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Industry Sectors

Science & Engineering 
 
Company Profiles
Sector Information
Building, Construction & Property
  Construction Industry Federation
  STEPS to Engineering.
Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
  PharmaChemical Ireland
Computers & Software
  ICT Ireland
Earth Science & Environment
  Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  STEPS to Engineering
Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing
  STEPS to Engineering
Medical Devices
  Irish Medical Devices Association
Physical & Mathematical Sciences
  Discover Science + Engineering
 
Information from National Skills Bulletin 2009, compiled by FAS and the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs
Science Occupations 
Engineering Occupations 
IT Professional Occupations 
Construction Professional Occupations 
Construction Craft Occupations 
Other Craft Occupations 


 

Building, Construction & Property 

   Working in the planning, building, selling or management of construction projects (housing estates, roads, warehouses etc.).

Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences 

   Creating high quality drugs or chemicals, testing them to ensure they are effective and safe, and monitoring their effect on people and the environment.

Computers & Software 

   Working in the manufacture, sales or support of all forms of computers and computer systems, or in the creation and development of software.

Electrical & Electronic Engineering 

   Designing or manufacturing electronic or telecommunication devices, or being involved in the generation and supply of electricity.

Mechanical Engineering & Manufacturing  

   Working in the design, use, maintenance and control of all forms of mechanical devices, e.g. in construction, manufacturing, aviation, automobiles and related areas etc.

Physical & Mathematical Sciences 

   Researching and investigating aspects of the physical universe, or using Mathematics to solve complex issues in science or business.

Earth Science & Environment 

   Work with technologies that monitor and predict changes in our environment, with the development of renewable and sustainable energy sources and on the protection and conservation of natural resources.

Medical Devices 

   Work on the development of technology that enhances the diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, and treatment of diseases and disabilities.

Featured Interview

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Occupation:
Colm Hofler
Chemical Engineer

After leaving school, Colm went to UCD to study Chemical Engineering, and then on to work with Irish Cement as a Process Engineer. He moved within the CRH Group to Switzerland and during his time there completed an MBA, which has opened many new opportunities within the Group.
Colm Hofler, Chemical Engineer
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