Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is designed for aspiring technicians who are eager to deepen their understanding of electrical systems and renewable energy solutions.
The course explores cutting-edge sustainable systems, practices and technologies, including electrical, solar, wind and energy management solutions required to transition towards a more sustainable energy future.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Preventative Maintenance
Electrical Principles
Mechanical Maintenance Skills
Programmable Logic Controllers
Safety Management
Communications
Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Work Experience
Electronics
Project Management
Renewable Technologies
Additional:
Maths for STEM
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 |
| 6M5154 |
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
Graduates may compete for employment as a technician in a variety of areas including; renewable energy, electrical, energy or control system engineering.