Engineering - Manufacturing Technology - Limerick

The aim of this programme is to provide a progression route in the area of Manufacturing Technology, for qualified advanced craft-persons and national/higher certificate holders with qualifications at, or equivalent, to level 6 on the NQAI framework.

A candidate should have relevant experience in a technical role in the electrical services or industrial sector. A candidate must also meet the following minimum entry requirements. 1. Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft in Manufacturing (or equivalent trade) or 2. 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). or 3. Prior experiential learning and/or experience deemed to meet the criteria for an award at level 6 as set out in the NQAI Framework. or Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme. If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form. Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL. ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.