Residential Energy Retrofit Management (L8, 60 ECTS)

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Level

Duration

1.5 Years

Department

Built Environment

Start Date

18/09/2024

Course Type

Flexible & Professional

Location

Blended

The aim of the Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management programme is to upskill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design and deliver high quality, energy efficient retrofitting to existing buildings while complying with Ireland’s latest Building Regulations. This will also place them in a position to contribute to meeting Ireland's climate action and energy targets in relation to green renovation of buildings. It will additionally boost demand for energy efficiency from householders and the public sector by having a trusted industry professional/standard.

What are the entry requirements?

An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification

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.

Recognised Prior Learning (RPL)/Special Case Registrations: Prospective participants who do not meet the entry requirements for the programme detailed above, but who may qualify for admission by meeting certain other equivalent criteria, should submit their application online, upload their most relevant qualifications and then email flexible.midwest@tus.ie to request RPL consideration.

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 minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postrgraduate course, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English profiency meets these requirements.

Who can I contact?

Dept of Flexible Learning
+353 61 293802
flexible.midwest@tus.ie

What modules will I study?

Full title of Qualification:

Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management

Building Physics and Fabric (10 credits)
Air Tightness (5 credits)
Building Defects, Detection and Analysis (5 credits)
Heating and DHW for Residential Retrofit (5 credits)
Ventilation Systems for Energy Retrofit (5 credits)
RES Electricity and Smart Buildings (5 credits)
Project Management for Residential Energy Retrofit (5 credits)
Retrofit Business, Planning and Finance (5 credits)
Circular Economy and Procurement (5 credits)
Energy Retrofit Project (10 credits)

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Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Fabric (Option 1)

Building Physics and Fabric (10 credits)
Air Tightness (5 credits)
Building Defects, Detection and Analysis (5 credits)

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Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Systems (Option 2)

Heating and DHW for Residential Retrofit (5 credits)
Ventilation Systems for Energy Retrofit (5 credits)
RES Electricity and Smart Buildings (5 credits)

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Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Option 3)

Project Management for Residential Energy Retrofit (5 credits)
Retrofit Business, Planning and Finance (5 credits)
Circular Economy and Procurement (5 credits)
Energy Retrofit Project (10 credits)

Are there opportunities for further study?

Further Study Opportunities

On successful completion of the Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Level 8) programme students may apply for Level 9 qualifications in the field of engineering as appropriate and available with TUS. Students can also consider applications to L9 programmes in other HEIs and also consider potential research post-graduate opportunities.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can be employed within residential retrofit “One Stop Shops” or with SME’s providing services within the residential sector and contributing to the target to renovate 500,000 buildings by 2030 in Ireland