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Residential Energy Retrofit Management (L8, 25 ECTS)
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Status: Closed
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Campus: Blended
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weeks: 12
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Fees: €3,125 (See fees for more information)
Course Overview
The aim of the Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management programme is to up-skill 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.
Contact Details
What are the entry requirements?
An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification
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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
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)/Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, including workplace experience, should submit their application online, upload their most relevant qualifications and then email Flexible@lit.ie to request RPL consideration
English Language; Applicants who do not have English as their first Language must ensure they satisfy English Language Requirement. For Entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in and IELTS exam is required. For Postgraduate course, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
Module Outline
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Project Management for Residential Energy Retrofit
Credits: 5
- Introduction to Project Management
- Project Risk Management
- Project Management Processes
- Retrofit Health and Safety Management
- Quality Management strategies
- Supply chain Management
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Retrofit Business, Planning and Finance
Credits: 5
- The Business Plan process
- Cost Classifications as an aid to decision-making
- Budgeting and Financial Analysis
- Human Resource
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Circular Economy and Procurement
Credits: 5
- Introduction to the Circular Economy for construction projects
- Introduction to sustainable and responsible procurement in the construction sector
- Product Labelling and Certification
- Introduction to the principles of Life Cycle Assessment
- Resource and Waste Management Plans
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Energy Retrofit Project
Credits: 10
- Research Techniques
- Report Writing
- Residential energy retrofit Project
More Information
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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.
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Tue 6.30pm to 7.30pm & Thurs 6.30pm to 8.30pm plus 3 site visits
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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.
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A variety of continuous assessment techniques include:
- Online quizzes
- Individual projects
- Group project
- Project journal
- Main retrofit project with presentation
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Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Special Purpose Award L8, 25 ECTS)
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Fees; €3,125 ( DASBE funding of €1,042 to successful applicants)
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TBC