Engineering Technology with Electronics (in conjunction with I.T. Tallaght)
Level 5 QQI Award
Duration
One Year
Overview
Engineering is transforming how we live, work and study. Engineering is a highly diversified and exciting profession with a wide range of specialisms emerging as new technologies, business models and engineering challenges develop. From life-saving biomedical technology to energy-efficient housing, engineers are developing innovative solutions for the benefit of society. Today's engineering students will have the opportunity to work on technologies that have not yet been invented. For those who wish to embark on a career in engineering this innovative course will prepare participants for entry into third level, through a range of practical and theoretical subjects.
Entry Requirements
One of the following:
- Leaving Certificate Established/ LCVP
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Relevant QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature applicants are welcome
Certification
- Level 5 QQI Award Engineering Technology (5M2061)
- CompTIA Certification (Optional)
Special Features
This course is delivered through a blended learning approach which is a combination of classroom and online learning.
Modules are subject to change.
The Engineering Workshop Processes module is held one day per week in I.T. Tallaght. Transport for this will be provided by the college
Additional Information
Assessment
The following techniques will be used to assess the knowledge and skills that students will have achieved on successful completion of modules:
- Student Record
- Collection of Work
- Skills Demonstration
- Assignment
- Examinations (written)
- Project
Progression Opportunities
DFEi: Graduates may progress to the QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Software Development and Networking
Elsewhere: Graduates are eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme to a range of higher certificate and degree programmes, at both Universities and Institutes of Technology.
Progression Examples
BEng in Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering (TA215)
BEng in Electronic Engineering (TA216)
BEng in Mechanical Engineering (TA222)
BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering (TA223)
Institute of Technology Tallaght
BEng Tech in Engineering (DT097)
BEng Tech Civil Engineering (DT004)
BEng Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering (DT008)
BTech Networking Technologies (DT080)
BEng Tech Mechanical Engineering (DT006)
Dublin Institute in Technology
BSc in Product Design (MH305)
Bsc in Robotics and Intelligent Devices (MH366)
National University of Ireland Maynooth
Career Paths
Graduates have a wide range of career opportunities such as: network support, software development, electronic service technician, test and repair technician, electronic and computer engineering, access control installation.
