Electrical Services Engineering

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Description

This is a five-year part-time programme designed to prepare students for careers as Electrical Services Engineers. The programme has been designed in close consultation with the Electrical Services Industry. Students will become computer literate and will also develop expertise in the technical areas necessary to use software packages for electrical services design. The programme will provide a wide knowledge base, which will enable the student to specialise in different areas of interest such as the following: lighting design; emergency services design; data cabling; standby power systems; industrial automation; electrical distribution design; project management; building services and environmental control.

Entry into stage 4 is possible for successful graduates of DT0768 or graduates possessing an equivalent qualification

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How to apply

Completed application forms should be returned to the Department of Electrical Services Engineering (address below) before 31st August 2012.  As the number of places is limited, candidates may be short-listed on the basis of information supplied on the application form. Late applications may be considered should vacancies remain. Candidates will be notified of the outcome or of any short listing procedures

Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate with passes in five subjects at ordinary level, including Mathematics and English/Irish or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must be employed in the Electrical Services Industry. Exemption will be granted from year 1 to students undertaking electrical apprenticeship courses subject to certain criteria.

Examinations / Assessments

Assessment consists of examinations and continuous assessment. Examinations are normally held in January and May (semester 1 and semester 2 respectively)

Progression

Students who successfully complete the DT083 can progress to further studies in the Electrical Services and Energy Management programme, with the option of full-time or part-time study (DT712 and DT018 respectively)

Learning Outcome

Programme aims:   The aims of the programme are to:

• Provide a deep seated learning environment for students
• Produce graduates who will exercise engineering skills in a scientific and reflective way, which will enable them to perform to a high level of expertise in modern industry
• Enable graduates to be creative and to think critically
• Enable graduates to develop communication, managerial, personal and interpersonal skills
• Educate graduates on the environmental impact of energy use
• Give graduates the knowledge skills and competence to carry out energy efficient building designs and to operate plant and equipment in the most energy efficient way.
• Enable graduates to integrate renewable energy technologies in buildings
• Allow linkage and transfer to DIT Electrical, Building Services and other engineering  programmes within the DIT and further afield

Programme Learning Outcomes:           

Having completed the Programme the students will be able to:

• Work as a member of a design team
• Design industrial and commercial electrical installations
• Use appropriate BIM software to produce and revise engineering drawings
• Design and operate automated systems for industrial plant
• Employ standard estimating and tendering techniques for electrical services applications
• Examine, compare and operate data transfer systems used for computer control
• Employ modern application software such as Excel, Amtech, Dialux, or equivalent software, etc.
• Make professional presentations and write technical reports using Power Point, Word etc.
• Develop a personal career portfolio
• Analyse the design and control of modern building environments
• Explain and use standard project management techniques
• Prepare safety management reports and carry out risk assessments
• Configure machine /human interfaces
• Demonstrate capability in problem solving, analysis, and decision making
• Provide engineering systems support for manufacturing industries
• Advise the building design team with regard to comfort, fire safety, green building design and construction.
• Describe and compare different renewable energy technologies suitable for integration in buildings
• Design a renewable energy system for a building
• Evaluate the environmental impact of energy use

Career Opportunities

Electrical Services Technicians enjoy a very varied, interesting and well paid work environment. There are so many aspects in which you can develop an interest and subsequently specialise. These can include: working in an electrical design office, for an electrical contractor, as engineering systems support in the manufacturing sector, perhaps in technical sales support, project management, or in the provision of industrial services. The work invariably involves both office based and site/location activity.

This programme is very well recognised in industry with a high percentage of our graduates securing employment both domestically and internationally. The programme in conjunction with the follow-on BEng Tech Electrical Services Engineering is accredited by Engineers Ireland as Eng. Technician (http://www.engineersireland.ie/services/programme-accreditaton/accredited-programmes/), which facilitates world-wide recognition of the qualification, something that is becoming increasingly relevant in today’s society. The programme also has a close relationship with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

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