CareerFitCareerFit CourseFinder
Ireland

Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings - Online

TUS - Limerick Campuses

Course code
Level
Level 8
Award
Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ)
Classification
Special Purpose
Awarding body
Technological University of the Shannon
Duration
15 weeks, part-time, online. 2 hour online lectures Delivered over one semester in a blended learning format. Live online classes will be recorded and available to watch back. Wednesday and Thursday evening online lectures 6.30pm-9.30pm weekly Full day face to face practical workshops and site visits on Fridays or Saturdays, details to be confirmed. Proposed Delivery Schedule is Subject to Change.

Programme summary

The aim of the Certificate in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings programme is to up-skill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to identify, analyse, and develop high quality, energy-efficient renovations and address the challenging defects and risks associated with applying energy methods to renovate 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.

Entry requirements

(a) An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification Or (b) 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. RPL applicants will be considered under the Universitys’ standard application system. 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. Please include details of any relevant work experience/further information relevant to your application. 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.

Who to apply to

Course provider