Diploma in Manufacturing Automation – University of Galway
Industry 4.0 Skillnet is thrilled to collaborate with University of Galway to offer funding towards a suite of courses in Construction Innovation, Automation and Control to employees of the Construction, Manufacturing and Quarrying private sectors.
Overview
The Diploma in Manufacturing Automation equips students with the skills and knowledge required to work with automated tools in the manufacturing industry. Learners will gain a solid understanding of manufacturing automation and programming through both theoretical study and practical application. Designed for those looking to operate, manage, and troubleshoot automated systems, this course provides essential hands-on experience to prepare graduates for careers in modern manufacturing.
Who should attend?
The course is designed for working professionals, allowing them to upskill while employed. It helps participants enhance their employability, address skills gaps, and build key competencies. Professionals from various sectors, including Construction, Manufacturing, and Quarrying, will find this programme valuable for career enhancement
Learner Outcomes:
At the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify cases in industry where sensors, actuators, controllers, could be networked, and controlled by programmable logic controllers (PLCs) effectively.
- Implement a solution using commercial components to develop an automated system.
- Extract and analyse real-time data for further process improvement.
- Diagnose problems by thinking critically, innovating and collaborating through team-based work.
- Evaluate, through written and oral communication, technical findings concerning industrial automation systems.
- Value lifelong personal and professional attributes including communication, interpersonal, analytical, enterprising and problem solving skills in vibrant, technologically advanced economies.
Course Content
Modules:
- Enterprise Simulation for Digital Twinning with Project
- Robotics & automated systems with Project
- Programming Sensor & Actuators with Project*
*Students will need access to a Windows laptop for the Programming Sensors and Actuators module, as the software doesn’t run on Apple.
Programme Delivery:
This Diploma programme is delivered part-time over one academic year with a blended learning approach designed to accommodate your schedule. Lectures and course materials are delivered online, allowing you to study at your convenience. Find out more
Full Price Annual Fee €2,720 divided by semester:
Per Semester Fee: €1,360 – I4S 40% funding = €816
Please visit University of Galway to apply for the course by August 22nd!
Funding is limited and subject to availability at time of request
Get in touch with us today and invest in your future!
Ylenia Morselli, Network Manager – info@industry4skillnet.com +353 (0)85 8675275
Eligibility Criteria: Funding is available only to successful candidate employed in the Irish Private Sector and Sole Traders.