Overview

Students encounter a wide range of technologies as part of their daily life experience at college, at work or at leisure.  Students will be equipped with understanding how these technologies are fabricated, particularly given the importance of sustainable technologies.  This module gives students a practical experience of making, measuring, and monitoring using a range of complex tools relevant to the future digitalisation of manufacturing.  The module is aligned with UN sustainable goals 9 and 12 on industry innovation and responsible production, respectively.  The module is also compatible with the global challenge of realising a carbon neutral economy by 2050.  The module provides students with hands on experience of advanced metrology, additive and subtractive manufacturing, relevant for progressing concepts in academic projects.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have a Diploma at NFQ Level 7 of 90 ECTS minimum, in a Science, Engineering or Technical area, or otherwise prove that they satisfy the prerequisite of the module. Should an applicant not meet the standard entry criteria Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) will be considered. 

What you will Learn

• Identify the fundamental principles of laser enabled manufacturing. 

• Critique, with peers, how the selection of components and subsystems in laser workstation may impact manufacturing processes. 

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  Assess the strengths and weaknesses of different laser material interactions in terms of precision, throughput and sustainability. 

• Evaluate how laser and optical systems can be adapted to meet the twin transition towards sustainability and digitalisation.

Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this micro-credential, you will receive credits as per the European Credit and Transfer System. These credits are recognised by the awarding institution as credits aligned to learning completed at undergraduate level 8.

Contact

If you have any questions about this course, please contact:

MicroCreds

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How to Apply

From the 1st October 2025, you can apply for this micro-credential through our Online Application Portal.

Learn more about our application process.

Apply here: Online Application Portal

When completing your application please make sure to select the following categories:

College/Interest Type: Science & Engineering

Academic Programme: Select your micro-credential from the drop-down list

Academic Term: Select the academic term Autumn 2025 (Semester 1) or Spring 2026 (Semester2)

On Page 2 of the application for please select the following Course Instance: Science and Technology Studies Micro-credentials CPB1