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Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Higher Diploma L8, 60 ECTS)

  • Location: Blended

  • years: 1.5

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

  • Level 8

  • Course Type Flexible and Professional Learning

  • Study Mode Part Time

  • Department Built Environment

  • Start Date 09/09/2026

Course Overview

The aim of the Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management programme is to upskill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design and deliver high quality, energy efficient retrofitting to existing buildings while complying with Ireland’s latest Building Regulations. This will also place them in a position to contribute to meeting Ireland’s climate action and energy targets in relation to green renovation of buildings. It will additionally boost demand for energy efficiency from householders and the public sector by having a trusted industry professional/standard.

More Information

  • Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Fabric (Semester 1)

    • Building Physics and Fabric (10 ECTS)
    • Air Tightness (5 ECTS)
    • Building Defects, Detection and Analysis (5 ECTS)

    Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Systems (Semester 2)

    • Heating and DHW for Residential Retrofit (5 ECTS)
    • Ventilation Systems for Energy Retrofit (5 ECTS)
    • RES Electricity and Smart Buildings (5 ECTS)

    Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Semester 3)

    • Project Management for Residential Energy Retrofit (5 ECTS)
    • Retrofit Business, Planning and Finance (5 ECTS)
    • Circular Economy and Procurement (5 ECTS)
    • Energy Retrofit Project (10 ECTS)

     

     

  • 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 1.5 yrs (3 semesters) in a blended learning format.

    Evening online lectures on Tuesday and Thursday (6.30pm – 9.30pm)
    Full day face to face practical workshops and site visits on Fridays or Saturdays (TBC)

    Start Date

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

    Classes will commence on Tuesday 15th September 2026.

    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 per semester
    • Group project per semester
    • Project journal
    • Main retrofit project with presentation

  • Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (L8, 60 ECTS)

  • 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.

  • On successful completion of the Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Level 8) programme students may apply for Level 9 qualifications in the field of engineering as appropriate and available with TUS. Students can also consider applications to L9 programmes in other HEIs and also consider potential research post-graduate opportunities.

    Graduates can be employed within residential retrofit “One Stop Shops” or with SME’s providing services within the residential sector and contributing to the target to renovate 500,000 buildings by 2030 in Ireland.