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Campus: Online
weeks: 15
Fees: €2,500* See Fees section below
The aim of the Certificate in Methods of Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings programme is to address the challenging roles and responsibilities associated with building regulations for the renovation of traditional buildings (pre 1940s) and to up-skill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design, deliver and approve compliant traditional buildings.
Entry Requirements:
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
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
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.
Fundamentals in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings – 5 credits
Building Defects Detection and Analysis – 5 credits
Fundamentals In BIM ISO19650 – 5 credits
Traditional Building Regulation Energy Compliance – 5 credits
Application of Part L, J and F to traditional construction types in Ireland
2 hour online lectures
Wednesday & Thursday evenings
Full day face to face practical workshops and site visits on Fridays or Saturdays (TBC)
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.
Assessment will be through a range of continuous assessments, which will involve:
Certificate in Methods of Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings (Certificate, L8, 20 ECTS)
€2,500*
HCI Pillar 3 Funding – Student pays €500
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.