Construction

Higher Certificate

Type of Programme
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Course Code
CR_CCONE_6
Entry Requirements
See details below
Application Deadline
Applications not yet open for 2023
Location(s)
MTU Bishopstown Campus, Cork
Course NFQ Level
Level 6

Jenny Karali

Email: (email)

Overview

This course is offered under the ACCS Scheme. ACCS is an acronym for “Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Modules”. This scheme allows students instead of studying the entire course – to study one or more modules of the course.

Modules passed, are certified individually, and can be accumulated, leading to an award of the Higher Certificate in Science in Construction. The modules to be offered in any year will be decided in consultation with the students.  The accumulation of sufficient credits for the award currently involves an average of three years study for the Higher Certificate in Construction.

Course Delivery

2 evenings per week 6pm – 10pm, depending on modules.

Award

Higher Certificate in Construction (Level 6 on the National Framework of Qualifications).

What will I study?

Modules

Stage 1

  • Construction Technology
  • Building & Environmental
  • Measurement and Procedures
  • Organisation and Management
  • Construction Mathematics
  • Construction Graphics and Communications
  • Construction Industry and Procedures
  • Materials and Structures

Stage 2

  • Construction Technology
  • Building and Environmental
  • Measurement and Estimating
  • Management
  • Construction Economics
  • Construction Law
  • Cost Planning
  • Land Surveying

MTU has developed a website which gives full details of all modules for all courses. The website also has information on recommended textbooks, average weekly workload, assessments and exams. go.mtu.ie/CRCCONE6

Modules

What is a Module?

A module is a standalone unit of learning and assessment and is completed within one semester. A full-time student will normally study six modules in each semester; part-time and ACCS (Accumulation of Credits and Certification of Subjects) students will have flexibility as to the number of modules taken.

The button below provides a link to all of the University's approved modules for this programme.

View Modules

Entry Requirements

Note: Delivery of this programme is subject to sufficient number of applicants.

Leaving Certificate Grade D3 (Ordinary level) in five subjects to include Mathematics and either English or Irish. Special category applicants (e.g. mature students) will be considered on an individual basis.

 

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

€220 per 5 credit module (inc. exam fee)

Progression

Qualified students are eligible to apply for the BSc in Quantity Surveying and the BSc in Construction Management.

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