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ATU Galway / Mayo (formerly GMIT)
ATU Galway / Mayo (formerly GMIT)
Course Code
AU550
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
3 Years
Attendence
Full Time

Course Summary

Three year, practical degree which prepares graduates to work as manufacturing engineers in local, national and international manufacturing and service industries.

This degree has a very practical focus. It prepares graduates to work as manufacturing design engineers in local, national and international manufacturing and service industries. It will also provide the next generation of manufacturing specialists, innovators and efficiency experts. They will be strategically prepared to take advantage of the opportunities available in the new High Tech knowledge economy.

U650/AU550 - Manufacturing Engineering Design, ATU Galway City campus
U650/AU550 - Manufacturing Engineering Design, ATU Galway City campus

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College Link

College Link > AU550 - Manufacturing Engineering Design (Dublin Road campus)

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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QQI / FET Links

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

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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.

Investigative

The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Career Progression

Graduates will be able to work in areas such as: Production and Process Engineering, Process improvement and Industrial Automation/Robotics, Lean / Six Sigma Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Quality Engineering.

Some graduates may also become self-employed.

Further Research

College Link > AU550 - Manufacturing Engineering Design (Dublin Road campus)

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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