FET Course of the Week Sustainability & the Built Environment at Dundrum College of Further Education
5M5010 - Sustainability & the Built Environment at Dundrum College of Further Education is a full time year long course aimed at learners instructed in construction and the role sustainability plays in the future of building. the programme will look at the destructive impact of traditional building on the natural environment and the development of climate friendly solutions to construction.
Students will gain a familiarity with environmentally friendly design processes and how to use resources efficiently throughout the lifecycle of a building, from conceptual stage to design and construction to an operational building and its maintenance.
The programme will have a focus on renewable energy technology, equipment and materials used that make a building energy efficient. Students will look at buildings’ thermal performance, building conservation and the monitoring of material supply and demand.
Students will participate in two weeks of work experience placement.
Modules of study include:
- Building Construction
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Communications
- Thermal Insulation Installation
- Design Skills
- Architectural Drawing
- Environmental Studies
Elective Modules
- Landscape Construction & Maintenance
- Sustainable Water Management
Modules offered may be subject to change due to resource demands. See full list of modules on the college website here.
Entry Requirements:
- Leaving Certificate / LCVP / LCA or a recognised equivalent will be accepted
- Mature students are welcomed to apply as work / life experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
Further Study:
Graduates of this QQI Level 5 course will be able to progress into a course in the CAO. To see the courses this QQI Major award enables progression to, click here – 5M5010.
CAO Courses to consider:
- AU242 – Construction (Architectural Tech or Construction Management) at ATU Donegal
- AU536 – Quantity Surveying and Construction Economics at ATU Galway / Mayo
- DK744 – Engineering - Civil Engineering at Dundalk Institute of Technology
- TU703 – Building Engineering at TU Dublin – Bolton Street
Career Progression:
Completion of this PLC could lead to employment in engineering, construction, environmental agencies, in the energy sector and more.
Careers to consider:
- BIM (Building Information Modelling) Professional
- Building / Construction Project Manager