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Electrical Systems for Mechanical Personnel

  • Location: Moylish, Limerick City

  • weeks: 20

  • Fees: €1,000

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Start Date 09/09/2026

Course Overview

This programme was designed to give staff involved in a multi-skilled environment an opportunity to obtain hands-on Electrical Control System experience. The programme is particularly suited to staff who have trained in a mechanical background (Fitting/Mechanical Engineering), that require electrical knowledge as part of their skill base, either from maintenance or management perspective. This is a hands-on programme with emphasis on active learning.

More Information

  • Electrical Safety

    Protection and develop fault diagnosis/repair skills

    Practical electrical installation

    Domestic/Commercial

    Motor control circuits

    Installation and commissioning

    PLC control systems

    Installation

    Programming and commissioning

     

  • There are no formal academic entry requirements for entry to this programme, however, this programme is most suited to applicants who have trained in a mechanical background (Fitting/Mechanical Engineering), that require electrical knowledge as part of their skill base.

  • Delivery

    The programme will run for 20 Weeks, 1 evening per week, 3 hours per evening

    Tuesdays from 6.30pm to 9.30pm

    Start Date

    There will be an online welcome session for all students on 9th September 2026

    Classes will commence on Tuesday 15th September 2026

    Location

    Classes will take place at the TUS Moylish Campus in Limerick.

    The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

  • Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

  • 100% Continuous Assessment

  • Certificate of Completion

  • €1,000

  • Applications will close 2 weeks before the listed start date or once the maximum number of applicants is reached

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis

    Programme run subject to viable numbers