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CAO (Higher Education - HET)

Degree - Ordinary Bachelor

Engineering (Common Entry)

TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
TUS Midlands (formerly AIT)
Course Code
US773
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 years
Attendence
Full Time
CAO Points 2022
211
Points Change

Course Summary

Our common first year has been developed to give our students sufficient time and experience to come to an informed choice as to which specific mechanical engineering course they wish to pursue at TUS Athlone. This broad experience of some of the major areas in mechanical, renewable, automation, and robotics will better enable the students to carry on to the second year, knowing they have an interest and aptitude for a particular field.


College Link

College Link > US773 - Engineering (Common Entry)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)


Career Sectors

This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.

Language Options

* Time abroad utilising this language

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Entry Requirements

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To view Mature Entry requirements, or alternative requirements, please visit Qualifax or the Colleges' website

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QQI / FET Links

This course will accept Any QQI Level 5 or 6 Major Award as an entry requirement.

Click on the link below to find PLC courses that also relate to this career sector. Note you can view more courses by adjusting the filters on the listings page.

Note: Information for 2024 Entry

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Points Calculator for QQI Awards:
Details of the QQI scoring system and a points calculator can be found  HERE

The Student

Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.

Realist

Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.

Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.

Career Progression

This programme provides a common entry year 1 to the following Level 7 programmes: BEng in Mechanical Engineering (US770), BEng in Mechanical Engineering with Energy (US772), BEng in Polymer & Mechanical Engineering (US777), BEng in Automation & Robotics (US776)

Upon completion of this programme graduates can expect to find employment at the technician level in high-tech manufacturing industries, mechanical industries, building services and design. Engineering graduates at this level will work in design, manufacturing and production, quality control, automation, planning logistics and supply, technical sales support with contracting and technical service industries.

Further Research

College Link > US773 - Engineering (Common Entry)

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

Qualifax
Qualifax Course Page

Qualifax is the National Learners Database. (Note: Link not always available)

DISCLAIMER: These links are to official sources of information for this course - we accept no responsibility for the information on them.

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