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Code

CW_ESIND_B

Location

Carlow

Campus

Kilkenny Road

  • Level Level 8
  • Duration 4 Years
  • Credits 240
  • Delivery Blended
  • Application Status Open
  • Next Intake October 2024

The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Industrial Engineering programme prepares learners for industrial engineering roles in industry.

This level 8 programme aims to develop engineers who will have expertise in applying industrial engineering principles within their workplace as well as being best placed to address the changing requirements and opportunities arising in industrial engineering applications.

While graduates are adept in the existing tools of industrial engineering upon completion of the programme, they will also have the understanding and practical experience to be problem solvers using industrial and systems engineering principles in the workplace.

Learners on this programme who have successfully achieved the required learning outcomes and have accumulated the required credits may apply for Embedded Awards as follows:

  • Completion of Stage 1 and 2 – Higher Certificate in Engineering in Industrial Engineering.
  • Completion of Stage 1, 2 and 3 – Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering


In addition, there are also five Minor Awards at NFQ levels 6, 7 and 8 as follows:

  • Certificate in Industrial Engineering and Lean Principles (Level 6, 20 ECTS).
  • Certificate in Project Management and Lean Applications (Level 6, 20 ECTS).
  • Certificate in Advanced Industrial Principles with Quality and Lean Systems (Level 7, 20 ECTS).
  • Certificate in Material and Operations Management for Supply Chain (Level 7, 20 ECTS).
  • Certificate in Digitalisation and Advanced Lean Applications (Level 8, 20 ECTS).

 

Delivery

Programme will be delivered as part-time blended learning. Delivery methods may include interactive workshops, in-session discussions, presentations, and group-based activities.

All stages will incorporate a blend of online and onsite delivery

 

Funding

This programme has secured funding under the Cobotics Skillnet. Eligible companies and individuals can secure a contribution towards course fees.

You or your employer should contact Dermot O Neill, at [email protected] to confirm that you are eligible for support.

Subject to terms and conditions.

Stage 1

  • Principles of Industrial Engineering
  • Introduction to Robotics, Cobotics and Automation
  • Draughting Techniques and Applications
  • Engineering Fundamentals 
  • Introduction to Research Methods
  • Mathematics and Statistics I
  • Introduction to Lean Thinking

Stage 2

  • Applied Methods and Measurement 
  • Project Management and Communications 
  • Engineering Science 
  • Engineering Materials and Tooling
  • Engineering Technology 
  • Lean Applications 

Stage 3

  • Advanced Industrial Engineering Principles and Lean Systems 
  • Quality Management and Control 
  • Operations Management for the Supply Chain 
  • Mathematics and Statistics II 
  • Health and Safety
  • Inventory and Materials Management 
  • Energy Sustainability 

Stage 4

  • Business Data Analytics 
  • Digitalisation and Sustainability
  • Advanced Lean Systems
  • Statistics for Engineers 
  • Business Research Methods
  • Emerging Technology, Automation and Robotics 
  • Dissertation

The programme has been designed to fill a gap that exists within the industrial and systems engineering sector.

Stage 1 – will be open to applicants (mature students) who are 23 or over and who are working in the sector. 

Stage 2 – those who have successfully completed 1st year of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers programme may be eligible to apply for RPL entry directly into stage 2.

Stage 3 – candidates holding a level 6 engineering or cognate qualification may be eligible to apply for RPL entry directly into stage 3

Stage 4 – candidates holding a level 7 engineering or cognate qualification may be eligible to apply for RPL entry directly into stage 4.

Graduates from the Level 6 programme can progress onto manufacturing engineering type programmes and can apply to progress onto the following internal department programmes:

  • Level 7/8 BEng in Mechanical Engineering
  • Level 7/8 BEng in Robotics & Automated Systems
  • Level 7/8 BEng in Agricultural Systems Engineering

Graduates from the Level 7 programme can progress onto the Level 8 programmes outlined above and both Level 7 and Level 8 specialist Lifelong learning technical programmes.

Graduates may have some deficits in the form of a module in some of the programmes that can be identified upon application.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Industrial Engineering can pursue careers as industrial engineers, process improvement specialists and operations managers, focusing on enhancing efficiency and productivity across various industry sectors.

Graduates from the Level 6 programme can apply to progress onto manufacturing engineering type programmes; they can specifically apply to progress onto the following SETU programmes:

  • Level 7/8 BEng in Mechanical Engineering
  • Level 7/8 BEng in Robotics and Automated Systems
  • Level 7/8 BEng in Agricultural Systems Engineering 

Graduates from the Level 7 programme can progress onto the Level 8 programmes outlined above and both Level 7 and Level 8 specialist Lifelong learning technical programmes.

Graduates from the Level 8 programme can progress onto various technical masters programmes including:

  • Level 9 Masters of Science in Engineering Research and Innovation
  • Level 9 Masters of Engineering in Applied Materials

Graduates from the Level 8 programme with also  be encouraged to apply for a research masters or PhD programme with engCORE or equivalent research centres. Graduates from the minor awards can apply to progress to the major awards at the appropriate stage, with exemptions from modules completed.