This course is relevant to students wishing to pursue a career in Architectural Technology / Building Design/ Building Management. Preparation of students for suitability tests and the preparation of portfolios for Architecture Courses are strong features of the course.

This course is designed to

Develop the necessary skills and techniques of Computer Aided Draughting, Building Construction and Design

Course Requirements

• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent 

• Interview

• Mature applicants welcome

• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy here
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher Click Here

Course Content

• Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604

• Design Skills 5N0784

• Communications 5N0690

• Work Experience 5N1356

• Architectural Drawing 5N1558

• Building Construction 5N1570

• Mathematics 5N1833

• Safety & Health at Work 5N1794

• Drawing 5N1862

• Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975

• Safepass Course

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award in Computer Aided Design (5M1940)

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities in the following areas become accessible through the progression routes from this course to third-level colleges. Requirements for progression may change or new progression paths become available. Modules may also need to change to facilitate learner needs.

• Architectural Technology
• Construction Architectural Technology
• Civil Engineering
• Quantity Surveying
• Industrial Engineering
• Construction Studies

Progression to Higher Education

• Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.

• Click here for details of QQI Higher Education Links

• Click here for details of CAO QQI Requirements Lookup

ATU - Sligo

• SG345 BA (Hons) in Architectural Design Level  8
• SG311 BA in Interior Architecture and Design Level 7
• SG339 BSc in Quantity Surveying Level 7
• SG338 BEng in Civil Engineering Level 7
• SG232 BA in Creative Design Level 7
• SG231 BA in Fine Art Level 7

Please note that all QQI Further Education graduates who hold a major Level 5 or Level 6 award are eligible to apply for any ATU Sligo programme through the CAO system.

ATU - Letterkenny

• LY547 BSc Architectural Technology Level 7
• LY517 Building Services & Renewable Energy Level 7
• LY507 Quantity Surveying Level 7

Galway Mayo Institute of Technology

• GA673  Bachelor of Engineering in Energy Engineering Level 7
• GA472  Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology Level 7
• GA470  Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Level 7
• GA473  Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering Level 7
• GA462  Higher Certificate in Science in Architectural Technology Level 6

TU Dublin

• DT001 Product Design Level 8
• DT101 Architecture Level 8
• DT175 Architectural Technology Level 8
• DT169 Timber Product Technology Level 7
• DT170 Buildings Management (Maintenance & Conservation) Level 6

Fees

• There are no fees to study this course

Duration

This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.

For more information

Phone 071-9145480 or email [email protected]

Please Note

A new national Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe 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.

Student Testimonial

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Building Technology Leaflet

A Powerpoint of some info about the course