Robotics Fundamentals, Development and Future Trends

This course will provide the learners with an understanding of current and emerging use cases showing where robotics can support the manufacturing environment. The learner will develop an understanding of their own operational environment so as to identify their own potential use case applications.

Overview

Duration

45 hours directed

+

55 hours self-directed

Classroom Based

Times: TBC

Location

CELTEC, Unit 12A

M4 Business Park

Celbridge, Co. Kildare

W23 HCK2

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Prior Knowledge

Applicants must hold a NFQ Level 5 Major Award or equivalent, or relevant experience. For non-native English speakers, a B2 in reading, writing, listening and speaking on the CEFRL framework is required. Learners are expected to hold experience in a manufacturing environment.

Certification

QQI Level 6 Micro-Qualification in Robotics Fundamentals, Development and Future Trends (10 credits)

Cost

This course is partially funded for those currently in employment under the Skills To Advance initiative.

This course is only available to those currently in employment and partially funded under the Skills to Advance initiative.

Skills to Advance is a national initiative that provides upskilling and reskilling opportunities to employees in jobs undergoing change and to those currently employed in vulnerable sectors. Skills to Advance aims to equip employees with the skills they need to progress in their current role or to adapt to the changing job market. Skills to Advance helps employers identify skills needs and invest in their workforce by providing subsidised education and training to staff.

If you would like more information on this initiative, please email our Enterprise Engagement Team at skills@kwetb.ie and they would be delighted to help.

Expression of Interest

We currently don't have this course scheduled. If you are interested in undertaking this course or looking for more information, please complete the form below and a member of our Recruitment Team will be in contact:

Course Content

This course will provide the learners with an understanding of current and emerging use cases showing where robotics can support the manufacturing environment. The learner will develop an understanding of their own operational environment so as to identify their own potential use case applications.

The Robotics Fundamentals, Development and Future Trends programme is aimed at participants who wish to learn:
•How robots work
•Potential uses of robots
•How to specify the type of robot to best suit their own contexts and applications
•How to make decisions around the suitable deployment of robotics in advanced manufacturing environments.
•Configure a vision application - use of, calibration, integration and programming of vision systems with robotics

What does ‘State of the Art’ mean in relation to Industrial Robotics?

Collaborative Robotics
Connected Robotics
Predictive Maintenance
Robotics as a service
Matrix Production
Mobile Robot arms
Technology Readiness Level
Teach by Demonstration
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
Haptic Control
Groundbreaking Technologies
Artificial Intelligence
Self-Learning
Digital Twin
Virtual Commissioning

Surgical Robotics

What constitutes “Future Trends” in Industrial Robotics

Swarm Robotics
Autonomous Supply Chain
Voice Control
Robotics in new applications previously unachievable
Professional Service Robotics
Personal Service Robotics
Exploration Robotics
Speech and Gesture Control
Construction Robots
Humanoid Robots
Inspection Robots
Agricultural Robots

Configure a vision application - use of, calibration, integration and programming of vision systems with robotics

Programme Objectives

1.To facilitate the learner to explore robotics and their uses in advanced manufacturing environments.
2.To provide learners with an understanding of the current state of the art and future trends in robotics
3.To provide the learner with the competencies to identify and evaluate the potential uses of robots in manufacturing.
4.To improve the employability of learners by providing them with a qualification that is academically robust and vocationally relevant.
5.To facilitate the learner to develop specialised vocational and academic literacies to facilitate career progression.
6.To create a Minor Award in a specialised and innovative area that may have sectoral applicability.

Who Is This Programme Intended For?

The programme is intended for the following cohorts:

•Individuals who wish to change career and re-skill for career opportunities within Advanced Manufacturing
•Individuals already employed within Advanced Manufacturing at general operative level and who wish to upskill to more advanced automated cell operation
•Technicians, engineers and line managers, employed in advanced manufacturing sectors, who have a requirement to understand how robotics could be successfully utilised in their advanced manufacturing environments
•Technicians, engineers and line managers, employed in advanced manufacturing sectors, who may have robotics already deployed in their manufacturing environment that are not being used to their maximum efficiency.
•Technicians, engineers and line managers, employed in Advanced Manufacturing sectors who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in the robotics area in order to make more informed business decisions, to improve their business’ agility, to allow the business to keep up to date with the emerging knowledge in the robotics field and to allow businesses to grow own internal talent in robotics.
•Technicians, engineers and line managers, employed in advanced manufacturing sectors, who needs to develop knowledge skills and competencies in areas such as vision and sensor systems in manufacturing operations, the industrial internet of things (IIoT), cyber physical systems and automated robotics systems.

Suitability

Due to Skills to Advance (STA) funding, this course is only available to those in employment.