Product Design Control & Risk Management (L9, 20 ECTS)

The Product Design Control module:

The learner will understand that Design Control is an iterative process in which the product design is continuously refined and changes are reviewed, documented, and approved. Through this understanding, the learner will understand the importance of achieving the user needs and the linkage between each stage of the Design Control process from Design Input, Design History File, Design and Development Planning, Product Risk Management, Human Factors and Usability Engineering, Design Review, Design Output, Design Validation/Verification, Design Change and Design Transfer. This module will help the student develop several Professional Transferable Skills, such as working within teams in the planning, management, and execution of design projects, with the ability to be customer-focused.

The Product Risk Management module:

The learner will fully understand each element of the Risk Management File (Risk Management Plan, Risk (Hazard), Risk Management Report, and Design FMEA), allowing them to develop and maintain the file throughout the Design Control process. This module will help the student develop several Professional Transferable Skills, such as working within Risk Management teams to plan, manage, and develop design failure mode analysis to ensure that safe and effective products are delivered to the customer.

A minimum honours bachelor degree (Level 8) in any discipline, relevant work experience and/or ability, evidenced by an RPL portfolio of
prior experience and learning

or

A minimum ordinary bachelor degree (Level 7) in any discipline with minimum of two years relevant work experience and/or ability,
evidenced by an RPL portfolio of prior experience and learning

or

Equivalent Qualifications. Applicants with equivalent qualifications on the European and International frameworks will also be considered.
International students must evidence a proficiency in English language for example IELTS 6.0

or

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) 
If you do not meet the academic entry requirements listed above but would like your application assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form. Please include any relevant work experience/further information relevant to your application under the ‘Additional Information’ section.

English Language: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. Please note that we do not request proof of English language qualification or proficiency.

Modules are to be delivered over 30 weeks in an online learning format as follows;

15 weeks of Module 1

15 weeks of Module 2

Every Wednesday evening – 7pm to 10pm

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

Micro-Credential

Certificate in Science in Product Design Control and Risk Management (Level 9, 20 ECTS)

This course is funded by the Micro-credential Learner Fee Subsidy 2026 programme and fees are subsidised at 80% for all eligible learner categories.

Full Fee is €2,840