Equipment Systems Engineering
Who is this course for?
For professionals who wish to procure, design, manufacture, commission, support or optimize industry 4.0/5.0 equipment for the high-tech manufacturing sector in Ireland.
| Award Name | Minor Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | University of Limerick |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Diploma (Level 9 NFQ) | Minor | University of Limerick | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time Blended
Entry Requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold a primary honours degree in an Engineering/Technical discipline or equivalent and have at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
Alternative Entry Route:
In accordance with the University's policy on the Recognition of Prior Learning, candidates who do not meet the minimum entry criteria may be considered.
Careers / Further progression
This programme enables those in key positions within their organisations to specialise in a particular area to gain a broader knowledge of the emerging technologies and equipment changing the marketplace in manufacturing and other sectors. Graduates will work in the global manufacturing support services market and the programme also has applications in broader areas such as farming, construction, infrastructure development, mining, and more.
Further information
Autumn
Key programme benefits to future students
* Collaboration 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.
* Improvement of problem-solving techniques in the high-tech manufacturing equipment domain.
* Graduates will be recognized as technical leaders in a topic relevant to Equipment Systems Engineering.
Equipment Systems Engineering
Autumn Modules
• Manufacturing Equipment Cyber Technologies
• Automated System Design
Spring Modules
• Cyber-Physical Equipment Procurement
• Cyber-Physical Manufacturing Solutions
Professor Eoin Hinchy
eoin.hinchy@ul.ie