Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This is an introductory course aimed at students who wish to embark on a career or gain qualifications in the construction industry, with a particular emphasis on electrics. It is ideally suited for students who wish to aspire to the electrical apprenticeships in the construction industry.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Building Construction 5N1570
Electronics 5N1606
Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
Electrical Principles 6N2049
Domestic Appliance Electrical Skills 6N5826
Auto Electricity 5N2137
Work Experience 5N1356
Safety and Health 5N1794
Teamworking 5N1367
Mathematics 5N1833
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.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
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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