Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering (Apprenticeship)
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Course Overview
This is a 3-year level 7 Degree Apprenticeship with 70% of time spent in the workplace and 30% in DkIT. This Apprenticeship is an ‘Earn while you Learn’ programme – apprentices are employed and paid while they are registered on this programme.
If you are a Production Operator/Technician who wants to re-train or train in the Manufacturing or Engineering sector and work as a Manufacturing Technician, then this course is for you. Manufacturing Technicians provide a technical support function for manufacturing operations, including troubleshooting equipment and process issues, validation and qualification activities of the manufacturing site. This programme will develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary for a successful career in manufacturing and beyond.
What makes this course different
Earn as you Learn
You will get an academic qualification while in full employment.
Obtain Higher Degree
The programme provides an opportunity to obtain a degree in Engineering through the apprenticeship model.
Accredited by Engineers Ireland
This course is Ireland’s first consortium-led, multi-campus manufacturing engineering apprenticeship which is accredited by Engineers Ireland.
Career Opportunities
If you are a Production Operator/Technician who wants to re-train or train in the Manufacturing or Engineering sectors, then this course might be for you. A Manufacturing Engineer is required to enhance operational excellence within the production areas to optimise exiting processes, implement new processes and ensure that production goals are met.
Course Delivery and Modules
Students will spend one semester per year at DkIT campus in Dundalk (either Sept-Dec or Jan-May). Classes are delivered face-to-face with approximately 28 hours per week of class contact. Classes will be a mix of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and laboratory classes. The remaining time will be spent with the employer (Jan-July or May-Nov).
Please note: First-year students must complete an induction and therefore start in mid-July (for September start in DkIT) or mid-November (for January start in DkIT).
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Engineering Science
- Electrical Sciences
- Industry Module 1
- Manufacturing Engineering 1
- Computer Aided Design
- Academic and Professional Skills
- Quality 1
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Metrology
- Manufacturing Automation
- Industry Module 2
- Manufacturing Engineering 2
- Manufacturing Design of Fixtures
- Maintenance and Safety
- Lean Manufacturing
- Quality 2
- Robotics and Control
- Manufacturing Process Planning
- Advanced Manufacturing Processes
- Polymer Processing Technology
- Project Management
- Engineering Software Systems
- Six Sigma Quality
- Operations Management
- Industry Module 3
Professional Accreditations
This course is accredited by Engineers Ireland (EI). Engineers Ireland accreditation creates, maintains, and ensures a consistent standard of engineering programmes in Ireland and will now offer qualified apprentices an internationally recognised qualification.
Education Progression
BEng (Honours) in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (available in DkIT, ATU Galway, TUS Midwest, MTU Cork and ATU Sligo). This is a one-year add-on programme.
Fees and Funding
EU Fees:
- Full-time (EU): €1,500 per year
Fees
Entry requirements
Year 1:
- For CAO applicants, a minimum of 160 points, Pass (O6 or better) in 5 Leaving Certificate subjects, two of which must be Maths and a language (English or Irish). Leaving Certificate (Applied) is not suitable.
- For FET graduates, a cognate QQI-FET level 5 or 6 qualification with Leaving Certificate Mathematics is required.
- Mature students (over 23 years) do not require a Leaving Certificate but must pass a company interview.
Year 2:
- RPL review for applicants who have completed the first year of a cognate engineering programme plus 1 year of relevant industry experience. Learn about RPL at DkIT
Year 3:
- Higher Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering (Apprenticeship) or a cognate Higher Certificate in Engineering plus 2 years relevant industry experience.
How to apply
You must already be employed on a Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeship contract before you can apply for the programme. For a list of companies that have engaged with this apprenticeship to date, please visit the IBEC website. If you are not currently employed in the sector, you can contact these companies directly or visit https://apprenticeship.ie/ to find an apprenticeship job.
If you already work for a company that would be willing to engage in the Manufacturing apprenticeship, then please contact [email protected].
More information for both employers and apprentices can be found on the Manufacturing Engineering Apprenticeships section of the IBEC website.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).