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Ireland - Technical Craft related Qualifications (10/12/2012)
The qualifications awarded by the institutions listed below qualify for the points indicated:
Qualification
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Abbreviation*
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Level in NZ terms
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Points under SMC
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Higher Certificate in Advanced Carpentry and Joinery
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CJ
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Advanced Painting and Decorating Technology
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PD
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Advanced Plumbing and Heating Technology
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PH
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Building Services / Higher Certificate in Engineering Building Services / Higher Certificate in Building Services Engineering
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BS
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Civil Engineering
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CE
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Construction / Higher Certificate in Construction Technology
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CC
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Engineering (speciality stated)
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EE
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering
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ME
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Science (Architectural Technology)
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AT
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Science (Construction speciality stated)
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SC
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Science (Construction, Economics and Quantity Surveying)
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QS
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5
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40
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Higher Certificate in Science in Sustainable Building and Property
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SB
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5
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40
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* Abbreviations used are for the purposes of this list and may not be stated on the award certificates.
If an applicant believes their qualification may be higher than the level stated they should apply to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
Note: Award certificates must be provided in their original language for all qualifications. Award certificates are issued in English, or in English and Irish.
If any courses leading to the award of one of the qualifications listed above were taken outside of Ireland, including courses which have been cross-credited towards the listed qualifications please refer to the NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
All qualifications awarded after 2012 should be referred to NZQA for an International Qualification Assessment.
Awarding Bodies
The following institutions may award the qualifications specified from the dates shown.
Names and dates have been included in the List of Qualifications Exempt from Assessment for immigration purposes only.
Institutes of Technology
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Qualifications awarded from
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Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) / Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Átha Cliath
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PD, PH, BS and CC: 2005
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Institutes of Technology with delegated authority from the Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC)
The name of any one of the institutes of Technology with delegated authority will appear at the top of the award certificate. The award certificate will state The Institute by virtue of the authority delegated to it by the Higher Education and Training Awards Council under Section 29 of the Qualification (Education and Training) Act 1999 has conferred on [name of applicant].
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Qualifications awarded from
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Athlone Institute of Technology / Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Bhaile Átha Luain
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EE, ME and SC: 2004
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Cork Institute of Technology / Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Chorcaí
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CE and CC: 2005
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Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology / Institiúid Teicneolaíochta na Gaillimhe-Maigh Eo
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EE, AT, SC and QS: 2004
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Institute of Technology, Carlow / Institiúid Teicneolaíochta, Ceatharlach
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EE and SC: 2005
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Institute of Technology, Sligo / Institiúid Teicneolaíochta, Sligeach
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CJ: 2005
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Limerick Institute of Technology / Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Luimnigh
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EE, SC and SB: 2005
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Waterford Institute of Technology / Institiúid Teicneolaíochta Phort Láirge
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BS: 2003
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Effective 10/12/2012
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