Construction Technology
Quick Programme Summary
| ◊ | Programme Code: | DT133 |
| ◊ | Award: | Higher Certificate |
| ◊ | Duration: | 3 years part-time |
| ◊ | Fees (2010/11): | 1,920 Euros p/year (Programme Fee) + 135 Capitation fee p/year |
| ◊ | Fees (2011/12): | To be announced late August |
| ◊ | Location: | DIT Bolton Street |
| ◊ | Post your application form to ... | Department of Construction Management & Technology, DIT Bolton Street, Dublin 1 |
| ◊ | Application Closing Date: | Wednesday, 31st August 2011 |
| ◊ | Any queries? |
T: (01) 402 3911 or E: Garrett.Keenaghan@dit.ie T: (01) 402 4014 or E: constructionadmin@dit.ie (School Administrator) |
Programme Description
This is a three-year part-time programme leading to a Level 6 Construction Technology Higher Certificate award. It is designed to meet the needs of the construction industry for technical staff that have a sound understanding of the principles of construction technology and management, together with a good appreciation of general management skills and of the economics of the industry.
Career Opportunities
This award is particularly suitable for those who wish to attain technical positions relating to site management, contracts management, estimating and surveying in the construction industry. The majority of graduates work in building contracting or sub-contracting firms as Site Technicians, Estimators, Quantity Surveyors, Programmers, Planners, Contract Managers and Site Managers.
Programme Outline
| Year | Modules |
| First |
Construction Technology 1A (Low-rise buildings), Construction Technology 1B (Graphics and Communication), Building Materials and Environmental Science, Construction Mathematics, Computers, Self Development and Learning Skills. |
| Second |
Construction Technology 2A (Maintenance and Conservation), Construction Management I, Quantity Surveying I, Financial Management, CAD, Land Surveying. |
| Third |
Construction Technology 2B (Building Structures), Construction Technology 2C (Framed Structures), Site Surveying and Dimensional Control, Measurement Estimating and Tendering, Construction Management 2, Construction Safety Management 1, Economics for Construction Managers. |
Attendance Requirements
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Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements |
Occupational Requirements |
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(The following academic requirements do not apply to mature students (i.e. Irish and other EU citizens who are 23 years of age in the 1st January on the proposed year of entry)
Evidence of qualifications must be submitted with the application for admission to the programme. |
(Applies to all applicants) Applicants should be in appropriate employment throughout the programme. Such employment is defined as any supervisory, administrative, or technical function in construction where the student has an input to, or provides support to, the management of construction. Such positions include, site technician, foreman, junior QS, site clerk/administrator, draughtsman, estimator, buildings maintenance supervisor, etc. Where an applicant is in full time employment, a letter of support from the applicant's employer should be submitted, stating that the student will be available to attend college lectures and assessments. |
How to apply/enrol
Completed application forms should be returned to the Department of Construction Management & Technology (address below) by Wednesday, 31st August 2011. As the number of places is limited, candidates may be short-listed on the basis of information supplied on the application form. Late applications may be considered should vacancies remain. Candidates will be notified of the outcome or of any short listing procedures.
Award
Higher Certificate in Construction Technology of Dublin Institute of Technology. Holders of this qualification are deemed to have completed the academic requirements of Associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Building. Holders are also entitled to direct entry to the DT134 programme i.e. Ordinary Degree in Construction Technology.
