Key information for Higher Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering

Code: EMANF | Level: 6 | Duration: 3 years | Delivery: Part-time | Credits: 120

Location for Higher Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering

Location: Waterford | Campus: Cork Road

Application Information for Higher Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering

Next Intake: September 2026 | Application Status: Open | Application Deadline: 28 Aug 2026 | Fee Information Link: /current-students/fees-and-grants/fees/lll-fees

International Applicants information for Higher Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering

Eligibility Notice: This course is unavailable to international applicants. Explore available international courses at https://www.setu.ie/courses/type/international

What modules are taught in Higher Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering?

AssessmentCourse assessment is comprised of a combination of examinations and ongoing continuous assessment work. Exams are scheduled to take place at the end of each semester. | Year 1: Sem 1: Engineering Professionalism & Technology | Sem 2: Instrumentation, Sem 1: Electrical Plant Technology | Sem 2: Mechanical Science, Sem 1: Fundamental Engineering Maths | Sem 2: Project Management | Year 2: Sem 3: Engineering Drawing / CAD | Sem 4: Maintenance Organisation, Sem 3: Machine Systems | Sem 4: Electrical & Control Technology, Sem 3: Introductory Calculus | Sem 4: Calculus | Year 3: Sem 5: Manufacturing Systems & Standards | Sem 6: Engineering Drawing Design, Sem 5: Manufacturing Technology | Sem 6: Fluid Power Automation, Sem 5: Lean Manufacturing | Sem 6: Industry Based Project

What are the entry requirements for Higher Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering?

Manufacturing Technology Entry RequirementsGrade D (or higher) in Mathematics, English and three other subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examination (or approved equivalent). Qualiﬁed personnel in the following trades: Fitting, Turning, Motor, Electrical, Tool Making, Post-Apprenticeship experience may be considered for exemption from year 1 subjects, subject to the RPL policy.Candidates may be interviewed prior to being accepted on the course.

What further study options exist for graduates of Higher Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering?

On successful completion of the certificate students may progress onto a BEng in Manufacturing Engineering and then onto further qualifications. Graduates from this course may find employment in fields such as: Plant Operation & Maintenance, Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Technical Sales.

EMANF Waterford

Higher Certificate in Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

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What is the HC in Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering Course?

The HC in Engineering in Manufacturing Engineering aims to provide graduates with an appropriate knowledge of manufacturing principles and procedures required at technician level and to enable graduates to make an enhanced contribution to the manufacturing process in their respective industries and businesses. Furthermore, graduates should have the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them perform a vast array of duties and assume responsibility for their roles in the diverse range of manufacturing industries located in Ireland.

Delivery

This programme is delivered in a flexible blended mode on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6pm-10pm over a three year period. The majority of the content is delivered online via live lectures on Zoom, with recordings of these live lectures made available also where feasible. Students are only required to be present on campus for just one evening per week in Semester 1, and typically just 1 - 1.5 full days in total for practical work in each of the five subsequent programme semesters.

Assessment

Course assessment is comprised of a combination of examinations and ongoing continuous assessment work. Exams are scheduled to take place at the end of each semester.