Courses
Advanced Energy Management and Efficiency
Certificate
Course Details
| Course Code | GA_EAEMG_S07 |
|---|---|
| Level | 7 |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Credits | 5 |
| Method of Delivery | Blended |
| Campus Locations | Galway City – Dublin Road |
| Mode of Delivery | Part Time |
Course Overview
The Advanced Energy Management and Efficiency programme is designed to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals capable of driving energy efficiency, sustainability, and performance across modern industry. As manufacturing and industrial sectors increasingly adopt smart technologies, automation, and data-driven systems, organisations require experts who can effectively monitor, analyse, and optimise energy usage within complex operational environments.
This Certificate in Advanced Energy Management and Efficiency equips learners with the technical knowledge and practical skills to manage energy in industrial and manufacturing settings using advanced automation technologies. The programme explores key areas such as real-time energy control using PLC clocks, motor efficiency classifications (IE1–IE6), IO-Link-based monitoring of pneumatic systems, and comparative analysis of pneumatic versus electric actuation for enhanced efficiency. Students gain hands-on experience with PLC and PAC systems, sensors, and actuators in laboratory environments, enabling them to monitor, control, and optimise energy performance in real-world scenarios.
The programme also develops analytical skills to interpret real-time and historical energy data, identify inefficiencies, and conduct effective energy audits. Strong emphasis is placed on aligning automation practices with sustainability goals. The curriculum integrates ISO 50001 energy management principles and supports the achievement of UN Sustainable Development Goals, combining theoretical foundations with practical, industry-relevant application.
Course Details
Year 1
| Semester | Module Details | Credits | Mandatory / Elective |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced Energy Management and EfficiencyThis Advanced Energy Management and Efficiency module is designed to develop learners' ability to monitor, control, and optimise energy usage in industrial and manufacturing environments using automation technologies. It covers key topics including real-time energy control using PLC clocks, motor efficiency classes (IE1-IE6), IO-Link-based energy monitoring of pneumatic systems, and the comparison of pneumatic versus electric actuation for improved efficiency. Apply practical skills using PLC/PAC systems, sensors, and actuators to monitor, control, and optimise energy usage in laboratory environments. Analyse real-time and historical energy data to identify inefficiencies, conduct energy audits, and improve system performance. The module also links automation practices to sustainability by incorporating ISO 50001 principles and alignment with UN Sustainable Development Goals, supported through both theoretical learning and practical lab-based activities. Learning Outcomes 1. Apply an industrial controller’s Real Time Clock (RTC) / Wall Clock Time to schedule and control energy consumption in an automated system. |
05 | Mandatory |
Recommended Study Hours per week
Participants will be in class for hour per week and will also be required to spend additional time each week reading and engaging with course materials.
Examination and Assessment
Assessment comprises continuous assessment and one formal written exam.
On-Campus Attendance Requirement
The programme is delivered in a blended mode. Students take a weekly one-hour online live lecture and attend the university once per month for practical / laboratory sessions.
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Entry Requirements
A Grade O6/H7 or better in five Leaving Certificate subjects including English or Irish and Mathematics with a minimum of 160 points. Maths at F2 is acceptable to meet the minimum Maths entry requirement. Irish at F2 is acceptable to meet the minimum language requirement.
OR Five different subjects at GCSE grade C or better to include English/Irish and Maths with a minimum of 160 points.
OR Equivalent qualifications and scores from other countries which will be assessed and scored by the university.
OR A Pass in any QQI FET Major Award at level 5 or 6. (Programmes with specific Leaving Certificate Maths requirements should include the following or similar: QQI FET applicants for engineering programmes in ATU must have completed awards including a Mathematics module (5N1833, 6N3395, 5N18396, 5N0556 or 5S2246) or LC maths.)
OR A Pass in a QQI FET Foundation Certificate, the University of Galway/ATU Foundation Certificate or any Foundation/Access Certificate delivered by the regional cluster (ATU or University of Galway).
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature applicants (aged 23 on or before 1st January of the course commencement year) are welcomed by ATU. A quota of places is reserved for mature applicants. These applicants do not have to meet the Leaving Certificate entry requirements and are considered on an individual basis (previous education, work experience, and demonstration of ability and competence to undertake the programme).
Careers
Demand for energy is growing at an exponential rate and the cost of energy is increasing on a par. This is driving demand for greater energy efficiencies and the skills provided by this programme will ensure that technicians with these skills will gain a cutting-edge in the jobs marketplace.
Further Information
Who Should Apply?
This programme is aimed at technicians working in industrial and manufacturing settings who are increasingly asked to integrate energy systems into the existing production systems.
Contact Information
Admissions Office
E: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie
