Certificate in Applied Electrical Engineering
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Course Overview
This 1-year part-time level 6 programme is designed for anyone wanting to extend their understanding of electrical and electronic principles. The aim of the course is to provide the student with the opportunity to extend their understanding of electrical and electronic principles. Students will be exposed to terminology, electrical and electronic devices related to DC and AC circuits. Students will be able to interpret, test and measure basic DC circuits.
An understanding of sensors and their signal conditioning will be obtained using light, heat and strain sensors. A basic introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) will be undertaken. Students will be familiar with hardware used in Local Area Network (LAN) and develop the ability to solve primary level faults in a LAN.
Course Delivery and Modules
The course is delivered online Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6.00-9.30pm)
There will be two days on campus for practicals (yet to be decided but possibly the Tuesday and Wednesday) after the October bank holiday.
Work Placement Project
13 weeks on site project from their employment/preparation online. Plus 5 hrs individual research
- Electrical Technology
- Sensors
- Electrical Automation Technology
- Computer Networks
- External (Work) Placement Project
Fees and Funding
The course fee is €650. The fee is payable as follows:
- Accept Offer Fee = €200 (non-refundable)
- Instalment 1 of €125 payable by 31st October
- Instalment 2 of €325 payable by 28th February
This course is FREE to those in receipt of an eligible DSP payment including:
- Jobseekers Benefit
- Transitional Jobseekers Payment
- Jobseekers Allowance
- One Parent Family
- Disability Allowance
- Qualified Adults of Working Age
- Carers Allowance
- Farm Assist/Fish Assist
- Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory or Non-contributory Pension
- Blind Pension
- Deserted Wives Allowance
Fees
Entry requirements
The programme open to applicants who have a QQI Level 5 qualification in an engineering discipline and who are currently in employment in the manufacturing or processing sector.
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How to apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
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