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Electrical Technology (Bachelor of Engineering, L7, 60 ECTS)
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Status: Register Your Interest
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Campus: Moylish, Limerick City
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Fees: €6,925 (See fees for more information)
Course Overview
The aim of this programme is to provide a progression route in the area of Electrical Technology, for qualified advanced craft-persons and national/higher certificate holders with qualifications at, or equivalent, to level 6 on the NQAI framework. The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology seeks to provide a programme that is learner-centred in terms of flexibility of quantity, duration, timing and pace of study.
The programme aims to provide each learner with the following:
- The higher technological skills relevant to the design of electrical engineering systems in industry.
- Further education that upgrades the learner’s skills and strengthens the learner’s life and working experiences.
- The opportunity to undertake a substantial work-based project or design study that will benefit his/her employer.
- A wide choice of elective modules to enable the learner customise the programme in line with his/her personal and vocational development.
- An educational experience at Ordinary Degree level which will encourage the development of higher technical skills, judgement, attitudes and personal attributes that will benefit the graduate.
- Upon completion the learner will be a fully rounded graduate; intellectually competent to self-direct their learning and fully empowered to continue their professional development.
PLEASE NOTE THIS DEGREE IS NOT ACCREDITED BY ENGINEERS IRELAND.
Contact Details
What are the entry requirments?
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.
a. Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft-Electrical (or equivalent trade) with a merit; or a pass with two year’s post qualification experience.
b. National or Higher Certificate in Engineering or Technology with specialisation in Electrical, or equivalent, at Pass level. (QQI Level 6 Qualification).
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 minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Module Outline
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Electrical Testing and Certification
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an in depth knowledge of the requirements of the National Rules for Electrical Installations (Fourth Edition ET101:2008) for inspection, testing and certification of Industrial and commercial electrical installations.
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Electrical Planning & Layout
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to provide the learner with a specialised knowledge of the safe design techniques, software tools and approaches to the safe planning of a commercial and industrial electrical installation. Note: this module Is closely related to the Electrical Project module.
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Electrical Project
Credits: 10
The aim of this Module is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their independent leadership and project management skills through the study, analysis, development and resolution of a relevant Industry project. A reflective analysis approach is adopted in the selection of a suitable project and the assessment is based on a final report and presentation.
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Mathematics 1
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of the application of engineering maths and applied statistics.
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Project Management
Credits: 5
To provide the learner with a broad knowledge of the techniques, software tools and approaches used in project management in industry.
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Advanced PLC Systems
Credits: 5
To provide the learner with a specialised knowledge of advanced automation systems, structured programming approaches and distributed control applications
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Electrical Machines
Credits: 5
The aim of the module is to provide the learner with specialist knowledge of the types, sizing, characteristics and applications of single and three-phase AC and DC motor in manufacturing facilities.
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Energy Efficiency in Industry
Credits: 5
The aim of the module is to provide the learner with specialist knowledge of and analysis methods for energy usage in industry with a focus on energy efficiency and carbon emission reduction.
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Programmable Logic Controller Systems (PLCS)
Credits: 5
The module aims to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of automation systems, programming approaches and industrial control applications.
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Distributed Electrical Systems
Credits: 5
The aim of the module is to provide the learner with specialised knowledge of the efficiency and electrical integration of electrical equipment and plant in a manufacturing facility.
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Mathematics 2
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to provide the learner with specialised knowledge of the application of engineering maths and applied statistics in a manufacturing context.
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Management Accounting and Methods
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of costs applied to the value chain in industry and management techniques to control them.
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Computer Aided Design
Credits: 5
Computer Aided Design is an essential communication and design technique for those involved in engineering. The aim of this module is to give the student a comprehensive introduction to the standards used in the preparation of Engineering drawings. Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems are now the typical means by which Engineering drawings and associated 3D models are produced, students will use 3D CAD software to prepare a portfolio of their work.
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Electrical Power Systems
Credits: 5
To provide the learner with specialised knowledge of the types, characteristics and applications of power supply and storage systems
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Industrial Maintenance Systems
Credits: 5
This module aims to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of modern maintenance strategies, management approaches and control systems
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Computer networks
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to introduce the learner to Computer networks including infrastructure, operating systems, network management, data protection and internet technology
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Computer Systems
Credits: 5
To provide the learner with a broad knowledge of computer system including cloud and mobile computeing, components, storage and memory systems, operating systems and diagnostics.
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HMI and SCADA
Credis: 5
This subject aims to give the learner the skills needed to successfully design, develop and integrate a SCADA solution in industry.
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Instrumentation & Calibration
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to provide learners with the knowledge of industrial process instrumentation, calibration and control which includes the concepts, engineering and installation of control and measurement equipment.
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Electrical & Instrumentation CAD
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to Design and Create Electrical, Instrumentation and Control drawings.
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Renewable Energy Technology 2 – Wind Energy
Credits: 5
To give the learner a thorough introduction to the conversion of wind energy into electrical energy
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Solar Energy Systems
Credits: 5
The aim of this module is to give learners a detailed understanding of the operation and application of PhotoVoltaic and Solar Thermal Systems
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Intelligent Vision Systems for Industry
Credits: 5
To provide a knowledge of computer vision including fundamentals of image formation, camera imaging geometry, feature detection and matching, multiview geometry including stereo, motion estimation and tracking, and classification.
More Information
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The Electrical Technology degree is modularised. Successful completion of the degree requires the accummulation of 60 credits by completion of 11 modules, including a work-based project. Each module is 12 weeks in duration, one evening per week. There are a range of modules offered in semester 1 (September to December) and in semester 2 (January to May) each academic year. On average, students would complete 2 modules per semester, but it is entirely at the discretion of each student how many modules they wish to register for each semester. Minimum of 70% attendance for each module is required to pass, in addition to passing the exam element. Please note that the Exams for this course are usually scheduled to take place during daytime hours (i.e. between the hours of 9am and 6pm).
The modules are mainly a mix of online and classroom based and take place on the TUS Campus, Limerick.
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Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
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Modules are assessed using a mixture of continuous assessment and examinations.
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Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology (Level 7,60 ECTS)
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The total fee for this programme is €6,925. Fees are collected on a semesterised basis and will be dependent on the number of modules a student is taking per semester.
5 credit modules cost €625
10 credit Project costs €675