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Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline). Higher Certificate discipline will determine elective choice in semester 1 (based on discipline covered in...

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Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (or a related discipline). Higher Certificate discipline will determine elective choice in semester 1 (based on discipline covered in less detail in the Higher Certificate)

Applicants who have completed a FETAC Level 6 award (National Craft Certificate) in a craft such as Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation or Fabrication and have 3 years post-qualification experience in an industrial environment may also be considered eligible for entry to this programme. Such applicants will be required to take a bridging module in Mathematics during the first semester of the programme. They will also be required to complete both elective modules Analog and Digital Electronics and Mechanics.

Students should have access to a PC and broadband.

Expand+Aims

The programme is targeted towards those working in a related industry, who have already achieved the award of Higher Certificate in Engineering (Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related) (NFQ level 6) or with a FETAC level 6 craft award...

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The programme is targeted towards those working in a related industry, who have already achieved the award of Higher Certificate in Engineering (Electronics/Mechanical/Mechatronics or related) (NFQ level 6) or with a FETAC level 6 craft award (subject to conditions), who desire to upskill to a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics (NFQ level 7).

Mechatronics is the integration of precision mechanical engineering, control theory, computer science and electronics in:

•Product design process, for creation of more functional and adaptable products.

•Process control and automation.

•Quality control/Management.

•System efficiency enhancement, including ergonomics.

Subjects covered in the programme include aspects of electronics, mechanics, automation, production, software engineering and mathematics, with a strong emphasis on practical skills. A significant aspect of the programme is the undertaking of a project, in which the theoretical and practical skills developed during the programme are brought together in the design and construction of a Mechatronics solution to an engineering problem. A detailed breakdown of the modules is provided in the course schedule.

At ITB we have a range of fully equipped laboratories and computer rooms. These facilities allow students to successfully design, test and build engineering projects. The computers have the latest software packages in computer aided design, instrumentation and control, simulation and programming.

Course Delivery

This course will be offered over 2 years. The lecture content will be provided as ‘live’ on-line lectures. These are recorded and can be viewed again at a time more convenient to the student. Students will be required to attend ITB for up to three practical days per semester, these normally take place on a Saturday. Tutorials and continuous assessment will be provided online as applicable.

As Mechatronics is the integration of precision mechanical engineering, control theory, computer science and electronics the first semester will offer students elective subjects in a discipline that they haven’t studied before e.g. a student with an electronics background will be required to take a mechanics module. Students with a FETAC level 6 qualification will be expected to sit all elective subjects as their bridging studies for acceptance onto the programme.

Occasionally during the programme students may be expected to be available for accelerated delivery of certain practical modules. The time and duration of these modules will be agreed in good time.

Support

Resources such as lecture notes, past exam papers, tutorial etc. will all be made available online, for access at home or work.

Through discussion groups, forums as well as e-mail and phone support there is a wide range of support available to you from both your lecturers and your class colleagues.

Computer facilities are available to you in ITB at all times once registered as a student. Computer application training is given during the first semester. Online material is available to students who have internet access. In addition to web resources the library stocks many of the texts referred to in class.

Expand+Employment opportunities exist in (among other key industries):

• Precision Manufacturing
• Manufacturing automation
• Instrumentation technology and machine tools
• Smart electrical appliances
• Medical devices industries incorporating sensor...

Hide-Employment opportunities exist in (among other key industries):

• Precision Manufacturing
• Manufacturing automation
• Instrumentation technology and machine tools
• Smart electrical appliances
• Medical devices industries incorporating sensors, control and machine vision
• Microprocessor and computer technology
• Pharmaceutical industries
• Automotive manufacturing industries
• Industrial robotics

This programme allows students to achieve the award of Ordinary Degree in Engineering in Mechatronics. This is a widely recognised and accredited multidisciplinary engineering qualification. It will give students the necessary knowledge, know-how and skills to advance in their employment as a technician in a relevant industry. It will also give students the opportunity to proceed to further studies in Mechatronics (i.e. honours level studies).