Engineering Technology with Electronics (in conjunction with TU Dublin - Tallaght Campus)

Engineering Technology with Electronics

Level 5 QQI Award: Engineering Technology 5M2061

Course Content (Module Names and Codes)

1. Engineering Workshop Processes 5N1608

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to safely utilise a range of workshop tools and resources to produce components in an engineering workshop environment.

Assessment: Project (50%) and Skills Demonstration (50%).

2. Communications 5N0690    

This module explores the role of communication in human interaction in theory and practice. Students are facilitated to gain relevant knowledge, skills, and competence to communicate verbally and nonverbally in standard everyday tasks and in work-related situations. Students will have the opportunity to develop important vocational related skills such as report writing, report reading, listening, and speaking skills (through oral presentation, interviews, group work) and modern information communication technology.

Assessment: Collection of Work (50%) and Skills Demonstration (50%).

3. Work Experience 5N1356    

Students will prepare for work placement in their relevant vocational area through an evaluation of a personal skills set, the development of an industry type CV, interview preparation and practice. Current relevant work place legislation is also evaluated and assessed. An integral part of this module is developing skills required for a successful job search; and so, students are facilitated to secure a relevant work placement. On completion of the work placement (60 hours) the student will reflect, review and consider their future career options.

Assessment: Collection of Work (60%) and Skills Demonstration (Work placement 40%).

4. Control Systems 5N1437

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to utilise microprocessor technology and control systems in range of industrial contexts.

Assessment: Project (60%) and Skills Demonstration (40%).

5. Electronics 5N1606

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to design and safely construct electronic circuits.

Assessment: Project (40%), Skills Demonstration (30%) and Examination - Theory (30%).

6. Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604

The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to utilise computer technology as a design tool and a presentation media.

Assessment: Project (50%) and Portfolio/Collection of Work (50%).

7. Mathematics 5N1833

Learn the numerical skills that are going to give you the advantage in any business or marketing environment. These are also skills that you may need for third level progression. As part of your maths classes you will learn about all branches of maths, and will focus on applying maths to real life through studying topics like statistics and probability. Course content is similar to Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level.

Assessment: Assignments (60%), Examination - Written (40%).

8. The Internet 5N1611

The purpose of the award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use the internet for communication, research, collaboration, e-Commerce and web authoring in a secure and confidential manner in a range of personal and work contexts.

Assessment: Project (40%), Skills Demonstration (30%) and Assignment (30%).

9. Word Processing 5N1358

Use a word processing application to learn or improve your skills while laying out a range of business/college/home documents. It includes document set-up, formatting text, proof reading, mail merge, tables, file management, graphics and presentation skills.

Assessment:  Assignment (20%), Examination  - Practical (80%).