Award in Robot Programming

Unit Description

The practice of robotics involves the art, and the know-how of designing, applying and using robots in the human activities. Robots may be used in manufacturing environments, in space exploration and underwater applications. A robotic system consists of various devices and systems connected with the robot. This unit allows learners to programme robots in several different ways including teach, continuous walk-through and software modes, using appropriate robot programming languages. Additionally, the delivery of this unit shall be focused on a project-based approach so to simulate and program any robotic application. Through practical hands on experiments learners will have the opportunity to generate robot programs for any kind of robot controller. As all the other units in this course this unit is expected to include a strong practical component.

 LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe robot components, characteristics and applications.
2. Understand the robot reference frames, and programming modes.
3. Generate the program for a specific industrial robot controller and application.
4. Use Robot libraries to simulate a specific robotic application.
5. Export and offline programme any robot controller.

Entry Requirements

• MCAST Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical or Electronics) – Level 3 or
• 1 SEC O-levels/SSC&P (Level 3) pass – Compulsory: Mathematics or Physics

Maturity Clause Applications

Applicants who satisfy the following conditions may apply for consideration to join this MCAST programmes as mature students:

1. Be in possession of a School Leaving Certificate.
2. Have, by the end of the same calendar year:

Attained the age of 21 years for entry to programmes at MQF Level 4

An Updated Curriculum Vitae and a Motivation Letter should accompany applications under the Maturity Clause.

Shortlisted applicants may be called for an interview to assess their suitability for the selected programme.