Course Description
Construction and Engineering Technology
This course is suitable for students who wish to adjust to a changing construction industry by broadening their knowledge base into energy efficient building techniques. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of green building technology with and emphasis on energy, insulation, conservation and sustainable living. Practical skills such as solar/photovoltaic panel installation, retro fitting of domestic buildings, green building technology, energy upgrades and installation of insulation are completed in order to build up the students’s skill capacity in this area. On completion graduates are eligible to progress to construction, architecture and engineering programmes at Third Level or to progress directly into employment.
Areas of Study Other Certification
- Thermal Insulation Installation Safe Pass Certificate
- Wood Fabrication
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Building Construction
- Safety and Health at Work
- Mathematics
- Computer Aided Drafting (2D)
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Introduction to Revit 3D / BIM
| Training Provider | Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute |
| Course Location | Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Co. Dublin |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Level 5 Award Construction Technology (5M5010) |
| Course Start Date | 14th September 2020 |
| Course Duration | 1 year Full time |
| Course Fee | POA |
| Entry Requirements | One of the following Leaving Certificate A Level 4 QQI Award Mature Applicants are welcome |
| Carear Path | Graduates can obtain employment in both the construction and the renewable energy fields completing roles in wind energy, solar power and energy efficiency. |
| Phone | 01 2809676 |
| Course Code | 5M5010 |
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