IndustrialElectricalEngineering(Apprenticeship) Bachelor of EngineeringDegree (Level 7)

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The Industrial Electrical Engineer is required to design, plan, risk assess, program and commission a widerange of industrial electrical systems safely and in line with all relevant Irish and EU standards. The IndustrialElectrical Engineer is required to lead fault-finding and trouble-shooting of complex electrical equipment,to work with colleagues to achieve project success on-time and within the resources available, to presentproposals & analysis within the company, to carry out statistical analysis & investigation, to compile systemdocumentation, and to constantly assess the needs for upgrading of industrial electrical systems in termsof safety, environmental and technological progress.

Career Profile

Industrial ElectricalEngineering (Apprenticeship)

Employer:• The course is an employer

led apprenticeship.

• Blend of Full Time andWork Based Modules

• 70% of learner’s time spenton the job.

• The apprentice will spend 2blocks of 15 weeks in LITover a two year timeframe.

What is the programme about?Apprenticeships are a well-respected alternative to full time third-level courses and there is always strong demand in Industry for“Trade Qualified” Engineers. An Apprenticeship is made-up ofalternative stages of on-the job and on-block training and educationand provides a great opportunity to get a recognised qualificationwhile at the same time gaining on-the job experience relevant toyour chosen career. Generally, in Ireland, Apprenticeships are paidemployment allowing the apprentice to “earn while you learn”.

The new Apprenticeship in Industrial Electrical Engineering leadingto the award of a Level 7 Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng) Degree isspecifically designed as a progression programme for QualifiedElectricians who wish to upskill and to acquire advancedknowledge, competences and skills to move into engineering roles in Industry.

Employer driven, this two year programme was developed incollaboration with the Electrical, Engineering, Automation andManufacturing Sectors who have identified a need for qualifiedpersonnel to address the skills gaps in these sectors. Theprogramme involves a 24 month apprenticeship contract, with anemployer, with 70% of the time spent on the job and with two 15-week blocks spent at the Limerick Institute of Technology (LIT).

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These industrial electrical systems include electrical machines & motor controls, networked industrialcontrol systems (PLCs/SCADA), process & instrumentation (P&I) sensors/actuators, protectionsystems, electrical power facilities & distribution boards, High Voltage (HV), Medium Voltage (MV) &Low Voltage (LV) systems, industrial facilities & energy systems, production monitoring & tracking andany other electrical systems relevant to industry.

Course ModulesStage 1 On the Job• Work Based Learning Portfolio• Industrial Communication and Personal Development

Stage 2 Institution Block (Duration 15 weeks)• Engineering Mathematics.• Industrial Electrical Control Systems.• Electrical and Instrumentation Drawing.• Advanced Electrical Workshop.• Engineering Communications and Collaborative Working.• Electrical Planning and Layout.• Electrical Machines.

Stage 3 On the Job• Work Based Project

Stage 4 Institution Block (Duration 15 weeks)• Probability and Statistics.• Industrial Maintenance Systems.• Electrical Testing and Fault finding.• Advanced PLC systems.• Energy Efficiency in Industry.Electives select 2:• Process Instrumentation & Calibration.• HV and Distributed Electrical Systems.• HMI & SCADA Systems.

Stage 5 On the Job• Project Management• Industrial Project.• Work Based Learning Portfolio.

Stage 5 involves a significant time on-the-job (35 weeks)implementing the knowledge and skills gained. This stage will include a substantial work based project, supportedby a module in project management along with both academic and industrial mentoring.

Employee:• 24 month apprenticeship

contract.

• Apprentices are assessed on a structured ongoing basis.

• Award recognised nationallyand internationally.

• Earn while you learn.

Entry Requirements:(1) Apprenticeship contract ofemployment with a registeredemployer. Applications for entryare submitted by the employer.

(2) Qualification as an electricianholding the Advanced CertificateCraft - Electrical.

Equivalent level 6 qualificationand/or industrial experience maybe considered for entry throughthe institutes Recognition of PriorLearning (RPL) process.

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On the Job

Learning PortfolioInstitute Block On the Job

ProjectInstitute Block On the Job

FYP & Project Management

Weeks 21 15 1518 35

Sept Jan June Sept Jan June

Induction Showcase

New Apprenticeship - Industrial Electrical Engineer

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For further information contact:Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Admissions Office

Tel: 061 293262 - 061 293851Email: electricalapprenticeship@lit.ie www.LIT.ie

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