Program Overview

Certificate in Industrial Electrical Safety and Systems

Overview

The Certificate in Industrial Electrical Safety and Systems is a part-time course, typically delivered in block-release over a 6-week period. The CIESS programme aims to turn out technicians with a knowledge of industrial electrical engineering and the skills needed to specify, install, test, and validate electrical and control systems and their operations in a safe manner.

Course Highlights

• The learners will gain a broad technical knowledge in the core discipline – electrical engineering and will be provided a theoretical and mathematical basis for these systems demonstrated through practical application.
• Completion of the programme will allow them to understand the electrical maintenance systems and safety required in the manufacturing sectors.
• Real benefits to employers in improving efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of systems while applying ethical, safe, and sustainable improvements.

Intake Dates

• Limerick - Part-Time - May 2025
• Limerick - Part-Time - June 2025
• Limerick - Part-Time - September 2025

Related Courses

• Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Course Details

The Industrial Electrical Safety and Systems module is designed around industrial manufacturing and maintenance personnel, to support an understanding of working with industrial electrical systems.

CIESS is designed to give non-electrical personnel the ability to diagnose industrial faults and to carry out repairs/replacement safely.

Learners will be introduced to a clear understanding of the fundamental electrical principles, laws, and concepts relevant to industrial electrical systems as the module design of a mix of theoretical and practical elements.

The programme will build the theoretical and practical aptitude of the learners and introduce them to key relevant technologies and knowledge necessary for employment in the industrial electrical sector.

On successful completion of this programme, learners can:

1. Recognise the safety standards associated with working with electrical circuits and understand how to use electrical test equipment correctly.
2. Appraise, apply the principles, and perform calculations on AC and DC electric circuits.
3. Apply power calculations to electrical systems and understand the effects on transmission and distribution of electrical power in Ireland.
4. Describe the operation, configuration and testing of AC induction motors, interpret electrical drawings and build a basic electrical circuit.

Entry Requirements

Ideally, learners will have some prior technical or mechanical experience or knowledge and/or exposure to a manufacturing environment.

Applicants under age 23

Entry requirements are a minimum of grade O6 / H7 in the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, in 5 subjects. The subjects must include mathematics and English, Irish or another language.

Applicants age 23 and above

Mature learners, i.e. applicants over the age of 23, may apply on the basis of work experience and/or life experience by demonstrating that they have reached the standards of knowledge, skills and competence.

English Language

The English language entry requirements for the programme are CEF B2+ or equivalent. Candidates with English language levels below CEF B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on the academic programme.

Fees

Fee: €1300

Progression

Students who complete the module may choose to progress on to Griffith College's Certificate in Industrial Manufacturing and Maintenance Skills or Higher National Certificate in Manufacturing Engineering.