Program Overview

Residential Retrofit Site Coordination (Certificate L6, 20 ECTS)

Course Overview

The aim of the Certificate in Residential Retrofit Site Coordination programme is to up-skill building workers and crafts to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to deliver high-quality, energy-efficient carbon-neutral retrofits to existing residential buildings whilst complying with Ireland’s current Building Regulations.

Entry Requirements

• Leaving Certificate: A minimum of 5 Passes in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English/Irish.
• Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment: Please review the entry requirements for this programme.
• English Language: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements.

Course Content

Semester 1

• Residential Retrofitting of Existing Buildings
  • Credits: 10
  • Topics:
    • Building and Retrofitting Challenges
    • Retrofitting Incentives and Opportunities
    • Energy and Carbon Reduction Options

Semester 2

• Residential Retrofit Site Coordination
  • Credits: 10
  • Topics:
    • Retrofit Condition and Risk Assessment Reporting
    • Retrofit Coordination Methods
    • Digital Tools for Retrofit Coordination
    • Monitoring and Quality Assurance

More Information

Delivery

• Tuesday – 7pm to 9pm (fortnightly) plus 3 site visits per semester – (2 Semesters – 24 Weeks).
• The proposed delivery schedule is indicative and is subject to change.

Time Commitment

• Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours.
• Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college.

Assessment

• Assessment will be through a range of continuous assessments, which will involve:
  • Case studies
  • MCQs
  • Presentations
  • Practical Assessments

Qualification

• Certificate in Residential Retrofit Site Coordination (Special Purpose Award, L6, 20 ECTS)

Fees

• €1,900
• DASBE funding for unemployed persons = €833

Application Deadline

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