| Course Name |
Engineering - Agricultural Engineering - Moylish Campus & Salesian Agricultural College |
| Course Provider |
TUS - Limerick Campuses |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry , TUS - Technological University of the Shannon |
| Course Code |
110030 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Higher Education Direct Entry |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ)
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Major |
Technological University of the Shannon |
Level 7 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Limerick City |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Apply directly to TUS Tel: 061 293262. |
| Qualification Letters |
BEng |
| Duration |
1 year add-on degree following on from Level 6 Higher Certificate US651. |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
1. A pass in the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Agricultural Mechanisation
2. An equivalent qualification to the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Agricultural Mechanisation with appropriate pre-requisite subjects. |
| Link to Course Fee |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Course Content |
Expand+What is this course about?
This course provides students with the understanding and knowledge that is involved in design, manufacture, hydraulics, tractor engineering and electrical technology widely used in the machinery industry.
The course foc...
Hide-What is this course about?
This course provides students with the understanding and knowledge that is involved in design, manufacture, hydraulics, tractor engineering and electrical technology widely used in the machinery industry.
The course focuses on the practical aspects of Agricultural Engineering such as modern electrical diagnostics techniques, the workings and repair of modern engines and transmissions. This is backed by subjects in machine design, material selection and hydraulics giving graduates the skills and technical ability to cope effectively with the rapidly changing technologies that are a feature of the farm machinery industry. This course is taught with a practical and hands-on approach, giving students the required education and training needed for a career in the farm machinery industry.
This course is run in conjunction with the Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. The delivery of the course is split evenly between the two campuses.
Why take this course?
This course is largely directed at students with an interest in Agricultural Engineering who want to build on previous knowledge and advance their skills and knowledge in the farm machinery industry.
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| Subjects Taught |
What will I study?
Semester 1: Material Selection, Applied Mechanical Engineering Mathematics 1, Fluid Dynamics, Group Project, Control and Diagnostics on Agricultural Tractor and Machines 1, Agricultural Tractor Systems and Technology 1.
Semester 2: Mechanics and Failure Analysis, Applied Mechanical Engineering Mathematics 2, Hydraulics, Individual Project, Control and Diagnostics on Agricultural Tractor and Machines 2, Agricultural Tractor Systems and Technology 2. |
| Comment |
Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick and Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
What can I do after this course?
Successful graduates may continue on to suitable Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering/ Science honours degree courses in TUS such as Mechanical Engineering.
Potential employment opportunities for graduates include: Technical/Engineering Drafting, Field Technician, Service and Diagnostic Technicians, Agricultural Engineering Manufacturing, Agricultural Engineering System Maintenance and Management, Agricultural Engineering Sales, Service etc. |
| Further Enquiries |
Mr. Tadhg Brosnan
Course Leader
Tel: 061 393100
Email: tadhg.brosnan@pallaskenry.com |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |
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