Description

Learner Profile:

Candidates who are:

• seeking to expand their skill and qualifications to facilitate them working in manufacturing or service industry.
• currently working within the sector (typical background in Electrical or Mechanical trades or other Engineering background) who are seeking to develop their technical skills and improve performance or
• those seeking career advancement by developing their skills and career mobility by gaining an approved qualification in instrumentation calibration.

Learner prerequisites:

Entry requirements (if under 23 years) are a minimum of grade O6 / H7 in the Leaving Certificate, or equivalent, in 5 subjects. The subjects must include mathematics and English, Irish or another language.

Mature learners, i.e., applicants over the age of 23, may also apply based on work experience and / or life experience by demonstrating that they have reached the standards of knowledge, skills, and competence.

The English language entry requirements for the programme are CEF B2+ or equivalent. Candidates with English language levels below CEF B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on the academic programme.

Ideally, applicants have some prior technical experience or knowledge and/or exposure to an industrial environment.

Learning outcomes:

On successful completion of this programme, learners are able to:

1. Explain the principles of operation of industrial measurement instruments.
2. Describe the principles of calibration and the associated standard instruments and data sheets/job plans.
3. Perform appropriate calibration techniques on measurement instruments using standard safety and operational procedures.
4. Calibrate measurements and report on the indicated errors and required corrective instrument adjustments.
5. Measure, record and evaluate appropriate calibration data clearly and concisely.
6. Demonstrate an ability to enhance their skills through formal education and training, independent inquiry, and professional.

This practical programme will equip learners with the skills to check and verify industrial process control systems.