Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Course code: WD011
What is Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical engineering is the branch of engineering that deals with the design and manufacture of machinery and tools. Mechanical engineers are responsible for the design of a wide range of machines, from domestic household appliances to sophisticated machines such as aircraft and automobiles.
What is the Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering course?
The Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering is a two year full-time course. Course graduates are trained in many engineering disciplines including Engineering Drawing, CAD, Hydraulics, Pneumatics and Automotive Technology.
Career Opportunities
- Plant operation and maintenance
- CAD/ Drawing Office
- CNC Programmer
- Manufacturing Engineering Support
- Assistant Design Engineer
- Technical Sales Person
Industrial Visits
To reflect the practical nature of mechanical engineering, the course contains a number of laboratory classes. These include Workshop, Automation, Materials, Science and Automotive laboratories. In addition industrial visits and field trips are used to enhance the learning experience.
Follow on Study
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Electrical Technology Learning Skills Workshop 1 Machine Systems Materials Technology 1 Fundamental Engineering Maths |
Production Technology Engineering Drawing / CAD Mechanical Science Engineering Science Introductory Calculus Machine Control & Assembly |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
| Calculus Engineering Drawing / 3D CAD Applied Computing Electronics & Control Materials Technology 2 Production Plant |
Mathematical Methods Production Technology 2 Power Systems Workshop 2 Engineering Design Analysis Project |
Course Facts
Course Title: Higher Certificate in Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Course Code: WD011
Course Level: 6
Duration: 2 years
Course Entry
Leaving Certificate:
- Total number of different subjects at grade D or better: 5
Required Subjects:
- English/Irish: OD3/HD3
- Mathematics: OD3/HD3
For further information
Course Leader: Paul Allen
Email: pallen@wit.ie
Recent Entry Points
| Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
| Minimum Points | 200 | 200 | 200 | 210 | 225 |
