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| Course code: BN742 | Entry Route into the programme:
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| Duration: 2 years | |
| NFQ level: 7 | |
| Fee: €1,250 per year. | |
| Schedule: Intake 1 : Monday & Wednesday 4pm - 8pm or Intake 2 : Monday & Wednesday 6pm-10pm | |
| Award title: Certificate in Industrial Automation | |
| Credits for Full Award: 30 @ NFQ Level 7 | |
| Awarding Body: ITB | |
Note: BN742 Certificate in Industrial Automation (class 6-10pm) is now full.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Applicants must have completed a FETAC Level 6 ( National Craft Certificate ) award in a craft such as Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation, Fitting, Plumbing or hold a suitable third level qualification in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
Course Aim
This programme allows students to achieve the Special Purpose award of Certificate in Industrial Automation. It will give students the necessary knowledge, know-how and skills to enhance their employment prospects as a technician in a relevant industry. It will also give students the opportunity to proceed to further studies (i.e. degree level studies).
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities exist in (among other key industries):
Industries requiring automated manufacturing processes for mass production and quality control (e.g. pharmaceutical industry, food/drinks processing, power generation etc.)
Course Content
At ITB we have a range of fully equipped laboratories and computer rooms. These facilities allow students to successfully design, test and implement automation projects. The labs are equipped with the latest teaching and learning technologies in PLC and HMI configuration and programming, process measurement and calibration, pneumatics and hydraulics.
Course Schedule
| Year 1 | |
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| Semester 1 | Process Instrumentation and control 1 |
| Semester 2 | Process Instrumentation and control 2 Programmable Logic Controllers 1 |
| Year 2 | |
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| Semester 1 | Programmable Logic Controllers 2 |
| Semester 2 | Programmable Logic Controllers 3 Fluid Power Systems |
Support
Resources such as lecture notes, past exam papers, tutorials etc. will all be made available online, for access at home or work. The numbers in each laboratory session is limited to maximise your learning experience. Through discussion groups, forums as well as email and phone support, there is a wide range of support available to you from both your lecturers and your class colleagues.
Computer facilities are available to you
in ITB at all times once registered as a
student. Computer application training
is given during the first semester. Online
material is available to students who
have internet access. In addition to web
resources, the library stocks many of the
texts referred to in class.
ASSESSMENT
Each of the modules will be continuously
assessed throughout the semester, and
the final module mark arrived at by a
combination of final exam and continuous
assessment.
Please note that there are a limited number of places on this course. Applications should therefore be made early.
How to Apply?
For further details please contact the marketing team on 01 885 1530 or e-mail: info@itb.ie.
