Engineering - Manufacturing Technician - Apprenticeship - Sligo
A manufacturing technician will be required to provide technical support function for manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues, validation and qualification of the manufacturing site.
| Award Name | Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Higher Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
2 year programme.
Academic block release: 15 weeks per year.
Entry Requirements
See https://www.ibec.ie/connect-and-learn/industries/construction-property-and-engineering/manufacturing-engineering-apprenticeships/programmes/entry-requirements
Further information
2024 intakes: Apprenticeship contracts start in July & August 2024 for Atlantic Technological University (Galway), Atlantic Technological University (Sligo), Munster Technological University (Cork) and Technological University of the Shannon (Mid-West Limerick).
Roles and responsibilities of a manufacturing technician
Manufacturing Technician
The Manufacturing Technician provides technical support function for manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues, validation and qualification activities of the manufacturing site through the creation and support of necessary validation documentation for equipment, process and product release.
The manufacturing technician will work both autonomously and cross-functionally with Production, Operations, Engineering Support, Quality, Facilities, and Safety to ensure that the engineering activities/projects are completed as per defined project schedule. The manufacturing technician will also work in establishing and coordinating corrective/preventive maintenance activities for Production/Operations equipment within the manufacturing site.
Year 1
Modules
Engineering Mathematics
Manufacturing Engineering
Computer Aided Design
Learning Innovation Skills
Electrical Science
Engineering Science
Quality
Industry Module 1
Year 2
Modules
Engineering Mathematics
Metrology
Manufacturing Design of Fixtures
Maintenance & Safety
Manufacturing Automation
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality
Lean Manufacturing
Industry Module 2
Irish Medtech Association
Tel: +353 1 605 1677
Email: info@manufacturingapprenticeships.ie
Website: www.manufacturingapprenticeships.ie
Trish Breen, Medtech & Polymer Apprenticeships Manager, Ibec
Tel: +353 (0)87 715 7967
Email: Trish Breen