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Athlone institute of technology |
Company Description
Athlone Institute of Technology is a vibrant, contemporary campus committed to academic excellence in teaching, learning and research. Home to 6,000 students from 62 nations around the globe, the institute is currently ranked 9th nationally in the Irish league table comprising of institutes of technology and universities. The institute offers 200+ industry-focussed programmes on a full and part-time basis.
AIT was named The Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year in 2018 on the basis of its leading position in graduate employability, strong applied research, rising academic performance, strength in identifying areas of skills shortage and working with businesses to improve links between enterprise and academia. Additionally, the institute's research capabilities have been ranked 'best in class' among the technological higher education sector.
Athlone Institute of Technology, in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), launched a "first of its kind" tractor testing course designed to upskill heavy vehicle testers last May. The intensive four-day programme was developed in response to an EU Directive requiring 'fast' commercial tractors to undergo a special roadworthiness test akin to the NCT. The programme is open to upskill Ireland's 650 heavy vehicle testers.
AIT offers phase 4 and phase 6 of trade of plumbing, motor and heavy vehicle mechanics. It currently has over 200 apprentices training in these programs.
Athlone Institute of Technology is a vibrant, contemporary campus committed to academic excellence in teaching, learning and research. Home to 6,000 students from 62 nations around the globe, the institute is currently ranked 9th nationally in the Irish league table comprising of institutes of technology and universities. The institute offers 200+ industry-focussed programmes on a full and part-time basis.
AIT was named The Sunday Times Institute of Technology of the Year in 2018 on the basis of its leading position in graduate employability, strong applied research, rising academic performance, strength in identifying areas of skills shortage and working with businesses to improve links between enterprise and academia. Additionally, the institute's research capabilities have been ranked 'best in class' among the technological higher education sector.
Athlone Institute of Technology, in conjunction with the Road Safety Authority (RSA), launched a "first of its kind" tractor testing course designed to upskill heavy vehicle testers last May. The intensive four-day programme was developed in response to an EU Directive requiring 'fast' commercial tractors to undergo a special roadworthiness test akin to the NCT. The programme is open to upskill Ireland's 650 heavy vehicle testers.
AIT offers phase 4 and phase 6 of trade of plumbing, motor and heavy vehicle mechanics. It currently has over 200 apprentices training in these programs.