Admission Requirements:

1. Leaving Certificate Grade O6/H7 (pre. 2017, D3 Ordinary or Higher Level) in five subjects to include Mathematics, and either English or Irish.

2. Mature and other special category applicants will be admitted according to MTU regulations for part-time enrolment;

3. Applicants holding a relevant  QQI Advanced Certificate, National Craft Certificate or equivalent, other relevant Level 6 (or higher) qualifications or having relevant industrial experience will be eligible for exemptions from certain modules.

Department(s)

Physical Sciences

Further Study Courses

Students who successfully complete the Higher Certificate in Science in Industrial Measurement & Control may proceed onto the Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Instrumentation, subject to availability of places.

All part-time programmes at MTU, Bishopstown Campus, Cork will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Where a programme cannot proceed, applicants will be contacted and advised on alternative study options.   Students should note that Fees quoted relate to the academic year 2022-2023 only and are subject to change on an annual basis. Except where stated, course fees cover the cost of tuition only.   Course fees must be paid before attending lectures. For more information on Fees, please visit fees/students

Course Fee: €250 per 5 credit module (incl. exam fees)

 

ACCS Mode

Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3 will be offered 3 evenings a week/semester subject to student numbers.

 

Note: This Level 6 programme will be delivered over 3 academic years. All students holding a cognate craft qualification (Electrical, Instrumentation and Electrical & Instrumentation crafts) will gain advanced entry against Year 1 and therefore must only complete Year 2 and 3. All other students must complete Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3. Advanced entry may be gained against certain Year 1 modules.

 

Aim

This programme of 120 credits is designed to enable skilled craftspersons working in industry to upgrade their qualifications and skills. Applications are also invited from candidates who wish to take specific modules from the programme.

 

Content

All Applicants who do not hold an Electrical, Instrument or Electrical instrumentation craft certificate must complete SIMCT Stage 1 before entering SIMCT Stage 2.

 

SIMCT Stage 1 Timetable
Year 1

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Monday	Maths for Craftsperson	Signal Measurement
Tuesday	Introduction to Physics	Signal Conditioning
Wednesday	Instrumentation Technology	Fundamental Physics
Thursday	Overflow Lab sessions	Overflow Lab sessions

 

 

All Applicants who hold an Electrical, Instrument or Electrical instrumentation craft certificate enter the programme at SIMCT Stage 2.

 

SIMCT Stage 2 Timetable
Year 2

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Monday	Industrial Automation	Instrument Calibration
Tuesday	Instrument Measurement	Process Control
Wednesday	Practical Computer Technology	Maths for Physical Sciences
Thursday	Overflow Lab sessions	Overflow Lab sessions

 

 

SIMCT Stage 3 Timetable
Year 3

	Semester 1	Semester 2
Monday	Introduction to Statistics for Physical Sciences	Maths for Science 2.1
Tuesday	Applications of Automation	Graphics & Engineering Design
Wednesday	Introduction to Utilities	Process Instrumentation
Thursday	Overflow Lab sessions	Overflow Lab sessions

 

 

Note: Exemptions from certain modules on this programme are automatically granted to holders of FETAC (now QQI) Advanced Certificates or equivalent, in a relevant craft and are not listed above. Other applicants may have to take additional modules.

 

Award

Single module certification within the Higher Certificate in Science in Industrial Measurement & Control. 

 

The major award of the Higher Certificate in Science in Industrial Measurement & Control (Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications) will be received by students who successfully complete the course programme.

 

Further Studies at MTU 

Graduates of the Higher Certificate in Science in Industrial Measurement & Control may proceed onto the Level 7 Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and PLC Systems, subject to availability of places.

 

• Online application is open for course commencing 12th September 2022.
• 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.
   
• Please attach and upload any documents such as transcripts, CV, other details relevant to the application.
   
• If you have any queries, please contact conor.ofarrell@mtu.ie
   
• Some candidates may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning based on previous academic or work experiece. If you think you may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning, please contact conor.ofarrell@mtu.ie to discuss.

 

Entry to Year 1

 

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Entry to Year 2

 

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Conor O'Farrell
conor.ofarrell@mtu.ie
021 4335592