Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is relevant to students wishing to pursue a career in Architectural Technology / Building Design/ Building Management. Preparation of students for suitability tests and the preparation of portfolios for Architecture Courses are strong features of the course. This course is designed to develop the necessary skills and techniques of Computer Aided Draughting, Building Construction and Design.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Computer Aided Design 5N1604
Design Skills 5N0784
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Architectural Drawing 5N1558
Building Construction 5N1570
Mathematics 5N1833
Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
Drawing 5N1862
Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
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 |
| 5M1940 |
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.
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
This course is designed to develop the necessary skills and techniques of Computer Aided Draughting, Building Construction and Design