Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical, electronic, robotic and software engineering systems that are used in modern manufacturing industries. If you enjoy building things, figuring out how things work and how they can work better and want to be able to use your qualifications to build and invent then this is the right path for you. At the outset, there is a strong emphasis on practical engineering subjects. The course also covers many of the theoretical aspects of Mechatronics but students also gain hands-on experience in the use of the latest technologies in this area.
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Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Physics
Communications
Control Systems
Electronics
Engineering
Workshop Processes
Computer Aided Draughting - 2D
Mathematics
Digital Electronics
Work Experience
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M2061 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
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.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
The integrated skills developed in mechatronics can be applied to a variety of jobs, enabling students to have a very promising career in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, food processing and manufacturing sectors. Growth also in the electronics, telecommunications and computer industries has strengthened the demand for graduates in this area.