Engineering - Applied Electrical Engineering
The aim of the programme is to provide the learners with the opportunity to extend their understanding of electrical and electronic principles.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Dundalk Institute of Technology | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year.
Course Delivery
One four hour lab class either on a Friday afternoon or Saturday morning AND two evenings per week which will be either online or face to face for each semester.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements:
The programme open to applicants who have a QQI Level 5 qualification in an engineering discipline and who are currently in employment in the manufacturing or processing sector.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
Participants who successfully complete this course can progress to take modules on the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Systems.
Further information
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
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Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
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Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee.
Participants will be exposed to terminology, electrical and electronic devices related to DC and AC circuits. Participants will be able to interpret, test and measure basic DC circuits.
An understanding of sensors and their signal conditioning will be obtained using light, heat and strain sensors. A basic introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) will be undertaken. Participants will be familiar with hardware used in Local Area Network (LAN) and develop the ability to solve primary level faults in a LAN.
Who Should Apply?
This 1-year part-time level 6 programme is designed for anyone wanting to extend their understanding of electrical and electronic principles.
Electrical Technology
Sensors
Electrical Automation Technology
Computer Networks
External (Work) Placement Project.
Contact
Dermot Clarke,
School of Engineering
E: Dermot.Clarke@dkit.ie e