-Solving: Sustainability engineering often involves identifying and solving complex problems related to resource use, waste reduction, and energy efficiency. A strong problem-solving orientation is crucial.
- Innovation: The field of sustainability engineering frequently calls for innovative thinking. Being excited about developing and implementing new technologies and strategies for a sustainable future is important.
- Interest in Renewable Energy: Sustainability engineering often focuses on renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. An interest in clean energy solutions is beneficial.
- Societal Impact: Sustainability engineering has a profound impact on society. If you are interested in making a positive difference in people's lives and well-being, this field can be fulfilling.
- Technical Aptitude: While not a strict requirement, an inclination toward technical subjects, such as physics, chemistry, and mathematics, can be helpful in understanding and designing sustainable engineering solutions.
- Passion for Conservation: If you have a passion for conserving natural resources, reducing waste, and minimizing the carbon footprint, sustainability engineering aligns well with these interests.
Course Details
What will you study?
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which any Major Award (including this one) provides a possible Progression route, click below:
| CAO with Any QQI Major Award |
| Old FETAC Code | New QQI Code |
| CENGT | 5M2061 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Naturalist
Not surprisingly, some aspect of the natural sciences will run through the Naturalist's interests - from ecological awareness to nutrition and health. People with an interest in horticulture, land usage and farming (including fish) are Naturalists.
Some Naturalists focus on animals rather than plants, and may enjoy working with, training, caring for, or simply herding them. Other Naturalists will prefer working with the end result of nature's produce - the food produced from plants and animals. Naturalists like solving problems with solutions that show some sensitivity to the environmental impact of what they do. They like to see practical results and prefer action to talking and discussing.
Further Research
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