Engineering Services Management

Overview

Munster Technological University is now offering a 2 Year (part-time) QQI - Level 7 BSc Degree in Engineering Services Management (Apprenticeship Mode), and is aimed at employees with a Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate, looking to move into Supervisory / Management roles with their employer.

Employees can be based anywhere in Ireland and Europe as classes are delivered online (1 day per week), combined with ‘on-the-job-training’. Continue to ‘Earn as you Learn’, remain with your employer, whilst gaining an internationally recognised BSc Degree in Engineering Services Management.

Employers can also avail of government grants. This is a consortium-led apprenticeship programme led by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) with MTU as the Co-ordinating Provider and delivered through the School of Mechanical Electrical and Process Engineering on the Bishopstown campus. 

The course is delivered through Blended Delivery, which is a combination of 1 full day a week (Fridays) of Live Online Classes, coupled with structured 'On-the-Job Learning' in the employees own workplace, comprising of Assignments / Industry Research Project.

The live Online Classes run for a full day online each Friday, where classes are interactive, delivered in real-time and attendance is mandatory.

• Delivery: Blended Delivery - 1 Full Day every Friday (Online - Live Delivery & Interaction) combined with 4 Days x Work Based Learning in the employee’s workplace, where assignments and projects will be completed.
• Duration: 2 academic years

Industry/industries served by this apprenticeship

Companies/entities involved in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of engineering services in commercial/industrial operations in various sectors including:

• Construction: Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services contracting companies.
• Manufacturing: Facilities/Utilities/Maintenance Management within Bio-Pharma, Chemical Processing, Electronic Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, General Engineering, Medical Device and Polymer/Material Processing companies.
• Energy and ICT: Energy Generation and Transmission, Data Networks and Base Stations, Data Centres, Energy Auditing.
• Facilities Management: Office Buildings, Warehouses, Shopping Centres, Amenity/Public Buildings, Hospitals, Schools, Training Centres and Universities.

What will I study?

Year 1:

• Engineering Services Design Strategies (5 credits)
• People Management (5 credits)
• Engineering Services Documentation (5 credits)
• Services Project Management (5 credits)
• Industry Practice Research (10 credits)

Year 2:

• Maintenance and Utilities (5 credits)
• Smart Technologies for Engineering Services (5 credits)
• Revit MRP and BIM (5 credits)
• Lean for Engineering Services (5 credits)
• Industry Practice Research (10 credits)

Entry Requirements

Employees must have a minimum of a Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in an engineering service-related discipline* or equivalent, looking to progress into Supervisory / Management roles and must be in full-time employment. (Eligibility via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL))

*These include Plumbing, Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting (MAMF), Metal Fabrication, Pipefitting and Refrigeration & Air-conditioning.

The employer must nominate a Mentor to support the apprentice. MTU will provide Mentor Online Training. The Mentor must have a Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a cognate discipline or a minimum of 4 years in a senior management position.

Fees

The cost of the ESM Apprenticeship Degree Programme is €750 per academic year.

Employers can avail of new generous financial support grants https://apprenticeship.ie/news-events/news/Apprenticeship-employer-grant-now-open-for-applications

Career options

An Engineering Services Manager will be capable of managing the performance a wide range of mechanical/electrical equipment and associated services in commercial/industrial scale facilities throughout the entire system life cycle. This will involve liaison with designers/consultants, contracting companies, installation/commissioning/maintenance personnel, statutory agencies and end-users.

Key elements include the planning of activities, the identification and management of resources required and performance optimisation given due consideration to technical, commercial and safety/environmental aspects. The Manager will be practised in the supervision of the work of others and in communication with the various stakeholders involved in new project installations and/or in the management of existing facilities.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Gain an internationally recognised qualification from a University and accelerate your career prospects • Employees can be based anywhere in Ireland & Europe as classes are delivered online (1 day per week), combined with ‘on-the-job-training’
• ‘Earn as you Learn’, remain with your employer and gain an internationally recognised BSc Engineering Services Management degree
• Gain valuable ‘on the job experience’ and build work-ready skills

EMPLOYER BENEFITS

• Develop, Attract and Retain your talent pipeline
• Build loyalty, reduce staff turnover and offer career progression opportunities
• Help with succession plans for your business
• Attract new entrants into the industry
• Avail of new government financial support grants

For more information on Generation Apprenticeship programmes and grants available, please log onto Generation Apprenticeship website at: https://apprenticeship.ie/career-seekers/introduction