Degree in Electrical Technology Overview Limerick Institute of Technology
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    Course details

    The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology (Level 7) is an add-on ordinary degree, specifically designed for those with a level 6 qualification in a cognate electrical field. Learners may apply for registration on individual modules regardless of prior experience or qualification, in order to access advanced training and skill upgrades. A candidate should have relevant experience in a technical role in the electrical services or industrial sector.

    Entry Requirement

    To register on the degree programme, a candidate must also meet the following minimum entry requirements:

    a. Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft-Electrical (or equivalent trade) with a merit; or a pass with two years post qualification experience.

    or

    b. National or Higher Certificate in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent, at Pass level (HETAC/FETAC Level 6 Qualification).

    Learners with additional qualifications and experience may be eligible for exemptions from some of the modules.

    • Each module comprises approximately 12 Weeks of Lectures/ Labs
    • Attendance at LIT for one evening per week for 3 hours per module
    • Final written exam (daytime) and continuous assessment per module
    • Attendance at more than 70% of all practical elements is mandatory
    • Modules run subject to adequate numbers
    • Exam registration fee included in module fee

    Course Content

    Modules available during the 2014-2015 academic year are as follows:

    1st Semester – Autumn 2014

    • 4996 Energy Efficiency in Industry - Monday night
    • 4991 Electrical Machines - Tuesday Night
    • 4781 Programmable Logic Controller Systems - Tuesday Night
    • 4992 Computer Systems - Wednesday Night
    • 4761 Electrical Planning & Layout - Wednesday Night
    • 4861 Electrical Testing and Certification - Wednesday Night
    • 4771 Project Management - Thursday Night
    • 4993 Electrical Project

    2nd Semester – Spring 2015.

    • 4002 Industrial Maintenance Systems - Monday night
    • 4851 Computer Aided Design - Monday night
    • 4994 Distributed Electrical Systems - Tuesday Night
    • 4995 Computer Networks - Wednesday Night
    • 4931 Advanced Programmable Logic Controller Systems - Wednesday Night
    • 4861 Electrical Testing and Certification - Wednesday Night
    • 4781 Programmable Logic Controller Systems - Thursday Night
    • 4007 HMI and SCADA - Thursday Night
    • 4993 Electrical Project
    Updated on 08 November, 2015

    About Limerick Institute of Technology

    Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT) is an institute of higher education in Limerick, a modern urban city in the Mid-Theyst region of Ireland and is one of 13 institutes that are members of the Institutes of Technology, Ireland (IOTI). LIT is the fTheirth largest IOT in Ireland, with more than 6000 full time and part time students and 500 staff.

    The Institute has five campuses and a learning centre across Limerick city, Tipperary and Clare. The main campus is located at Moylish Park, with two city centre campuses in Clare Street and Georges Quay in Limerick city. LIT in Tipperary is based in two campuses -Thurles and Clonmel. The LIT Ennis Learning Centre is based in the museum in Ennis town centre.

    LIT offers cTheirses at Level 6 (certificate) through to Level 10 (PhD) whilst also catering for craft apprentices and adult and continuing education.  LIT was awarded the Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year in 2008 and 2013 by the Sunday Times University Guide. The guide is the definitive guide to higher education in Ireland and the UK.

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