Engineering - Agricultural Engineering - Moylish & Salesian Agricultural College
What is this course about?
This course provides students with the understanding and knowledge that is involved in design, manufacture, hydraulics, tractor engineering and electrical technology widely used in the machinery industry.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year add-on degree following on from Level 6 Higher Certificate US651.
22 hours per week.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
1. A pass in the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Agricultural Mechanisation
2. An equivalent qualification to the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Agricultural Mechanisation with appropriate pre-requisite subjects.
Careers / Further progression
What can I do after this course?
Graduates may continue on to suitable Level 8 Bachelor of Engineering/Science honours degree course in TUS such as Mechanical Engineering. Employment opportunities for graduates include Technical/ Engineering Drafting, Field Technician, Service and Diagnostic Technician, Agricultural Engineering Manufacturing, Agricultural Engineering System Maintenance and Management, Agricultural Engineering Sales, Service, etc.
Further information
Apply directly to TUS
Email Admissions: admissions.midwest@tus.ie
It focuses on the practical aspects of Agricultural Engineering such as modern electrical diagnostics techniques, the workings and repair of modern engines and transmissions. This is backed by subjects in machine design, material selection and hydraulics giving graduates the skills and technical ability to cope effectively with the rapidly changing technologies that are a feature of the farm machinery industry. The course is taught with a practical and hands-on approach, giving students the required education and training needed for a career in the farm machinery industry.
This course is run in conjunction with the Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. The delivery of the course is split evenly between the two campuses.
Why take this course?
This course is largely directed at students with an interest in Agricultural Engineering who want to build on previous knowledge and advance their skills and knowledge in the farm machinery industry.
Modules at a glance:
Material & Mechanics, Engineering Mathematics, Agricultural CAD & Design, Hydraulics, Control & Diagnostics on Agricultural Tractor & Machines, Agricultural Tractor Systems & Technology, Mobile Hydraulics, Individual Project.
Location: Moylish Campus, Limerick and Salesian Agricultural College, Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick.
Mr. Tadhg Brosnan
Course Leader
Tel: 061 393100
Email: tadhg.brosnan@pallaskenry.com