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Computer Aided Design & Architectural Technology

PLC Post Leaving Cert
5M1940

This course is particularly relevant to students wishing to pursue a career in Architectural Technology / Architecture / Architectural Draughting. Preparation of students for suitability tests and the preparation of portfolios for Architecture Courses is a strong feature of the course.

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
Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time
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Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome

Careers / Further progression

Career Opportunities
Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.

•Architectural Technology
•Construction Architectural Technology
•Civil Engineering
•Mechanical Engineering
•Industrial Engineering
•Construction Studies

Progression to Higher Education

•Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.

http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_search

QQI FET Links to CAO Courses

Course Web Page

Further information

Student Contribution: €175

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

PLC students qualify for Maintenance Grants See www.susi.ie for full details on eligibility and application process.

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Admissions Procedures 2024

See Admissions Notice and Admissions Policy at www.gti.ie

Closing date for first round of applications is Friday May 3rd 2024 at 2:00pm.

Pre Guidance Meetings where applicable will take place from May 20th 2024

Offers of places will issue following completion of first round pre-guidance meetings

Second Round applications open June 4th 2024.

Pre-entry guidance meetings will take place from August 30th subject to availability of places.

Application system closes on September 30th for 2024 full-time entry.

€175 Registration Fee applies to all students

This course is designed to
Develop the necessary skills and techniques of Computer Aided Draughting and Design

Course Content:
Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
Design Skills 5N0784
Communications 5N0690
Work Experience 5N1356
Architectural Drawing 5N1558
Building Construction 5N1570
Mathematics 5N1833
Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
Wood Fabrication 5N1999
Renewable Energy 5N4975

OPTIONAL MODULES
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths as extra module.

Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Computer Aided Design (5M1940)

5M1940 - Computer Aided Design

Certification
QQI Level 5 Award in Computer Aided Design (5M1940)

Please Note
GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

For more information:
Email seamus.lyons@gretb.ie

Galway Technical Institute
College of Further Education & Training
Fr. Griffin Road, Claddagh, Galway
T 091 581342 F 091 589267
E info.gti@gretb.ie
W www.gti.ie

Course Provider:
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Galway City
Attendance Options:
Full time
Apply to:
Course provider