Course Title: Higher Certificate in Building Engineering
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The Engineers Ireland fully accredited programme meets the academic requirements for the status of Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Building Engineering. The course modules are delivered with similar part-time engineering disciplines, for the quantitate modules, and with the whole time Building Engineering equivalents for the applied modules. Upon successful completion of the Higher Level Certificate, students can opt to do an additional two years part-time for an Ordinary Degree in Building Engineering (Level 7) by entering Year 1 of the (Level 7) Ordinary Degree programme.
This course is particularly aimed for part-time students who have knowledge of the Building Engineering industry or who wish to up/re-skill in the industry. Qualifying students will be assessed, during the application process for suitability on the course.
- Leaving Certificate or equivalent with passes in Mathematics and English or Irish and at least three other subjects. Students would also be normally employed in the Building Engineering or related discipline before commencing the course.
- Mature Applicants: Mature students will be considered on an individual basis and is subject to receipt of a CV and relevant work experience.
The Building Engineer works closely with other engineering disciplines such as architects, structural engineers and quantity surveyors on construction projects. The range of services required in buildings is continuously expanding offering graduates challenging and rewarding careers within the industry from the design, construction, manufacturing, sales, facilities and operational roles.
Semester 1
- CAD & Engineering Graphics 1 [Mandatory]
- Construction Technology [Mandatory]
- Engineering Mathematics & Computing [Mandatory]
- Science for Engineering 1 [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Energy and Buildings [Mandatory]
- Water Services Engineering [Mandatory]
- Engineering Mathematics 3 [Mandatory]
- Applied Energy Systems I (Fluid Mechanics) [Mandatory]
Semester 2
Semester 1
- Heating Systems Engineering [Mandatory]
- Team Design Project Practice Project No.1, Heating Project [Mandatory]
- Building Engineering Communications and Management [Mandatory]
Semester 2
One full day and one evening per week.
Applications are now closed.
Detailed information regarding the application process can be found on the part-time section of our website.
Upon successful completion of the Level 6 Higher Certificate in Building Engineering, students may opt to progress to the (Level 7) Ordinary Degree programme which is a further two years part-time to achieve a Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Building Engineering. The delivery of the (Level 7) Ordinary Degree programme is shared with the whole-time TU703 programme (common lectures).