Undergraduate Programmes

BUILDINGS MANAGEMENT (MAINTENANCE & CONSERVATION) / BAINISTÍOCHT FOIRGNEAMH (COTHABHÁIL & CAOMHNÚ) DT170

Qualification awarded: HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN BUILDINGS MANAGEMENT Level 6 / ARDTEASTAS I mBAINISTÍOCHT FOIRGNEAMH Leibhéal 6
Duration of programme: 2 years
Type of programme: Higher Certificate
Number of places: 40 approx.

Course Description

This full-time programme provides students with knowledge, skills and competencies in the management, maintenance and conservation of buildings. It offers a mixture of both practical and theoretical subjects which are designed to complement each other. The programme is comprised of almost 50% practical modules. These modules cover Brickwork, Carpentry & Joinery, Plastering, Painting & Decorating and Plumbing. There are also theoretical modules such as Site Safety and Construction Procedures, Conservation Awareness and Self Professional Development.

What are my career opportunities?

The upgrading and conservation of existing buildings is an area of opportunity for those interested in working within the built environment. Statistics show that the repair, maintenance and improvement of buildings account for €2 billion annually including approximately €1 billion spent in the residential sector. With the availability of grants and government support, there will be a growing need to maintain these buildings and graduates from this programme will be well placed to service these needs

What other options do I have after completion?

The programme team are currently working on a Level 7 qualification in the same area and would expect to have it ready for the first cohort of graduates in 2013.

What will I study on this programme?

The programme provides students with knowledge, skills and competencies in the broad area of buildings management. It incorporates craft based modules plus class modules such as health & safety legislation, maintenance management systems, self professional development, research design and computer skills. Conservation awareness is targeted with a dedicated module. Renewable & Sustainable Energy Technology focuses on the integration of renewable systems into building design.

Programme Content

The programme comprises twenty two modules each of which will be accredited separately:

Modules Year One

Construction Technology Stage 1
Brick, Block and Stone
Mechanical Building Services Stage 1
Site Safety and Construction Procedures
Research Design, Report Writing and Computer Skills
Mathematics and Financial Management.
Construction Drawing and CAD
Self Professional Development
Carpentry and Joinery
Plastering
Painting and Decorating Stage 1

Modules Year Two

Construction Technology Stage 2
Mechanical Building Services Stage 2
Conservation Awareness
Building Pathology
Electrical Systems
Major Project
Painting and Decorating Stage 2
Air-conditioning Technology
Plastering Restoration
Building Energy and Resource Management Systems
Renewable and Sustainable Energy Technology

Examinations

Each module will be assessed on completion by one or more of the following methods:

Written examination
Submission of course work
Design project or written report

Entry Requirements

Minimum no of		Minimum Grade in
Subjects	Honours	Maths	English/Irish
5		OD3	OD3

Mature Entrants

A number of places may be available to mature applicants (over 23 years of age) who do not meet the educational requirements but who can demonstrate through interview and/or portfolio submission their capability to undertake the programme.

Progression

The programme team are currently working on a Level 7 qualification in the same area and would expect to be in a position to offer it in 2013. Graduates may be eligible for other courses within DIT.

Further information

School of Construction

Dublin Institute of Technology

Linenhall Building

Yarnhall Street

Dublin 1

T: 01 402 2984 Eric Bates (Programme Chair)

E: eric.bates@dit.ie