Validation - Kerry
Validation is a critical part of the quality management regime across the manufacturing sectors, with certain sectors more heavily regulated than others, such as Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Food Processing. Notably, validation is becoming increasingly important in manufacturing areas within these highly regulated sectors. As a result, the need for skilled personnel and the challenges that companies are encountering in recruitment and internal progression pathways is a very clear thematic in a range of reports on the manufacturing sector.
This certificate programme is designed in response to the clear industry demand to equip science and engineering graduates, working in manufacturing sectors of industry, with the necessary skills to be able to work in validation roles.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Munster Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 7 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Munster Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year
This programme will be delivered online part-time from January 2024 to December 2024.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold an NFQ level 6 award in an engineering or science related area. The University’s policy in relation to recognition of prior learning (RPL) also applies.
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
On successful completion of the programme students will have gained 10 credits at NFQ level 7 which may contribute to the achievement of other academic awards.
Further information
Commencing January 2024
Online
Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the Springboard+ initiative funding criteria (see https://springboardcourses.ie/eligibility).
For employed applicants the HEA will pay 90% of the programme fee, the remaining 10% – €125 will be payable before registration.
For applicants who do not meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria the fee is €1,250.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
17th November 2023
The Certificate in Validation will equip graduates with a science or engineering background working in the pharmaceutical sector, food processing sector or medical devices sector to work in a validation environment. Validation is a very specialist field and expertise is built over time in practice. Our programme is designed to provide a comprehensive appreciation of the role of validation in quality assurance.
Modules
• Introduction to Validation
• Validation Science
Award Type: Special Purpose Award.
Lifelong Learning Office
E: parttimekerry@mtu.ie
T: 353 (0)66 719 1701