Bachelor of Science in Craft Technology (Wood) with Business

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc
Programme Code CR_ECTWB_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Open, Partially Online No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2018
Department CENTRE OF CRAFT STUDIES
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A broad knowledge and understanding of the wide and varied range of activities of their discipline, including craft practice, design, construction technology, materials, finance and management.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge of craft practice, design, construction technology, materials, finance and management.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use techniques, skills and computer based design tools necessary for craft and business based practice.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to adapt successfully to change, provide for new construction technologies and accommodate wider professional responsibilities and ethical standards.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to conduct investigations and propose practical and commercially viable solutions to construction problems.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multidisciplinary settings within her/his allocated responsibility, and to supervise staff in well-defined work settings. The ability to communicate effectively, using the appropriate communication tools and methods, with the contractor community and society at large.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to plan and carry through self-directed continuing professional development and the ability to consult, work with and learn from experts in various fields in the realisation of a project.
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which the craftsperson operates and the need for high ethical standards in craft practice, including the responsibilities towards people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CRAF6001 Carpentry - 'A' Framed Roof MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
ACCT6007 Fundamentals of Fin/Acc Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
CRAF6003 Geometric Graphics & BIM MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CRAF6002 Joinery - Doors MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
MATH6064 Mathematics for Construction David Goulding 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CRAF6004 Carpentry - Hip and Valley Roof MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
BULD6011 Constr. Materials & Structures DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
ACCT6002 Cost Accounting Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
CRAF6005 Joinery - Windows MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CRAF6006 Wood Technology - Carpentry MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INFO6014 Business IT Skills Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
BULD6005 Elemental Construction Techn. DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
CIVL6028 Introductory Land Surveying DES WALSH 3 5
MECH6019 Welding Technology NIALL MORRIS 4 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CRAF6008 Building Modelling Technology MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CRAF6009 Carpentry - Roofs of Unequal Pitch MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
MRKT6004 Introduction to Marketing Katie Power 6 5
CRAF6010 Joinery - Stairs MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CRAF6007 Wood Technology - Joinery MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CRAF6024 CNC Programming and Manufacturing MICHAEL HOURIHAN 1 5
BULD6004 Constr. Industry & Procedures DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MGMT6059 Introduction to Management CAROLINE O REILLY 1 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CRAF6011 Building Elements & Tech - Building Fabric MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CRAF6012 Carpentry - Semi-circular Roofing MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CRAF6013 Joinery - Curved Joinery MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
MRKT6005 Marketing Strategy Principles Katie Power 4 5
BULD6007 Measurement & Tendering DANIEL CAHILL 5 5
MRKT6010 Selling Skills for Business Katie Power 5 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CRAF6014 Building Elements & Tech - Building Control MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
ACCT7007 Business Finance Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
CRAF7001 Carpentry - Domed Roofs MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CRAF8001 Joinery - Curvilinear Joinery MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
MGMT7023 Project Management CAROLINE O REILLY 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD7016 Building & Land Survey DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
MRKT7012 Financial Information Analysis CAROLINE O REILLY 3 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CRAF7003 Building Elements & Tech - Conservation MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 5
CRAF7002 Craft Project MICHAEL HOURIHAN 2 10
MGMT7066 Project Management 2 CAROLINE O REILLY 2 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD7015 Building Services Management DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
MGMT8006 Entrepreneurship Claire OSullivan Rochford 4 5
BULD7029 Financial & Contract Const Mgt DANIEL CAHILL 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
MRKT7011 Professional Sales Practice Katie Power 5 5