Residential Energy Retrofit Systems (Certificate L8, 15 ECTS)

Heating and DHW for Residential Retrofit (5 ECTS)

• Space heating
• Domestic hot water
• Heating and DHW renovation
• Policy and legislation

Ventilation Systems for Energy Retrofit (5 ECTS)

• Ventilation
• Ventilation systems
• Comfort and Indoor Air Quality
• Ventilation and heating systems relationships
• Commissioning and testing of systems

RES Electricity and Smart Buildings (5 ECTS)

• RES Electricity
• Smart buildings and System Integration

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.

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 with Presentation

€1,900

All students will require a laptop.

TUS will provide access to all relevant software for upload.

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.

General Queries

Flexible Learning Office

Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie

Telephone: (061) 293802