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POST LEAVING CERT EDUCATION @
ARCHBISHOP MCHALE COLLEGE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT PLC COURSES
5M2145 - Motor Technology
5M2061- Engineering Technology
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Course Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Cert Applied
Genuine Interest in Engineering as a career.
Commit to the required course attendance and assignments.
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Courses are;
•One academic year duration/30 weeks.
•Run from Sept-May.
•Classes run from 9:00am – 12.00pm (4 days per week).
•2 class periods per module per week.
•Work Placement (1 day per week).
•Level 5 FETAC Qualification on successful completion of the course.
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Course ModulesEngineering Technology
• Engineering Workshop Processes
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Computer Aided Draughting 2D
• Materials Science
• Mathematics
• Engineering Workshop Theory
• Physics
• Safety & Health at Work
Motor Technology
• Auto Electricity
• Motor Vehicle Practice
• Motor Vehicle Theory
• Communications
• Work Experience
• Mathematics
• Electronics
• Engineering Workshop Processes
• Safety & Health at Work
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Attendance – Will be monitored and will form part of the successful awarding of a level 5 certificate upon completion of the course.
Assignments - are spread across the year.
Assessment - is a combination of continuous assessment, project work and final examinations.
To receive the FETAC Level 5 Certificate students must pass all eight modules of the Course.
Course Overview
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Commitment – Students will need to make allowances for additional periods of study, completion of assignments and project work outside of class time.
Engagement – Students will need to engage fully in all aspects of classroom activities both theoretical and practical.
Course Overview
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Motor Technology
Engineering Equipment Training Motor Maintenance
Motor TheoryPractical Assignments
Electronics
Mechanics
Employment Legislation Health & Safety
Mathematics
Interview Skills
PC Skills
Job Seeking SkillsCV Preparation
Work Placement
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Engineering Technology
Engineering Equipment Training 2D Draughting - CAD
Engineering Theory
Practical Assignments
Design & Manufacture
Employment Legislation Health & Safety
Mathematics
Interview Skills
PC Skills
Job Seeking SkillsCV Preparation
Work Placement
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My Options
Leaving Certificate/LCA
3rd Level / Institutes of Technology
Post Leaving Cert Course Level 5
World of Work
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PLC Level 6
Career Options – World of WorkMotor Technology
• Apprentice Motor Mechanic• Apprentice HGV Mechanic• Apprentice Agricultural
Mechanic• Aircraft Mechanic• Parts advisor• Reception staff Motor
Industry• Sales staff• Warranty administrator
Engineering Technology
• Machine Operator
• Maintenance Fitter
• Welder
• Plumber
• Mechanic/Fitter Apprentice
• Sheet Metal Worker /Fabricator
• Tool Die Maker
• Panel Beater
• Turner
• Draughtsman11
Students who successfully complete the course and receive the FETAC Level 5 Certificate can apply through the CAO to undertake further study in a
University/Institute of Technology.
More information about these links can be found athttp://www.cao.ie
www.fetac.ie
We offer a qualified Guidance Councillor service in our school and this service would be made available to our PLC students
wishing to pursue further study at third level.
Third Level Route
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Third Level Courses
• Discipline: Mechanical Engineering• Programme Code: GA670• NQAI Level: 7• Programme Duration: Three years• Mode of Study: Full time • Places: 40• Application Route: Apply through the CAO
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Third Level Courses
• Discipline: Electronic and Electrical Engineering
• Programme Code: GA573
• NQAI Level: 7
• Programme Duration: Three years
• Mode of Study: Full time
• Places: 24
• Application Route: Apply through the CAO
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If you are serious about a career in Motor Technology/Engineering Technology.
If the PLC route to further education is for you.
If you can apply and commit yourself to a demanding course over nine months.
If you are interested in further study in Engineering or a career in the Motor Industry.
Then a PLC inMotor Technology/Engineering Technology
at Archbishop McHale College is the right choice for you.
Where to Next…
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Booking a Place
• Please take an application form away with you, complete and with a €100 un-refundable booking fee you can book your place.
• Please complete the Student details form that I have here today.
• Check out our website for updates http://archbishopmchalecollege.scoilnet.ie/
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Questions?
FINALLY THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME & ATTENTION
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