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FLASHE: Higher Certificate in Engineering - Electronic Engineering

About the Course

The FLASHE (Flexible Access to Higher Education) Higher Certificate in Electronic Engineering is an innovation from ITT Dublin which gives you control of when, where and how you study. Requiring only eight hours a week attendance at the Institute during each semester, this programme allows you to reap the benefits of a recognised and internationally accredited qualification in engineering in just over two years. The course has been designed to provide flexibility in attendance times and progression rates, so that whatever your circumstances, you will be able to excel.

You enroll with the college in the normal manner but it is not necessary to attend full-time classes between 9am and 5pm. Instead, the timetable is spread across the whole week with repeated classes during the day and evening and at both ends of the week. If you have other commitments such as employment or family responsibilities then the flexible learning arrangement may suit your needs. The principle is that the students may construct a convenient timetable around other aspects of their lives thus allowing maximum engagement.

Named Award: Higher Certificate in Engineering - NFQ Level 6
Programme code: TA_EELEC_C
Duration: 2 - 2.5 years (6 x 12 weeks)
Timetable: 8 hours per week (Choice of times & days. Support sessions also available)
Commences: September 2010

Entry Level

If under 23 years applicants must have a grade D3 in a minimum of five subjects in the Leaving Certificate examinations, (this must include Maths and English/Irish) or a FETAC Level 5 qualification or equivalent. Mature students (over 23 years) may be exempted from this requirement and are eligible to apply. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English. Eligible candidates may be interviewed

Course Content / Timetable

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The timetable above shows the arrangement for a typical semester. Students are required to attend at least one lilac session and one red session per week. All other contact time is optional, depending on how much extra support you need. Occasionally during the course you will be required to attend short workshops dealing with specific topics of your course. In addition, the student is provided with learning material for home study and is supported and assessed by college tutors.

The following modules must be completed over the course of the programme
Title
Maths 1	Maths 2	Maths 3
Digital Electronics 1	Digital Electronics 2	Digital Electronics 3
Electrical Science 1	Electrical Science 2	Telecommunications 1
Analogue Electronics 1	Analogue Electronics 2	Analogue Electronics 3
Computer Programming 1	Computer Programming 2	Project 1
Physics 1	Physics 2	Computer Aided Design 1
Computer Systems 1	Communications	Network Systems 1
Electronic Production 1	Computer Systems 2	Maths 4
Digital Electronics 4	Telecommunications 2	Analogue Electronics 4
Project 2	Computer Aided Design 2	Control Systems

Note: A range of modules will be offered each semester. Please contact the School of Engineering phone 01 404-2500 or Email: deborah.murphy@ittdublin.ie for further information

Career Opportunities

This accredited engineering qualification can lead to employment in the many companies operating in hi-tech industries. It is the first step in attaining a Degree in Electronic Engineering from ITT Dublin.

Graduate Profiles

Select here for student profiles - Dept of Electronic Engineering

Fees & Funding

This programme is supported by the Higher Education Authority (please see page 132 of the part-time prospectus for further information). Consequently the fees are as follows:
Academic Year 1 €1200 (Inclusive of ITT Dublin registration fee and examination fee)
Academic Year 2 €1200 (Inclusive of ITT Dublin registration fee and examination fee)
Academic Year 3 €600 (Inclusive of ITT Dublin registration fee and examination fee)

All students who apply for this course will be assessed for their eligibility for this HEA subsidy and the subsidy will be awarded to all eligible applicants. The fee per academic year for applicants not eligible for the subsidy is €2000.

If completing individual modules/groups of modules the individual module fee is €190 plus the ITT Dublin registration fee of €30 and an examination fee of €15 per module examination (up to a maximum of €70 per academic year).

How To Apply

Pay full fees before August 31st and get a 5% reduction on your tuition fees.

Apply online now

Application forms for 2010/11 available to download here.

Forms are also available on request directly from the Institute by contacting the information desk, Department of Lifelong Learning. Tel: +353 1 404-2101 or by emailing lifelonglearning@ittdublin.ie

Please ensure to inlcude all relevant documentation and payment with your application form as incomplete applications will not be processed and will be returned to you.

Select here for further information on application and fee payment