Certificate in Engineering

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The one-year pre-Engineering course aims to equip learners with the necessary practical and theoretical skills needed for employment in the engineering industry or as a foundation for learners who wish to pursue further studies in electronic or mechanical engineering in a Third Level Institution.

Why should I apply for this course? This course enables the learner to acquire the knowledge, skills and competence in the area of Engineering. These skills would form the basis of any course in engineering which learners might later pursue at a third level institution or on an apprenticeship. Practical workshop sessions form an integral part of the course.

Upon successful completion of this pre-entry course, the learner will be able to progress to Diploma and Degree courses in third level colleges

What will I study? * • Engineering Workshop Processes • Engineering Workshop Theory • Computer Aided Design • Customer Service • Mathematics • Work Experience • Materials Science • Safety & Health at Work * Modules subject to change

Progression Options Graduates of this course may enter third level education via Further Education reserved places in an IT or University or acquire up to 400 CAO points.

Here are examples of courses students can progress to on successful course completion: Entry Requirements Applicants should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.

All applicants are required to complete an assessment before commencing a course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths.

Links to Third Level Courses **

TUS Athlone Campus AL721 Bachelor of Eng (Level 7)

Civil Engineering AL712 Bachelor of Eng Automation (Level 7) and Robotics Contact Jane Doherty on 057 8621480 or email jdoherty@loetb.ie

Duration 1 Year, September to May

Award Title, Level and Code QQI Level 5 Cert in Engineering Technology

Cost • Exam Fees €50 (Unless medical card holder) • Learners should have a suitable pc/laptop to run the Adobe Suite of applications (the software applications will be provided by

Portlaoise Institute).

PROGRESSION FOCUSED

SETU Carlow Campus CW427 Bachelor of Eng Civil Engineering LC518 Bachelor of Eng Mechanical Engineering (Level 7)

(Level 7)