Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Certificate L8, 25 ECTS)

Program Overview

The Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management program empowers building professionals with the skills to design and execute energy-efficient building retrofits. Delivered in a blended learning format, the program encompasses modules on project management, business planning, circular economy, and energy retrofitting. Students utilize continuous assessment methods such as quizzes and projects to demonstrate their proficiency.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management program aims to equip building professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and execute high-quality, energy-efficient retrofits for existing buildings.

Outline:

The program is delivered over one semester in a blended learning format. The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

Modules:

• Project Management for Residential Energy Retrofit (Credits: 5)
• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Management Processes
• Retrofit Health and Safety Management
• Quality Management strategies
• Supply chain Management
• Retrofit Business, Planning and Finance (Credits: 5)
• The Business Plan process
• Budgeting and Financial Analysis
• Human Resource
• Circular Economy and Procurement (Credits: 5)
• Introduction to sustainable and responsible procurement in the construction sector
• Product Labelling and Certification
• Introduction to the principles of Life Cycle Assessment
• Resource and Waste Management Plans
• Energy Retrofit Project (Credits: 10)
• Research Techniques
• Report Writing
• Residential energy retrofit Project

Assessment:

The program utilizes a variety of continuous assessment techniques, including:

• Online quizzes
• Individual projects
• Group project
• Project journal

Other:

Each 5 credits typically equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours encompass both in-class time (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and time spent completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline and level of study. Students should be aware that the workload will increase at specific times, such as when assignments are due.

Fees; €3,125 – DASBE funding of €1,042 – Student pays €2,083