Higher Diploma In Engineering In Building Information Modelling

Course details

Building information Modelling (BIM) is an innovative new approach to building design, construction, and management first introduced around 2002—has changed the way industry professionals worldwide think about how technology can be applied to building design, construction, and management. Building information modelling supports the continuous and immediate availability of project design, scope, schedule, and cost information that is high quality, reliable, integrated, and fully coordinated. The aim of this course is to upskill and increase competency for professionals in the construction sector in the key discipline area of BIM.

Programme Modules

Modules undertaken are Building Information Modelling Virtual Modelling Fundamentals (10 Credits), Building Information Modelling Collaboration (10 Credits), Building Information Modelling Architecture/ Building Information Modelling Structure/ Building Information Modelling Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) (each 10 Credits) and Building Information Modelling Research Project (30 Credits).

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this programme the student will:

Understand and evaluate the interaction processes involved in designing, constructing and managing a building through use of BIM 3D models and data sets. -

Analyse and select BIM management techniques to achieve the desired deliverables and performance outcomes, including how BIM can contribute to making buildings energy and carbon efficient, sustainable and e nvironmentally friendly and manage the processes required to optimise these outcomes.

Be able to construct 3D Virtual Building Models for a variety of situations including Architectural, Infrastructure, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing.

Be able to manage the application of various BIM software packages, their integration, the necessary protocols and procedures needed for networks, database systems and information sharing.

Entry requirements

To qualify for entry to this programme an applicant must hold a relevant Level 7 qualification or equivalent in a cognate area within the construction and built environment industry. Applications will also be accepted from mature applicants who have worked at an appropriate level within the construction industry and who may gain entry by the RPL process.