Energy Conservation & Environmental Services - Micro-Credential - Galway
The programme aims to afford advanced experience and training to fulfil, in part, the onerous and challenging roles, duties and responsibilities associated with a limited range of Built Environment Regulations in the Irish Construction Industry.
| Award Name | Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor Certificate (Level 9 NFQ) | Minor | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year part-time, blended delivery.
Study Hours
4 hours per week in Semester 1. 2 hours per week in Semester 2.
On-Campus Attendance
Tutorials, project work, and some assessments will be conducted a few Saturdays each semester.
Entry Requirements
Candidates must hold a cognate Level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent, in an appropriate Built Environment undergraduate programme or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at an H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar.
Further information
Total Fees: €1000. DASBE students pay €375.
Flexible learning courses are popular, and they fill on a first come, first served basis. There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January.
For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpage.
The programme aims to afford advanced experience and training to fulfil, in part, the onerous and challenging roles, duties and responsibilities associated with a limited range of Built Environment Regulations in the Irish construction industry.
Who should apply?
This programme is designed for a multidisciplinary cohort across the built environment disciplines such as Architecture, Engineering, Building Surveying, Architectural Technology, and Construction Management, among others. The programme aims to address current building regulation requirements for nearly zero energy buildings and retrofit of existing housing stock. This is an area of upskilling which is in demand in the construction industry.
What will I study?
Modules:
Energy Conservation
Service
All modules are 100% continuous assessment consisting of online exams, online quizzes, and project work, either in groups or completed individually.
External Accrediting Body:
Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Course Contacts
Admissions: learn.galwaymayo@atu.ie