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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Course - shaping the future of manufacturing through skills training for all
Technology is shaping our future like never before! Underpinning the phenomenal rate of advancement in technology is a vibrant and innovative manufacturing sector which is a major employer of maintenance technicians.
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Manufacturing Maintenance Technician Course - shaping the future of manufacturing through skills training for all
Technology is shaping our future like never before! Underpinning the phenomenal rate of advancement in technology is a vibrant and innovative manufacturing sector which is a major employer of maintenance technicians.
Register Your Interest - Trainee
Register Your Interest - Employer
About the Course – Manufacturing Technician Maintenance Skills QQI Level 6
This programme is designed to position candidates to pursue a challenging and rewarding career in the exciting role of manufacturing process support in a wide variety of settings.
The programme aims to develop the candidate’s technical acumen and personal effectiveness, project management and employability skills to maximise their potential for employment and to develop the skills and capacity to compete in the labour market.
Candidates who successfully complete the programme should be seen in the context of members of a multidisciplinary team of professionals including mechanical, electrical engineers, electricians, supervisors, safety professionals, manufacturers representatives and others associated with the planning, implementation and maintenance of industrial control systems and working under the direction of relevant professionals.
Course overview: Delivered by Education and Training Board partners, participants complete a 48-week*, full-time training programme. Candidates who successfully complete the programme will achieve a Level 6 Maintenance Skills Technology major award accredited by QQI.
This QQI-accredited programme comprises of eight assessed modules. The programme also includes an extra module on Control Systems which is accredited by City and Guilds. * programme duration may vary per location.
Modules overview:
Electrical Principles
Programmable Logic Controllers
Mechanical Maintenance Skills
Electronics
Industrial Electrical Systems
Maths for Information Technology
Communications
Work Experience
Control Systems
Programme Assessment: Assessment for the programme involves continuous assessment and written and practical assessment.
Training Centre Locations: Current course locations and start date are available here（https://fit.ie/search-courses/?_sft_course_category=manufacturing）.
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What do I need to get on the programme?
Must be 18 years or over.
Interest in equipment maintenance.
Natural problem-solving ability.
Good hand to eye coordination – mechanical aptitude.
Visual acuity which includes depth perception, field of vision and the ability to distinguish between colours.