Certificate in Industrial Automation

Course details

Minimum Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a FETAC Level 6 ( National Craft Certificate ) award in a craft such as Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation, Fitting, Plumbing or hold a suitable third level qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline.

Course Aim

This programme allows students to achieve the Special Purpose award of Certificate in Industrial Automation. It will give students the necessary knowledge, know-how and skills to enhance their employment prospects as a technician in a relevant industry. It will also give students the opportunity to proceed to further studies (i.e. degree level studies).

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities exist in (among other key industries):

Industries requiring automated manufacturing processes for mass production and quality control (e.g. pharmaceutical industry, food/drinks processing, power generation etc.)

Course Content

At ITB we have a range of fully equipped laboratories and computer rooms. These facilities allow students to successfully design, test and implement automation projects. The labs are equipped with the latest teaching and learning technologies in PLC and HMI configuration and programming, process measurement and calibration, pneumatics and hydraulics.

Course Schedule

Year 1

Semester 1

• Process Instrumentation and control 1

Semester 2

• Process Instrumentation and control 2
• Programmable Logic Controllers 1

Year 2

Semester 1

• Programmable Logic Controllers 2

Semester 2

• Programmable Logic Controllers 3
• Fluid Power Systems