Course Summary
Precision engineering (online) is a specialist branch of mechanical engineering which involves the design and manufacture of complex products, machines, tools and instruments, whose parts must be precisely correct in size and shape, have exceptionally tight tolerances and be produced repeatedly to exact specifications. Precision engineering is often defined as having an accuracy of1x106 - that’s one millionth of a metre, or 1 micron. This course is delivered over a two year period.
PROGRAMME/COURSE STRUCTURE
The manufacturing companies that now operate in Ireland typically design and make sophisticated products, almost always in very large quantities and with high level of precision.
This Precision Engineering programme will focus on:
- Precision Design – product, mould, tool and machine design
- Computer Aided Manufacture – CNC (Computer Numerical Control) programming & machining
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies – automation, polymer processing, materials
- Metrology – Precision measurement and CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine)
- Manufacturing Requirements – validation, quality management, lean manufacturing and project management
The new precision engineering programmes at IT Sligo have been designed to meet 21st century manufacturing requirements and to ensure that graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills now needed in modern manufacturing companies.
Key Course Information
This is online delivery but attendance at labs and practicals are required.
Application Closing Date : 15th August 2025
Entry Requirements
1. Holders of Level 6 Higher Certificate in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
2. Qualified craftpersons (in toolmaking, fitting and related skills) who have successfully completed the Certificate in Mechanical Analysis & Automation (Special Purpose Award).
3. Applicants with other qualifications and/or with relevant industrial experience who have successfully completed the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) process by IT Sligo and have been deemed to have satisfied the Level 6 learning outcomes for mechanical or precision engineering.
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be employed in design, manufacturing, project management, CNC programming, metrology, validation and procurement roles in high-performance, advanced manufacturing and precision engineering companies
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Programme Fees
Total €6,800
Per Year €3,400
Per 5 credit module €600
Per 10 credit module €1,200
Course Format
The following modules may be presented in any semester during the first and second years of the course, with the exception of Integrated Project (presented in the second year of the programme). Not all modules are presented each semester. Students will do 2-4 modules each semester. Mathematics 3, Mechanics/Dynamics 301 and Integrated Project run over 2 semesters.| Title | Credits |
| Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM/CNC) 301 | 05 |
| Computer Aided Manufacture (CAM/CNC) 302 | 05 |
| CIM & Robotics 300 | 05 |
| Machine Design | 05 |
| Computer Aided Design 301 | 05 |
| Mould Design and Polymer Processing | 05 |
| Materials Testing & Metrology | 05 |
| Mechanics/Dynamics 301 | 05 |
| Mathematics 3 | 05 |
| Essential Lean Six Sigma and Validation | 05 |
| Integrated Project and Project Management | 10 |