Course Description
Architectural Technology and Design QQI Level 5
Dunboyne College of Further Education
This one-year course is designed to provide students with the valuable skills needed to work in the architecture and design sectors or to progress to third level options. Students will gain a firm foundation in Computer Aided Design (CAD), which is used to create graphics and make
calculations needed in the production of drawings, three dimensional simulations, models and other design work. Students will be given the opportunity to prepare a portfolio in architecture or architectural technology to further aid their progression. Students will gain skills in the areas of building design and sustainability.
The following modules will be offered subject to availability or demand and are subject to change:
Architectural Drawing
• Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
• Design Skills
• Safety and Health at Work
• Mathematics
• Combined materials
• Drawing
• Communications
• Work Experience
CERTIFICATION
• QQI Level 5 in Computer Aided Design 5M1940
Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie
| Course Code | 5M1940 |
| College Name | Dunboyne College of Further Education |
| Course Category | Architecture, Construction |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Level 5 Certificate |
| Course Location | Dunboyne, Meath, Ireland |
| Course Start Date | 17th September 2024 |
| Course End Date | 23rd May 2025 |
| Course Duration | One Year |
| Course Times | Full time |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Entry Requirements | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS • Leaving Certificate or Leaving Certificate Applied or; • Mature Students or; • Other equivalent qualifications All applicants will be interviewed regardless of previous qualifications. Apply directly at www.dunboynecollege.ie |
| Career Path | Graduates may pursue degree courses such as Architectural Technology or Architecture at TUD South East Technological University, Waterford and Carlow, Atlantic Technological University, Sligo and Galway Mayo, Technological University of the Shannon, Limerick. Graduates may also progress onto many other degrees at level 7 and level 8 in universities and technological universities or private colleges around the country, along with, progression options to the UK. Alternatively, students may progress directly into employment. EXAMPLES OF HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRESSION: DCU DC015: Post Primary Education Teacher Technology, Graphics and Engineering (Level 8, 4 Years) TUD – City Campus: TU832 Architecture (Level 8, 4 Years) SETU Waterford: SE701 Architecture (Level 8, 4 Years) SE703 Architectural and Building Information Modelling Technology (Level 7, 4 Years) TUD – City Campus: TU831 Architectural Technology (Level 8, 4 Years) TUD TU975: Interior Design (Level8, 4 Years) TUD – City Campus: TU811 Product Design (Level 8, 4 Years) DKIT: DK831 Architectural Technology (Level 8, 4 Years) ATU Galway/Mayo: : AU537 Architectural Technology (Level 7, 3 Years) |
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