Engineering - Road Maintenance Engineering & Network Management

Please Note:
Programme developed in collaboration with Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) and Department of Transport.

Course Summary
ATU Sligo developed this blended on-line part time programme in collaboration with the Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) and the Department of Transport. It has been operating since 2015 and provides applied and advanced learning and skills for engineers working in the roads services sector, in both public bodies and private companies.

The programme consists of two semesters (1 academic year) of taught modules which leads to the award of a postgraduate Level 9 Certificate and also provides advanced entry to the Post Graduate Diploma or MEng in Road and Transport Engineering Level 9 at ATU Sligo.

For local authority engineers, nominated by their employer, this programme is 80% funded by DTTAS and 20% funded by local authorities.

Course Description

This course will prepare local authority engineers, and engineers employed by consultants and contractors with the knowledge, skills and competences required for successful road maintenance engineering and network management operation. In the first semester, module topics include geotechnical engineering, transport planning, and structural assessment and inspection of bridges. In semester two, modules relating to road pavement design and management, traffic control and road safety, and contracts and liabilities are covered.

Special Purpose Awards

Successfully completing the following modules will result in an award title as follows:

All modules: Post Grad Cert in Road Maintenance Engineering and Network Mgt.
Modules 1, 4 and 5: Post Grad Cert in Road Network Management.

Semester 1
Title Credits
Transportation Planning 05
Geotechnical Engineering I 05
Structural Inspection and Assessment of Bridges 05

Semester 2
Title Credits
Construction Contracts & Liabilities 05
Traffic Control and Safety 05
Road Pavement Design and Management 05

BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering or equivalent. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) entry is also possible for those without the standard academic entry qualifications who possess significant experience and/or professional awards and training relevant to this programme.

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.

30

1 year part-time

Delivery Method: Online

On-Campus Attendance
Workshops occur twice per semester at ATU Sligo or remotely on-line on a Friday, generally from 9.30- 4.30pm. This equates to four workshops per academic year (two semesters).

Most of our online courses have about 2-3 hours of live lectures per week (but this can vary per programme). The rest of your study time consists of independent learning, communicating with your lecturers and classmates and carrying out assignments.

Live lectures normally take place between 6pm and 10pm, Monday to Thursday but this may vary depending on the availability of specific lecturers. If the Live Classroom scheduled times for the live online lectures do not suit you, recordings will be made available through Moodle and other accessible platforms. These recordings can be downloaded and watched later, at a time that suits you.

Please note, you may be required to take some time off work for the below:

• Exams Christmas Exams: 2 – 4 days in January each year. Summer Exams: 2 – 4 days in May each year.

• Workshops/Practical Classes: Approximately 2 – 4 days per year depending on the course you are studying. You will receive notification of the dates from your lecturer for each specific subject requirement.

During our Online & Flexible Learning Induction, you will meet with your Course Co-ordinator who will be available to answer any questions you might have, and they will give you your timetable for the upcoming academic year.

If you have any further questions, please contact our Admissions Team on admissions@itsligo.ie.

To help balance work, life, and online learning, it is important to understand the time that you will have to dedicate to your studies. This will help you to stay focused, reduce stress, and achieve your goals while also working full-time.

For part-time online or blended learning, it is recommended that you should try to allow for 5-6 hours per week per 5 credit module to your studies.

€4,500 for full programme (or €750 per module)

Contact the college for the next start date.

Career Opportunities
This programme provide advanced applied skills and postgraduate learning for civil engineers who are currently working or wish to pursue a career in the road services sector. Graduates can build on successive completion of this programme by progressing to Year 2 of the Postgraduate Diploma (2 year programme) and /or MEng in Road and Transport Engineering L9 (3 year programme) and achieving a major QQI postgraduate qualification on NFQ.

Further Study
Upon successful completion of this programme, graduates can apply to transfer into Year 2 of the Postgraduate Diploma or Masters of Engineering in Road and Transport Engineering Level 9 on-line programmes at ATU Sligo.