Course Description
Postgraduate Certificate in Built Environment Regulation
The programme aims to afford advanced experience, knowledge and training to fulfil the challenging roles and responsibilities associated with a limited range of Built Environment Regulations in the Irish Construction Industry
This Certificate is designed for a multidisciplinary cohort across the built environment disciplines e.g. Architecture, Engineering, Building Surveying, Architectural Technology, and Construction Management, among others. A multi-disciplinary cohort will be beneficial to the programme as it will provide a cross-pollination of ideas, shared experiences and appreciation for each others roles and responsibilities in the Built Environment.
It is designed to meet the postgraduate and continuing professional development needs of these disciplines, to develop competence in these areas by facilitating knowledge gained through training and applied experience. It will be particularly beneficial to new entrant graduates who have recently entered the work force in the last one to three years. It will also be beneficial to lifelong learners and more experienced professionals as Continuing Professional Development, up-skilling, retraining, and as a refresher course.
Furthermore, the programme can be undertaken on a module-by-module basis, if so desired, by accumulating credits. Alternatively, a programme of shorter duration can be commenced, with the view to continuing to complete the Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma or MSc in Built Environment Regulation at some point in the future. This flexibility is designed to accommodate an adult working population. The difference between this qualification and the Masters and Postgraduate Diploma is that there is no research capstone module requirement and only a limited number of Technical Guidance Documents are covered in the syllabus.
Students can choose to take the course as full time (6 months) or part-time (1 year).
| College | Atlantic Technological University |
| Course Location | Galway |
| Course Category | Construction, Construction & Engineering |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Start Date | 12th September 2022 |
| Course Duration | 1 Year |
| Course Fee | Course Fee: €1,750 (EU Fee). DASBE funding support of €1,250 available upon successful completion. Student pays €500. |
| Entry Requirements | Candidates must hold a cognate level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent, in an appropriate Built Environment undergraduate programme or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at an H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar. In accordance with GMIT policy recognition of prior learning can be used to gain access to or exemption from this programme. GMIT is committed to the principles of transparency, equity, and fairness in recognition of prior learning (RPL) and to the principle of valuing all learning regardless of the mode or place of its acquisition. Recognition of Prior Learning may be used to: Gain access or advanced entry to a programme at Stage 2 or higher, subject to available places. (Stage 1 entry through CAO) Gain credits and exemptions from programme modules after admission In award years RPL will be considered, to a 50% maximum (30 credits) |
| Carear Path | There are significant employment opportunities for building regulation practitioners as specialists within their broader discipline areas of Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Consultancy, Consultant Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quality Engineering, Building Control Engineering, Local Authority Engineering, and Construction Management, to name a few. By completing this programme, further employment opportunities will present in the much sought-after areas of specialist Building Regulation Engineers, Building Control Engineers, Quality Engineers, Local Authority Engineers, Designers, Builders, Assigned Certifiers and/or Ancillary Certifiers, the roles of each being defined in the Built Environment Regulations and Legislation, and also depending on each candidates' primary undergraduate degree qualification, their professional body membership and their practice experience in the construction industry. This qualification and sub-sets thereof will help to meet annual Continuing Professional Development requirements, and to align with professional body requirements. This programme will facilitate employment opportunities in the broad area of Building Regulations and Building Control in the private and public sector, in local authority, and on site in the construction sector. |
| Phone | +353 91 742 109 |
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Atlantic Technological University
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