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CAO Course Detail

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DIT

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Course Code:
DT003
Title:
Automation Engineering
College:
DIT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
3 Years

 

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Computers & Software
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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Overview of Engineering at DIT
WAVES (Women, A Voice in Engineering Society) talk about the advantages of attending an 'Engineering Role Model Day' @ DIT and what it is like as a female engineering student.
WAVES - Female Engineering Role Model Day @ DIT

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Manutronics is about applying the full range of engineering technologies in a manufacturing environment. It includes disciplines such as mechanical, electronic, electrical engineering, mechatronics, and IT, and combining them to manufacture a wide range of products.



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Good course if you wish to take up employment in the manufacturing sector as a high calibre technician. The graduates will be competent in the areas of electronic manufacture, automation, as well as systems integration.

 

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DT003 - Automation Engineering
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DT003 - Automation Engineering
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CAO Points 
2012 Points 260
History:


2011 - 260
2010 - 285
2009 - 150
2008 - 155
2007 - 170
2006 - 180
2005 - 200
2004 - 220
2003 - 235

What the symbols mean:
  

1Automation Engineering


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