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Certificate in Training in NZEB (L7, 20 ECTS)
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Status: APPLY NOW
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weeks: 24
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Fees: €2,000 *DASBE funding, see Fees Section below
Course Overview
The aim of the programme is to up-skill trainers of construction related craft apprenticeship on the appropriate technologies, approaches, standards and systems required to achieve Near Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB), in line with National Policy and Regulations. It will also up skill trainers on the delivery of training on the fundamental principles of this subject area to construction workers. This will equip such trainers to train new and exist building construction workers on Near Zero Energy Buildings, thereby positioning them to contribute to Ireland meeting relevant climate action and energy targets in relation to sustainable buildings.
Contact Details
What are the entry requirements?
National/Advanced Craft Certificate or equivalent (Level 6) in construction related trade or
Higher Certificate (Level 6) in a Construction Related Discipline.
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A minimum of two years’ experience in the delivery of construction related craft apprenticeship training or equivalent.
Mature students who must be 23 years of age on 1st January preceding application can apply directly to the Institute. Special consideration is given to mature students where the applicant is deemed to bring valuable prior learning or prior experiential learning to the programme.
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 and the Flexible Learning Office will be in contact.
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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Semester 1
Module 1 – Building for NZEB (5 credits)
· Energy use in buildings
· Energy legislation for buildings
· Drivers for building energy performance
· Energy performance of buildings
· Existing VET for building workers
Module 2: Building Fabric for NZEB (5 credits)
· Modes of heat transfer
· Ventilation, air permeability and structural air tightness
· Thermal bridging
· Heat loss calculation
· Properties of Insulation Materials
· Insulation Systems
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Semester 2
Module 3: – Building Services in NZEB (5 credits)
· Space Heating· Water Heating
· Lighting and Small Power
· Renewable heating technologies
· Micro-generation of electricity
Module 4: Pedagogical Approaches to Course Delivery (5 credits)
· The Learner and Learning Theory
· Learning in Groups
· Methods of Delivery
· Technology in Training
· Assessment Methods
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2hs weekly Friday- 2pm to 4pm (Subject to change)
3 Workshop/in person days during the programme.
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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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Assessment will be through a range of continuous assessments, which will involve:
· Case studies,
· Online Quizzes
· Project reports
· Reflective study
· Training video recording
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Certificate in training in Near Zero Energy Building
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€2,000 – DASBE funding – Student pays €1,167
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15th August 2025
Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached. Courses run subject to viable numbers.