Higher Certificate in Science in Construction

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Higher Certificate in Sc
Programme Code CR_CCONS_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Open No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 120
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/05/2024
Department CONSTRUCTION
Field of Study 5821 - Building Science
 

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 Construction Technology, Building services, Construction Management, Construction Measurement, Land Surveying, Construction Graphics, Law, Economics and Cost planning and control.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge of Construction Technology, Building services, Construction Management, Construction Measurement, Land Surveying, Construction Graphics, Law, Economics and Cost planning and control to construction problems.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use basic techniques, skills and computer based tools necessary for construction practice.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to adapt successfully to change, provide for new construction technologies and accommodate wider professional responsibilities.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to comprehend, analyse and propose practical solutions to construction problems in a multi- dimensional information environment.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with all others involved in the construction process and society at large.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs to adapt successfully to change, provide for new construction technologies and accommodate wider professional and ethical standards.
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the technological and environmental consequences of the construction process and product.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6004 Constr. Industry & Procedures DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
BULD6001 Domestic Water Based Services DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD6003 Intro to Construction Graphics DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
MATH6064 Mathematics for Construction David Goulding 5 5
BULD6008 Principles of Constr. Techn. DANIEL CAHILL 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6011 Constr. Materials & Structures DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6002 Domestic Building Services DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD6005 Elemental Construction Techn. DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
BULD6007 Measurement & Tendering DANIEL CAHILL 5 5
BULD6006 Organisation & Management DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6012 Construction Graphics DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
LANG6007 German 1.1 (Beginners) Pio Fenton 4 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6017 Adv. Resident. Constr. Techn. DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6014 Construction Economics DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6015 Construction Site Management DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6013 Integrated Building Services DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
CIVL6028 Introductory Land Surveying DES WALSH 3 5
BULD6023 Measurement Domestic Constr. DANIEL CAHILL 4 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6018 Constr. Tech.: Low Rise Bldgs. DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6024 Construction Law DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6016 Construction Mgmt and Planning DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6019 Cost Planning and Control DANIEL CAHILL 3 5
BULD6022 Measurement and Estimating DANIEL CAHILL 4 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
BULD6031 Building Surveying DANIEL CAHILL 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
LANG6008 German 1.2 Pio Fenton 3 5
BULD6030 Principles of Electronic Meas. DANIEL CAHILL 1 5