Residential Energy Retrofit Management (H.DIP)

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Level

Duration

1.5 Years

Department

Built Environment

Start Date

10/09/2023

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?

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.

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, including workplace experience, should apply to the Department of Flexible Learning Office using the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) procedure for consideration.

Who can I contact?

Flexible Learning Team
+353 61 293802
Flexible@lit.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

More Information

Delivery

Over 3 semesters (see below)

Blended delivery with online lectures and tutorials supported with face-to-face workshops and site visits

Fees - Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management

TBC

€3,200 (reduced from €5,700 with DASBE funding support to successful applicants for 2022)

Applicants may wish to complete one of the following Options SPA/Certificate, the fees are as follows;

Option 1: Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Fabric ( Sept 2022)

Fee: €1,000 ( reduced from €1,833 with DASBE funding support to successful applicants

Option 2: Certificate in Residential energy Retrofit Systems (January 2023) -

Fee; €1,275 (reduced from €1,900 with DASBE funding support to successful applicants)

Option 3: Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Sept 2023)

Fee; €1,400 (reduced from €2,442 with DASBE funding support to successful applicants)

Application Deadline

TBC

Location: Thurles

Information on Assessment/Examinations:

A variety of continuous assessment techniques include: • Online quizzes • Individual projects per semester • Group project per semester • Project journal • Main retrofit project with presentation,

NB - All students will require a laptop. TUS will provide access to all relevant software for upload.

Contact Name: Michelle Quigley email; flexible@lit.ie

Academic Queries Email: info@DASBE.ie