Precision engineering (online) is a specialist branch of mechanical engineering which involves the design and manufacture of complex products, machines, tools and instruments, whose parts must be precisely correct in size and shape, have exceptionally tight tolerances and be produced repeatedly to exact specifications. Precision engineering is often defined as having an accuracy of1x106 - that’s one millionth of a metre, or 1 micron. This course is delivered over a two year period. Programme StructureThe manufacturing companies that now operate in Ireland typically design and make sophisticated products, almost always in very large quantities and with high level of precision.This Precision Engineering programme will focus on:Precision Design – product, mould, tool and machine designComputer Aided Manufacture – CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programming & machiningAdvanced Manufacturing Technologies – automation, polymer processing, materialsMetrology – Precision measurement and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)Manufacturing Requirements – validation, quality management, lean manufacturing and project management Important: Modules are delivered over the two years of the programme. A selection of the 11 modules will be taught each year, with all completed over the 2 years.Most students complete the programme within the 2-year timeframe. However, if you need to defer part of the course, you will not be able to take the module(s) again until it is running in the designated year.
| Course Category | Computers & IT (Information Technology) |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Ordinary Bachelor Degree |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Fee | 7200 |
| Entry Requirements | Holders of Level 6 Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline. Qualified craftpersons (in toolmaking, fitting and related skills) who have successfully completed the Certificate in Mechanical Analysis & Automation (Special Purpose Award). Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant industrial experience who have successfully completed the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process by ATU Sligo and have been deemed to have satisfied the Level 6 learning outcomes for mechanical or precision engineering. |
| Career Path | Graduates will be employed in design, manufacturing, project management, CNC programming, metrology, validation and procurement roles in high-performance, advanced manufacturing and precision engineering companies |
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