Construction Technology / Civil Engineering 5M5010
This one year Construction Technology/Civil engineering will introduce you to the skills of construction and civil engineering which may allow you to progress to construction, architecture and engineering courses in Higher Education or proceed directly into employment. The course is designed to provide students with a hands-on introduction to the broad range of the skills required to work in the construction industry Students are prepared for entry to degree programmes related to the construction industry or for apprenticeships in construction related areas. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
- Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) 5N1604
- Architectural Drawing 5N1558
- Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
- Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
- Communications 5N0690
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Wood Fabrication 5N1999
- Design Skills 5N0784
- Building Construction 5N1570
- Maths 5N1833 (offered as an option)
- Safe Pass (offered as an option depending on demand).
QQI Level 5 Award in Construction Technology 5M5010
Safe Pass Certification (Additional Fee Applies)
Check with Course Teacher for further details
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.
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the Higher Education Links Scheme.
Third level courses which may give preference to successful graduates of this course include:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Architectural Technology
Construction Technology
Construction Studies
Health and Safety
Construction Management
Progression from 5M5010 to all Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway courses apart from Nursing. The following are the most relevant:
Furniture Design and Manufacture
Furniture Design Making and Technology
Construction Management
Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying
Architectural Technology
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
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
