TA203 - Higher Certificate in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
About the Course
This programme provides a sound introduction to engineering principles. Students walk the engineering road with experts and experience at first hand the challenges and the successes of the engineering world. The students begin to learn the language of engineers and begin to think like engineers. It’s a great beginning.
Course Code: TA203 - Level 6
Higher Certificate in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Length of Course: 2 years
Mature students welcome
Mature applicants (23 years of age) may not be required to meet the minimum entry requirements but may be considered on their merits.
Follow-on Degree
Proposed: Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Mechanical Engineering
This programme is firmly rooted in the mechanical engineering industry. In the laboratories students face real issues and their preparation and training equips them for jobs in industry.
With the award of Higher Certificate students choose from a wide variety of jobs, particularly in the technician and maintenance fields. Students who progress to the Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Mechanical Engineering will undertake studies in engineering analysis, design, manufacture and maintenance. Their training is focussed on complex equipment like computers, medical devices, robots and consumer products.
The final stage on the progression ladder which began with the Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering is to achieve the Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Mechanical Engineering. The emphasis here is on design, analysis and manufacturing which ITT Dublin’s Mechanical Engineering Department has exceptional expertise in.
What do I Need?
Entry Requirements
At least grade D3 (ordinary level) in five Leaving Cert subjects - English or Irish - of which.one of these must be ordinary level Mathematics (Grade D3).
Recent minimum CAO points: AQA
Recent points range for applicants choosing this course: 355 - AQA
Career Opportunities
This course targets jobs in the mechanical and manufacturing engineering industry.
There are plenty of opportunities for jobs, progress and promotion.
Graduate Profiles
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TA 203 - Course content for Year 1 | |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Technical Mathematics 1 | Technical Mathematics 2 |
| Mechanical Science 1 | Mechanical Science 2 |
| Fluid Power Systems | Fluid Power Control |
| Electrical Practice | Process & Materials 1 |
| Engineering Skills | Workshop Practice |
| Engineering Graphics 1 | Engineering Graphics 2 |
Student Life
Check out the range of services & facilites for students at ITT DublinHow to Apply
Fiona Cranley ( Head of Department ) + 353 1 4042503 email
Department phone extensions: + 353 1 404 2500 / 2702 / 2515 - Fax: + 353 1 4042504
Further Information
Please visit the Dept of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Website
Links Scheme
Any full FETAC (NCVA) Level 5/6 Award provided it contains one of the following in the award:
C20174 Maths for Engineering, C20175 Maths for Computing, C20139 Maths
Fees
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