BIM & Lean Construction Management - Sligo

This course provides the participants with a full overview and understanding of the processes that are required to develop and implement BIM and Lean Construction Management in a project environment. The course aims to provide the participant with the training, skills and practical experience to plan and deliver projects with BIM and Lean management principles. The participant will evolve a strong BIM and Lean Construction project management background from all stages of a project. It will foster the participant's intellectual development, and ability to communicate effectively through various media. As the construction industry continues to adopt these approaches, this course is ideal for recently qualified graduates within the construction industry and experienced employees looking to up skill to meet the coming challenges. The course will provide excellent opportunities for career progression.

The Bre Academy "The BIM Approved Graduate (AG) programme" has been embedded into this course allowing the student to be a BIM Certificated Practitioner - Project/Task Information Manager or PIM/TIM). This practical programme trains students in Building Information Modelling (BIM), and at the same time, prepares them for the job market.

Program Structure
The Certificate in BIM and Lean Construction Management is a 25 credit program offered via online distance learning through live lectures (which are also recorded for revision etc) over a period of one year on a part-time basis. The program consists of five subject modules. The student can complete the course of 25 credits at their own pace over a number of years subject to availability of modules. Online lectures, programme materials, innovative learning, web-links and assessments will be uploaded to a Moodle course management system. Examinations can also be undertaken online, with no requirement to visit the campus.

Semester 1
Title Credits
Project Planning 05
Lean Construction 05
Building Information Modelling 05

Semester 2
Title Credits
Project Management Simulation 05
Project Implementation 05

Candidates will be expected to hold a minimum second-class honours degree Level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline or equivalent. As this programme caters for all professions, any Level 8 qualification will be considered.

Applicants with other qualifications and with relevant work experience may also be considered through ATU Sligo's Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work and career. Further information is available through www.myexperience.ie which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions@itsligo.ie

Applications for online programmes are accepted on the atu sligo website.

All programmes advertised will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

ATU sligo online has two intakes per year, the main one being in September with a smaller listing of programmes for January. For confirmation on start dates check www.itsligo.ie/online

For September, applications open from 1st February each year. Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st august.

For January, applications open from 1st November each year. Closing date for applications is mid-January.

The online application form requires personal details, previous qualifications, professional accreditations, employment history and a personal statement. We recommend collating all the necessary paperwork i.e. Transcripts of previous qualifications, academic certificates before you submit an application.

Once submitted, our admissions team will contact you to confirm eligibility and request copies of any previous qualifications.

Academic staff review every application and approve eligible candidates for the programme.

Admissions team will notify you if you are accepted onto the course and will request deposit to confirm your place.

Places are limited, so please apply early.

25

1 year part-time, online.

Total if Postgraduate Diploma is enrolled in €3,750
If separated module are undertaking over a number of years
Per 5 credit module €750

Springboard Fees
Fee €3,250
Free for those classified as unemployed.
Fee for employed participants €325 (10% of fees)

Contact the college for the next start date.

Career Opportunities
The construction industry worldwide is in a stage of growth and change regarding project complexity, delivering efficiency and reducing waste. Participants who complete the course will have a strong BIM and Lean Construction project management background which will promote career opportunities, as the industry currently faces a lack of competent personnel in these areas.

Further Study
As the Certificate in BIM and Lean Construction Management is embedded within the Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management and MSc in Project Management, graduates with this Certificate would have five-module exemptions from the twelve modules required for these courses.

Master in Science in Project Management (Online)
WITH THE FOLLOWING EMBEDDED PROGRAMMES:
- CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN STRATEGIC CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN BIM AND LEAN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
- CERTIFICATE IN CONSTRUCTION LAW, PROCUREMENT AND FINANCE