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Residential Retrofit Site Coordination (Certificate L6, 20 ECTS)

  • Location: Blended

  • weeks: 24

  • Fees: DASBE funded in 2026. See Fees Section below

  • Level 6

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Built Environment

  • Start Date 09/09/2026

Course Overview

The aim of the Certificate in Residential Retrofit Site Coordination programme is to up-skill building workers and crafts to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient carbon-neutral retrofits to existing residential buildings whilst complying with Ireland’s current Building Regulations. The programme will assist workers and installers in making the right decisions when undertaking retrofitting works to existing residential buildings. Particular focus will be on the coordination and monitoring of the retrofitting work, specification of energy and carbon reduction measures, risk assessment, and quality assurance. This will provide learners with the relevant knowledge and skills to operate in this particular sector and ensure such buildings undergo retrofits in a safe and sustainable manner.

Graduates may be employed as retrofit site coordinators (clerk of works) within residential retrofit “One Stop Shops” or with residential retrofitting SME’s providing energy and carbon services within the residential sector.

More Information

  • Residential Retrofitting of Existing Buildings (10 ECTS)

    • Building and Retrofitting Challenges
    • Retrofitting Incentives and Opportunities
    • Energy and Carbon Reduction Options

    Residential Retrofit Site Coordination (10 ECTS)

    • Retrofit Condition and Risk Assessment Reporting
    • Retrofit Coordination Methods
    • Digital Tools for Retrofit Coordination
    • Monitoring and Quality Assurance

  • Mature applicants (i.e. aged 23 years on 1st January of year of entry for admission in September)

    Or

    Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5 Passes in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English/Irish.

    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

  • The programme will run for 24 weeks in a blended learning format (a mixture of online and 3 site visits per semester) as follows;

    Online classes 1 evening per week, 2 hours per evening, Tuesdays (fortnightly) from 7-9pm

    3 Site Visits per semester (dates to be confirmed)

    Start Date

    There will be an online welcome session for all students on 9th September 2026.

    Classes will commence on Tuesday 15th September 2026.

    Location

    Classes will take place online and at Site Visit Locations.

    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.

  • Assessment will be through a range of continuous assessments, which will involve:

    • Case studies
    • MCQs
    • Presentations
    • Practical Assessments

  • Certificate in Residential Retrofit Site Coordination (Special Purpose Award, L6, 20 ECTS)

  • The fee is €1,900 and is part funded by the DASBE Initiative (HEA HCI Funded) for eligible applicants in 2026.

    Successful applicants will qualify for €833 in funding towards the cost of the programme. The balance of €1,067 will be payable by the applicant upon registration.

    Funding is limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis to eligible applicants.

    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.