Construction Pre- Apprenticeship (Construction Technology) 5M5010
Duration
This is a Full time one year course, which runs from September to May.
Overview
This course is suitable for students who wish to progress to further and higher education courses in the construction industry, and also those who wish to prepare for an apprenticeship in a construction-related trade such as Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical, Bricklaying, Plastering or Plumbing. In addition to the foundation skills of the building trades, students are also introduced to the fundamentals of green building technology with an emphasis on renewable energy, insulation, conservation and sustainability. Students will also develop practical skills such as solar/photovoltaic panel installation, retrofitting of domestic buildings, green building technology, energy upgrades and installation of insulation in order to build up their skills. On completion, graduates are eligible to progress to construction, architecture and engineering programmes at Third Level or to progress directly into employment.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP, LCA) or equivalent
- A Full Level 4 QQI Award (or Equivalent)
- For Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) – appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications are welcome.
- For applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements, please contact Dublin College, Dun Laoghaire
- Applicants whose first language is not English require level B1 competency on the CEFR language framework. Applicants may be required to undergo English language testing to establish their language competency.
Course Modules
- Wood Fabrication
- Building Services
- Building Construction
- Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Mathematics
Certification
- Level 5 Award Construction Technology (5M5010)
- Safe Pass Certificate. A Safe Pass Certificate is required for anyone entering a construction site to work. (Additional Fee Applies). Check with course teacher for further details once on the course.
Work Experience
Students will be required to undertake a period work placement in an organisation connected to their vocational area during the academic year. Work Experience is mandatory for all of our full-time Level 5 courses. Students are required to source their own work placement but will be assisted in this by the work experience teacher. The work placement is usually for a period of 10 days or a minimum of 60 hours. Students usually find the work experience element of the course to be invaluable and should bear in mind that a successful work placement can sometimes lead to further opportunities.
Additional Information
Assessment
Assessment techniques will be used to assess the knowledge and skills that students will have achieved on successful completion of modules:
- Student Record
- Collection of Work
- Assignments
- Examination (Written)
- Project
- Skills Demonstration
All assignments are submitted electronically. Therefore, all students need access to a device such as a computer/laptop.
A full major award is granted on passing the relevant eight components. On successful completion of each component, you will be awarded a pass, a merit or a distinction grade. See www.qqi.ie for more details.
Progression Opportunities
Dublin College Dun Laoghaire; Graduates may progress to the Level 6 QQI Advanced Certificate in Architectural Technology and Design at this college
Elsewhere: Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at Universities, Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities using their full QQI Level 5 major award. Places are not guaranteed in these Institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. It is the students’ responsibility to consult with the relevant HEI for information on the admissions process and any specific entry requirements. Students may also refer to the individual HEI prospectus or may also refer to the QQI FET section of the CAO website. www.cao.ie
Examples of CAO progression opportunities are listed below.
Progression Examples
BSc Construction Management (TU833)
BSc Architectural Technology (TU831)
BEng Civil Engineering (TU704)
BEng Building Engineering (TU703)
BSc Product Design (TU811)
BSc Electrical Services and Energy Management (TU802)
BSc Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics (TU837)
BSc Planning and Environmental Management (TU835)
Technological University Dublin – www.tudubline.ie
BSc Construction Management (CW417)
BSc (Hons) Construction Management (CW438)
BEng Civil Engineering (CW478)
Institute of Technology Carlow – ww.itcarlow.ie
BSc Building Surveying (DK730)
BSc Architectural Technology (DK731)
BSc Construction Management (DK732)
BSc (Hons) Building Surveying (DK830)
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology (DK831)
BSc (Hons) Construction Management (DK832)
Dundalk Institute of Technology – www.dkit.ie
BEng Engineering (LC251)
BSc Civil Engineering Management (LC252)
BSc Construction Management (LC241)
BSc Property Valuation and Management (LC242)
Limerick Institute of Technology – www.lit.ie
BSc Construction Management and Engineering (WD025)
BSc Architectural Technology (WD094)
Bachelor of Architecture (WD144)
Waterford Institute of Technology – www.wit.ie
Career Paths
Graduates can obtain employment in both the construction and the renewable energy fields, completing roles in wind energy, solar power and energy efficiency.
- Course Type : QQI Level 5
- Duration : 1 year