Program Overview

BIM for Facilities Managers (Certificate, L8, 10 ECTS)

Course Overview

The cost to operate built assets often eclipses the construction costs. Digital Twins, a product of BIM, can provide key insights into the operations costs of building and infrastructure. This programme will enable Facilities Managers to leverage the opportunities that Digital Twinning and BIM have to offer. Starting with a focus on the operations data deliverables required during the construction phase, the course transitions to data management & control for the operations phase. Course participants will be provided with the knowledge and skills necessary to fully leverage their data assets to deliver sustainable operations throughout the asset life cycle.

General Queries

• What are the 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
• HCI Pillar 3 Funding
  • Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for the HCI Pillar 3 funding, as set out by the HEA.
• ENGLISH LANGUAGE
  • 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

Content

• Unit 1 - Introduction to BIM and Digital Twins: ISO19650, CDE, Gemini Principles, Data needs
• Unit 2 – Space Management, Visualisation and Utilisation: 3D, 4D, 5D Models and Visualisation, Data-driven space utilisation, Introduction to typical BIM tools and CDE capability
• Unit 3 – Maintenance and Operations: BIM as a data source, Integration with FM systems, BIM as an FM system. Digital Twinning, Omniverse, Simulations, Maintenance Planning
• Unit 4 – Communications and Collaboration: Stakeholder communications, visualisations,
• Unit 5 – Facility Sustainability: Energy Performance and Modelling, Replacement/Renewal Optioneering, Whole Life Carbon Assessment

Delivery

• Online Lectures and Practical Sessions in a Virtual Classroom 3 hours weekly.(one evening)

What will the time commitment be?

• 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

• Coursework Assessments include two Individual Practical Project Assessments

Qualification

• Certificate in BIM for Facilities Managers (L8, 10 ECTS)

Fees

• €1,250 HCI Pillar 3 funding of €1,000 – Student pays €250

Application Deadline

• Application Deadline TBC.

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.