Common electronic systems include applications like mobile phones, sound and vision systems, computer and information technology, automation and machine control, robotics and biomedical engineering. Increasingly, embedded software is a vital element in modern electronics. Electronic engineering is concerned with the design, development, manufacture and application of electronic devices, circuits and systems.
What is the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering course?
The Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronics is a two year course, which prepares students for employment and/or further education in the area of electronic engineering.
Special Features of the Course
There is a strong emphasis on practical work in the course and there is a project element in each semester where students construct and test electronic circuits. There is also hardware and software integration in some of these projects.
Year 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Electronic Devices and Circuit Technology
Discrete Active Circuits
Engineering Professionalism & Technology
Combinational Digital Systems
Electrical Science 1
Electrical Science 2
Fundamental Engineering Maths
Introductory Calculus
Engineering Science
Electronic Design Software
Electronic Engineering Applications & Practice
Electronics Project
Year 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Operational Amplifiers & Applications
Electronic Power Circuits
Sequential Digital Systems
Programmable Digital Systems
Telecommunications Fundamentals
Industrial Instruments
Further Calculus and Probability
Linear Algebra and ODE's
Electronic Systems 1
Electronic Systems 2
Introduction to HLL Programming
Control Systems
Leaving Certificate: Minimum entry requirements for the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering Â
5 subjects: O6/H7 English or Irish: O6/H7 Mathematics: O6/H7
Advanced and Equivalent Entry for the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering:
Students who complete this level 6 Higher Certificate programme can choose either to graduate after two years or progress on to related level 7 and level 8 degree courses.
Graduates of the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering find work in the following areas:
Assembly, testing and troubleshooting of electronic equipment
Operation and servicing of electronic equipment
Technical sales and technical support
Hardware and software applications
Follow on Study for Higher Certificate In Engineering in Electronic Engineering graduates:
Graduates of the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Electronic Engineering find work in the following areas:
Assembly, testing and troubleshooting of electronic equipment
Operation and servicing of electronic equipment
Technical sales and technical support
Hardware and software applications
Completion of a level 8 programme will also enable students to undertake taught Masters programmes or Masters degrees by research at SETU Waterford or other third-level colleges
