Higher Certificate in Engineering in Civil Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
Higher Certificate in Eng
Programme Code CR_CCIVL_6 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS No. of Semesters 4
NFQ Level 6 Embedded Award Yes Programme Credits 120
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2024
Department CIVIL, STRUCTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Field of Study 5822 - Civil Engineering
 

Programme Outcomes

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

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A knowledge of areas of mathematics, science, ICT, design, business and engineering practice relevant to the civil engineering technician.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, ICT, design, business and engineering practice to the solution of well-defined civil engineering technology problems.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use basic techniques, skills and modern computer-based engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to assist in the design of a system, component or process to meet specified needs and to contribute to the assessment of the technical performance of the design.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to contribute to the solution of common engineering technology problems in civil engineering.The ability to communicate effectively, using the appropriate communication tools and methods, with the engineering community and others.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work autonomously within her/his allocated responsibility, to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, and to supervise staff in well-defined work settings.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs within a structured learning environment and an awareness of the need for continued professional development.
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which engineering operates and the need for high ethical standards in the practice of engineering, including the responsibilities of the engineering profession towards people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
CIVL6003 Domestic Construction DES WALSH 5 5
CIVL6009 Engineering Science DES WALSH 5 5
CIVL6001 Introductory Applied Mechanics DES WALSH 4 5
CIVL6033 Technical Communication - Eng DES WALSH 2 5
MATH6014 Technological Mathematics 1 David Goulding 5 5

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CIVL6002 Applied Mechanics DES WALSH 4 5
CIVL6018 Civil Engineering Materials DES WALSH 3 5
EENG6001 Environmental Engineering DES WALSH 2 5
MATH6061 Introductory Calculus David Goulding 1 5
CIVL6028 Introductory Land Surveying DES WALSH 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR6021 3D Built Environment Modelling DES WALSH 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
INFO6015 IT in Communications Claire OSullivan Rochford 3 5
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CIVL6031 Health and Safety - Built Env DES WALSH 3 5
CIVL6029 Intro. to Structural Steel DES WALSH 3 5
CIVL7024 Land Surveying Control DES WALSH 2 5
CIVL6032 Planning & Development DES WALSH 3 5
CIVL6024 Structural Mechanics DES WALSH 4 5
MATH6040 Technological Mathematics 201 David Goulding 5 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
CIVL7027 Civil & Struc Eng Construction DES WALSH 2 5
CIVL7005 Digital Land Surveying and GPS DES WALSH 3 5
CIVL7032 Hydraulics & Hydrology DES WALSH 2 5
CIVL6030 Intro. to Reinforced Concrete DES WALSH 3 5
CIVL6022 Professional Studies DES WALSH 3 5
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR7020 BIM for Infrastructure DES WALSH 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5