Mechanical Engineering
Awarding Body - FETAC
Engineering Technology (CENGT)
Entry Requirments
Leaving Certificate or equivalent examination, although consideration will be given at interview to any well motivated student. We are looking for enthusiasts. Mature students are particularly welcome.
Certification
This course is certified by the Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC). Successful students will be awarded the Level 5 Certificate in Engineering Technology (CENGT).
Course Content
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- Practice
- Engineering Workshop Theory
- Computer Aided Design (2-D)
- Mechanics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- French
- Materials Science
- Communications
- Word Processing
- Work Experience
Third Level Links
This is recognised by DIT and other Institutes of Technology in Engineering Courses for alternative entry qualification. We have a close link with the Institute of Technology, Tallaght. Our students have been particularly successful at third level.
Aim of Course
The aim of this course is to help entry into Mechanical Engineering through recognised apprenticeships or through third level courses elsewhere. The course has been quite successful for participants over the years frequently leading to immediate employment in the engineering industry.
