PRE APPRENTICESHIP/PRE UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (QQI Level 5)
This one year full-time programme will introduce students to the world of Engineering. It aims to provide students with a wide range of experience within the Engineering sectors, while preparing students for entry into third level education, apprenticeships or direct entry into the workplace. Students will attend our purpose built engineering training workshop for one full day weekly. Here the students will use and learn how to operate different engineering machines including a CNC Lathe, a Laser Cutter and all welding types, including a VR welding simulator. This programme will allow students to become familiar with the terminology, materials, equipment and working practices within the Engineering industry. The course content will be delivered in a practical and hands on environment where students will gain experience in Engineering Processes, Engineering Drawing and Computer Aided Design (2D and 3D CAD).
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- Materials Science
- Computer Aided Draughting (2D CAD)
- Engineering Drawing
- Electronics
- Mathematics
- Team working
- Work Experience
Modules are subject to change.
Additional Certificates
- Manual Handling
- Safe Pass
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment.
Links to Third Level Courses
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Limerick
| US776 Automation and Robotics (Level 7) Athlone US773 Engineering (Common Entry) (Level 7) Athlone US912 Mechanical Engineering with Energy(Level 8), Athlone US913 Mechanical & Polymer Engineering (Level 8), Athlone US916 Automation & Robotics (Level 8), Athlone
US711 Computer Engineering with Network Infrastructure (Level 7) Limerick US775 Road Transport Technology and Management (Level 7), Limerick US651 Agricultural Mechanisation (Level 6), Limerick |
South East Technological University (SETU), Carlow
South East Technological University (SETU), Waterford | SE702 Architectural Technology (Level 7), Carlow SE713 Civil Engineering (Level 8), Carlow SE714 Aerospace Engineering (Level 8), Carlow SE705 Quantity Surveying (Level 8), Carlow SE710 Robotics & Automated Systems (Level 8), Carlow
SE704 Quantity Surveying (Level 8), Waterford SE703 Architectural and Building Information Modelling Technology (Level 8),Waterford |
Technological University of Dublin (TU Dublin) | TU720 Automotive Management and Technology (Level 7) TU811 Product Design (Level 8) |
Maynooth University (MU) | MH305 Product Design (Level 8) MH306 Robotics & Intelligent Devices (Level 8) |
| University Limerick (UL) | LM095 Materials & Engineering Technology with concurrent Teacher Education (Level 8) |
Dublin City University (DCU) | DC015 Education in Technology Graphics & Engineering (Post-Primary). First 2 years in TUS, Athlone and final 2 years in DCU. (Level 8) |
University of Galway | GY402 Civil Engineering (Level 8) GY405 Mechanical Engineering (Level 8) GY410 Project & Construction Management (Level 8) |
Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application or www.cao.ie
For further information, contact Elaine on 057 9349424 or email tullamore@loetb.ie.
€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee – Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.
VTOS: If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Successful applicants can receive a VTOS payment for the duration of the course, instead of their social welfare payment. Small meal and travel allowances may also apply.
Course Details
Code:5M2061
Award Title: QQI Level 5 – Certification in Engineering Technology
Duration: One year – September 2025 to May 2026.