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Sustainable Construction Technology (QQI Level 5)
This one year full-time programme will introduce students to the world of Construction. The programme examines construction materials and safe methodologies, with emphasis on sustainable energy efficient dwellings and green technologies. Students will also attend our purpose built engineering training workshop for one full day weekly. Here you will examine a range of different construction methods, calculate the quantities of material required to construct a domestic dwelling, create AutoCAD drawings and experience first-hand the application of renewable energy technologies.
- Building Construction
- Teamworking
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Engineering Workshop Processes
- Materials Science
- Work Experience
- Computer Aided Draughting (2D CAD)
- Engineering Drawing
- Mathematics
Modules are subject to change.
Additional Certificates
- Nearly Zero Energy Build Fundamental Awareness (NZEB) Programme
- Manual Handling
- Safe Pass
Leaving Certificate or QQI Level 4, or equivalent standard of education. All applicants are subject to an interview and an online assessment.
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Athlone | AL721 Civil Engineering (Level 7) AL810 Quantity Surveying (Level 8) AL812 Construction Management (Level 8) |
Munster Technological University (MTU), Cork | MT759 Architectural Technology (Level 7) |
Dundalk Institute of Technology | DK730 Building Surveying (Level 7) DK732 Construction Management (Level 7) |
Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Galway | GA970 Furniture Design and Manufacture (Level 7) GA982 Furniture Making and Architectural Woodworking (Level 8) GA470 Construction Management (Level 7) GA472 Architectural Technology (Level 7) GA480 Construction Management (Level 8) GA482 Quantity Surveying and construction Economics (Level 8) GA484 Civil Engineering (Level 8) |
South East Technological University (SETU), Carlow | CW407 Architectural Technology (Level 7) CW468 Architectural Technology (Level 8) CW438 Construction (Level 8) CW478 Civil Engineering (Level 8) CW488 Quantity Surveying (Level 8) |
Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Limerick | LC241 Construction Management (Level 8) LC243 Quantity Surveying (Level 8) |
Technological University Dublin (TU), Bolton Street, Dublin | TU703 Building Engineering (Level 7) TU704 Civil Engineering (Level 7) |
South East Technolgical University (SETU), Waterford | WD025 Construction Management and Engineering (Level 8) WD094 Architectural Technology and Building Information Modelling Technology (Level 8) WD162 Quantity Surveying (Level 8) |
Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application or www.cao.ie
For further information, please Elaine Sheridan on 057 9349471 or email esheridan@loetb.ie.
€50 QQI Level 5 Certification Fee – Medical Card holders or those in receipt of a Social Welfare payment are exempt from this Certification Fee.
VTOS: If you are over 21 years of age, are unemployed and have been getting certain social welfare payments for at least 6 months you can apply for the Vocational Training and Opportunities Scheme (VTOS). Successful applicants can receive a VTOS payment for the duration of the course, instead of their social welfare payment. Small meal and travel allowances may also apply.
Course Details
Code:5M5010
Award Title: QQI Level 5 – Certification in Construction Technology
Duration: One year, September 12th, 2022 to May 26th, 2023.