The Preliminary Engineering course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Engineering at third level, specifically those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education.
As one of the only PLC courses in the country currently delivering the ‘Maths for STEM – 5N0556’ module, Preliminary Engineering is well placed to offer students the opportunity to progress to Level 8 courses in the following universities:
After four weeks of preparatory classes, our students sit an online exam in early October to determine their ability in the key areas of Number and Algebra:
Certificate in Engineering Technology QQI Level 5 (5M2061)
Students who meet the entry criteria explained may gain entry to the courses listed above in Trinity College, DCU, and TU Dublin by way of a Round Zero offer from the CAO. Students can use this major award (5M2061) to apply to colleges through the CAO. See the list of colleges accepting this award as an entry requirement here.
Preliminary Engineering is one of two Engineering PLC courses on offer at CDCFE. If you’re in two minds as to which of these courses to choose, click here for Frequently Asked Questions on Engineering at CDCFE.
1 Year
Registration fee: €100
Applicants in receipt of a Social Welfare payment will keep their payment whilst studying on the course under the Back to Education Allowance scheme.
| College | City of Dublin FET College, Dhúlaigh, Northeast Campus |
| Course ID | 179839 |
| Course Location | Coolock, Dublin |
| Location Postcode | Dublin 17 |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Engineering Technology |
| Course Duration | One year |
| Course Fee | 100 |
| Entry Requirements | Candidates need to have completed Leaving Certificate, Leaving Cert Applied or equivalent. Mature applicants welcome. |
| Career Path | Students will have developed pre-apprenticeship skills which will make them eligible for employment and progression into a range of trades. Students can also progress to a number of degrees in a Universities including TU Dublin. |
| Course Code | 5M2061 |
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