Higher Certificate in Engineering in Agricultural Mechanisation

This programme provides students with education and training to work within the area of Agricultural Technology. The focus of this programme is firmly on the provision of skilled technicians for the farm machinery industry in Ireland.The subject matter includes tractor engineering and workshop process, machinery operation, electrical and electronic technology, administration and management, engineering science and mathematics, engineering drawing and CAD and computer studies, project and industrial placement together with a high degree of personal and practical skills. Students will be taught a mix of technology, practical, academic, administrative and managerial modules which will prepare them to carry out complex diagnostics and repairs of modern machinery and to be receptive to future technological developments to take advantage of vacancies that will arise within the industry.The programme has a high practical content with the inclusion of a 30 week work placement in approved training locations such as main garages, contractors and fabricators. Students will also have the opportunity to complete the work placement abroad with large scale combine or forage crews. The placement will give students the job skills necessary for today’s employment market. This programme is run in conjunction with the Salesian Agricultural College in Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick. In Year 1, 4 days are delivered in Pallaskenry with 1 day attendance on TUS’s Moylish campus in Limerick city. In Year 2, 3 days are delivered in Pallaskenry and 2 days in TUS Moylish.