Pre Apprenticeship – Carpentry and Joinery (Construction Technology)

QQI Level 5 Major Award in Construction Technology 5M5010

This is an introductory course aimed at students who wish to embark on a career or gain qualifications in the construction industry, with a particular emphasis on Carpentry and Joinery. It is ideally suited for students who aspire to apprenticeships in Carpentry and Joinery.

The course aim is to provide students with a thorough grounding in carpentry and joinery. The course enables students to develop practical skills in the areas of building construction and Carpentry and Joinery.

  • Building Construction (5N1570)
  • Computer Aided Draughting (5N1604)
  • Wood Fabrication (5N1999)
  • Design Skills (5N0784)
  • Architectural Drawing (5N1558)
  • Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
  • Communications (5N0690)
  • Mathematics (5N1833)
  • Work Experience (5N1356)

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

Five passes in the Leaving Certificate/Applied or QQI Level 4 or equivalent qualification.

Other education and practical work experience may be taken into account for applicants aged between 16 and 18 who do not meet the above entry requirement but have passed five subjects in the Department of Education and Skills Junior Certificate Examination or equivalent qualification.

Mature and international students are most welcome to apply without formal qualifications.

Students may progress to apprenticeships as follows.

  • Carpentry and Joinery
  • Wood manufacturing and Finishing

On successful completion of the course students are prepared for employment, including employment with building contractors, carpenters and wood manufacturing industries.