Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings
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Level
08
Duration
30 Weeks
Department
Built Environment
Start Date
23/09/2022
Course Type
Flexible & Professional
Location
Limerick
The aim of the Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings programme is to up-skill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design and deliver high quality, energy-efficient renovations to existing traditional buildings (pre 1940s). This will also place them in a position to contribute to meeting Ireland's climate action and energy targets in relation to the green renovation of buildings.
This programme is developed through the DASBE project, funded by HCI Pillar 3 initiative in conjunction with the Heritage Council.
What are the entry requirements?
Applicants will require a minimum Level 7 award in relevant cognate areas.
Mature students (23 years of age on 1st January preceding application) can apply.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum entry requirements but who have sufficient industry experience by applying to utilise TUS’s RPL policy and procedures.
Who can I contact?
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Flexible Learning Team
What modules will I study?
1. Fundamentals in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings
2. Building Defects Detection and Analysis
More Information
Delivery
Module 1: Fundamentals in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings
Delivery: 30hrs contact and 90hrs self study
5 face to face lectures on the following Fridays:
- 23rd September
- 7th October
- 21st October
- 4th November
- 18th November
We intend to carry out the majority of the lectures face to face with fantastic speakers, have interactive workshops and a site visit to the Limerick xChange.
All lectures are recorded and will be uploaded onto the Moodle e-learning platform.
Module 2: Building Detection Defects and Analysis
Delivery: 30hrs contact and 90hrs self study
Full daytime lecture: 6 hours, every 2nd Friday - LSAD, Limerick (9.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-4.00pm)
This module is to provide the student with the relevant knowledge of the underpinning principles of building specifications, typical construction performance characteristics, environmental approaches, appropriate methodologies and solutions during the energy renovation of traditional buildings (pre 1940s). Live guest speakers and online quizzes leading to a final reflective renovation project.
Qualification
Certificate in Energy Renovation for Traditional Buildings (Special Purpose Award, Level 8, 10 ECTS)
Fees paid by student - €800
(reduced from €1,216 with DASBE funding support)
Deadline for Applications
09 September 2022
There is an option to study Module 1, Fundamentals in Energy Renovation of Traditional Buildings, as a single subject. The fee for this is €600. The award is a Certificate of Completion.
General Queries
Course Content Queries
DASBE Manager
Elisabeth.obrien@lit.ie / info@dasbe.ie
