The awarding body is the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), which has 70,000 members world-wide. The SME is dedicated to the dissemination of information and education in the area of manufacturing engineering. Two levels of Certification are offered:

Programmes

• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Process Plant Technology
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy

Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Process Plant Technology

(Honours Bachelor Degree in Science in Process Plant Technology)

Course Code

CR_EPPTN_8

Course Fee

Fee dependant on module

Three evenings per week, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

One Saturday per month, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

This course aims to produce graduates who can make a significant contribution to the design, operation, maintenance and management of process plant. The course concentrates on the mechanical aspects of process engineering design and selection, plant construction, condition monitoring, productive maintenance, plant safety, automation and control systems, project management and investment appraisal. This degree programme will help participants to develop the skills and knowledge to implement change and to undertake key operational management roles.

Entry Requirements

Merit or better in a relevant diploma course (level 7) or equivalent.

Modules

Duration

Three evenings per week and one Saturday per month. The course can be completed in two academic years.

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Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology

Course Code

CR_EAMTN_8

Course Fee

Fee dependant on module

Three evenings per week, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.

One Saturday per month, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

All industries involved in the production of goods, whether biomedical, pharmaceutical, chemical, process, electronic or aeronautical require manufacturing engineers. These industries invest heavily in the most up to date automation, software and process control equipment as well as utilising the most modern of training and management techniques. This course aims to produce graduates who can make a significant contribution to the design, operation, and management of manufacturing systems, as well as to the quality and reliability of manufactured products, parts and equipment.

Entry Requirements

Merit or better in a relevant diploma course (level 7) or equivalent.

Modules

Duration

Three evenings per week and one Saturday per month. The course can be completed in two academic years.

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Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy

Course Code

CR_ESENT_8

Course Fee

Fee dependant on module

Over 10,000 people are already employed in the energy sector in Ireland. This sector is widely reported as one which will experience growth rates well ahead of National averages. The National Development Plan (2007-2013) allocates €8.6 billion for energy. Globally the IEA estimates €20 trillion invested in the energy sector over the period 2005 - 2030. Ireland has published an Energy White Paper for the first time in thirty years with targets for energy efficiency (20% energy savings by 2020) and for renewable energy usage in electricity (33% renewable energy penetration by 2020), in heat (12% by 2020) and in transport (10% biofuels penetration). This will require significant investment and a substantial number of highly trained engineers who can make this happen.

Entry Requirements

Merit or better in a relevant level 7 Engineering Degree course or equivalent. Candidates will also have to complete a series of bridging modules prior to their entry to this programme (depending on their previous qualifications).

Duration

The course can be completed in three academic years

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