Higher Certificate in Science in Good Manufacturing Practice and Technology

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Higher Certificate in Sc
Programme Code CR_SGMPR_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 120
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/01/2021
Department PROCESS, ENERGY & TRANSPORT ENGINEERING
Field of Study 5240 - Chemical & Process Eng
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth Demonstrate general knowledge of scientific principles, in the fields of biology, chemistry, measurement science, basic mathematics and technology, whilst working in a structured and managed environment.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind Use and apply specific knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice and Health, Safety and Environmental requirements in operations of a regulated Pharmaceutical or Medical Devices industry.
PO3 Skill - Range Write standard operating procedures, follow approved validation and quality procedures, assist at quality and safety audits and accurately gather,record and process technical information using standard computer application systems.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity Formulate responses to routine day to day manufacturing problems in the work place.
PO5 Competence - Context Use technical knowledge to monitor and assess trends so as to minimize non conformances.
PO6 Competence - Role Exercise personal responsibility, contribute constructively in a team across core scientific disciplines and communicate effectively.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Evaluate and identify his and her learning and development needs in a structured and managed environment.
PO8 Competence - Insight Demonstrate an awareness of relevant social and ethical issues.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BIOL6007 Biomolecules and Cells Brigid Lucey 3 5
CHEM6002 Chemical Principles Donagh OMahony 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
MATH6000 Essential Mathematical Skills David Goulding 2 5
INFO6017 Information Technology Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
MGMT6021 cGMP 1 & Quality Assurance NIALL MORRIS 3 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective from each group.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
OCCH6001 Health and Safety/ Environment NIALL MORRIS 3 5
STAT6010 Intro. to Probability & Stats David Goulding 1 5
PHYS6027 Measurement Science NIALL MORRIS 2 5
BIOM6001 Microbes, Enzymes & Energy Brigid Lucey 3 5
Group Elective 1 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FOOD6002 QA in Food Manufacturing NIALL MORRIS 1 5
CHEP6004 cGMP 2 and Quality Control NIALL MORRIS 4 5
Group Elective 2 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
BIOT6003 Intro. Industrial Biotech Michael J. O Mahony 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Students must select one elective.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
MANU6011 Calibration Science NIALL MORRIS 3 5
BIOM6003 Cleanroom Management NIALL MORRIS 3 5
BIOM6004 Contamination Control NIALL MORRIS 3 5
STAT6008 Lean Manufacturing David Goulding 4 5
CHEO6002 Organic & Inorganic Chemistry NIALL MORRIS 1 5
PLAC6018 Work Placement NIALL MORRIS 1 30
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
FOOD6003 Food Processing Michael J. O Mahony 1 5
MANU6013 Manufacturing Technology Michael J. O Mahony 2 5