Course details
Learners are introduced to the fundamentals of green building technology with an emphasis on energy, insulation conservation and sustainable living. They will also gain an appreciation of various National and European policies as they relate to sustainable energy in a residential context. There is also a focus on hands on, practical skills such as solar/photovoltaic panel installation, wind turbine technology, insulation techniques and software applications associated with measuring the energy performance of these buildings. This course is ideally suited to learners who wish to adjust to a changing construction industry by broadening their knowledge base.
Entry Requirements (Year 1)
- Leaving Certificate/LCVP
- Leaving Certificate Applied
- Relevant QQI (FETAC) Level 4 Award
- Mature Applicants
Main Areas of Study (Year 1)
- Thermal Insulation Installation
- Wood Fabrication
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Building Construction
- Architectural Drawing
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Computer Aided Design (2D)
Entry Requirements (Year 2)
QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Construction Technology (5M5010/CCONT) or QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Furniture Design and Making (5M2012/AFURX) or equivalent
Applications are welcome from learners with relevant work experience in this area
Main Areas of Study (Year 2)
- Architectural Drawing and Presentation
- Building Services
- Building Technology and Design
- Computer Aided Design
- Communications
- Critical Studies of the Built Environment
- Personal and Professional Development
- Surveying
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics
- Renewable Energy Systems
Certification
- Year 1: QQI (FETAC) Level 5 Award Construction Technology (5M5010)
- Year 2: QQI (FETAC) Level 6 Award Architectural Technology and Design (6M4989)
Course Location
About Dun Laoghaire Further Education Institute
Whether you want to move directly into employment or progress to third level, We_They welcomes you to the next phase in your career development. We provide excellent training in many aspects of media and sound, health and sport, design, sustainable energy, computing and technology, and arts and humanities. If you are attracted to any of these disciplines, we welcome the opportunity to teach, instruct and inform you. The skills you learn with us will start you on the road to a successful career.
Our courses are constantly kept up to date to remain industry relevant; a bonus in these economically challenging times. Successful completion will give you a well recognised FETAC qualification for direct entry to employment or for entry to third level colleges in Ireland and the UK through the Higher Links scheme. We_They welcomes your active participation in college life while you pursue your chosen course of study. Remember, the more you put in the more you benefit, and that will look very good on your CV. You will be part of a perse and energetic student community. You will make new friends, learn new skills, face new challenges and grow in confidence.
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