Information Technology for Process Digitisation
Designed to equip participants with the skills and competencies to take up roles as 'Operators and Technicians of the future, this Level 6 Certificate in Information Technology for Process Digitalisation delivers the necessary blend of IT, technology and operational skills required to successfully implement digital transformation strategies.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
11 Months
This course duration is 11 months. Lectures will be delivered 2 evenings per week online. Students will also be required to attend up to 2 Saturday's a month in class.
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for those with a minimum qualification at NFQ Level 5 (in a cognate discipline) or Leaving Certificate with a minimum of a H7/O6 in five leaving cert subjects, one of which must be mathematics. Learners who do not meet the minimum mathematics criteria can avail of free access to a self-paced mathematics bridging programme and examination to facilitate entry.
The English language entry requirements for the programme are a B2+ level or equivalent on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Candidates with English language levels below CEFR B2+ must first reach this minimum standard before enrolling on the programme.
Mature students with relevant industrial experience are also eligible to apply using the APEL application process.
Eligibility
This programme is ideal for mature learners who are employed/seeking employment in a manufacturing environment or support service and wish to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies. This programme will produce graduates able to actively support the Industry 4.0 transition underway across Ireland's advanced manufacturing/support services sector.
Careers / Further progression
Career Path
This course was designed with a large range of industries in mind. Graduates can expect employment across a number of sectors in roles such as:
Manufacturing Operator
Manufacturing Technician
Product Builder
Process Technician
Automation Technician
Junior Data Analyst
MES Integration Specialist
Project Specialist
Business Improvement Specialist
Progression
Learners who have completed the Certificate in Operational Excellence for Digitisation can progress to the Certificate in Information Technology for Digitisation.
Learners who have completed the Certificate in Information Technology for Digitisation can progress to the Certificate in Operational Excellence for Digitisation.
Learners who have completed both the Certificate for Operational Excellence for Digitisation and the Certification in Information Technology for Digitisation can progress to a Higher Certificate in Science in Process Digitisation.
Learners who have completed the Higher Certificate in Science in Process Digitisation may progress to any third-level college providing NFQ Level 7 programmes in relevant domains and for which learners can provide evidence that they satisfy the stated entry requirements. For example, the Innopharma – Griffith College NFQ Level 7 BA in Pharmaceutical Business.
Further information
Intake: September 2023
Mature students with relevant industrial experience are also eligible to apply using the APEL application process.
Dublin, Cork.
Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for employability, inclusion and learning 2014-2023.
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QQI Level 6 Minor Award in Information Technology for Process Digitisation
Developed with extensive input from Ireland advanced manufacturing sector, this programme ensures students develop up-to-date know-how related to IT and automation, data management and analysis, computer architecture and programming applications.
Graduates of this programme will gain a range of critical skills required to actively support organisations as they develop and implement transformative digital improvements in manufacturing environments.
This programme provides participants with the IT skills necessary to successfully operate within an advanced manufacturing setting, including the following:
Introduction to programme, writing code, datatypes and using code to problem solve. Understand data management and computer architecture through database commands and queries.
Develop the fundamentals of information technology and automation, stack, data storage devices and cloud systems by working through simulations.
Gain the ability to interpret and integrate code, troubleshoot and create programmes using user interfaces.
Understand how to effectively use statistical applications and methods in industries that involve processes. Develop the ability to record, analyse and present data findings to a business.
Who is the programme for?
This programme is ideal for mature learners who are employed/seeking employment in a manufacturing environment or support service and wish to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies. This programme will produce graduates able to actively support the Industry 4.0 transition underway across Ireland's advanced manufacturing/support services sector.
Modules Include:
Fundamentals of Maths and Statistics
Transversal Skills
Introduction to Programming
Computer Architecture and Data Management
Information Technology and Automation
Programme Applications
Industrial Statistics
Data Analysis and Visualisation
Please note at any time if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us by email on admissions@innopharmalabs.com or call us (01) 485 334