Program Overview

Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Higher Diploma L8, 60 ECTS)

Course Overview

The aim of the Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management programme is to upskill building professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design and deliver high quality, energy efficient retrofitting to existing buildings while complying with Ireland’s latest Building Regulations. This will also place them in a position to contribute to meeting Ireland’s climate action and energy targets in relation to green renovation of buildings. It will additionally boost demand for energy efficiency from householders and the public sector by having a trusted industry professional/standard.

Entry Requirements

• An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification
• A level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.,) or approved equivalent qualification, with 1-year relevant work experience.
• Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment

English Language Requirements

Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required.

Course Content

Topics

• Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Fabric (Option 1)
  • Credits: 20
  • Building Physics and Fabric (10 credits)
  • Air Tightness (5 credits)
  • Building Defects, Detection and Analysis (5 credits)
• Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Systems (Option 2) (Semester 2)
  • Credits: 15
  • Heating and DHW for Residential Retrofit (5 credits)
  • Ventilation Systems for Energy Retrofit (5 credits)
  • RES Electricity and Smart Buildings (5 credits)
• Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Option 3) (Semester 3)
  • Credits: 25
  • Project Management for Residential Energy Retrofit (5 credits)
  • Retrofit Business, Planning and Finance (5 credits)
  • Circular Economy and Procurement (5 credits)
  • Energy Retrofit Project (10 credits)

Career Opportunities

• On successful completion of the Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (Level 8) programme students may apply for Level 9 qualifications in the field of engineering as appropriate and available with TUS.
• Graduates can be employed within residential retrofit “One Stop Shops” or with SME’s providing services within the residential sector and contributing to the target to renovate 500,000 buildings by 2030 in Ireland

Delivery

• Modules are to be delivered over one 1.5 yrs (3 semesters) in a blended learning format.
• Tuesday and Thursday evening online lectures 7-9pm weekly
• Full day face to face practical workshops and site visits on Fridays or Saturdays (TBC)

Assessment

• A variety of continuous assessment techniques include:
  • Online quizzes
  • Individual projects per semester
  • Group project per semester
  • Project journal
  • Main retrofit project with presentation

Qualification

• Higher Diploma in Residential Energy Retrofit Management (L8, 60 ECTS)

Fees

• €5,700
• DASBE funding of €2,500 – Student pays €3,200
• Applicants may wish to complete one of the following certificate options, the fees are as follows;
  • Option 1: Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Fabric Fee: €2,500
  • Option 2: Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Systems Fee: €1,900
  • Option 3: Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Management Fee: €3,125

Application Deadline

• 15th August 2025
• Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritizing unemployed and returning applicants.
• Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached.
• Courses run subject to viable numbers.