Course Summary
Programme Code: SG_EMECH_S06
The programme in addition to offering a minor award at level 6 is designed as a one-year online qualifier to allow holders of craft qualifications and others with substantial relevant work experience to progress to the Level 7 BEng in Precision Engineering and Design (online). The Level 7 programme can then be completed in a further two years online study.
The course is a one-year 25 credit part-time course which runs over two semesters. Students will develop the skills and knowledge needed to progress to the latter stages of a L7 BEng programme in Precision or Mechanical Engineering. The course covers introductory engineering mathematics, fundamental mechanics and automation.
This programme is funded under the Springboard initiative and provides free fees for this programme under this initiative. If this programme is funded you will find it and be able to submit an application on the Springboard site at www.springboardcourses.ie
Key Course Information
Application Closing Date : 31st August 2020
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have or be undertaking an apprenticeship in toolmaking or in a mechanical trade. While it is expected that the majority of apprentices who undertake this programme will do so in the final year of their apprenticeship, it is permissible to spread the modules over the final two years of apprenticeship.
Consideration will also be given to applicants who have substantial (in excess of three years) experience working in technician-type roles in industry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be equipped to progress onto the final stages of a L7 BEng in Mechanical or Precision Engineering and subsequently be employed as technicians/associate engineers in precision engineering, toolmaking, automation, medical device manufacturing, polymer processing, pharmaceutical/bio-pharma, ICT Hardware, and general mechanical and manufacturing engineering companies.
Programme Fees
Total Cost: €1,750
Cost per 5 ECTS credit module: €350
Springboard Fees
FREE for Springboard funded participants
Course Format
Semester 1
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Engineering Mathematics | 05 |
| Pneumatic / Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Full-Time | 05 |
| Introduction to Engineering Mechanics | 05 |
Semester 2
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Engineering Mechanics | 05 |
| Computer Aided Design and Modelling | 05 |
| Automation Programming | 05 |