Course Summary
Course Category: CAO (Higher Education - HET)
Our common first year has been developed to give our students sufficient time and experience to come to an informed choice as to which specific mechanical engineering course they wish to pursue at TUS Athlone. This broad experience of some of the major areas in mechanical, renewable, automation, and robotics will better enable the students to carry on to the second year, knowing they have an interest and aptitude for a particular field.
Course Details
What will you study?
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Energy Systems Engineering Mathematics and Statistics Engineering Technology Mechanics Mechatronics Materials Computer Applications Mechanical Systems Design Communications CAD Drawing Economics Electronics Quality Management
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
Career Progression
This programme provides a common entry year 1 to the following Level 7 programmes: BEng in Mechanical Engineering (US770), BEng in Mechanical Engineering with Energy (US772), BEng in Polymer & Mechanical Engineering (US777), BEng in Automation & Robotics (US776)
Upon completion of this programme graduates can expect to find employment at the technician level in high-tech manufacturing industries, mechanical industries, building services and design. Engineering graduates at this level will work in design, manufacturing and production, quality control, automation, planning logistics and supply, technical sales support with contracting and technical service industries.
