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

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €540 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 €540 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.

Expand+The following four modules are likely to be offered in the 2022/2023 academic year:

Semester 1
Modules (September to December):
• MECH7010 CAE & Mechanical Design:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
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Hide-The following four modules are likely to be offered in the 2022/2023 academic year:

Semester 1
Modules (September to December):
• MECH7010 CAE & Mechanical Design:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
1. Manipulate electronic CAD data for use with Computer Aided Engineering software and systems in design.

2. Analyse digital prototypes using industry standard software.

3. Complete a team design project by applying systematic design principles.

4. Design for fatigue a range of mechanical components.

5. Integrate major international standards (DIN, ISO, BS, Machinery Directive) and hazard analysis techniques into the mechanical design, operation and safety of components and machines.

• MECH 7030 SCADA & Robotics:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
1. Configure and use a PLC in an Integrated Control Environment.

2. Design and integrate a SCADA system.

3. Validate the operation of internal and external sensors used in Robotic Systems.

4. Programme and control a Robotic System.

Semester 2
Modules (January to May):

• MATH7020 Technological Maths 301:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
1. Formulate and identify differential equations.

2. Solve first and second order differential equations using classical methods and interpret the solutions.

3. Solve first and second order differential equations using Laplace transforms and interpret the solutions.

• MECH7014 Mechatronics 3 – PLC Control:
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
1. Analyse, simplify and solve logic circuits.

2. Discuss the concepts of open-loop and closed loop systems and the resulting effects on system gain, stability and sensitivity to parameter variation and external disturbances on control systems.

3. Select suitable feedback and final control elements for pneumatic control systems.

4. Design PLC controlled systems, to performance specifications, using standard software for electropneumatic systems.

5. Use an HMI to interact with a control system.