Engineering · Curriculum Map
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1.9 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes
apply safe working techniques and practices and display an awareness of the importance of health and safety.
Higher|Ordinary · Leaving Certificate Engineering 2026 specification — fifth-year cohorts from September 2026
Official strands
- Strand 1: Engineering Processes
- Processes and principles
- Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems
- Design application
- Strand 3: Design Capability
- Mechatronics
- Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy
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1.1 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — evaluate and discuss the evolution of engineering practice.1.1 · Processes and principles — understand the concepts and approaches that are required when solving an engineering problem1.10 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — describe the fundamental concepts and principles of computer aided manufacturing techniques.1.10 · Processes and principles — demonstrate high-quality work, to include accuracy and surface finish1.11 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — export data from CAD software systems to manufacture components.1.11 · Processes and principles — create sketches, models and working drawings1.12 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — perform a manufacturing sequence on digitally controlled equipment.1.12 · Processes and principles — interpret working drawings1.13 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — recognise emerging trends and technologies in digital manufacturing.1.13 · Processes and principles — use appropriate technical language and notations1.14 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — explain the effects of heat treatments on materials, their properties, and their applications.1.15 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — select appropriate materials for required applications based on their properties, displaying an awareness for sustainable design and the impact on our environment.1.16 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — plan the manufacturing sequence for a range of projects and tasks.1.17 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — manage time and resources within the allocated timeframe to produce a product.1.18 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — evaluate and critically reflect on the outcome of work completed.1.19 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — document work appropriately in tandem with a design process.1.2 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — describe the impact that engineering developments have had on our world.1.2 · Processes and principles — demonstrate a range of manufacturing processes1.20 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — describe the necessity for a unified system of measurement.1.21 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — demonstrate the correct use of simple and precision measuring tools and processes.1.22 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — evaluate developments in manufacturing technologies and their impacts on manufacturing and society.1.23 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — outline the features and the operations of an automated manufacturing facility.1.24 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — describe key concepts involved in quality management, statistical process control and sampling.1.25 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — explain machine maintenance intervals and outline examples of preventative maintenance.1.3 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — describe the role of the engineer within a range of engineering disciplines.1.3 · Processes and principles — recognise and adhere to health and safety standards1.4 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — evaluate the environmental considerations, economic, and societal impacts of engineering decisions in historical and modern times.1.4 · Processes and principles — understand the properties associated with a range of engineered materials1.5 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — demonstrate proficiency in the use of measuring instruments, handcraft skills, machining techniques and assembly techniques on a range of materials, ensuring an adherence to precision, quality and finish.1.5 · Processes and principles — research applications of existing and emerging technological developments1.6 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — describe and use a range of additive and subtractive manufacturing techniques.1.6 · Processes and principles — engage with the various engineering disciplines by relating them to everyday applications1.7 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — describe the fundamental principles and theories of manufacturing processes and assembly techniques and apply appropriately to a range of contexts for required applications.1.7 · Processes and principles — develop engineered solutions to various challenges1.8 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — demonstrate proficiency in using hand and machine tools.1.8 · Processes and principles — identify appropriate tools and equipment specific to a task1.9 · Strand 1: Engineering Processes — apply safe working techniques and practices and display an awareness of the importance of health and safety.1.9 · Processes and principles — apply suitable manufacturing processes to engineer a product2.1 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — determine the functional requirements of an engineering control system.2.1 · Design application — understand the key stages of the engineering design process2.10 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — appreciate control and monitoring design practice, in terms of the user experience, safety and inclusion.2.10 · Design application — incorporate basic project management techniques2.11 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — implement hardware, software, local control and monitoring interfaces using system analysis specifications.2.11 · Design application — present ideas through modelling and prototyping, using appropriate media2.12 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — use wired and/or wireless communication techniques to remotely control devices.2.12 · Design application — communicate their design decisions using suitable media2.13 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — test and debug wired and/or wireless communication control and monitoring systems.2.14 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — describe the difference between open and closed loop control systems.2.15 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — describe the advancements of autonomous control systems.2.16 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — describe the role of control systems in advanced manufacturing and society.2.17 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — solve design problems using suitable levels of control and automation technology.2.2 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — model systems inputs, processes, outputs, and the relationships between them using state machine diagrams.2.2 · Design application — evaluate the factors that influence design2.3 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — recognise the key role that control and energy systems play in engineering.2.3 · Design application — choose a suitable material to engineer a product2.4 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — identify appropriate inputs and outputs for an automated system.2.4 · Design application — explore how design impacts on the function and