Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Pre-Apprenticeship Engineering offers students the ideal opportunity to learn how to apply solutions to practical problems. This course is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to go on to pursue an apprenticeship. The course provides learners with a basic understanding of Engineering Fabrication, Machine Tool operation and Joining methods. Candidates also study construction services and systems and develop these skills which are essential to gaining an apprenticeship in a range of trades in the Engineering and Construction Industry.
You will study the fundamentals of engineering and construction – covering drawing, practical workshop and construction skills and the underpinning theory. This course provides you with an understanding of engineering and construction in a wide variety of careers in areas including Engineering fabrication, product manufacturing, construction, electrical & mechanical services.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Building Construction
Computer Aided Draughting
Engineering Drawing
Engineering Workshop Processes
Engineering Workshop Theory
Mathematics
Communications
Work Experience
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 |
| 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.
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
- Fitter/Welder
- Metal Fabrication
- Tool Making
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Aircraft Mechanics
- Mechanical Automation