Engineering - Precision Engineering - Moylish
This level 6 Higher Certificate in Precision Engineering has been designed to respond to a need from industry, to fill a skills and knowledge gap in the high-level manufacturing sector in Ireland. Areas such as design for manufacture, CNC machining, CAD, CAM and quality control are all key elements of this programme.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate
A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish.
QQI FET/FETAC
TUS accepts QQI-FET/FETAC awards for entry on all courses of study. Please refer to our Admissions information for details.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Graduates will find work as a Precision Engineering Technician using CAD/CAM to design and develop complex components using CNC machines.
Positions that graduates have worked in include:
• CNC programmer, operator and setting.
• Computer Aided Design of complex parts and assemblies.
• CAM programming, design and development of complex parts
• Metrology and Inspection
• Quality control and inspection.
• Process Management and Control
Further Study
Successful graduates may continue onto year 3 of the level 7 in Precision Engineering or other suitable engineering courses.
Further information
Candidates applying as mature applicants may be required to attend an interview and may be requested to take an aptitude test to prove their suitability for a place on this programme.
Please apply for a direct entry course on the TUS Midwest campuses (see "Application Weblink" above).
Please note that applicants are limited to a maximum of two direct entry applications. The first direct entry application received will be considered your first preference.
Overview
This level 6 Higher Certificate in Precision Engineering has been designed to respond to a need from industry, to fill a skills and knowledge gap in the high-level manufacturing sector in Ireland. Areas such as design for manufacture, CNC machining, CAD, CAM and quality control are all key elements of this programme. This course has been designed to utilise precision engineering specific modules and modules in mechanical engineering to meet industry needs.
Course Modules:
Engineering Computing Credits: 5
Engineering Technology Credits: 15
Introduction to CNC Programming and Operation Credits: 10
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Maths Credits: 10
Mechanical CAD and Design Credits: 10
Mechanical Engineering Science Credits: 10
Year 2:
CNC Programming (CAM), Setting and Operation Credits: 10
CAD & Design Credits: 5
Six Sigma and Metrology Credits: 10
Industrial Machine Mechanics – Statics and Dynamics Credits: 10
Mech Eng Maths & Programming Credits: 10
This course has received an internationally recognised validation by Engineers Ireland and has also been endorsed by PTMA, who represent Engineering in Ireland.
Programme Leader
Ciarán O’Loughlin
Email: Ciaran.OLoughlin@tus.ie