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Electronic and Electrical Technology

FETAC Certificate - Electronic Technology (Level 5-CELTX)

Duration

1 Year Level 5 Major Award
1 Year Level 6 Component Certificate

Course Code

7211

Aims

Students will be given hands-on experience of electronic and electrical equipment, techniques and processes. The use of the computer as a modern tool for engineers will be emphasised throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to develop solutions to given problems using research and analysis. Essential theory will be taught to enable a greater understanding of practical applications.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate 5 passes or
• Leaving Certificate Applied or
• Leaving Certificate Vocational Programme
• A personal interview

Course Content

Year 1
Electronics, Digital Electronics,  Mathematics, Computer Aided Design,  Web Authoring, Systems Maintenance, Computer Applications, Communications, Safety, Health and Welfare at Work, Work Experience.

Year 2
Electronics, Electrical Principles, Networks, Communications, Graphic Design, Computer Aided Design.

Assessment and Certification

Year 1 FETAC Level 5 Certificate - Electronic Technology (CELTX)

Year 2 FETAC Advanced Certificate - Electronic Technology (CETXX)

Certifying Body

Further Education and Training Awards Council (FETAC)

Career Opportunities

Students will be equipped with the necessary skills for employment in the electronic and electrical industries.