The 5 key areas of skills development below have been identified by Limerick for Engineering companies as being in-demand growth areas.
Click on the links below for further details on recommended programmes for developing these skills.
Process / Manufacturing / Mechanical
The programmes below have been identified by Limerick for Engineering as being Best in Class for developing key skills in the Process, Manufacturing and Mechanical areas.
The programmes are at NFQ level 6, 7, and 8 and are all delivered via on line or distance learning to facilitate those working full time.
See the respective institutes sites for more detailed information.
| Area of Development | Institute | Level 6 | Level 7 | Level 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process / Manufacturing / Mechanical | Limerick IT | City City & Guilds - Diploma in Mechanical Manufacturing Eng(Evening & Weekend - 2 - 2.5 years) | Degree in Manufacturing Technology(Evening - 2 yrs) | Process & Engineering Management(Will be available Part-time and On Line 2017) |
| Sligo IT | Introduction to Lean Sigma Quality (Free MOOC). Certificate in Automation and Instrumentation.Certificate in Process Technologies | Certificate in Six Sigma Quality (Green Belt) | Certificate in Six Sigma Quality (Black Belt) | |
| Cork IT |
Lean Sigma Yellow Belt; Continuous Improvement for Production Teams HC in Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology | Lean Sigma Green Belt; Stage 3 of B Eng in Mechanical Engineering (PT) B Sc in Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology | Lean Sigma Black Belt; B Eng (Hons) Advanced Manufacturing Technology | |
| IMDA | IMDA Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship | IMDA Manufacturing Engineer Apprenticeship | ||
The programmes below have been identified by Limerick for Engineering as being Best in Class for developing key skills in the Software and Controls areas.
The programmes are at NFQ level 6, 7, and 8 and are all delivered via on line or distance learning to facilitate those working full time.
See the respective institutes sites for more detailed information.
| Area of Development | Institute | Level 6 | Level 7 | Level 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software / Controls | Limerick IT | N/A | Industrial Automation & Robotics (Part Time through ACCS Mode)Degree in Electrical Technology (Evening - 2 years) | N/A |
| Sligo IT |
Certificate in Automation and Instrumentation (30 credits). | BEng. in Mechatronics (60 credits). | BEng. (Hons.) in Mechatronics (60 credits). | |
| Cork IT | Maintenance Technology Fundamentals | Automation and Control Systems (Mechatronics, SCADA and Robotics) | Advanced Mechatronics,B Sc (Hons) in Instrument Engineering | |
The programmes below have been identified by Limerick for Engineering as being Best in Class for developing key skills in the Electronic and Electrical areas.
The programmes are at NFQ level 6, 7, and 8 and are all delivered via on line or distance learning to facilitate those working full time.
See the respective institutes sites for more detailed information.
| Area of Development | Institute | Level 6 | Level 7 | Level 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic / Electrical | Limerick IT | Electronic Engineering (Part Time through ACCS Mode) City & Guilds - Diploma in Electronic/Electrical Engineering(Evening & Weekend - 2 - 2.5 years | Electronic Engineering (Part Time through ACCS Mode)Degree in Electrical Technology (Evening - 2 yrs) | N/A |
| Sligo IT |
Certificate in Automation and Electronics | BEng in Electronic Engineering | BEng. (Hons.) in Electronic Engineering | |
| Cork IT | N/A | B Eng Electrical Engineering, B Eng Electronic Engineering | B Eng (Hons) Electrical Engineering,B Eng (Hons) Electronic Engineering | |
The programmes below have been identified by Limerick for Engineering as being Best in Class for developing key skills in the Injection Moulding areas.
The programmes are at NFQ level 6, 7, and 8 and are all delivered via on line or distance learning to facilitate those working full time.
See the respective institutes sites for more detailed information.
| Area of Development | Institute | Level 6 | Level 7 | Level 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection Moulding | Limerick IT | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Sligo IT |
Certificate in Polymer Technology. | BEng. in Polymer Processing | BEng. (Hons) in Polymer Processing (Coming 2017) | |
| Cork IT | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
The programmes below have been identified by Limerick for Engineering as being Best in Class for developing key skills in the Quality / Validation areas.
The programmes are at NFQ level 6, 7, and 8 and are all delivered via on line or distance learning to facilitate those working full time.
See the respective institutes sites for more detailed information.
| Area of Development | Institute | Level 6 | Level 7 | Level 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quality / Validation | Limerick IT | N/A | Quality Management – Part 1 (EIQA Diploma) - Evening 1 yr Quality Management – Part 2 (EIQA Diploma) - Evening 1 yr |
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| Sligo IT |
Certificate in Validation Technologies.Certificate in Quality Assurance | BSc. in Quality EngineeringBSc. in Manufacturing Management | BSc. (Hons) in Quality Management and Technology | |
| Cork IT | Certficate in Quality Assurance, HC in Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology |
Diploma in Quality Management Parts 1, Part 2 BSc in Good Manufacturing Practice & Technology |
Diploma in Quality Management Parts 1, Part 2 |
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