• Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) 5N1604

• Design Skills 5N0784

• Communications 5N0690

• Work Experience 5N1356

• Architectural Drawing 5N1558

• Building Construction 5N1570

• Safety & Health at Work 5N1794

• Wood Fabrication 5N1999

• Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975

• Maths 5N1833 (offered as an option)

• Safe Pass (offered as an option depending on demand).

QQI Level 5 Award in Computer Aided Design (5M1940)

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Pre-entry guidance meeting

• Mature applicants welcome

• At registration students will be requested to complete the necessary documentation in order to complete a successful garda vetting process. Garda clearance is a mandatory requirement for work placement

Student Contribution: €175

QQI Exam fee €50

Please note: Additional charges may apply. Details TBC.

Graduates of this course can apply through the CAO or the Higher Education Links Scheme to pursue higher and advanced certificate or degree programmes at National Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities, and Universities. The number of places available may be limited. Applicants should verify specific linked awards and eligibility criteria with the respective Higher Education Institution. Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges.

• Architectural Technology

• Construction Architectural Technology

• Civil Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Construction Studies

3rd Level Progression Examples:

Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway

• Architectural Technology

• Civil Engineering

Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Sligo

• Architecture

For more information on third level progression links, visit:

• CAO - Course Search
• Careers Portal - QQI Graduate Course Finder

• Instructional video on using Careers Portal to find a course

• If you require further information on progression pathways from this course email: progression.gti@gretb.ie

Full-time registered students of GTI may access a range of adult education courses at a reduced fee.

Students may be awarded the opportunity to participate in a 2 or 3 week fully funded European work placement as part of this course.

GTI reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.

Email seamus.lyons@gretb.ie