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Campus: Blended
weeks: 12
Fees: €625* – See Fees section below
The aim of the Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings programme is to up-skill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design and deliver high quality, energy-efficient renovations to existing traditional buildings (pre 1940s). This will also place them in a position to contribute to meeting Ireland’s climate action and energy targets in relation to the green renovation of buildings.
What are the Entry requirements?
Applicants will require a minimum Level 7 award in relevant cognate areas.
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.
This module is to provide the student with the relevant knowledge of the underpinning principles of building materials, environmental approaches, appropriate methodologies and solutions during the energy renovation of traditional buildings (pre 1940s).
• Policy on energy in buildings, and the regulatory environment
• Appraising a building
• Triangle of moisture balance
• Achieving carbon reductions
• Opportunities and Positive Learning
Wednesday/ Thursday evening online lectures 7-9pm fortnightly
Full day face to face practical workshops and site visits – TBC
Lectures are recorded and available for listen back anytime.
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:
Fundamentals in Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings (Micro-credential L8, 5 ECTS)
€625*
HCI Pillar 3 funding of €500 – student pays €125
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.