quality of a product including ergonomic considerations2.5 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — specify and configure sensors and actuators for a range of simple automated systems.2.5 · Design application — apply appropriate engineering concepts and approaches in the execution of their design solutions2.6 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — describe the design of a control system using an appropriate technical format.2.6 · Design application — use relevant information to enhance design and function2.7 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — identify suitable energy sources to meet input and output requirements.2.7 · Design application — apply their knowledge of the properties associated with a range of engineering materials2.8 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — evaluate the relevant inputs and outputs for any energy requirements.2.8 · Design application — manufacture a product from a working drawing2.9 · Strand 2: Automation and Control Systems — recognise the importance of energy efficiency and the necessity to use renewable energy sources.2.9 · Design application — modify an existing product/design3.1 · Strand 3: Design Capability — use sketching in visualising concepts and documenting designs.3.1 · Mechatronics — explain the operation of basic mechatronic systems3.10 · Strand 3: Design Capability — apply principles of product functionality during the design process.3.10 · Mechatronics — represent key information using appropriate media3.11 · Strand 3: Design Capability — apply principles of human-centred design and universal design.3.11 · Mechatronics — justify their choice of the most appropriate system or systems for a specified purpose3.12 · Strand 3: Design Capability — use engineering judgement and/or basic calculations to specify mechanical components.3.13 · Strand 3: Design Capability — select the correct electrical components for engineering applications using technical data.3.14 · Strand 3: Design Capability — calculate the specifications and dimensions required for the design of machine components and powered systems.3.15 · Strand 3: Design Capability — apply tolerances, limits and fits to the design of assembled components.3.16 · Strand 3: Design Capability — create working prototypes to explore ideas, test functionality and refine design decisions.3.17 · Strand 3: Design Capability — appreciate the importance of testing in the engineering design and product development process.3.2 · Strand 3: Design Capability — create models to communicate the physical form of a design.3.2 · Mechatronics — investigate relationships between inputs, processes and outputs for basic control systems3.3 · Strand 3: Design Capability — communicate engineering concepts and designs using appropriate media incorporating technical symbols and norms.3.3 · Mechatronics — appreciate the application of mechanisms in a controlled system3.4 · Strand 3: Design Capability — analyse and interpret technical sketches and drawings to extract relevant information.3.4 · Mechatronics — explore the application of systems in an engineering setting such as the classroom, home and industry3.5 · Strand 3: Design Capability — create engineering working drawings that adhere to established drafting standards.3.5 · Mechatronics — investigate the impact of mechatronics on the environment and society3.6 · Strand 3: Design Capability — describe and apply the steps involved in the engineering design process.3.6 · Mechatronics — configure and program basic mechatronic systems using appropriate software3.7 · Strand 3: Design Capability — create a design folio to document and evaluate the engineering design process.3.7 · Mechatronics — design a basic mechatronic system either individually or collaboratively3.8 · Strand 3: Design Capability — demonstrate sustainable design practices incorporating ethical design decisions and appropriate safety considerations.3.8 · Mechatronics — build and test a basic mechatronic system with specific inputs or outputs3.9 · Strand 3: Design Capability — describe the main stages and characteristics of the product lifecycle.3.9 · Mechatronics — incorporate basic mechatronics into their engineered products4.1 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — calculate engineering quantities using appropriate SI units for design and manufacture.4.10 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — explain the process of corrosion and preventative measures.4.11 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — calculate the requirements for energy, work and power in the context of engineering systems.4.12 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — describe the energy conversions occurring in engineering systems and processes.4.13 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — analyse closed systems or steady flow systems using a simplified energy balance.4.14 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — calculate mechanical and electrical power demands and the energy efficiency of engineering systems.4.15 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — describe the types and applications of forces and motion.4.16 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — apply calculations of static forces in the design of load bearing elements and components.4.17 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — design linkages and mechanisms to produce given motion profiles.4.18 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — describe and use different power transfer systems and drive systems.4.19 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — calculate and determine friction forces for drive and braking applications.4.2 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — describe the production of engineering materials.4.20 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — calculate mechanical advantage, velocity ratio and efficiency for simple machines.4.21 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — apply calculations for forces and power in the specification of mechanisms and motor driven systems.4.22 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — identify and describe applications of AC and DC based power.4.23 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — analyse DC circuits for sensor and drive systems.4.24 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — design and build circuits to integrate with control applications.4.25 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — calculate the forces acting on master and slave cylinders involving static fluid pressure using Pascal’s Law.4.26 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — interpret and apply fluid circuit diagrams involving valves, cylinders and energy supplies.4.27 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — describe the applications of fluid-based systems in real life.4.3 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — explain the impact of production and disposal of materials on the environment.4.4 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — identify approaches used to conserve natural resources.4.5 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — describe the various tests available to assess material properties.4.6 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — interpret and communicate test data from material tests to make informed material selection choices.4.7 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — describe the relationship between microstructure and material properties.4.8 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — explain the effects of heat treatment processes for altering the properties of metals.4.9 · Strand 4: Engineering Principles and Energy — identify the effects of mechanical working on material properties.