Pre-Apprenticeship Motor Vehicle Maintenance

This course will enable students to locate, identify and carry out routine maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical components, as well as develop life skills including effective communication techniques, teamwork and independent learning.

• Motor Vehicle Practice (5N2143)
• Mechanics (5N1638)
• Motor Vehicle Theory (5N2144)
• Word Processing (5N1358)
• Auto Electricity (5N2137)
• Safety & Health at Work (5N1794)
• Communications (5N0690)
• Mathematics (5N1833)
• Work Experience (5N1356)

Course content may be revised for educational or organisational reasons.

• Minimum 5 Passes in Leaving Certificate or
• QQI Level 4 – Major Award or
• Equivalent International Qualifications or
• Mature Applicants – Mature students do not require formal educational qualifications

There are no CAO points requirements for entry to any Post Leaving Certificate or Pre Apprenticeship Courses.

Students may progress to apprenticeships as follows.

• Motor Mechanics
• Vehicle Body Repairs
• Heavy Vehicle Mechanics

On successful completion of the course students are prepared for employment, including employment in the motor technology industry and will provide opportunities to work in various aspects of the auto trade.

Kerr O’Connell King & Hannah McKane

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Imogen Reynolds

Congratulations to Imogen Reynolds on graduating from the Pre-Apprenticeship Motor Vehicle Maintenance course at City of Dublin FET College, Plunket Campus, and on being awarded Student of the Year.

We wish Imogen every success in the future as she begins her career in the motor industry, having secured an apprenticeship with Volkswagen.

Comhghairdeas le Imogen Reynolds as céim a bhaint amach ón gcúrsa Cothabháil Feithiclí Mótair i gColáiste Breisoideachais agus Oiliúna Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath, Campas Pluincéid, agus as Gradam Mac Léinn na Bliana a bhaint amach.

Guímid gach rath ar Imogen amach anseo agus í ag tosú ar a gairm bheatha sa tionscal mótair, tar éis printíseacht a bhaint amach le Volkswagen.

Alexander Fazylov

Alexander Fazylov is a past student of Plunket College of Further Education QQI Level 5 Pre-Apprenticeship Motor Vehicle Maintenance course.

Alexander completed his work experience placement with Irish Commercials in Santry, Dublin.  Alexander said the placement gave him a real insight into the workings of a HGV workshop, learning about all the various aspects of the job which he might not have otherwise considered.  Alexander also said he felt very welcomed by all the staff in Irish Commercials and learned a huge amount from the qualified mechanics there.

Alexander graduated in June 2021 with a Full QQI Level 5 Award in Motor Technology, on completion of the course he successfully secured a HGV apprenticeship with Irish Commercials, who are the main importers and distributors for Volvo, Trucks & Buses in Ireland.