Engineering Pre University (HV)

• Engineering Workshop Theory
• Engineering Workshop Processes
• Mechanics*
• Computer Aided Draughting (CAD)
• Mathematics
• Work Experience
• Communications
• Electronics* 

* These Modules are taught in Technological University Dublin, TUD (Tallaght campus) one day per week. Bus service provided.

*Components subject to change

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent. Extenuating circumstances may be considered
• QQI Level 4 Award
• Mature Applicants.

Engineering careers in healthcare, design, communications, manufacturing, food production, power generation and transport are some of the industries that graduates of engineering work in. Engineers contribute to technologies that we use everyday. People use mobile phones, computers, the internet, high definition TV and digital cameras every day.

Today the world is connected through communications systems. The smart grid, electric cars, robotics, the music industry, and countless other systems and areas are continually developing and advancing.

As an engineering graduate, you will be involved in designing, building, automating, testing and managing. You may work on aircraft engine production, power station maintenance, water filtering plants, computer chip production systems, pharmaceutical production facilities or light rail systems. 

Examples of potential courses include:

TU Dublin (Tallaght Campus):

• Higher Certificate in Electronic and Information Engineering Level 6 (TU605)
• BEng Electronic Engineering and Engineering Software Level 7 (TU726)
• BSc (Hons) Sustainable Energy Engineering (TU801)
   

TU Dublin (Grangegorman/Bolton Street/Blanchardstown Campus):​​​​​​​

• Civil Engineering (TU704)
• BSc in Engineering (Common Entry TU708)
• BEngTech Electronic and Communications Engineering ( TU714)
• BEng ( Hons) Computer Engineering in mobile systems (TU807)
   

Maynooth University:

• BSc in Product Design (MH305)
• BSc in Robotics and Intelligent devices ( MH306) 

SETU – South East Technological University (Carlow Campus):

• BEng Aircraft Systems (SE729)
• BEng Biomedical Electronics (SE709)
• BEng Mechanical Engineering (SE724)

Please note that the courses listed above are only a select few, many other courses can be entered using this QQI award, please visit www.careersportal.ie for more.

David Connell

"I really wasn’t sure what I wanted to pursue as a career, but my year studying in BIFE helped me figure out what I wanted to do in the future. I don’t think there was one module I didn’t enjoy. The teaching was excellent. I finally got my head around concepts in maths that I hadn’t previously understood which was a confidence booster. Every Tuesday we had mechanics and electronics in IT Tallaght. This gave us an introduction to the material that we would be covering in third level. I found that this course gave a great indication for what to expect continuing on to college. I’m now doing a mechanical engineering degree at TUD and am really enjoying it. I do encourage anyone who chooses to do Pre-University Engineering to put all their effort into every subject and go beyond the brief to get the most out of the year, especially in Engineering practical where there is so much freedom in the workshop to do what you want." - Cian O Hara 
 

I am currently studying the Pre-University Engineering course at BIFE. Engineering has always been something that I thought I would like to have as a career. At first, I was not sure what to expect from the BIFE course, however, I am delighted that I made the choice to study here. The tutors are excellent and very approachable. I like the fact that it is a continuous assessment. The course itself is very interesting and I am gaining lots of practical knowledge too. One day a week, we attend TUD (Tallaght campus), for Mechanics and Electronics. This means we get to use high spec equipment, which is a fantastic opportunity.

The course is a great foundation for further studies at University it now gives me a clearer idea of the specialised area of engineering, which I would like to pursue. I would highly recommend BIFE and the Pre-University Engineering course to anyone. The overall atmosphere within the college is also extremely friendly and it is easily accessible too. - Sean Hannon