Program Overview

Course Overview

The aim of this programme is to provide a progression route in the area of Electrical Technology, for qualified advanced craft-persons and national/higher certificate holders with qualifications at, or equivalent, to level 6 on the NQAI framework. The Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology seeks to provide a programme that is learner-centred in terms of flexibility of quantity, duration, timing and pace of study.

Program Aims

• The higher technological skills relevant to the design of electrical engineering systems in industry.
• Further education that upgrades the learner’s skills and strengthens the learner’s life and working experiences.
• The opportunity to undertake a substantial work-based project or design study that will benefit his/her employer.
• A wide choice of elective modules to enable the learner customise the programme in line with his/her personal and vocational development.
• An educational experience at Ordinary Degree level which will encourage the development of higher technical skills, judgement, attitudes and personal attributes that will benefit the graduate.
• Upon completion the learner will be a fully rounded graduate; intellectually competent to self-direct their learning and fully empowered to continue their professional development.

Module List for September 2025

• Electrical Machines
• Programmable Logic Controller Systems
• Industrial Maintenance Systems
• Project Management

Entry Requirements

• Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Craft-Electrical (or equivalent trade) with a merit; or a pass with two year’s post qualification experience.
• National or Higher Certificate in Engineering or Technology with specialization in Electrical, or equivalent, at Pass level. (QQI Level 6 Qualification).

Course Content

Sample Modules

• Electrical Testing and Certification* (Mandatory)
  • Credits: 5
  • The aim of this module is to provide the learner with an in depth knowledge of the requirements of the NSAI National Rules for Electrical Installations (I.S.10101:2020) for inspection, testing and certification of Industrial and commercial electrical installations.
• Electrical Planning and Layout* (Mandatory)
  • Credits: 5
  • The aim of this module is to provide the learner with a specialized knowledge of the safe design techniques, software tools and approaches to the safe planning of a commercial and industrial electrical installation.
• Electrical Project* (Mandatory)
  • Credits: 10
  • The aim of this Module is to provide the learner with the opportunity to develop their independent leadership and project management skills through the study, analysis, development and resolution of a relevant Industry project.
• Mathematics 1* (Mandatory)
  • Credits: 5
  • The aim of this module is to provide the learner with a broad knowledge of the application of engineering maths and applied statistics.
• Project Management* (Mandatory)
  • Credits: 5
  • To provide the learner with a broad knowledge of the techniques, software tools and approaches used in project management in industry.

Elective Modules

• Advanced PLC Systems
• Electrical Machines
• Energy Efficiency in Industry
• Programmable Logic Controller Systems
• Distributed Electrical Systems
• Management Accounting and Methods
• Computer Aided Design
• Electrical Power Systems
• Industrial Maintenance Systems
• Computer Networks
• Computer Systems
• HMI and SCADA
• Instrumentation and Calibration
• Renewable Energy Technology 2 – Wind Energy
• Solar Energy Systems

Delivery

• The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.
• Successful applicants must complete 11 modules , including a work-based project in order to complete the required 60 credits.
• Each module is 12 weeks in duration, one evening per week.
• A range of modules are offered in Semester 1 (September to December) and in Semester 2 (January to May) each academic year.
• Modules are a mix of online, blended and classroom based.
• All classroom-based elements will take place onsite at the Moylish campus in Limerick.

Time Commitment

• Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours.
• Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.

Assessment

• Modules are assessed using a mixture of continuous assessment and examinations.
• It is important to note that final module exams normally take mid-week and during normal working hours.

Qualification

• Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology (Level 7, 60 ECTS)

Fees

• The total fee for this programme is €7,425.
• 5 credit modules – €675
• 10 credit Project – €675

Application Deadline

• 10th June 2025