Course details

This course is designed to create awareness in environmental issues in the built environment, and to explore the relationship between people, energy use and the environmental impact of buildings.

Students will be introduced to the principles and theories of sustainable and environmental design of a building to include the analysis and assessment of the environmental performance of a building design.

Course modules

  • Material Science
  • Building Construction
  • Renewable Energy Systems
  • Environmental Studies
  • Green Building
  • Mathematics for Engineering
  • Thermal Insulation Installation
  • Communications
  • Work Experience

How do I get in?

Leaving Certificate or equivalent and interview.

What do I get out of it?

QQI/FETAC Level 5 Award in Construction Technology – 5M5010

Where can I go from here?

Further study in Pearse College at Level 6 and/or progression to other third level institutes.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About Pearse College of Further Education

Since they began offering ctheirses to adults in 1967 they have been motivated by these words of Padraig Pearse. they believe that if you take the first step of returning to education with us, then it is their responsibility to motivate, challenge and enctheirage you to take the next one to:
Start or restart ytheir education
Start on the path to a career
Start a new stage of ytheir life
their ctheirses are designed to prepare students for employment and third level education in an adult-friendly environment. In Pearse College, mature students returning to education mix with school leavers, teachers and students, working together to discover capabilities, explore possibilities and realise potential.
It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, with a highly qualified, dedicated and caring staff, excellent facilities, a unique atmosphere and a proven track record.
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