Mechanical Engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design and manufacture of machinery and tools. Mechanical engineers use applied maths and science to design a wide range of machines, from domestic household appliances to sophisticated machines such as aircraft and automobiles.
What is the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering course?
The Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is a two year full-time course. Course graduates are trained in many engineering disciplines including Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering DrawingThe Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is a two year full-time course. Course graduates are trained in many engineering disciplines including Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, CAD, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Automotive Technology.
Industrial Visits
To reflect the practical nature of mechanical engineering, the course contains a number of laboratory classes. These include Workshop, Automation, Materials, Science and Automotive laboratories. In addition industrial visits and field trips are used to enhance the learning experience.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Electrical Technology
Materials Technology 1
Engineering Professionalism & Technology
Engineering Drawing / CAD
Engineering Science
Mechanical Science
Mechanical Workshop
Machine Systems
Mechanical & Manufacturing Technology
Introductory Calculus
Fundamental Engineering Maths
Production Technology 1
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Mathematical Methods
Calculus
Engineering Drawing / Design
Electronics & Control
Applied Computing
Power Systems
Materials Technology 2
Production Technology 2
Production Plant
Engineering Design Analysis
Workshop 2
Project
Leaving Cert: Minimum entry requirements for Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
5 subjects: O6/H7 English or Irish: O6/H7 Mathematics: O6/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering:
Students who complete this level 6 Higher Certificate programme can choose either to graduate after two years or progress on to related level 7 and level 8 degree courses.
Graduates in the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering have found employment in such areas as:
Plant operation and maintenance
CAD/ Drawing Office
CNC Programmer
Manufacturing Engineering Support
Assistant Design Engineer
Technical Sales Person
Follow on Study for Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering graduates:
Graduates in the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering have found employment in such areas as:
Plant operation and maintenance
CAD/ Drawing Office
CNC Programmer
Manufacturing Engineering Support
Assistant Design Engineer
Technical Sales Person
Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges
