Ireland

Engineering - Automation & Robotics - Galway

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Level: Level 6
Award: Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: Atlantic Technological University
Duration: 2 years part-time, blended. Study Hours Students will undertake 60 credits per year, which is a full-time academic load. Their employer should commit to reduce their professional workload by a minimum of 12 hours per week during the academic year to accommodate study time and a minimum of 4 hours for the rest of the year to work on their project. On-Campus Attendance One day per week in ATU Galway City campus (09.00- 18.00). Semester 3 (May-Aug), is dedicated to an Industry Module.These work-based modules include certified trainings on PLC and Robotics as well as design, build and program projects.

Programme summary

This is an innovative programme that has been designed in close consultation with manufacturing industries in the western region, who have identified a requirement to up-skill their employees.

Entry requirements

Applicants should be employed in the manufacturing industry and have an agreement with their employer to be released one day per week. They will attend the course while maintaining their full-time employment. The students from industry may start in Year 1, or they may avail of advanced entry depending on their background and qualifications. For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage

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