Griffith College Limerick

The Higher National Diploma has been designed to provide technical training in the area of manufacturing engineering. It provides specialised studies for those currently working in a manufacturing environment or one in which they intend to seek employment. The programme provides the flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for progression to further study. The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering has also been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind.

It provides students with work-related skills, an appreciation of industry requirements and broad knowledge and understanding of engineering. Those presently employed as manufacturing team members or qualified through apprenticeships as fitters or electricians can use this programme to update their skill and qualifications.

Year 1
• Business Management Techniques
• Analytical Methods for Engineering
• Engineering Science
• Engineering Design
• Electrical & Electronic Principles
• Quality Assurance & Management
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Research Project

Year 2
• Manufacturing Electronic Products
• Management of Projects
• Statistical Process Control
• Project Design & Implementation
• Planning and Scheduling Principles
• Health, Safety and Risk Assessment
• Supply Chain Management
• Manufacturing Processes

The BTEC Higher National Diploma in manufacturing Engineering has also been developed with career progression and recognition by professional bodies in mind.

This programme has been designed to improve the career prospects of candidates who are working or wish to work in the field of engineering. Candidates typically take up post as test, or research and development technicians, technical representatives, engineering plant technicians, junior engineers and / or production technicians. It provides students with work-related skills, an appreciation of industry requirements and broad knowledge and understanding of engineering.

Award
The course is awarded by BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council). Students who have completed the programme are eligible to register for Incorporated Engineering status with the Engineering Council in the UK.

DIRECT ENTRY STEPS 

Step 1 Fill out the online application form here.

or

Download the application form here. Complete and send to our Admissions Office.

Step 2 Send a copy of prior qualifications by email.

Step 3 Our Admissions Team will endeavour to contact you within 5 working days if you are successful in gaining a place.

Click here for details on completing the application form.

Fees

EU Student Full-Time Course Fees
Year 1   €3,000
Year 2   €3,000

Non-EU Student Full-Time Course Fees
Year 1   €5,000
Year 2   €3,000

Evening Student Course Fees per annum
Year 1   €1,500
Year 2   €1,500

Registration and examination fees are extra.