Preliminary Engineering

Course details

This course has been designed to meet the needs of a variety of students wishing to study Engineering, specifically those who did not satisfy the entry requirements for direct entry to a degree course, and adult returnees to education.

Students who pass all modules including course practical work (the pass mark in each subject is 50%) will be eligible to enter the following Level 7 degree courses in Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT):

• DT002 - Engineering Systems Maintenance
• DT003 - Automation Engineering
• DT004 - Civil Engineering
• DT005 - Building Services Engineering
• DT006 - Mechanical Engineering
• DT008 - Electronics & Communications Engineering
• DT009 - Electrical & Control Systems
• DT010 - Electrical Services Engineering
• DT011- Aviation Technology

In addition, students will also be prepared for a Maths Exam set annually by DIT. Students can gain entry to the following Level 8 degree courses in DIT with a pass in this exam and five distinctions along with their FETAC award:

• DT025 - Engineering (common entry)
• DT028 - Transport Technology
• DT021 - Electronic Engineering
• DT081 - Computer Engineering

Course Content

Mathematics, Physics, Mechanics, Materials Science, Engineering Workshop Processes, Computer Aided Draughting (2D), Work Experience, Communications.

CERTIFICATION

FETAC Level 5

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Five passes in Leaving Certificate (one of which should be a minimum of C3 in Ordinary Level Mathematics). Leaving Certificate Applied is not suitable for this course.

Mature students (over 21) who do not meet the minimum academic requirements but who can demonstrate the ability to successfully participate on the course will be considered.