Expand+Online application is open for course commencing 12th September 2022.

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €250 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.

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Hide-Online application is open for course commencing 12th September 2022.

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €250 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee.

You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button, you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.

Please attach and upload any documents such as transcripts, CV, other details relevant to the application.

If you have any queries, please contact conor.ofarrell@mtu.ie

Some candidates may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning based on previous academic or work experiece. If you think you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact conor.ofarrell@mtu.ie to discuss.

Expand+Admission Requirements
1. Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, D3 Ordinary or Higher Level) in five subjects to include Mathematics, and either English or Irish.

2. Mature and other special category applicants will be admitted accordin...

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1. Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, D3 Ordinary or Higher Level) in five subjects to include Mathematics, and either English or Irish.

2. Mature and other special category applicants will be admitted according to MTU regulations for part-time enrolment;

3. Applicants holding a relevant FETAC (now QQI) Advanced Certificate, National Craft Certificate or equivalent, other relevant Level 6 (or higher) qualifications or having relevant industrial experience will be eligible for exemptions from certain modules.

Expand+ACCS Mode
Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 will be offered 3 evenings a week/ semester subject to student numbers.

Note: This level 6 programme will be delivered over 3 academic years. All students holding a cognate craft qualification (Electrical, In...

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Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 will be offered 3 evenings a week/ semester subject to student numbers.

Note: This level 6 programme will be delivered over 3 academic years. All students holding a cognate craft qualification (Electrical, Instrumentation and Electrical & Instrumentation crafts) will gain advanced entry against Year 1 and therefore must only complete Year 2 and 3. All other students must complete Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3. Advanced entry may be gained against certain Year 1 modules.

Aim
This programme of 120 credits is designed to enable skilled craftspersons working in industry to upgrade their qualifications and skills. Applications are also invited from candidates who wish to take specific modules from the programme.

Expand+All applicants who do not hold an Electrical, Instrument or Electrical Instrumentation Craft Certificate must complete SIMCT Stage 1 before entering SIMCT stage 2.

SIMCT STAGE 1 TIMETABLE
Year 1:
Semester 1:
Monday: Maths for Craftpersons
Tu...

Hide-All applicants who do not hold an Electrical, Instrument or Electrical Instrumentation Craft Certificate must complete SIMCT Stage 1 before entering SIMCT stage 2.

SIMCT STAGE 1 TIMETABLE
Year 1:
Semester 1:
Monday: Maths for Craftpersons
Tuesday: Introduction to Instrumentation Technology
Wednesday: Technology
Thursday: Overflow Lab sessions

Semester 2:
Monday: Signal Measurement
Tuesday: Signal Conditioning
Wednesday: Fundamental Physics
Thursday: Overflow Lab sessions

All Applicants who hold an Electrical, Instrument or Electrical instrumentation craft certificate enter the programme at SIMCT Stage 2.

SIMCT STAGE 2 TIMETABLE
Year 2:
Semester 1:
Monday: Industrial Automation
Tuesday: Instrument Measurement
Wednesday: Practical Computer Technology
Thursday: Overflow Lab sessions

Semester 2:
Monday: Instrument Calibration
Tuesday: Process Control
Wednesday: Maths for Physical Sciences
Thursday: Overflow Lab sessions

SIMCT STAGE 3 TIMETABLE
Year 3:
Semester 1:
Monday: Introduction to Statistics for Physical Sciences
Tuesday: Applications of Automation
Wednesday: Introduction to Utilities
Thursday: Overflow Lab sessions

Semester 2:
Monday: Maths for Science 2.1
Tuesday: Graphics & Engineering Design
Wednesday: Process Instrumentation
Thursday: Overflow Lab sessions

Note: Exemptions from certain modules on this programme are automatically granted to holders of FETAC (now QQI) Advanced Certificates or equivalent, in a relevant craft and are not listed above. Other applicants may have to take additional modules.