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ICMS and Whole Life Carbon (Micro-cred L8, 5 ECTS)
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Status: APPLY NOW
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Campus: Online
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weeks: 8
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Fees: HCI Pillar 3 funded – see Fees Section below.
Course Overview
The International Construction Measurement Standard, ICMS3 has introduced Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) as a fundamental component of construction measurement. Accurate generation of carbon assessments remains a challenging domain. This program will provide learners with solid foundation of the principles of WLCA, as well as the requirements, rules and techniques necessary for the ICMS implementation.
Contact Details
Entry Requirements
Flexible Learning Office
Email: mailto:flexible.midwest@tus.ie
Telephone: (061)293802
An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification
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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.
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment
Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.
HCI Pillar 3 Funding
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for the HCI Pillar 3 funding, as set out by the HEA. We would encourage you to read the criteria prior to making an application, to ensure you are eligible to apply. Details can be found HERE.
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.
Course Content
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1. Introduction to ICMS-3 and ICMS-3 Carbon Reporting: Principles, Structure, framework, levels, attributes and values. Life cycle cost treatment, Carbon emissions treatment. Elemental Cost Planning Considerations
2. Whole Life Carbon Assessment: Initial considerations, types of projects and assessments,
3. Framework for WLCA: Scope, Reference Study Period, Element categories, quantities, scenarios, Data source choice and usage.
4. Assessment and Reporting Requirements: Pre-construction, construction, and operational stages. Energy use, water use, End of Life, System boundaries. Reporting metrics, and reporting templates.
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This course will be delivered fully Online. Lectures are recorded and available for listen back.
The installation of the software and license configuration will be covered in the course.
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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
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Online with Lectures and Practical Sessions in a Virtual Classroom 2 hours weekly.
Coursework Assessments include two Practical Assignments which include an Essay in week 3 and an individual project in week 8
Assessments are designed with tiered activities of varying difficulty. These are individual assessments, however peer collaboration is actively encouraged.
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ICMS (International Construction Measurement Standard) And Whole Life Carbon – SPA Micro-credential. (Level 8, 5 ECTS)
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€625 – HCI Pillar 3 Funding. Student pays €125.
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Application Deadline: 11th February 2025. 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.