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Campus: Blended
weeks: 24
Fees: €1,250* See FEES section below for funding options
The aim of the Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings programme is to up-skill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design and deliver high quality, energy-efficient renovations to existing traditional buildings (pre 1940s). This will also place them in a position to contribute to meeting Ireland’s climate action and energy targets in relation to the green renovation of buildings.
This programme is developed through the DASBE project, funded by HCI Pillar 3 initiative in conjunction with the Heritage Council.
Applicants will require a minimum Level 7 award in relevant cognate areas.
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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 minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements
Fundamentals in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings
Policy on energy in buildings, and the regulatory environment•
Appraising a building•
Triangle of moisture balance•
Achieving carbon reductions•
Opportunities and Positive Learning
Building Defects Detection and Analysis
Digital Tools for Identifying Building Defects in Existing Buildings
Formatting Condition Assessment Reports for Existing Buildings
Hygrothermal risk evaluation and modelling
U-Value calculations
Maintenance & Repair
Modules are to be delivered over one year in an blended learning format.
The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.
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.
Certificate in Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings (Special Purpose Award, Level 8, 10 ECTS)
There is an option to study Module 1, Fundamentals in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings, as a single subject. The award is a Certificate of Completion.
Fundamentals in energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings (Semester 1) – €625
Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings (Semester 1 & 2) – €1,250
*Fee Funding TBA
Application Deadline: 11 August 2024. Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritizing unemployed and returning applicants. Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached. Courses run subject to viable numbers.