Course Description

Preliminary Engineering



Preliminary Engineering is a course run by Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE), Dublin. It is a Classroom Based course with a duration of One year. Preliminary Engineering gives a Course Qualification of Level 5 Certificate, awarded by QQI. For more information about Preliminary Engineering at Coláiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE), please review the details below.

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 the only PLC course in the country currently delivering the ‘Maths for STEM’ module, Preliminary Engineering is uniquely placed to offer students the opportunity to progress to Level 8 courses in the following universities:

  • Trinity College Dublin (TCD):
    • TR032, Engineering (Common Entry)
  • TU Dublin (City Centre Campus):
    • TU805, Engineering (General Entry)
  • Dublin City University (DCU):
    • DC200, Common Entry into Engineering (Undenominated Entry)
    • DC190, Electronic and Computer Engineering
    • DC193, Mechatronic Engineering
    • DC194, Mechanical and Sustainability Engineering
    • DC195, Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
    • DC197, Biomedical Engineering
    • DC189, Global Challenges
    • DC123, Data Science
    • DC127, Common Entry into Actuarial and Financial Mathematics

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:

  • Those who are successful in this exam will continue in Preliminary Engineering with the aim of progressing into one of the courses listed above.
  • Those who are not successful are redirected to Coláiste Dhúlaigh’s other Engineering PLC course, Engineering Technology. From here students can access a variety of other Engineering courses at Higher Education level, listed on Careers Portal here.

Course Content

Maths for STEM, Physics, Mechanics, Chemistry, Engineering Workshop Processes, Computer Aided Draughting (2D), Work Experience, Communications.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Course Charges

Year 1: €495

This course is free for those over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment*. Click here for more information and to check eligibility.

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Training ProviderColáiste Dhúlaigh College of Further Education (CDCFE)
Course LocationCoolock, Dublin
Location PostcodeDublin 17
Course TypeClassroom Based
Course QualificationLevel 5 Certificate
Awarding BodyQQI
Awarding Body DetailsEngineering Technology
Course DurationOne year
Course Fee495
Entry RequirementsPreliminary Engineering has a minimum entry requirement of an O4 or H7 in Leaving Cert Mathematics.  Applicants with a Leaving Certificate Applied are not considered suitable for this course and should consider our other Engineering option, Engineering Technology. Mature students (over 21) who do not meet the minimum academic requirements but who can demonstrate the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered.
Carear PathStudents who meet the entry criteria explained may gain entry to the named courses 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.
Phone018481400
Course Code5M2061
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