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BIM for Facilities Manager SPA (L8, 10 ECTS)
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Status: Register Your Interest
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Campus: Online
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weeks: 10
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Fees: Fees; HCI Pillar 3 Funding – see Fees section below
Course Overview
The cost to operate built assets often eclipses the construction costs. Digital Twins, a product of BIM, can provide key insights into the operations costs of building and infrastructure. This programme will enable Facilities Managers to leverage the opportunities that Digital Twinning and BIM have to offer. Starting with a focus on the operations data deliverables required during the construction phase, the course transitions to data management & control for the operations phase. Course participants will be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to fully leverage their data assets to deliver sustainable operations throughout the asset life cycle.
General Queries
What are the Entry requirements?
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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Unit 1 -Introduction to BIM and Digital Twins: ISO19650, CDE, Gemini Principles, Data needs
Unit 2 – Space Management, Visualisation and Utilisation: 3D, 4D, 5D Models and Visualisation, Data-driven space utilisation, Introduction to typical BIM tools and CDE capability
Unit 3 – Maintenance and Operations: BIM as a data source, Integration with FM systems, BIM as an FM system. Digital Twinning, Omniverse, Simulations, Maintenance Planning
Unit 4 – Communications and Collaboration: Stakeholder communications, visualisations,
Unit 5 – Facility Sustainability: Energy Performance and Modelling, Replacement/Renewal Optioneering, Whole Life Carbon Assessment
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Online Lectures and Practical Sessions in a Virtual Classroom 3 hours weekly.(one evening)
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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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Coursework Assessments include two Individual Practical Project Assessments
All students will require a laptop. TUS will provide access to all relevant software for upload.
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Certificate in BIM For Facilities Managers (SPA) L8, 10 ECTS
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€1,250 HCI Pillar 3 funding of €1,000 – Student pays €250
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Application Deadline: TBC. 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.