Residential Energy Retrofit Fabric (Certificate, L8, 20 ECTS)

Building Physics and Fabric (10 ECTS)

• Modes of Heat Transfer
• Thermal Bridging
• Heat Loss Calculations
• Properties of Insulation Materials
• Insulation Systems
• Assessment of Fabric Upgrade Options (DEAP and other tools)

Air Tightness (5 ECTS)

• Air Tightness
• Thermal Comfort and Air Quality
• Moisture Management
• Designing Air Tightness Solutions – Multiple Case Studies and Solutions

Building Defects, Detection and Analysis (5 ECTS)

• Digital Tools for Identifying Building Defects in Existing Buildings
• Condition Assessment Reports for Existing Buildings
• Building Fabric Defects Identification and Analysis for Energy Upgrades
• Hygrothermal Risk Evaluation and Modelling
• U-value Calculations
• Maintenance and Repair

An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification.

Or

A level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.,) or approved equivalent qualification, with 1-year relevant work experience.

Or

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 
If you do not meet the academic entry requirements listed above but would like your application assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form. Please include any relevant work experience/further information relevant to your application under the ‘Additional Information’ section.

English Language: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. Please note that we do not request proof of English language qualification or proficiency.

Delivered over one semester in a blended learning format.

Tuesday and Thursday evening online lectures 6:30pm-9.30pm weekly.

Live online classes will be recorded and available to watch back.

To note it is not mandatory to attend all site visits, but it is advisable.

Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due

A variety of continuous assessment techniques include:

• Online quizzes
• Individual projects
• Group project with presentation

Certificate in Engineering in Residential Energy Retrofit Fabric (Special Purpose Award, L8, 20 ECTS)

The fee is €2,500 and is part funded by the DASBE Initiative (HEA HCI Funded) for eligible applicants in 2026.

Successful applicants will qualify for €833 in funding towards the cost of the programme. The balance of €1,667 will be payable by the applicant upon registration.

Funding is limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis to eligible applicants.

Applications will close 2 weeks before the listed start date or once the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Programme run subject to viable numbers.

General Queries

Flexible Learning Office

Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie

Telephone: (061) 293802