Industrial Measurement and Control

Higher Certificate in Science

Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
3 Years
Course Code
CR_SIMCT_6
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
28th January 2024
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 6

Conor O’Farrell

T: 021 433 5592

Email: (email)

Overview

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.

 

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.

 

Start Date

22nd January 2024

 

What will I study?

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

All applicants who do not hold an Electrical, Instrument or Electrical Instrumentation Craft Certificate must complete SIMCT Stage 1 before entering SIMCT stage 2.  All applicants who hold an Electrical, Instrument or Electrical Instrumentation Craft Certificate enter the programme at SIMCT Stage 2

Credits:

120

Entry 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 FETAC (now 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.     

 

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

€250 per 5-credit module

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. Note: 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.

Progression

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.

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