Salesian College Celbridge
  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Message from the Principal
    • Ethos and Mission
    • History of the College
    • In Remembrance
  • SCHOOL COMMUNITY
    • Board of Management
    • Staff
    • Student Council
    • Ceangail & Cinnirí Teams
    • Parents Association
    • Salesian House
    • School Chaplain
    • Past Students
  • ACADEMIC
    • Junior Cycle
    • Transition Year
    • Senior Cycle
  • ACTIVITIES
    • Sports
    • Educational, Social and Cultural Activities
  • GALLERY
  • SCHOOL OFFICE
    • School Policies
    • Book Lists, Book Grant & Uniform
    • Calendar
    • Other School Forms
    • Vacancies
  • STUDENT SUPPORTS
    • Form Teacher & Year Head
    • Pastoral Care
    • Guidance & Counselling
    • SPHE
    • Ceangail & Cinnirí
    • Resource & Learning Support
    • Homework and After School Study
    • Positive Behaviour
    • Critical Incident Supports
  • CONTACT US
LC ENGINEERING



Subject Group: Practical

These subjects are 'hands- on' and involve working with tools and machinery on physical things like wood, metals and plastic. They may involve designing, planning and building things. 

Engineering promotes an educational understanding of the materials and a knowledge of the processes associated with mechanical engineering. This is achieved through the development of skills and initiative in the planning, development and realization of technological projects in a safe manner.

You would really have to have done Junior Certificate metalwork to have a good idea as to what is involved in engineering. There is a good mix of theory and practice involved in these subjects. Many students enjoy the practical aspect but are not too happy when it comes to the theory. You will have to present a project as part of the Leaving Certificate examination, so talk to the teacher involved so that you know exactly the balance between the theory and practicals in this subject.

Career Possibilities

Engineering is useful for the following careers: mechanic, panel beater, welder, plumber, electronic and mechanical engineering, architecture and designer.



Data sources: The information on this page has been compiled from www.careersportal.ie