Resource Efficiency for a Sustainable Workplace
The programme aims to equip the learner, as an employee in the workplace, with the knowledge, skills and competence to identify, prioritise, and implement a series of resource efficiency actions. These actions are in the areas of water, energy, waste and materials and can be implemented by employees in the business/workplace.
| Award Name | Level 5 Specific Purpose Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Specific Purpose Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Special Purpose | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
10 weeks. Monday 19.00 - 21.30 - Online
Entry Requirements
NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course.
Further information
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill.
Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
The course includes an element of experiential learning where the employee will apply the skills learned to identify resource efficiency improvements for the business/workplace involved.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
• Outline the process required to implement resource efficiency improvements in their workplace or business.
• Assess the performance of their workplace or business in terms of energy use, material use, water use and waste production through tracking use and costs, and benchmarking.
• Identify and prioritise resource efficiency improvement actions suitable for their workplace or business in the areas of energy, water, waste, and material use.
Resource Efficiency for a Sustainable Workplace 5S21997
Accreditation: QQI Level 5 Specific Purpose Award in Resource Efficiency for a Sustainable Workplace 5S21997
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344