Engineering
Leaving Certificate
Syllabus
Engineering in general is one of the most integral and fast moving facets of modern life. Engineering Technology at Leaving Cert. gives students a firm grounding in all the main engineering principles:
- Materials Science
- Polymer Technology
- Machining
- CAD/CAM
- Material Joining
- Measurement and Inspection
- Applied Dynamics
- Design
- Health and Safety
Students of Engineering will use a unique range of skills in the design and production of a project to meet a specified design brief. This project, allied with a practical skills test and a final written paper on engineering theory make Engineering Technology a very diverse, interesting and challenging subject.
A good practical student can…
- Be accurate and careful in drawings and tasks.
- Think logically and in sequence when approaching a task
- Be creative when designing a solution to a problem.
- Be co-ordinated and skilful in carrying out their assignments.
Examination
Ordinary or higher level
- Practical Project and Folio 25%
- Skills Test (Practical Test) 25%
- Written Examination 50%
Related Careers:
- Mechanics
- Aircraft Technician
- Apprenticeship
- Mechanical Production
- Engineering – All types
- Mechanics
- Service and Maintenance
- Technical Sales
- Industrial Design