Course Code: CI061EL
Course Level: 5
Award Title: FETAC/QQI Level 5 Certificate in Electronic Technology
QQI Code: CELTX
Duration: 1 Year
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or LCVP or FETAC/QQI Level 4 Award. Equal consideration will be given to mature applicants (those aged over 23) who do not meet these entry requirements.
Course Description
This course is designed to give students a firm foundation in the skills required in the electronics and engineering sectors. While the course covers many of the theoretical aspects of electronics, students also gain hands-on experience in the use of the latest technologies particularly those involving the use of electronics and digital electronics. In electronic work, engineers provide a wide variety of products used in the modern world. These include personal computers, digital televisions, medical devices, heating control systems, games consoles and mobile phones.
Course Content
Physics
Business Computing
Communications
Computer 3D Modelling and Animation
Engineering Workshop Processes
Maths for Engineering
Control Systems
Digital Electronics
Electronics
Work Experience
Career Opportunities
Recent growth in the electronics, telecommunications, pharmaceutical and computer industries has strengthened the demand for graduates in this area.
Progression Opportunities
At Cavan Institute: Graduates of this course may progress to a number of level 6 courses at Cavan Institute, for example a FETAC/QQI Level 6 course in Telecommunication Systems, in Renewable and Engineering Technology or in Computer and Network Technician.
Elsewhere: Graduates are also eligible to apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to year one of a range of higher certificate and degree programmes at Institutes of Technology and Universities (please check with the particular institution regarding local eligibility requirements).
