Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This program provides students with a broad range of skills to work in both the carpentry & construction environment. The course is ideally suited for those who wish to pursue employment, advance to further education or undertake an apprenticeship.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Architectural Drawing (5N1558)
Building Construction (5N1570)
Communications (5N0690)
Computer Aided Draughting (2D) (5N1604)
Design Skills (5N0784)
Furniture Making (5N1275)
Work Experience (5N1356)
Wood Fabrication (5N1999)
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.
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
On successful completion of the course students are prepared for employment, including employment with building contractors/developers, architects, quantity surveyors and local authorities. Students may also progress to apprenticeships as follows:
- Brick and Stonelaying
- Painting and Decorating
- Plastering
- Plumbing
- Stonecutting and Stonemasonary