Conservation Sustainability & Adaptive Reuse
This one-semester course gives learners a base level of knowledge in a rapidly expanding field.
This programme is designed to introduce and explore the concepts and practices of retrofit, conservation, sustainability, and planning and building control. The programme aims to enable the learner to engage in innovative and creative technical design case studies within these disciplines.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
1 Semester
Entry Requirements
Applicants to the programme must meet normal QQI requirements, Level 7 or equivalent, award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
The applicants require a background in building design and construction-related programmes.
A CV showing relevant experience within this field is required.
English Language
If English is not your native language, you must show that your English level is of a suitable standard.
Careers / Further progression
Progression
his course provides a pathway to Building Design and Construction Management-related programmes.
Graduates of this programme can progress directly to the Diploma in Conservation, Sustainability & Adaptive Reuse on completion, or within five years of their graduation.
Further information
This course is scheduled to commence at Griffith College Dublin's Main Campus and Online via Zoom.
Intake Dates: Dublin - Part-Time - September 2025
Timetables will be made available closer to the course start date
Griffith College Dublin's Main Campus and Online via Zoom.
Application Deadline: 15/08/2025
Apply via Springboardcourses.ie
This one-semester course gives learners a base level of knowledge in a rapidly expanding field.
This programme is designed to introduce and explore the concepts and practices of retrofit, conservation, sustainability, and planning and building control. The programme aims to enable the learner to engage in innovative and creative technical design case studies within these disciplines.
In today’s climate, there is a continued focus on developing sustainable approaches to working, and the construction industry is not exempt from this. As such, conservation projects are becoming more common, meaning there is an increased need for trained retrofit professionals, whose unique skillsets and expert knowledge can be used to encourage more effective use of the existing built landscape. Not only that but regular changes in legislation relating to the built environment are placing higher demands on professionals within the industry to remain informed of best practices, particularly concerning health and safety.
The programme is delivered through a mixture of online lectures and on-campus workshops, which take place in the evenings/at weekends to allow for minimal disruption to the working day. Other reasons to consider this course include:
Learners will gain advanced knowledge and understanding of how to adhere to Irish legislation and legislative change, including building laws and statutory instruments, building regulations (fire safety and disability access), building control and associated theory, sustainability (including BER auditing) and the Construction Products Directive.
Learners have the opportunity to specialise/gain unique skills that can be implemented in a range of innovative, highly advanced and therefore sought-after projects.
The course has been developed with input from a wide range of disciplines within the construction sector.
Learners will develop transferable skills that may open them up to broader, international job opportunities.
The course is managed by Griffith’s long-standing Design Faculty and is delivered by experts from the industry.
The combination of a mixture of online and on-campus lectures allows for minimal disruption to the normal working day.
Full access to Student Adobe Creative Cloud - All Apps plan, which gives you 20+ cutting-edge creative tools for desktop, mobile, and web
This programme is an embedded special purpose award in the Diploma in Conservation, Sustainability & Adaptive Reuse programme. Graduates of this programme can progress directly to the diploma on completion, or within five years of their graduation.
Course Modules
Conservation I (10 ECTS)
Sustainability I (10 ECTS)
Planning and Building Control (10 ECTS)
Britt Berentzen
DESIGN PROGRAMME DIRECTOR
Dublin Main Campus
britt.berentzen@griffith.ie