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Engineering - Pre-University

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M2061

The aim of this course is to help entry into a career in engineering through recognised apprenticeships or through third level courses elsewhere. The course has been quite successful for participants over the years frequently leading to immediate employment in the engineering industry.

Award Name Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Major
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) Major QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Crumlin
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

One year full time from September until May.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate equivalent exam, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.

Careers / Further progression

Third Level Links
This is recognised by DIT and other Institutes of Technology in Engineering Courses for alternative entry qualification. We have a close link with the Institute of Technology, Tallaght. Our students have been particularly successful at third level.

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

€50 registration fee.

Please note that course fees are subject to change.

Students undertaking any full time Further Education course may apply for a means tested PLC maintenance grant. Apply online at www.susi.ie

Yes

Course Modules:

Engineering Workshop Processes (5N1608)
Computer Aided Design (5N1604)
Mathematics (5N1833)
Maths for STEM (5N0556)*
Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
Word Processing (5N1358)
Spreadsheet Methods (5N1977)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience (5N1356).

*Subject to module requirements

5M2061 - Engineering Technology

Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Engineering Technology – 5M2061.

Pearse College of Further Education
Clogher Road, Crumlin,
Dublin 12.
Phone: (01) 453 6661 or 01 454 1544
Email: information@pearse.cdetb.ie
Web: www.pearsecollege.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Crumlin
Attendance Options:
Full time, Daytime
Apply to:
Course provider