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Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute Construction Technology

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Course Code:
5M5010
Award:
QQI - Level 5

Course Aim

This course is suitable for students who wish to progress to further and higher education courses in the construction industry, and also those who wish to prepare for an apprenticeship in a construction related trade such as Carpentry and Joinery, Electrical, Bricklaying, Plastering or Plumbing. In addition to the foundation skills of the building trades, students are also introduced to the fundamentals of green building technology with an emphasis on renewable energy, insulation, conservation and sustainability. Students will also develop practical skills such as solar/photovoltaic panel installation, retrofitting of domestic buildings, green building technology, energy upgrades and installation of insulation in order to build up their skills. On completion, graduates are eligible to progress to construction, architecture and engineering programmes at Third Level or to progress directly into employment.

Course Content
Wood Fabrication
Building Services
Building Construction
Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
Communications
Work Experience
Mathematics

Requirements

One of the following:

  • Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP, LCA) or equivalent
  • A Full QQI Level 4 Award (or equivalent)
  • For Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) – appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

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