Engineering - Equipment Systems Engineer - Apprenticeship
The Irish Manufacturing Sector is in transition from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0/5.0. To be successful, we must master the task of efficiently integrating complex cyber technologies into physical manufacturing equipment. With this in mind, University of Limerick, in conjunction with the ESE Academy have developed a suite of modules for manufacturing sector employees, which form the Masters level Equipment Systems Engineering (ESE) apprenticeship.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | University of Limerick | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
This two-year programme is structured for blended delivery of online learning and face-to-face sessions, which minimizes time ‘off the job’.
Entry Requirements
Employers must be approved by UL & SOLAS and commit to support the apprentice throughout the programme.
Support from an industry mentor within the company throughout the apprenticeship.
Apprentices should hold a NFQ level 8 at minimum level 2.2 in a relevant area. Applicants who have completed a level 8 apprenticeship in a related field are also eligible to apply.
Applicants with a lower qualification may also be considered provided they can prove to have considerable industrial experience as well as evidence of the ability to study at Masters Level.
If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
• English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
• English language competency certificate
Further information
Course Start Date: September
Company Registration Process: No Charge
Online Student Application Fee: €50
Annual Student Contribution Fee: €900*
*It should be noted that these fees are subject to change depending on the programme of study and external funder’s requirements
For further information, please email Phil at apprenticeships@ul.ie
Companies can also apply for the Apprenticeship Employer Grant of €2000 per annum if you meet the eligibility requirements.
The Irish Manufacturing Sector is in transition from Industry 3.0 to Industry 4.0/5.0. To be successful, we must master the task of efficiently integrating complex cyber technologies into physical manufacturing equipment. With this in mind, University of Limerick, in conjunction with the ESE Academy have developed a suite of modules for manufacturing sector employees, which form the Masters level Equipment Systems Engineering (ESE) apprenticeship.
Applicants must have a level 8 degree in a relevant field or significant industry experience to apply to the programme.
Students must be living and working in Ireland on an Irish contract of employment and their employer must be willing to support them on the programme by completing an approval process and providing an industry mentor to the student.
This two-year programme is structured for blended delivery of online learning and face-to-face sessions, which minimizes time ‘off the job’. It includes:
1 day per semester on campus
Weekly online lectures
A dedicated Masters thesis supervisor
Participation in a Community of Practice
Support from an Industry Mentor within the company throughout the apprenticeship
Completion of a major company project – the academic output of which is a journal article
This programme is aimed at people who wish to:
Procure, design, manufacture, commission, support or optimise Industry 4.0/5.0 equipment for the high-tech manufacturing sector in Ireland.
Collaborate with others to broaden their overall access to emerging research, technologies, and best working practice to meet the challenges of Industry 4.0/5.0.
Improve their problem-solving techniques in the high-tech manufacturing equipment domain.
Be recognised as technical leaders in a topic relevant to Equipment Systems Engineering.
Possess the skills to implement Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies in manufacturing.
Autumn
On campus Induction
Manufacturing Equipment Cyber Technologies
Automated System Design
Spring
Cyber-Physical Equipment Procurement
Cyber-Physical Manufacturing Solutions
Summer
Equipment Systems Engineering Project Review
Apprenticeship Personal and Professional Portfolio 1
Year 2
Autumn
Equipment Systems Engineering Research 1
Spring
Equipment Systems Engineering Research 2
Summer
Equipment Systems Engineering Research 3
Apprenticeship Personal and Professional Portfolio 2
Alongside your topics you will be engaged in ongoing Communities of Practice (CoP). This an integral part of your programme and includes:
Peer Learning
Mentoring - recording your meetings with your in-company mentor
Forums
Name: Philomena Kelly
Email: apprenticeships@ul.ieTelephone: +353 (0)61 237770
Name: Elaine Butler
Email: apprenticeships@ul.ieTelephone: +353 (0)61 237798