Department of Engineering Trades
Department of Engineering Trades in the School of Engineering at DkIT.
Welcome to the Department of Engineering Trades at Dundalk Institute of Technology. Our vast experience of education, research and development in the built environment has given the Department and the Institute an outstanding reputation, attracting students from all over the country.
Flexible & Professional Courses
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Certificate in Applying I.S. 10101 - National Rules for Electrical Installations New course
Engineering & Built Environment Level 6Course type: Flexible & ProfessionalStudy mode: Part-TimeDuration: 2 DaysStart date: Dec 2026 -
Certificate in Electrical Craft Alignment for Electrical Instrumentation Craftspersons New course
Engineering & Built Environment Level Level 6Course type: Flexible & ProfessionalStudy mode: Part-TimeDuration: 1 semesterStart date: Mar 2027 -
Welding for Beginners
Engineering & Built Environment E06Course type: Flexible & ProfessionalStudy mode: Part-TimeDuration: 10 WeeksStart date: 29 Sep 2026 -
Heat Pump Installer
Engineering & Built Environment PLUM E6020 Level 6Course type: Flexible & ProfessionalStudy mode: Part-TimeDuration: 10 WeeksStart date: 6 Oct 2026 -
Qualified Certifier (QC) in Electrical Testing and Verification New course
Engineering & Built Environment DK_EQCET_6 / ELEC E6008 Level 6Course type: Flexible & ProfessionalStudy mode: Part-TimeDuration: 2 Days / 4 Days -
Electric Vehicles Level 1 and 2 New course
Engineering & Built Environment DK_EELVH_6 Level 6Course type: Flexible & Professional|SpringboardStudy mode: Part-TimeDuration: 2 daysStart date: 3 Dec 2026
Apprenticeships
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Carpentry / Joinery Apprenticeship
Engineering & Built Environment N/A Level 6 Advanced Certificate CraftCourse type: ApprenticeshipStudy mode: Full-TimeDuration: 1 Term/Phase -
Electrical Apprenticeship
Engineering & Built Environment N/A Level 6 Advanced Certificate CraftCourse type: ApprenticeshipStudy mode: Full-TimeDuration: 1 Term/Phase -
Motor Mechanics Apprenticeship
Engineering & Built Environment N/A Level 6 Advanced Certificate CraftCourse type: ApprenticeshipStudy mode: Full-TimeDuration: 1 Term/Phase -
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Engineering & Built Environment N/A Level 6 Advanced Certificate CraftCourse type: ApprenticeshipStudy mode: Full-TimeDuration: 1 Term/Phase
Student Stories
Aaron O'Neill
BSc (Hons) in Construction Management
Lauren Travers
Bachelor of Business (Honours)
Emma Crimmins
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Míceál Mullen
BA (Hons) in Music and Performance Technologies
Harry Evans
BSc (Hons) in Sustainable Agriculture
Brooke Rafferty Shaw
BA in Musical Theatre