Intelligent Manufacturing Systems

Overview

The Certificate in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems is a Level 9 programme which aspires to bridge the gap between the engineering operations and information technology paradigms in the manufacturing sector. Smart Manufacturing has been described as the synthesis of advanced manufacturing capabilities and digital technologies to produce highly customisable products faster, cheaper, better, and greener. A smart factory will integrate data from system-wide physical, operational, and human assets to drive manufacturing, maintenance, inventory tracking and the digitisation of operations in order to achieve this goal.

Course Delivery

2 Semesters. 2 nights per week- delivered fully online.

Award

Certificate in Intelligent Manufacturing Systems (Level 9 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

Entry Requirements

Candidates will require a Level 8 qualification in one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics and Instrumentation, Mechatronics or a cognate discipline. Candidates with sufficient experience which in the judgement of MTU may be deemed equivalent to this qualification, will be considered following the principles/procedures set out in the University’s Recognition of Prior Learning service in MTU.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€4,200

Please note that applicants will be required to pay an acceptance fee of €250 online if a place on a course is offered. This fee is deductible from the overall course fee. You will not be charged for applying for the programme by clicking the 'apply now' button; you are only asked to pay an acceptance fee if a place is offered to you and you wish to accept it.

Funding Option Available

The course cost is normally €4,200 however a 40% subsidy from Cobotics Skillnet is currently available to eligible applicants. This reduces the course cost from €4,200 to €2,520 (a saving of €1,680).

• In order to avail of funding you must be working in the private sector. Public sector workers are not eligible for Skillnet funding.
• All private sector businesses of any size, including sole traders, that are based in the Republic of Ireland are eligible to undertake part-funded upskilling with Skillnet Ireland. 

Please note: the company must be paying the course fee. Funding is not available to individual applicants.