Higher Certificate in Science Construction Technology هذه الدورة تدرس باللغة الإنجليزية

تفاصيل الدورة

Construction plays an important role in developed economies as we all need buildings and associated infrastructure in which to live, work, learn and play. After a devastating recession, the Irish construction industry is now recovering strongly and there is an increasing shortage of people with the required skills and training, leading to excellent opportunities for graduates from this programme. This programme provides students with scientific knowledge and understanding of buildings; their construction, services, maintenance and economics. Skills learned will include surveying and setting out, interpretation and preparation of drawings and other documentation, Building Information Modelling (BIM), along with estimating the extent and cost of building work.

What will I be able to do when I finish the course?

Graduates can expect employment at a technician/supervisory level within contracting, manufacturing, consulting, commercial and public sector organisations both in Ireland and internationally. Graduates will be able to assist with the managerial and technical aspects of the construction and design processes.

What follow-on study opportunities are available?

Graduates of this programme may progress to Year 3 of the Bachelor of Science in Construction in Building and Services Management (CW417) in IT Carlow.

What subjects will I study?

Year 1

Mandatory Subjects

• Applied Mathematics
• Materials & Structural Appreciation
• Construction Technology 1
• Building Services 1
• Construction Drawing , CAD & Information
• Technology
• Management & Measurement
• Surveying

Year 2

Mandatory Subjects

• Construction Detailing, CAD & IT
• Management and Law
• Mathematics 2
• Building Services 2
• Surveying
• Quantity Surveying and Estimating
• Construction Technology 2

What are the minimum entry requirements?

Leaving Certificate:5 subjects at Ordinary Level Grade D3 or better.

Subjects required:English or Irish at Ordinary Level Grade D3 or better and Mathematics at Ordinary Level Grade D3 or better.

Mature applicantswill be interviewed and assessed on an individual basis.

Special features of the course

An important part of the course is the project work which is both a practical and challenging way of learning. Projects are based upon solving practical problems which the graduate is likely to encounter in the workplace. Site visits to buildings in the course of construction and visits to material processing and component manufacturing plants will complement the study programme.