Methods of Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings - Online
The aim of the Certificate in Methods of Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings programme is to address the challenging roles and responsibilities associated with building regulations for the renovation of traditional buildings (pre 1940s) and to up-skill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design, deliver and approve compliant traditional buildings.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | Technological University of the Shannon |
| NFQ Level | Level 8 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 8 NFQ) | Special Purpose | Technological University of the Shannon | Level 8 NFQ |
Duration
15 weeks, part-time, online.
2 hour online lectures
Wednesday & Thursday evenings
Three full day face to face practical workshops and site visits on Fridays or Saturdays (TBC)
Lectures are recorded for listen back anytime.
Entry Requirements
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
Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)
Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.
HCI Pillar 3 Funding
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for the HCI Pillar 3 funding, as set out by the HEA. We would encourage you to read the criteria prior to making an application, to ensure you are eligible to apply. Details can be found HERE
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.
Further information
Start Date 15/09/2025
€2,500 – HCI Pilar 3 funded for 2025 – Funding student pays €500
Deadline; 15th August 2025.
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritizing unemployed and returning applicants.
Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached.
Courses run subject to viable numbers.
Fundamentals in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings – 5 credits
Policy on energy in buildings, and the regulatory environment
Appraising a building
Triangle of moisture balance
Achieving carbon reductions
Opportunities and Positive Learning
Building Defects Detection and Analysis – 5 credits
Digital Tools for Identifying Building Defects in Existing Buildings
Formatting Condition Assessment Reports for Existing Buildings
Introduction to Hygrothermal risk evaluation and modelling
U-Value calculations
Maintenance & Repair
Fundamentals In BIM ISO19650 – 5 credits
Introduction to the ISO 19650 Series of Standards:
Organisational Information Requirements (OIR), Asset Information Requirements (AIR), Project Information Requirements (PIR), Exchange Information, Requirements (EIR)
Pre-construction activities – Production Methods and Procedures, Shared Information and Resources and Management of Asset Information
Responsibilities of Lead Appointed Party and BIM Execution Plans (BEP).
Responsibility Matrix, Appointed Parties, Information Exchange, and Master information Delivery Plan,
Mobilisation, Information Quality Assurance.
Traditional Building Regulation Energy Compliance – 5 credits
Application of Part L, J and F to traditional construction types in Ireland
Introduction to standard Technical Guidance Documents
Traditional construction types in Ireland
Energy upgrades in traditional building stock – theory and technical background
Application of alternative details for building regulation compliance to Parts L, J and F
Use of digital tools and software for demonstrating alternative details for traditional construction.
General Queries
Flexible Learning Office
Email: flexible.midwest@tus.ie
Telephone: (061) 293802
Academic Queries
Elisabeth O’Brien
Email: Elisabeth.obrien@tus.ie