Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering

Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is about putting ideas into action. It is about inventing, designing, developing, manufacturing and maintaining products, equipment and machinery of all kinds. Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of materials, mechanisms, power, energy and manufacturing technology to produce specifications for their designs and to see those designs become a reality.

They also build and test prototypes of their products in order to prove their designs. Mechanical engineers also have a key role to play in energy utilisation and management recognising their responsibility to the environment and society at large.

This higher certificate will provide you with a firm understanding of the theoretical principles and the practical skills required in mechanical engineering.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Grade D3 at ordinary level in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examination. Two of these subjects must be Mathematics and a language (English or Irish).

FETAC

Any FETAC level 5 qualification is acceptable. Applicants to this programme are required, however, to have the module Mathematics for Engineering (C20174) or Mathematics (C20139) or Mathematics for Computing (C20175) included in their award or alternatively have Leaving Certificate Mathematics.

Modules

Year 1

Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science & Energy Sustainability, Engineering Mechanics, Materials and Processes, Engineering Workshop, Drawing and CAD, Communications and Computer Applications.

Year 2 – Semester 1

Engineering Mathematics, Instrumentation, Mechanics (Mechanics of Materials), Energy Systems and Thermofluids, Materials, Engineering Workshop and CAD.

Year 2 – Semester 2

Engineering Mathematics, Control and Power Technology, Mechanics (Mechanics of Machines), Energy Systems and Thermofluids, Processes and Operations Management, Mini project.

Progression

As a holder of this higher certificate you are eligible to apply to join the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (Level 7) or the Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Processes (Level 7) programmes at AIT or related Level 7 programmes at other third-level institutions. You may also apply to join Year 3 of the Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and Renewable Energy.

Professional Recognition

As a graduate of the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, you are eligible to apply to Engineers Ireland to use the registered professional title of Engineering Technician.

Career Opportunities

When you graduate as a mechanical engineering technician, you may expect to find employment in production, technical supervision, plant maintenance, quality assurance and production planning, or possibly as a draughts person in manufacturing industry.

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