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Manufacturing Technology

BS1174

Duration

15 weeks

Next start date

September 2025

NFQ

Level 8

ECTS

5 Credits

Mode of Study

Blended Learning

Apply By

Aug 22, 2025, 5PM

Fee

€550

Subsidised Fee

( ℹ ) €275

Overview

This course describes how manufacturing processes are used to shape and form materials in modern manufacturing. The materials that are covered include metals, ceramics, semiconductors, polymers, and composite materials. The processes that are included are based on solidification, particulate processing, metal forming, material removal, joining, assembly and surface processing.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 21 years of age. Applicants should have a Diploma at NFQ Level 7 of 90 ECTS minimum, in a Science, Engineering or Technical area, or otherwise prove that they satisfy the prerequisite of the module. Should an applicant not meet the standard entry criteria Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered.

What you will Learn

Identify the fundamental principles of key manufacturing technologies.
Critique, with peers, how materials structure, properties, and applications are impacted by the selection of manufacturing processes.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the manufacturing technologies in terms of precision, throughput and sustainability.
Evaluate how manufacturing systems can be adapted to meet the twin transition towards sustainability and digitalisation.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at undergraduate level 8.