Course details
Introduction
This course is aimed at anyone who has an interest in car maintenance and who wish to join the automotive industry. It will also be of interest to students who want to gain a formal qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance and also to those who simply want to expand their knowledge of Motor Vehicle Maintenance. The course is designed to help you develop occupational knowledge and carry out practical tasks.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate with 5 passes or Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent. If you are a mature student these requirements need not apply and applications will be considered based on a proven interest in Motor Vehicle Technology. Entry may be subject to interview/assessment.
Course Content
- Motor Vehicle Practice
- Motor Vehicle Theory
- Safety & Welfare at Work
- Computer Aided Draughting
- Auto-Electricity
- Electronics
- Communications
- Work Experience
Certification
5M2145 QQI Level 5 Motor Technology
Course Structure
This course is designed to equip students with a good basic knowledge of the practical and theoretical aspects of Motor Car Technology. You will learn theoretical and practical aspects of the essential knowledge and skills required in today's motor vehicle repair industry. You will also learn about health and safety in the workplace and other skills needed to work in a garage.
Career Options | Progression
Graduates from this course will have acquired a nationally recognised qualification which will enable them to compete for employment or an apprenticeship in the motor industry. This qualification can also be used to apply for a range of courses in Institutes of Technology nationwide through the QQI entry route.
Evaluation
You will be assessed on the basis of:
- Practical assessments in a motor vehicle workshop environment
- Written knowledge assessments
- Assignments
- Project work
- Examinations
Course Location
About Monaghan Inst of FE & Training
There are many routes to a job and career success. Increasingly, further education and training are required. Universities or Institutes of Technology don't suit the needs of all - for some 34,000 Leaving Certificate and mature students, a place on a pLC Course is the preferred option. Courses are open to a wide range of participants including school leavers, adults and second chance learners, social welfare recipients, graduates wishing to re-skill etc
Monaghan Institute offers a wide range of further education and training (FET) courses. Each course is specifically designed for employment - the balance between theoretical and practical study is decided with the job-market firmly in mind. Close links with local employers and the community ensure that the focus of FET course provision is reflective of local needs and current/future skills shortages. The work experience you complete as part of your training keeps both you and staff attuned to the realities of modern business/industry/commerce.
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