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Institute of Technology Sligo

Sligo , Sligo ,Ireland

Certificate in Mechanical Analysis and Automation

The Certificate in Mechanical Analysis and Automation is a one-year 6 subject (30 credit) part-time course which runs over two semesters.  It is a minor award at level 6.  The course covers introductory engineering mathematics, fundamental mechanics, CAD and automation. 

This programme is designed as a qualifier to allow holders of craft qualifications and others with substantial relevant work experience to progress to the Level 7 BEng in Precision Engineering and Design (online).   With the skills and knowledge developed, the Level 7 programme can then be completed with a further two years of online study

Intakes

  • Sep Deadline: July

Application Processing Time in Days: 15

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Learners will acquire the broad business skills that will enable them to obtain employment across a wide range of business environments at administrative or junior management level or improve their work skills. This very well established programme has allowed past students to commence and develop careers Business and related areas, including SME management and entrepreneurship.

 

PSW Opportunity

2 years PSW after completion of the course

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Applicants under 23 require five Leaving Certificate subjects (or equivalent) at grade D including Mathematics and English or Irish. Applicants over 23 will be considered on prior relevant experience and/or motivation for taking the programme.