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Electrical Planning & Layout (Level 7, 5 ECTS)

  • Status: FULL – Register Your Interest

  • Location: Blended

  • weeks: 12

  • Fees: €675

  • Level 7

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Electrical and Electronic Engineering

  • Start Date 11/01/2027

Course Overview

Note: This module is closely related to the Electrical Project module.

(Registered students on the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology Degree only)

Description

The aim of this module is to provide the learner with a specialized knowledge of the safe design techniques, software tools and approaches to the safe planning of a commercial and industrial electrical installation.

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to:

Plan an industrial Electrical installation project safely from concept proposal to completion including detailed costings.

Design and interpret electrical engineering drawings and symbols.

Analyse supply network and customer interface requirements.

Analytically devise a commercial or industrial lighting and emergency lighting system layout taking into account ethical and sustainable considerations.

Analyse, calculate and size wiring systems and cabling for a commercial or industrial electrical installation.

 

More Information

  • Process of electrical installation planning

    Sizing commercial and industrial wiring systems and cabling

    Heating systems calculations

    Commercial and industrial lighting system design

    Emergency lighting layout and design

  • Participants must be registered on the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology degree programme.

  • 12 Weeks – Blended Format

    Mondays from 7pm to 10pm.

  • 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.

  • 50% Continuous Assessment

    50% Final Exam

  • €675

  • Applications will close Friday 4th December 2026 or once the maximum number of applicants is reached.

    Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

    Programmes run subject to viable numbers.

  • Students enrolled on the Bachelor (Ordinary) programme who successfully accumulate 60 ECTS credits will be eligible for the award at a Level 7 Degree.

    Individuals who register for standalone modules may, upon successful completion, apply for a TUS Single Subject Certificate (5 ECTS credits).