Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Applied Building Information Modelling and Digital AEC

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
PGDip in Sc
Programme Code CR_CABIM_9 Mode of Delivery Full Time, Part Time, ACCS, Partially Online No. of Semesters 3
NFQ Level 9 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 60
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/11/2023
Department CIVIL, STRUCTURAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
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 wide knowledge and understanding of Building Information Modelling, Management and Digitization aspects of Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) sectors together with Lean principles and techniques for delivery of multidisciplinary projects.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind A broad knowledge and ability in adoption of collaborative approach in delivery of projects, communicate practical and innovative solutions to problems. Be critically aware of the current problems projecting within Digitisation in AEC, Lean Principles and depending on electives FM sectors.
PO3 Skill - Range Application of in-depth knowledge of personal and organizational skills and the ability to create innovative strategies to leverage current and emerging digital technologies and methods as an application to current and future challenges of AEC and Lean Principles and depending on the electives FM.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to define and resolve complex problems in AEC sectors providing solutions for integrated project (ie. BIM, Lean Principles) delivery between people, process and technology. Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative judgement based on experience and intuition and developing independent critical thinking. The ability to enhance decision making skills in a professional AEC work setting.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to act at a variety of professional levels. Apply the knowledge and understanding learned in different environments in their own organizations and projects; the ability to identify and critically appraise potential projects and opportunities, conduct appropriate industry based research and undertake the design and development of solutions to ill-defined and complex engineering especially in digitised AEC sector.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability and technical competence necessary to take significant responsibility for the work of individuals and groups in multidisciplinary settings; Demonstrate an ability to implement communication structures within an architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) project organisation.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn Ability to self-evaluate their own learning, undertake continuous learning by identifying knowledge gaps and take responsibility for the pursuit of professional practice development pathways; Recognise and follow development by consulting professional best practices, learning how to assimilate and use for independent development.
PO8 Competence - Insight The ability to scrutinise and reflect on broad technical, economic, environmental, ethical and social implications of BIM and Digitisation in AEC sector; Demonstrate confidence which reflects their academic achievements in the professional context and experience for the need for high ethical standards including responsibilities toward people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 1 Elective Regulation
Learners should choose electives to the value of 10 credits this semester.
Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR9020 Digital Construction-BIM &Lean DES WALSH 1 10
INTR9021 IT in AEC Industry 4.0 DES WALSH 1 10

Year 1 / Semester 2

Year 1 Semester 2 Elective Regulation
20 credits must be selected this semester.
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
INTR9022 BIM for Facilities Management DES WALSH 1 10
DESI8018 Design Thinking for BIM DES WALSH 2 5
DESI9002 DesignThinking for Industry4.0 DES WALSH 1 10
INTR9017 Infrastructure Asset Mgmt DES WALSH 2 5
INTR8030 Virtual Design & Construction DES WALSH 1 5
 

Year 1 / Semester 3

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
PLAC9023 Digital AEC: Placement&Project DES WALSH 1 20