Apprenticeship Preparatory Programme: Carpentry/Plumbing/Electrical 5M5010
This one year full-time Apprenticeship Preparatory Programme course provides learners with the foundation required to pursue an apprenticeship in the building trades. It is the ideal starting point to explore the various apprenticeship options available. Students will gain hands-on experience in carpentry, plumbing and electrical installation. provide participants with a hands-on introduction to the broad range of skills required to work in the construction industry. It will also prepare participants for entry to ordinary level degree and honours degree programmes related to the construction industry. This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.
- Building Construction 5N1570
- Computer Aided Draughting (CAD) 5N1604
- Architectural Drawing 5N1558
- Safety and Health at Work 5N1794
- Building Services 5N4974
- Communications 5N0690
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Wood Fabrication 5N1999
- Maths 5N1833 (offered as an option)
- Safe Pass (offered as an option depending on demand).
QQI Level 5 in Construction Technology 5M5010
- Safe Pass
Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied, or equivalent
Pre-entry guidance meeting
Mature applicants welcome
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.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website. Click here for details of * CAO QQI Requirements Lookup
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
Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway
The following are the most relevant examples:
Furniture Design and Manufacture
Furniture Design Making and Technology
Construction Management
Construction Economics and Quantity Surveying
Architectural Technology
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
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
