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Which course has more prospects.

  • 03-04-2012 09:59AM
    #1
    bizzyb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,
    I am a qualified wood machinist out of work since christmas i am faced with the prospect of having to retrain but in a way i am excited about it look towards the future.I am looking at 2 courses,when training i did some cnc programming using CAM something i really enjoyed doing would this course benefit http://www.ait.ie/aboutaitandathlone/courses/highercertinelectronicscomputerengineering/. I also like this course and its an area i would imagine is going to grow http://www.ait.ie/aboutaitandathlone/courses/benginmechanicalengrenewableenergyft/ which course do you guys think would be better towards getting employment in the future as i like the look of both courses and cant choose.I know im to late for starting this year but my local vec do level 5 in both starting in september and i then hope to take up whichever course the following september.


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  • #2
    Offy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭Offy


    The Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering & Renewable Energy would be the better course as it is a higher qualification. It might also be more suited to your background. The electronics course is an excellent course also but it is very different to what you worked at before. I wouldnt get my hopes up re sustainable energy, there are not as many jobs in this sector in Ireland as one might expect. The Mechanical engineering degree will always stand to you no matter what sector you end up working in.


  • #3
    herrys
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭herrys


    Mechanical engineering involves the application of principles of physics for analysis, design, manufacturing and maintenance. Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering disciplines.


  • #4
    Elvis_Presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 194 ✭✭Elvis_Presley


    A good Engineering degree will open a lot of doors for you, not necessarily in Engineering as well as allow you to travel to a lot of places. If it is possible for you to study abroad, consider that too. The standard of teaching/research/professionalism in UK universities is far far higher from anything I experienced in ireland.


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