Galway Community College (GCC ) continues to offer a wide range of further education courses. The college offers a unique and very practical course in the form of Motor Technology whereby students get first-hand experience in small student centered learning environment. The eight modules include Motor Vehicle Practice, Motor Vehicle Theory, Engineering Workshop Processes, Communications, Auto Electricity, AutoCAD, Mathematics, Work Experience .
The course helps develop students understanding of both motor vehicle and heavy vehicle. Students who do this course also develop practical engineering skills, problem solving skills and presentation skills/communication skills. In Galway Community College (GCC ) students will get to experience working with a variety of garage equipment in our fully kitted out state of the art garage and numerous engineering workshops. Students always enjoy the practical element of the course whereby they complete various tasks safely in a controlled learning environment. Some of the garage equipment students will use on weekly basis include Car Lifts, Engine Hoists, Tyre Balancers, Air Compressors, TIG Welders, Lathes and Milling Machines.
No experience is required - Everything will be taught to you from the start by experienced teachers.
Graduates of the course choose to go directly into Industry as Apprentice Mechanics (both Motor and Heavy Vehicle ) or they can decide to study Engineering at one of the many further education institutes in Ireland.
The option of studying a further education course is now attractive to school leavers and those hoping to upskill, because the costs involved are low in comparison to going to college. The registration fee for a full-time course is €175, with a government levy of €200, of which the latter, many are exempt if in receipt of a SUSI grant, hold a medical card or BTEA allowance. Prospective students are advised to apply to SUSI, Ireland's national awarding authority for all higher and further education grants.
Places available, apply online at www.galwaycc.ie, centrally located at Moneengeisha Junction, with loads of facilities and supports, GCC is the place for you. We offer free parking, a student café, career guidance, supports for disability and a friendly and inclusive environment. For more information about all the courses GCC has to offer, see www.galwaycc.ie and on social media @GCCFurtherEd.
