Dates:
To be verified
Duration: 2 years part-time - primarily online ( Sept- May each year)
Location: Athlone and Sligo
Accreditation: B. Engineering in Polymer Processing
Programme overview
Going back to college doesn’t have to be hard!
With our programmes you can fit going back to college around your lifestyle.
- Are you interested in gaining a qualification in plastics, without leaving your job?
- Would you like to attend online lectures when and where you want?
- Are you comfortable using the internet and email?
- Would you like to gain credit/exemptions for programmes that you have already completed with First Polymer Training?
- Would you like to gain credit/exemptions for study already undertaken or for work experience achieved?
If so then we have the programme for you across our three part-time third level courses to suit you.
Certificate in Polymer Technology – Level 6
LEVEL: 6
Duration: 1 Year part-time (primarily online from September – May)
Entry Requirements: Level 5 Qualification (Leaving Certificate) and preferably be working in the industry with a technical aptitude. For those who do not have the required entry qualification RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) may apply.
Full Fees: €2,450 per year / €1,225 per semester.
Funding: 30% available via your employer from First Polymer Training Skillnet. €1,715 per year / €858 per semester. If you decide to apply and are accepted please let us know (before paying a deposit) if you wish to avail of funding.
Course information: ATU Sligo
Download all the details on the Certificate in Polymer Technology Level 6 here
B. Engineering in Polymer Processing – Level 7
LEVEL: 7
Duration: 2 Years part-time (primarily online from September – May each year)
Entry Requirements: Level 6 trade/engineering qualification plus at least 5 years’ experience in industry. For those who do not have the required entry qualification RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) may apply.
Full Fees: €3,400 per year / €1,700 per semester.
Funding: 30% available via your employer from First Polymer Training Skillnet. €2,380 per year / €1,190 per semester. If you decide to apply and are accepted please let us know (before paying a deposit) if you wish to avail of funding.
Course Information: ATU Sligo
Download all the details on B. Engineering in Polymer Processing Level 7 here
B. Engineering in Polymer Processing – Level 8
LEVEL: 8
Duration: 2 Years part-time (primarily online from September – May each year).
Entry Requirements: Level 7 BEng in Polymer Processing, Polymer Engineering or a related discipline.
Full Fees: €4,200 per year / €2,100 per semester.
Funding: 30% available via your employer from First Polymer Training Skillnet. €2,940 per year / €1,470 per semester. If you decide to apply and are accepted please let us know (before paying a deposit) if you wish to avail of funding.
Course Information: ATU Sligo
Download all the details on the B.Engineering (Hons) in Polymer Processing Level 8 here
For More Information:
Contact Catherine Collins at First Polymer Training Skillnet if you are interested in this programme and wish to avail of funding.
Please note funding is available to a limited number of participants.