Higher Certificate In Engineering Mechanical Engineering in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Higher Certificate In Engineering Mechanical Engineering in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

Mechanical Engineers have a broad range of skills and therefore are involved in a number of industries ranging from Medical Devices to Agriculture. Some examples of the role of a mechanical engineer are;

• designing and developing machines and products that improve our quality of life,
• developing and processing materials in order to produce these products,
• automating and controlling manufacturing systems to make the production of these products more cost-effective and efficient,
• and considering environmental issues to ensure that we are not harming our planet.

What opportunities might it lead to?

With this qualification you will be eligible to apply to Engineers Ireland to use the internationally recognised registered professional title of Engineering Technician. As a qualified Engineering Technician you can expect to find employment in a number of areas of the manufacturing industry, for example; production, technical supervision, plant maintenance, quality assurance and production planning.