Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Certificate L8, 25 ECTS)

Project Management for Residential Energy Retrofit (5 ECTS)

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Management Processes
• Retrofit Health and Safety Management
• Quality Management Strategies
• Supply Chain Management

Retrofit Business, Planning and Finance (5 ECTS)

• The Business Plan Process
• Cost Classifications as an Aid to Decision Making
• Budgeting and Financial Analysis
• Human Resource

Circular Economy and Procurement (5 ECTS)

• Introduction to the Circular Economy for Construction Projects
• Introduction to Sustainable and Responsible Procurement in the Construction Sector
• Product Labelling and Certification
• Introduction to the Principles of Life Cycle Assessment
• Resource and Waste Management Plans

Energy Retrofit Project (10 ECTS)

• Research Techniques
• Report Writing
• Residential Energy Retrofit Project

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

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 
If you do not meet the academic entry requirements listed above but would like your application assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form. Please include any relevant work experience/further information relevant to your application under the ‘Additional Information’ section.

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. Please note that we do not request proof of English language qualification or proficiency.

Modules are to be delivered over one Semester in a blended learning format.

Evening online lectures on Tuesday and Thursday (6.30pm-9.30pm).

The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

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.

A variety of continuous assessment techniques include:

• Online quizzes
• Individual projects
• Group project
• Project journal
• Main retrofit project with presentation.

Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Certificate, L8, 25 ECTS)

€3,125

Applications will close 2 weeks before the listed start date or once the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.

Programme run subject to viable numbers.