Advanced Energy Management and Efficiency

Located in Ireland, Atlantic Technological University is a dynamic college that offers many advantages for international students. You will find a supportive community, excellent applied learning, and teaching environments that reflect the real needs of businesses and professions in the region. With a strong focus on innovation, ATU provides opportunities for you to make significant contributions to society.

ATU offers 179 programs, covering many subjects, including engineering, business, and medicine. Specifically, the college focuses on applied learning and research environments that cater to the needs of local industries. You can expect to learn from experienced faculty and engage with different departments, all while improving your English language skills.

In Ireland, you will experience a unique cultural setting with many activities to enjoy. You will be part of a community of 19,000 students, including 4,000 international students, creating a diverse and inclusive environment. The campus provides modern facilities, and the surrounding city offers many benefits, from historic landmarks to modern amenities, making it an ideal location for you to thrive and succeed.

A blended delivery format combines a weekly one-hour online live lecture with a monthly on-campus laboratory session, giving students regular contact with both theory and hands-on practice. The programme’s structure allows technicians to continue working while developing practical skills with PLC and PAC systems, sensors and actuators in a dedicated lab environment.

The core module, Advanced Energy Management and Efficiency, covers real-time energy control using PLC clocks, motor efficiency classes (IE1-IE6), IO-Link-based monitoring of pneumatic systems, and the comparison of pneumatic versus electric actuation. Students apply these technologies in laboratory exercises, analyse historical and real-time energy data, and carry out energy audits aligned with ISO 50001 principles.

Targeted at technicians in industrial and manufacturing settings, the course builds analytical capability to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements that support United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Graduates are prepared for roles that require optimisation of energy performance and integration of sustainability into automation processes.