Engineering - Automation & Digital Manufacturing - Galway
This innovative programme has been designed in close consultation with the manufacturing industry in the western region, who have identified a requirement to upskill their employees. The programme offers a conversion route for Manufacturing Engineers (or cognate) who wish to re-direct their career towards Automation and Digital Manufacturing. The programme is flexible in nature, offering an opportunity to employees to up-skill while remaining in work.
| Award Name | Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended delivery.
Study Hours
Students will undertake 60 credits per year, which is a full-time academic load. Their employer should commit to reduce their professional workload by a minimum of 12 hours per week during the academic year to accommodate study time and a minimum of 4 hours for the rest of the year to work on their project.
On-Campus Attendance: Students attend on-site classes one day per week.
Entry Requirements
The entry requirement for the programme is a Bachelor (Hons) in Manufacturing Engineering (or cognate, including Mechanical, Electronic, Electrical Engineering) with a minimum of one year working in the manufacturing industry. As the digital transformation project is an applied project to be conducted in industry, applicants should either be employed or have an agreement with a company that will allow them to conduct their project in their manufacturing facilities.
Recognition of Prior Learning: Yes.
Further information
Total Fees €6000. Funding available from Cobotics Skillnet.
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
This innovative programme has been designed in close consultation with the manufacturing industry in the western region, who have identified a requirement to upskill their employees. The programme offers a conversion route for Manufacturing Engineers (or cognate) who wish to re-direct their career towards Automation and Digital Manufacturing. The programme is flexible in nature, offering an opportunity to employees to up-skill while remaining in work.
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for those looking to move into automation engineering positions or advanced manufacturing ones - such as digitalisation of manufacturing, data analytics, operation managementin the medical device and engineering manufacturing sectors.
What will I study?
Modules:
Students take the mandatory
modules (M) and choose 4
other modules from the list of
electives. Some electives might
only run if sufficient demand.
Industrial Control Systems (M)
Decision Theory and Data Visualisation
Industrial Robotics (M)
Machine Vision for Industry
Cloud Infrastructure and Enterprise Services
Digital Twin Technology
Lean Process Automation (M)
System Integration (M)
Industrial Networks
Actuators for Industrial Automation
Advanced Automation
Database Design and Development
Digital Transformation Project (M)
The modules will be assessed by continuous assessment.
Course Contacts
Admissions: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie