Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is aimed at people who wish to embark on a career or gain qualifications in the construction industry, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy technology. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills associated with environmentally sustainable building and construction technology. The course enables students to develop practical skills in the areas of building construction and wood fabrication.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Building Construction 5N1570
Computer Aided Draughting 5N1604
Architectural Drawing 5N1558
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Communications 5N0690
Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
Work Experience 5N1356
Mathematics 5N1833
Design Skills 5N0784
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
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 this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M5010 |
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.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Students may progress to apprenticeships as follows.
- Brick and Stonelaying
- Painting and Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Stonecutting and Stonemasonary
On successful completion of the course students are prepared for employment, including employment with building contractors/developers, architects, quantity surveyors and local authorities.