The Certificate in Innovative Materials for Industry 4.0 received funding under the Government’s Human Capital Initiative: Pillar 3 initiative and will be delivered as a partnership between SETU Carlow campus and Dublin City University and in close collaboration with our industry partners. This exciting new programme aims to:
Connect the current technical skills of students with a primary degree in engineering or cognate physical science
Provide the learner with the opportunity to develop a career or engage with further studies in materials and advanced manufacturing.
Stimulate engagement with autonomous and independent learning.
Develop a critical and problem-solving approach to materials as they are used in both common and advanced engineering applications.
Encourage participation in a variety of teaching, learning and assessment strategies, which will drive the educational adventure through applied experiences.
The course will link traditional and state-of-the art Industry 4.0 technologies with materials selection and sustainability, in design and manufacturing. The programme will be delivered using Blended Learning Technologies, in Virtual Learning Environments, and through Extended Reality Experiences. This will widen and enhance the existing technical skills of learners with a thorough understanding of materials in design and innovation, through applied experiences, hands-on challenges, and state-of-the-art expertise.
Special features of this programme
The programme will be delivered in 5-week block (module) units
Each technical module can be applied for individually as a standalone micro-credential qualification.
Programme content will be delivered online, including project work.
Training content will be delivered using a variety of formats including Extended/Virtual Reality, Interactive Video and Blended Learning via a Virtual Learning Environment.
The most recent state-of-the-art technology will be used.
Fees
Up to 50% funding available, for more information on this please contact the Industry Programme Support Officer on E: [email protected]
Contact Details
For information on our courses, please contact [email protected] or phone (059) 9175269
Delivery
Classes are delivered using a hybrid approach involving a combination of pre-course reading, pre-recorded classes, live and onsite classes.
Semester 1
Advanced Manufacturing for Industry 4.0 (5 Credits) – Delivered by DCU
Materials Selection in Sustainable Engineering Design (5 credits) - Delivered by SETU Carlow
Work Based Project (10 Credits)
Semester 2
Post Processing for Smart Industry (5 credits) - Delivered by SETU Carlow
Data Analysis for Advanced Manufacturing (5 credits) – Delivered by DCU
Work Based Project (10 Credits)
Online Support
Students will have full access to a range of supports available online and through Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. These include our new online programme, PACE, which is designed to support students to access and effectively use library resources in order to complete assignments. Additional supports include an Academic Writing Centre and Maths Support Centre, freely available to all students.
This exciting new Level 9, 30 credit programme includes 4 modules which can be applied for individually as standalone micro-credentials and include:
Certificate in Advanced Manufacturing for Industry 4.0 (5 Credits) - Delivered by DCU
Certificate in Materials Selection in Sustainable Engineering Design (5 credits) - Delivered by SETU Carlow
Certificate in Post Processing for Smart Industry (5 credits) - Delivered by SETU Carlow
Certificate in Data Analysis for Advanced Manufacturing (5 credits) – Delivered by DCU
Note: Each module can be offered as a microcredential.
Entry to the Certificate in Innovative Materials for Industry 4.0 programme and the associated minor awards is via direct entry with the following requirements:
Graduates with a Level 8 Honours degree engineering or science or equivalent
or
Graduates with a Level 7 Distinction award in Engineering or Science or equivalent with a minimum 2 years relevant post qualification experience.
or
EU and International graduates whose qualifications which are in line with the Bologna agreement or the international NARIC system for Level 8 comparison. International learners must have an English Language score of 6.0 ILETS or a Duolingo score of 100.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
All programmes are mapped to the SETU Recognition of Prior Learning policy. Applicants who wish to apply using this route can request the specific RPL for this programme.
SETU's RPL Policy offers clear pathways to the learner for recognition of previous learning undertaken and offer every credit to the learner in completing such learning.
The Programme Board will be responsible for the assessment of entry standards and applications as part of any RPL Process.
