Junior Cycle Engineering aims to develop the students' awareness of engineering principles and processes while developing the necessary subject knowledge with the disciplinary skills to engineer products.

Leaving Certificate Engineering is the study of mechanical engineering for students in the senior cycle of post-primary education. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical and design skills to execute solutions to engineering problems. Engineering is assessed at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level, by means of a written examination (50%) a project (25%) and a practical examination (25%)

Teachers Names

Ronan Donnellan

Aaron Gallagher

Subject Overview 

 Junior Cycle Engineering aims to:

• develop an engineering mind-set through the exploration engineering principles, materials and manufacturing techniques.
• enable students to develop the disciplinary skills and knowledge to engineer an end product.
• enable students to engage in goal-oriented problem solving, creating an awareness of engineering processes.
• develop the necessary skills and apply engineering processes to manipulate material to manufacture a product with efficiency, accuracy, precision and a high-quality finish.   

Junior Cert Projects video 2021

Leaving Certificate Engineering

Leaving Certificate Engineering aims to:

•  enable students to enhance their design and problem solving skills.
•  develop a knowledge of engineering materials, their properties and applications.
•  develop a knowledge and understanding of control technology.
•  develop a knowledge and understanding of material testing, joining methods, heat treatment and finishing processes.
•  promote safety awareness and practices.
•  encourage sustainable use of resources.
•  promote the development of high level skills in design and manufacture.

Career opportunities:

• Engineering
  • Civil
  • Mechanical
  • Electronic
  • Mechatronics
  • Biomedical
  • Polymer
  • Petroleum
  • Aeronautical
  • Agricultural
• Coding and Software development
• Web Design and games design
• Construction
• The automation industry
• Sustainability

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