Program Overview

Electrical Services Engineering

Overview

The field of Electrical Services Engineering and Sustainable Design incorporates engineering disciplines employed both in modern buildings and the retrofit and upgrade of facilities. The disciplines covered by this course include environmental control and communication, power distribution, standby generation, lighting, emergency services (lighting and fire), access control, data services, automation, building management systems, and many more.

Course Details

TU Code

TU706

CAO Point Range 2024

AQA-359

NFQ Level

Level 7

Award Type

Major

Award

Bachelor of Engineering Technology

ECTS Credits

180

Duration

3 years

Number of Places

16

Location

Grangegorman

What is... Electrical Services Engineering?

Electrical Services Engineers enjoy a varied, interesting work environment. Graduates can develop an interest and specialise in many areas, including working in an electrical design office for a consulting engineer as engineering systems support in the manufacturing sector, technical sales support, project management, energy and environmental control or in the provision of industrial services. The work involves both office-based and site/location activity.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by Engineers Ireland.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate Requirements

• Minimum Number of Subjects: 5
• Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7
• Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7

QQI/FET Requirements

• QQI/FET Award Required: ONE OF THE FOLLOWING AWARDS:
  • CCTXX Control Technology
  • CELTX Electronic Technology
  • CENGT / 5M2061 Engineering Technology
  • CITXX Information Technology
  • CSSTX / 5M2109 Security Systems Technology
  • 5M0536 / 5M17814 Computer Systems & Networks
  • ACADX / 5M1940 Computer Aided Design
  • CCNMX / 5M2564 Computer Network & Maintenance
  • CCONT / 5M5010 Construction Technology
  • 5M18294 Office Informatics
  • 5M0529 Software Development
• Additional Requirements: None

Mature Applicants

Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency.

Sample Timetable

Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change and up to date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.

Module Listing

Year One

• Semester 1:
  • Electrical & Electronic Principles & Practice 1 [Mandatory]
  • Engineering Science 1.1 [Mandatory]
  • Introduction to Electrical Services Design [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 1.1 [Mandatory]
  • Professional Development and Key Skills [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • Electrical & Electronic Principles & Practice 2 [Mandatory]
  • Digital Electronics [Mandatory]
  • Engineering Problem Solving 1 [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 1.1 [Mandatory]
  • Engineering Science 1.1 [Mandatory]

Year Two

• Semester 1:
  • Building Services 1 [Mandatory]
  • Lighting Applications [Mandatory]
  • Electrical Services Plant 1 [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 2.1 [Mandatory]
  • Professional Development & Key skills 2 [Mandatory]
  • Project Management 1 [Mandatory]
• Semester 2:
  • BIM Electrical (1) [Mandatory]
  • Electrical Services Distribution [Mandatory]
  • Life Safety Systems [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 2.1 [Mandatory]
  • Project Management 2 [Mandatory]
  • Renewable Energy Plant 2 [Mandatory]

Year Three

• Semester 1:
  • Building Services 2 [Mandatory]
  • Electrical Services Engineering (Advanced) [Mandatory]
  • BIM Electrical (2) [Mandatory]
  • Electrical Services Plant 2 [Mandatory]
  • Electrical Services Project (Portfolio) [Mandatory]
  • Sustainable Building Engineering [Mandatory]
  • Mathematics 3.1 [Elective]
  • Network Fundamentals [Elective]
  • Signals and Systems 3.1 [Elective]
• Semester 2:
  • Electrical Services Project (Portfolio) [Mandatory]
  • Project Management 3 [Mandatory]
  • Renewable Energy Plant 1 [Mandatory]
  • Intelligent Building Systems [Elective]

Advanced Entry

Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed studies at Level 6, 7, or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area.

Progression

If you reach the appropriate level in final examinations and meet certain subject prerequisites, you can progress to honours degree courses at Year 3 in TU Dublin. Students normally progress to the one-year advanced entry course TU820 Electrical Services and Energy Management.