Quality Management Tools & Techniques in Practice - Kerry
This course is designed for persons who want to pursue a career in quality engineering and need to develop their knowledge and skills accordingly.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Munster Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year, part-time, online.
Course Delivery
This programme will be delivered online part-time for September 2026 to May 2027. Provisionally classes will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7pm to 9pm.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold an NFQ level 6 higher certificate or equivalent qualification in a related area. The University’s policy in relation to recognition of prior learning (RPL) also applies.
All programmes are delivered through English, therefore, a good knowledge of the language is essential. For all applicants applying for this programme who do NOT have English as their first language or who have NOT completed a major academic award equivalent to a minimum of level 4 on the Irish NFQ, that is delivered and assessed through the medium of English, are required to review the minimum criteria @ https://mtu.ie/international/non-eu/kerry-campus/
What is RPL?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On successful completion of the programme students will have gained 30 credits at NFQ level 7 which may contribute to the achievement of other academic awards.
Further information
September 2026 to May 2027.
Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the Springboard+ initiative funding criteria (see https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility). For employed applicants the HEA will pay 90% of the programme fee, the remaining 10% – €397 will be payable before registration. For applicants who do not meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria the fee is €3,970.
Application Deadline 3rd July 2026
This course is designed for persons who want to pursue a career in quality engineering and need to develop their knowledge and skills accordingly. An EGFSN report entitled Digital Transformation: Assessing the Impact of Digitalisation on Ireland’s Workforce, December 2018 stated that, “Improving productivity is the key foundation of sustainable, longer term wealth creation. Being able to perform core business processes faster, with higher quality and at a lower cost, is the desire of every business.” The high technology manufacturing sector is particularly singled out as being critical to economic recovery. Aligned to this growth potential is the identified need to increase efficiency through measures such as the implementation of lean manufacturing and quality assurance methods. Improved performance in these areas will not only enhance profitability but improve performance in areas such as international competitiveness and statutory compliance, items which are clearly identified as critical aspects of skills development within the report.
The tools, techniques and skills addressed in this course can also transfer among several other areas of identified economic growth potential including green business, waste management and the food and beverage manufacturing sector. This course has been designed in consultation with industrial partners in the region who are associated with MTU programmes in manufacturing engineering management, production engineering and mechanical and mechatronic engineering. Quality management skills and experience have been singled out as having high potential for upskilling among prospective and existing staff in order to produce gains for the companies
Modules
Quality Management and Lean Techniques
Statistics for Quality
Project 1
Quality Standards and Auditing
Six Sigma Tools
Project 2
Lifelong Learning Office
Tel: 353 (0)66 719 1701
Email: parttimekerry@mtu.ie