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Kerrie Horan

Engineer - Process

Intel

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A day for a Process Engineer at Intel can range from spending all day in what we call our 'bunny suits' or space suits as most people would recognise them as or a day of juggling meetings with working on long term projects that have a quality improvement for your product or have a cost saving for the factory. The key thing is to be adaptable, be organised and be able to communicate your plans clearly and concisely. You will be your own boss in many instances as an engineer and it is up to you to get the job done and do it well, while at the same time meeting goals and challenges that are set for the factory.

The great thing about a process engineer at Intel is that much or your work can be done remotely, which means you don't have to sit at your desk all day allowing you to get in to the machines and get stuck in. One should also be aware that you will be continuously learning in this sort of environment. Because our technology is so up to date we are always making changes to make this possible. Our products will range from mobile phone chips to top of the range computer chips so we need to be able to make changes to meet the demands of what the market is looking for.

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Rathmines College is a wonderful place to start on the road to employment, get on the ladder to progress to college or return to learning. It is exciting, stimulating and students receive great encouragement from a highly qualified, committed and caring staff with a proven track record in a unique environment with excellent facilities.

Rathmines College offers courses in Business, Computer Programming, General Studies - Libral Arts, Office Administration, Professional Accounting, Public Relations & Journalism and much more.

We seek to ensure that all members of our community can achieve their full potential in a friendly, organised and co-operative climate of respect.

The college is located in a very vibrant suburb of Dublin in an area characterised by young dynamic people from all over the world who are either working or studying in the area. For the student of Rathmines College there is always somewhere close at hand to meet friends. 

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Every Spring the college broadcasts RCR, Rathmines College Radio. Here the students, mostly from the media and journalism courses, get a chance to work in a real live radio station. RCR transmits a range of pre-recorded and live programming and calls on student input into programme production and presentation giving them the chance to showcase their talents.



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Why us?

Reputation

Rathmines College has a long established and admired reputation as a centre of learning. Providing full-time education since 1902 the college has developed an excellent reputation with employers, accrediting bodies, students past and present, parents, the local community and other education institutions.

Recognised Qualifications

Rathmines College offers a range of courses from different Irish and internationally recognised educational and professional bodies such as QQI, BTEC, ACCA, ATI.

Progression Opportunities

Taking a course here in Rathmines College is often just the first step for students. Internal progression from QQI Level 5 Awards to Advanced Certificates QQI Level 6 and BTEC Higher National Diplomas for example are a popular option and many external progression links are established and facilitated by the college. Graduates of courses can become eligible for entry to Universities and from some courses receive exemptions onto Degree programmes.

Employment Record

The College tracks graduate progression every year and has evidence of their fantastic record of performance. Employers have a high regard for our qualifications and our graduates. The college assists students in securing relevant employment. Work experience during courses of study also offers opportunities to gain practical experience and develop links with industry. The college has recently established an Employers Forum.

Personal Approach

The ethos of the college focuses on the individual needs of each member of our student body. Tutors are given the role of assisting students with both academic and personal progression during their time in the college. Every year our students tell us they choose Rathmines because they know someone who came here before. Graduates spread a positive message about their experiences here and encourage others to apply.

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Scholarships

Busaries are awarded each year.

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Facilities

The college provides a library resource centre, a radio studio, state-of-the –art IT facilities, student canteen and a supervised study area.
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Clubs & Societies

Extra-curricular activities include soccer, swimming, gaelic football, badminton and table quizzes. Each year the student council develops new activities for students.
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Fees and Grants

A full-time QQI Level 5/6 qualification costs €460 per year. Medical card holders are entitled to a €200 reduction. SUSI grants apply for eligible students.
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Student Supports

Rathmines College offers a tutoring support service, career guidance and learning supports where required. The college also welcomes and facilitates VTOS and BTE applicants and provides advice and assistance on grant application procedures.
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Transport Links

Accessing the college by public transport is made easy with the Luas (Green Line) around the corner and Dublin Bus routes 14s, 15s, 18, 65 and 83. The 83 bus and 142 (direct from Portmarknock) routes bring many students from the other side of the city.
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