Building Technology & Design
Course Name: Building Technology & Design - Ballinode Campus
Course Code: 5M1940
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.
The course is designed to develop the necessary skills and techniques of Computer Aided Draughting, Building Construction and Design
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
Erasmus+
Fees
There are no fees to study this course.
Course Content
- Computer Aided Draughting (2D) 5N1604
- Design Skills 5N0784
- Safety & Health at Work 5N1794
- Communications 5N0690
- Architectural Drawing 5N1558
- Building Construction 5N1570
- Work Experience 5N1356
- Drawing 5N1862
- Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975
- Mathematics 5N1833 (Optional)
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
- Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher
- If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Progression
- AU926 Interior Architecture and Design (ATU Sligo)
- AU945 Quantity Surveying (ATU Sligo)
- AU944 Civil Engineering (ATU Sligo)
- AU927 Creative Design (ATU Sligo)
- AU928 Fine Art (ATU Sligo)
Graduates may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme
Certification
- QQI Level 5 Award in Computer Aided Design (5M1940)
Duration
This is a full-time one-year course and runs from September to May.