Engineering - Engineering Services Management
Munster Technological University is now offering a 2 Year (part-time) QQI - Level 7 BSc Degree in Engineering Services Management (Apprenticeship Mode), and is aimed at employees with a Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate, looking to move into Supervisory / Management roles with their employer.
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | Munster Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
The course is delivered through Blended Delivery, which is a combination of 1 full day a week (Fridays) of Live Online Classes, coupled with structured 'On-the-Job Learning' in the employees own workplace, comprising of Assignments / Industry Research Project.
The live Online Classes run for a full day online each Friday, where classes are interactive, delivered in real-time and attendance is mandatory.
Delivery: Blended Delivery - 1 Full Day every Friday (Online - Live Delivery & Interaction) combined with 4 Days x Work Based Learning in the employee’s workplace, where assignments and projects will be completed.
Duration: 2 academic years
Entry Requirements
Employees must have a minimum of a Level 6 Advanced Craft Certificate in an engineering service-related discipline* or equivalent, looking to progress into Supervisory / Management roles and must be in full-time employment. (Eligibility via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL))
*These include Plumbing, Electrical, Electrical Instrumentation, Instrumentation, Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting (MAMF), Metal Fabrication, Pipefitting and Refrigeration & Air-conditioning.
The employer must nominate a Mentor to support the apprentice. MTU will provide Mentor Online Training. The Mentor must have a Level 7 qualification (or higher) in a cognate discipline or a minimum of 4 years in a senior management position.
Careers / Further progression
An Engineering Services Manager will be capable of managing the performance a wide range of mechanical/electrical equipment and associated services in commercial/industrial scale facilities throughout the entire system life cycle. This will involve liaison with designers/consultants, contracting companies, installation/commissioning/maintenance personnel, statutory agencies and end-users.
Key elements include the planning of activities, the identification and management of resources required and performance optimisation given due consideration to technical, commercial and safety/environmental aspects. The Manager will be practised in the supervision of the work of others and in communication with the various stakeholders involved in new project installations and/or in the management of existing facilities.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Gain an internationally recognised qualification from a University and accelerate your career prospects • Employees can be based anywhere in Ireland & Europe as classes are delivered online (1 day per week), combined with ‘on-the-job-training’
‘Earn as you Learn’, remain with your employer and gain an internationally recognised BSc Engineering Services Management degree
Gain valuable ‘on the job experience’ and build work-ready skills
EMPLOYER BENEFITS
Develop, Attract and Retain your talent pipeline
Build loyalty, reduce staff turnover and offer career progression opportunities
Help with succession plans for your business
Attract new entrants into the industry
Avail of new government financial support grants
For more information on Generation Apprenticeship programmes and grants available, please log onto Generation Apprenticeship website at: https://apprenticeship.ie/career-seekers/introduction
Further information
The cost of the ESM Apprenticeship Degree Programme is €750 per academic year.
Employers can avail of new generous financial support grants https://apprenticeship.ie/news-events/news/Apprenticeship-employer-grant-now-open-for-applications
Employees can be based anywhere in Ireland and Europe as classes are delivered online (1 day per week), combined with ‘on-the-job-training’. Continue to ‘Earn as you Learn’, remain with your employer, whilst gaining an internationally recognised BSc Degree in Engineering Services Management.
Employers can also avail of government grants. This is a consortium-led apprenticeship programme led by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) with MTU as the Co-ordinating Provider and delivered through the School of Mechanical Electrical and Process Engineering on the Bishopstown campus.
The course is delivered through Blended Delivery, which is a combination of 1 full day a week (Fridays) of Live Online Classes, coupled with structured 'On-the-Job Learning' in the employees own workplace, comprising of Assignments / Industry Research Project.
Industry/industries served by this apprenticeship
Companies/entities involved in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of engineering services in commercial/industrial operations in various sectors including:
Construction: Mechanical, Electrical and Building Services contracting companies.
Manufacturing: Facilities/Utilities/Maintenance Management within Bio-Pharma, Chemical Processing, Electronic Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, General Engineering, Medical Device and Polymer/Material Processing companies.
Energy and ICT: Energy Generation and Transmission, Data Networks and Base Stations, Data Centres, Energy Auditing.
Facilities Management: Office Buildings, Warehouses, Shopping Centres, Amenity/Public Buildings, Hospitals, Schools, Training Centres and Universities.
Year 1:
Engineering Services Design Strategies (5 credits)
People Management (5 credits)
Engineering Services Documentation (5 credits)
Services Project Management (5 credits)
Industry Practice Research (10 credits)
Year 2:
Maintenance and Utilities (5 credits)
Smart Technologies for Engineering Services (5 credits)
Revit MRP and BIM (5 credits)
Lean for Engineering Services (5 credits)
Industry Practice Research (10 credits)