Building Services Engineering

Quick Programme Summary

◊	Programme Code:	DT033
◊	Award:	Higher Certificate / Bachelor of Engineering Technology / BEngTech
◊	Duration:	3 - 5 years part-time
◊	Location:	DIT Bolton Street
◊	Application Closing Date:	25 August 2011
◊	School:	Civil & Building Services Engineering
◊	Any queries?	T: (01) 402 3711 or E: cbse@dit.ie

Description

To prepare students for the above Certificate award and to meet the academic requirements for Engineering Technician status with the Institution of Engineers of Ireland and the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. It is intended to deliver the subject modules listed below is subject to resource constraints and there being sufficient numbers of students enrolled to warrant separate part-time lectures. In limited cases where it is not viable to deliver separate part-time lectures, the equivalent whole-time subject module may be offered as an alternative.

This programme is currently under examination at present with a view to amalgamation with cognate programmes to facilitate a more viable common delivery of the lectures.

Content

First Year	Second Year	Third Year
CAD & Engineering Graphics 1 Engineering Science 1 Engineering Maths & Comp. 1 Built Environment CAD & Engineering Graphics 2 Engineering Science 2 Engineering Maths & Comp. 2	Introduction to BSE Design Piped Systems Technology (Building Services Eng. B) Engineering Maths & Comp. 3 Energy Systems 1 Engineering Maths & Comp. 4 Energy Systems 2	Management & Practice Work Based Report Building Services Engineering A1 Design Project (heating system) Communications Engineering Building Services Engineering A2 Design Project (HVAC system) Electrical Services Design 2

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Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate students: Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent with passes in Mathematics and English or Irish and three other subjects. Students would usually be employed in the building services industry before commencing the programme.

Mature students: Mature students are considered on an individual basis, subject to receipt of a CV and relevant work experience.

Duration

This programme is offered over three years. The timetable varies but is typically 12 lecture hours per week over 2 to 4 days or evenings.

Start Date

September 2011.

How to Apply/Enrol

Completed application forms should be returned to the School of Civil & Building Services Engineering (address listed below) by Thursday, 25th August 2011 or by attendance at the enrolment in September. It is anticipated that part-time enrolment will take place early September 2011.

Programme Fees (2010/11) *

Euro (per module)

Module Title

Module Code

ECTS Credits

320 per module

5 each

630

Introduction to Building Services Design

Building Services Engineering B (Pipe Sys Tec)

Design Projects Sem 2

BSEV 1603

CBEO 2264

DESI 3201

Capitation Fee (2010/11) *

135 Euro.

* Please note, 2011/12 fees to be announced late August.

Examinations

Courses will be examined by a terminal examination at the end of each session (January & May) or by continuous assessment throughout the session.

Award

Higher Certificate in Building Services Engineering of Dublin Institute of Technology (Level 6), accredited by Engineers Ireland.

Career Opportunities

Employment as a technician in the building services industry.

Progression

On completion of the Higher Certificate, students may progress to Year 4 and 5 of the programme to achieve a Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Level 7) in Business Services Engineering. The delivery of Years 4 and 5 is shared with the wholetime DT005 programme (common lectures).