Certificate in Validation

LOCATION

Online

CREDITS

10

AWARD TYPE

Special Purpose Award

Funding Option Available

(LEVEL 7)

Apply online: www.springboardcourses.ie

Validation is a critical part of the quality management regime across the manufacturing sectors, with certain sectors more heavily regulated than others, such as Pharmaceutical, Medical Devices and Food Processing. Notably, validation is becoming increasingly important in manufacturing areas within these highly regulated sectors. As a result, the need for skilled personnel and the challenges that companies are encountering in recruitment and internal progression pathways is a very clear thematic in a range of reports on the manufacturing sector.

This certificate programme is designed in response to the clear industry demand to equip science and engineering graduates, working in manufacturing sectors of industry, with the necessary skills to be able to work in validation roles. The Certificate in Validation will equip graduates with a science or engineering background working in the pharmaceutical sector, food processing sector or medical devices sector to work in a validation environment. Validation is a very specialist field and expertise is built over time in practice. Our programme is designed to provide a comprehensive appreciation of the role of validation in quality assurance.

Duration

This programme will be delivered online part-time from September 2022 to May 2023.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must hold an NFQ level 6 award in an engineering or science related area. The University’s policy in relation to recognition of prior learning (RPL) also applies.

Modules

• Introduction to Validation • Validation Science

Progression Opportunities

On successful completion of the programme students will have gained 10 credits at NFQ level 7 which may contribute to the achievement of other academic awards.

Cost

Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the Springboard+ initiative funding criteria (see https://springboardcourses.ie/ eligibility). For employed applicants the HEA will pay 90% of the programme fee, the remaining 10% – €125 will be payable before registration. For applicants who do not meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria the fee is €1,250.

Closing date for applications

22nd July 2022

For further information contact

Lifelong Learning Office E: parttimekerry@mtu.ie T: 353 (0)66 719 1701