Residential Energy Retrofit Systems - Limerick

The aim of the Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Systems programme is to up-skill building services professionals to develop knowledge and skills that allow them to design and deliver high quality, energy efficient service systems for retrofitting existing buildings while complying with Ireland’s latest Building Regulations. This will also place them in a position to contribute to meeting Ireland’s climate action and energy targets in relation to green retrofitting of buildings. It will additionally boost demand for energy efficiency from householders and the public sector – Government and the public – by having a trusted industry professional/standard.



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. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.



Qualification

Certificate in Residential Energy Retrofit Systems (L8, 15 ECTS)

Heating and DHW for Residential Retrofit (5 ECTS)

Space heating

Domestic hot water

Heating and DHW renovation

Policy and legislation



Ventilation Systems for Energy Retrofit (5 ECTS)

Ventilation

Ventilation systems

Comfort and Indoor Air Quality

Ventilation and heating systems relationships

Commissioning and testing of systems



RES Electricity and Smart Buildings (5 ECTS)

RES Electricity

Smart buildings and System Integration

An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification

Or

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.

Or

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

If you do not meet the academic entry requirements listed above but would like your application assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form. Please include any relevant work experience/further information relevant to your application under the ‘Additional Information’ section.



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. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements. Please note that we do not request proof of English language qualification or proficiency.

Applications will close 2 weeks before the listed start date or once the maximum number of applicants is reached.



Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.



Programme run subject to viable numbers.

12 weeks, part-time.



Evening online lectures on Tuesday and Thursday (6.30pm – 9.30pm).



Full day face to face practical workshops and site visits on Fridays or Saturdays (TBC).



The proposed delivery schedule is subject to change.

Start Date 18/01/2027