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Equipment Systems Engineering - Professional Diploma

Gain the cross‑disciplinary skills needed to design and manage advanced Industry 4.0/5.0 systems with our Professional Diploma in Equipment Systems Engineering.

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EU fees per year €5,250
NFQ Level NFQ Level 9 Minor
Duration One year
Attendance Part-time
Programme type Taught, Professional / Flexible
Delivery Online
Start date September
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A major challenge for Ireland transitioning to Industry 4.0/5.0 is the incredible complexity of delivering the skills necessary to design, develop, manage, and maintain these systems. Unlike the traditional specialised engineering roles, Equipment Systems Engineering (ESE) requires a broad range of knowledge across many engineering sectors, including programming, Information Technology Skills and Information Skills. As technology advances rapidly, the need for skilled professionals who can design and maintain complex equipment systems has never been greater.

Our Professional Diploma in Equipment Systems Engineering (ESE) will enable those in key positions within their organisations and specialising in a particular area to gain a broader knowledge of the emerging technologies and equipment changing the marketplace in our manufacturing and other sectors. This programme has been developed to enable companies to be better informed about these new technologies as they create their own Industry 4.0/5.0 strategies. These skills will allow Ireland to maintain its lead position in high-tech manufacturing and become a significant player in the emerging global manufacturing support services market. It also has applications in broader areas such as farming, construction, infrastructure development, mining, and more.

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As technology advances rapidly, the need for skilled professionals who can design and maintain complex equipment systems has never been greater. Our equipment systems engineering course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in this exciting field.

Focusing on industry applications, our programme covers all aspects of equipment systems engineering, from design and development to installation and maintenance. You'll learn from experienced industry professionals who have worked with some of the world's leading companies, gaining valuable insights into the latest technologies and best practices.

For professionals who wish to

  • Procure, design, manufacture, commission, support or optimise Industry 4.0/5.0 equipment for the high-tech manufacturing sector in Ireland.
  • Collaborate with others to broaden their overall access to emerging research, technologies and best working practice to meet the challenges of Industry  4.0/5.0.
  • Improve their problem-solving techniques in the high-tech manufacturing equipment domain.
  • Be recognised as technical leaders in a topic relevant to Equipment Systems Engineering.
  • Possess the skills to implement Industry 4.0/5.0 technologies in manufacturing.

On successful completion of this programme, you will

  • Possess a broad overview of the technologies necessary to transition to an Industry 4.0/5.0 manufacturing environment.
  • Know how to collaborate with business stakeholders to elicit their Digitalization (digital business model) requirements.
  • Be empowered to articulate a sound approach in enabling the introduction and exploitation of engineering technology and other relevant developments to equipment systems.
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