Industrial Manufacturing & Maintenance Skills
The CIMMS is designed to give operators and technicians the knowledge, skills, and competence to undertake a broad range of technical, maintenance and service tasks in an industrial manufacturing setting.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time/blended learning.
Entry Requirements
This Certificate in Industrial Manufacturing and Maintenance Skills programme is aimed at technicians and operators (in highly-regulated industries including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical, life sciences, medtech, and food and drink manufacturing industries), who are seeking employment, or are in employment and are looking to advance and/or improve performance within their current role. Ideally, learners will have some prior technical or mechanical experience or knowledge and/or exposure to a manufacturing environment.
Applicants under 23 years of age:
Entry requirements are a minimum of grade O6 / H7 in the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, in 5 subjects. The subjects must include mathematics and English, Irish or another language.
Applicants above 23 years of age (Mature students):
Mature learners, i.e. applicants over the age of 23, may apply on the basis of work experience and/or life experience by demonstrating that they have reached the standards of knowledge, skills and competence.
English Language
The English language entry requirements for the programme are CEF B2+ or equivalent. Candidates with English language levels below CEF B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on the academic programme.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
On completion of this course, students may choose to progress onto Griffith College's Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Further information
Intake Dates:
The next intake dates for this course will be:
September*
*Subject to sufficient numbers
€3,900
How To Apply
Apply directly to Griffith College.
Overview
This QQI-accredited certificate is a one-year part-time programme providing key knowledge, skills and competencies in the area of Industrial Manufacturing and Maintenance-related subjects.
The modern manufacturing technician is required to be competent in a broad range of cross-functional technical skills (Electrical/HVAC/Refrigeration) and soft skills (Communication). There is a significant demand in industry for such multi-skilled technicians.
These technicians are working in highly regulated industries including, but not limited to, pharmaceutical, life sciences, MedTech, and food and drink manufacturing and should therefore be familiar with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Quality Regulations.
Why study Industrial Manufacturing and Maintenance Skills at Griffith College?
The QQI Level 6 Certificate in Industrial Manufacturing and Maintenance Skills is available on a part-time basis and aims to enable the modern technician to be industry-ready and relevant.
Learners are introduced to a broad range of technical and soft skills to support their working in industry or enhance employment opportunities.
Graduates will be able to work both autonomously and cross-functionally across departments within the industry.
The practical nature of the coursework lends to preparation for work in industry.
Part-time learning allows students already working in the area extra time to hone skills.
This programme may also facilitate learners’ applications for progression to third-level programmes in engineering programmes within third-level colleges.
Course Highlights
Graduates will be equipped with a hybrid of technical and soft skills.
There is a core message of safety throughout the programme.
Graduates will be able to communicate effectively with colleagues in the workplace.
An emphasis that quality is everyone’s responsibility.
Real benefits to employers in improving efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of systems while applying ethical, safe, and sustainable improvements.
Course Modules:
Industrial Electrical Safety and Systems
Fundamentals of GMP and Quality Regulations
HVACR Principles
Workplace Communication
This programme is delivered in partnership with ESS.
Brendan Fogarty
PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Limerick
E: brendan.fogarty@griffith.ie