ICMS and Whole Life Carbon (Micro-cred L8, 5 ECTS)

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.

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

Recognition for Prior Learning:

Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, including workplace experience, should apply to the Department of Flexible Learning Office using the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure for consideration.

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.

Thursday;  6.30pm to 9.30pm (subject to change) – alternate weeks

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.

Online with lectures and practical sessions in an online, virtual classroom – 3 hrs every alternate Thursday

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.

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.

The fee is €625 and is part funded by the DASBE Initiative (HEA HCI Funded) for eligible applicants in 2026.

Successful applicants will qualify for €208 in funding towards the cost of the programme. The balance of €417 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.

ICMS (International Cost Management Standard) and Whole Life Carbon, (Micro-credential, L8, 5 ECTS)