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Motor Maintenance & Light Engineering
(Motor Technology)

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INTRODUCTION:

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the Motor Vehicle and Engineering Industries. Under the European Project scheme students may have an opportunity to undertake work placement in other European countries.

Tramore Rad Campus Canteen - Motor Mechanics

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent.
  • For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.

DURATION:

This is a one-year full time course.

CERTIFICATION:

  • QQI Motor Technology Level 5, Code (5M2145).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

Auto Electricity - 5N2137

Engineering Drawing 405 - 5N1607

Work Experience - 5N1356

Motor Vehicle Practice - 5N2143

Motor Vehicle Theory - 5N2144

Mathematics - 5N1833

Word Processing - 5N1358

Safety and Health - 5N1794

Communications - 5N0690

STUDENT FEES

  • Student Services: €250
  • QQI exam fees: €50*
  • Facilities / Class Materials: €100
    Total: €400

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The college will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

  • MTU Cork: Automotive Technology and Management (MT847, MT748).
  • MTU Kerry: Agricultural Engineering (MT748).
  • TUS Limerick: Road Transport Technology and Management (LC286).
  • Tralee IT: (TL744) (TL747) (TL844) (TL847).

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Motor Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Mechanic, Vehicle Body Repairs, Vehicle Parts Distribution, Machine Operator, Maintenance, Self Employment, Fitter, Welder, Sheet Metal Worker. Progression in Motor and Engineering.

CONTACT DETAILS:

Patrick O’Sullivan, Course Director
Email: patrick.osullivan@corketb.ie
Tel: (021) 425 5500