Engineering Technology with Electronics
Level 5 QQI Award

Duration
This is a Full time one year course
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
- A QQI Level 4 Award
- Mature applicants are welcome
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Control Systems
- Electronics
- Computer Aided Drafting (2D)
- Mathematics
- Word Processing
- The Internet
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%).
Certification
- Level 5 QQI Award Engineering Technology (5M2061)
Special Features
Experience the University Life
In January, the students are treated to a week-long opportunity in TU Dublin - Tallaght Campus to experience the facilities and taking part in Labs and lectures in the Electronics Department, as part of the Electronics module.
This course is supported by FIT, which offers students the opportunity to acquire essential skills to gain employment. Students are given training in job interview techniques and CV preparation.
Work Experience
Students will be required to undertake a period work placement in an organisation connected to their vocational area during the academic year. Students are required to source their own work placement but will be assisted in this by the work experience teacher. The work placement is usually for a period of 10 days or a minimum of 60 hours. Students usually find the work experience element of the course to be invaluable and should bear in mind that a successful work placement can sometimes lead to further opportunities.
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 Computer 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 Universities, Institutes of Technology and Technological Universities.
Progression Examples
BEng in Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engineering
BEng in Electronic Engineering
BEng in Mechanical Engineering
BEng in Sustainable Energy Engineering
TU Dublin - Tallaght Campus
BEng Tech in Engineering
BEng Tech Civil Engineering
BEng Tech Electronics and Communications Engineering
BTech Networking Technologies
BEng Tech Mechanical Engineering
TU Dublin - City Campus (formerly DIT)
BSc in Product Design
Bsc in Robotics and Intelligent Devices
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.
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Conor Hawes
2019 Graduate - Currently studying at DIT, General Engineering
The year in DFEi has given me a “head start” with my degree course. I learned a lot of skills in DFEi, specially with electronics. While doing the course I actually set up my…
Read More ”Conor Hawes
2019 Graduate - Currently studying at DIT, General Engineering
The year in DFEi has given me a “head start” with my degree course. I learned a lot of skills in DFEi, specially with electronics. While doing the course I actually set up my own server at home so I was putting my knowledge in to practice. I am particularly interested in robotics and automation engineering and I might specialise in this area. Aside from the course work there is a very welcoming athmosphere in DFEi. I would recommend this course.