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Rapid Prototyping and Pilot Production

BS1193

Duration

15 weeks

Next start date

January 2026

NFQ

Level 8

ECTS

5 Credits

Mode of Study

Blended Learning

Apply By

Nov 28, 2024, 5PM

Fee

€550

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

Apply state of the art metrology tools.
Employ subtractive (laser) tools to create a structure.
Create structure using additive processes in 2D and 3D.
Synthesize the processes of design, materials selection, prototyping and evaluation for the purpose of developing a case study relevant to the ethos of improving lives and or making places better.
Evaluate how rapid prototyping and pilot production systems can be utilised 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.