Certificate in Industrial Manufacturing and Maintenance Skills

MODULE 1: Industrial Electrical Safety and Systems

The Industrial Electrical Safety and Systems module is designed around industrial manufacturing and maintenance personnel, to support an understanding of working with industrial electrical systems. This module will allow the learner to work on industrial equipment, to help them diagnose and repair electrical faults in maintenance and production equipment in a safe and knowledgeable manner.

Learners will be introduced to a clear understanding of the fundamental electrical principles, laws, and concepts relevant to industrial electrical systems as the module design of a mix of theoretical and practical elements.

On successful completion of this module, learners can:

1. Recognise the safety standards associated with working with electrical circuits and understand how to use electrical test equipment correctly.
2. Appraise, apply the principles, and perform calculations on AC and DC electric circuits.
3. Apply power calculations to electrical systems and understand the effects on transmission and distribution of electrical power in Ireland.
4. Describe the operation, configuration, and testing of AC induction motors, interpret electrical drawings, and build a basic electrical circuit

MODULE 2: FUNDAMENTALS OF GMP AND QUALITY REGULATIONS

The module aims to provide students with an introduction to and understanding of the principles of quality management in the manufacturing environment. It equips learners with a fundamental grounding in the regulatory requirement for GMP, validation and calibration.

This module is designed to emphasise the role utilities and facilities play in maintaining a safe and fully operational GMP environment.

On successful completion of this module, learners can:

1. Describe the application of Quality Management Systems as prescribed by current guidance documents e.g. 21CFR 820 and ISO standards e.g. ISO 13485:2016.
2. Express the relevance of GMP practices and compliance in the manufacturing environment, considering such elements as good documentation practices, change control.
3. Explain the consequence of calibration and validation within a GMP environment within the context of the industry standard guidelines for validation and required documentation.
4. Identify the factors that affect facilities management, equipment, and processes in industry, as they impact on the layout of manufacturing sites.

MODULE 3: HVACR PRINCIPLES

The HVAC and Refrigeration Principles module is designed around industrial manufacturing and maintenance personnel, to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill, and competence to maintain the efficient operation of refrigeration and HVAC plant and systems.

This module delivers the key foundational elements of HVAC and Refrigeration Principles and Systems, it covers topics that inform learners about air handling units, and vapour compression cycles.

On successful completion of this module, learners can:

1. Identify the main components, control systems and standards in a typical Air Handling Unit.
2. Explain the processes air goes through in a typical HVAC using a Psychrometric chart and outline practical skills required to ensure efficient operation.
3. Identify the major components and their functions on a Vapour compression system.
4. Carry out an analysis of a vapour compression cycle using a pressure enthalpy chart

MODULE 4: WORKPLACE COMMUNICATION

This module aims to introduce learners to the necessary communication process, tools and techniques used within industry. It equips learners with skills in verbal and non-verbal communication, questioning, active listening, creating, and delivering effective presentations and technical written communication.

The learner will develop detailed knowledge of the responsibilities surrounding effective communication in the context of formal or informal horizontal and vertical organisational communication linkages.

The module explores how to present an external image that is both positive and professional and employ various methods to manage time, stress, and conflict.

On successful completion of this module, learners can:

1. Use personal communication techniques, demonstrate key active listening skills, write business documentation, and construct professional correspondences.
2. Demonstrate verbal (and non-verbal) communication skills to make an effective presentation that is both positive and professional.
3. Identify and employ various methods to manage stress, time, and conflict.
4. Consider own professional skills and competencies as required to support learning and ongoing professional development, and ethical practice as a technician