Course details

The Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Technology (Level 7) is an add-on ordinary degree, specifically designed for those with a level 6 qualification in a cognate area. Learners may apply for registration on individual modules regardless of prior experience or qualification, in order to access advanced training and skill upgrades. Applicants should have employment in a technical role in a manufacturing, manufacturing support or operations environment.

Entry Requirement

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

a. National Certificate in Technology with specialisation in Manufacturing or Maintenance Technology at Pass level.

or

b. National Certificate in Engineering with specialisation in Electronics, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Computer, Electrical or Production Engineering, or equivalent, at Pass level.

or

c. Qualifications and level performances equivalent to above. (HETAC/FETAC Level 6 Qualification).

or

d. Prior experiential learning and/or experience deemed to meet the criteria for an award at level 6 as set out in the NQAI Framework.

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

Examinations

  • Final written exam (daytime) and continuous assessment per module
  • Attendance at more than 70% of all practical elements is mandatory

Course Content

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

Schedule of Modules

1st Semester – Autumn 2014

  • 4006 Energy Efficiency in Industry - Monday Night
  • 4081 Manufacturing Systems - Monday Night
  • 4221 Web application Development - Monday Night
  • 4741 Electrical Machines - Tuesday Night
  • 4021 Programmable Logic Controller Systems - Tuesday Night
  • 4101 Computer Systems - Wednesday Night
  • 4011 Project Management - Thursday Night
  • 4201 Industrial Project

2nd Semester – Spring 2015

  • 4004 Industrial Maintenance Systems - Monday Night
  • 4311 Computer Aided Design - Monday Night
  • 4291 Distributed Electrical Systems - Tuesday Night
  • 4271 Database Application Development - Tuesday Night
  • 4801 Computer Networks - Wednesday Night
  • 4031 Advanced PLCs - Wednesday Night
  • 4021 Programmable Logic Controller Systems - Thursday Night
  • 4005 HMI and SCADA - Thursday Night
  • 4201 Industrial Project
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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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