Further Education
2024-2025

Further Education 2024-2025

Pre-University Engineering 5M5010

The Pre - University Engineering course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Engineering and Construction at third level. Core competencies in Engineering are studied giving students an excellent foundation to their studies.

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The Pre - University Engineering course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Engineering and Construction at third level. Core competencies in Engineering are studied giving students an excellent foundation to their studies.

Entry Requirements
  • Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent

  • Pre-entry guidance meeting

  • Mature applicants welcome

Course Content
  • 5N1833 Mathematics

  • 5N1604 Computer Aided Draughting (2D)

  • 5N0784 Design Skills

  • 5N1570 Building Construction

  • 5N4975 Renewable Energy Systems

  • 5N1356 Work Experience

  • 5N1794 Safety and Health at Work

  • 5N1558 Architectural Drawing

  • 5N1999 Wood Fabrication

  • 5N0690 Communications

How the Course is Taught

GTI has developed a style of teaching to meet the needs of a diverse community of learners

  • A practical based course where learning takes place primarily in workshops and drawing rooms

  • We make extensive use of advanced multimedia and internet technologies to bring subject matter to life and to ensure effective learning

  • Whenever possible, we use a Learn-by-Doing approach to make the learning experience more realistic and enjoyable

  • We provide learning supports that are tailored to the needs of individual learners

Certification
  • QQI Level 5 Certification in Engineering Technology 5M2061

  • Safe Pass Certification [Additional Fee Applies] Check with Course Teacher for further details

Progression to Higher Education

Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme. This course is linked to the many Engineering and Construction courses at third level Colleges in Ireland. The number of places available may be limited. Check with the Admissions office of individual institutions for further details.

Fees

Student Contribution: €175

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Duration

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

For more information
Adult and Part-Time Education

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee

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.

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