Certificate Automation & Control

Programme Overview

The automation and instrumentation industry plays a critical role in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and engineering, ensuring that processes are efficient, precise, and controlled. With the increasing demand for automated systems across industries, professionals in this field enjoy excellent job opportunities in Ireland and worldwide. Job opportunities vary from roles in system design to maintenance and troubleshooting, making it a highly rewarding career choice (the career tab will give you me information on this).

This Level 6 Certificate in Automation and Instrumentation is ideal for individuals looking to return to education or advance their careers. Whether you’re seeking to upskill or build on existing qualifications, this program offers strong academic support and highly experienced lecturers with years of industrial knowledge. Students are provided with all the guidance they need to succeed, especially if they require additional assistance. On completion of this certificate, students are eligible to enter the online level 7 bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic Engineering.

The course is delivered fully online, meaning there’s no need to attend classes on campus. While some practical sessions can be completed in Sligo, these are optional. Students can attend live lectures or watch recordings at their convenience, making it easy to study around other commitments. The online lab work can be done in your own time, and the program runs over the course of one academic year. If you need extra help with mathematics or other subjects, support is always available.

Key modules will deliver knowledge in: Instrumentation, Automating Pneumatics, Programming and Interfacing. There is also a one-year math module in the programme. This two-semester long math module would normally be delivered in one semester. By spreading it out over two semesters, students have more time to get through the material.

Curriculum

Semester 1
Instrumentation 1
Pneumatic/Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Full-Time
Programming Fundamentals

Semester 2
Instrumentation 2
Introduction to Engineering Mathematics
Automation Programming
Programming Communications and Interfacing

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