Why study The Higher Diploma in Engineering in Building Information Modelling
In the context of construction, BIM is the process of delivering and operating built assets using well-structured digital information that all the necessary parties have access to. It is a way of working, rather than a physical object or an entity.
Operating in this way often referred to as working in a BIM environment requires all parties to collaborate and share the information they create in a mutually accessible online space known as a Common Data Environment or CDE. This way, everyone who needs to access the information can get it. That collection of data is known as an 'information model'. Information models can be used to inform all stages of a built asset's lifecycle; from inception, right through to operation and renewal.
The H.Dip in BIM at GMIT is a multi-disciplinary programme which is open to construction professionals and others who already have a relevant Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in a cognate area. This Programme has been designed to rapidly up-skill construction professionals and others in BIM technologies and processes to meet industry demand.
The complete course will be delivered on two evenings per week over one academic year.
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Why Study Engineering?
Agricultural Engineering
If you have a particular interest in the design, manufacturing, operation and maintenance of agricultural machineries, then the Agricultural Engineering is for you. Combining Agricultural Science and Mechanical Engineering with an emphasis on power, this degree is designed to deliver high-quality engineers to the agricultural and agri-food industry.
Biomedical Engineering
If you would like to design devices or machines that will either save or improve lives of millions of people, then Biomedical Engineering gives you the opportunity to integrate Mechanical Engineering skills and knowledge of the human body.
Building and Civil Engineering
If you are interested in design, management and construction of buildings and structures
Courses are directed towards industry needs to ensure employability
Creative, diverse and rewarding career with high job satisfaction
Work outdoors on site or in an office environment
Specialist area of study combined with a transferable skill set
Real life application of learning through Interdisciplinary team project work
Emphasis on technological and software skills
Practical application of learning through placements, laboratory work and projects
Travel the globe with world-recognised accreditation by professional bodies
Energy Engineering
The energy engineering graduate has many of the same opportunities as a Mechanical Engineering graduate, with a more focused set of skills that can be applied in the energy engineering sectors. Such as generation, storage and distribution of energy, the design, manufacturing, commissioning and maintenance of conventional and renewable energy equipment. In addition, our graduates benefit from skills in Energy Analysis and Management, ranging from energy systems to industrial buildings.
Our graduates have a 100% employment record (excluding further study).
Software and Electronic Engineering
If you are interested in working at the leading edge of computer, communications, internet, and software technologies, this is the course for you. Our graduates find employment with top companies in the West of Ireland and further afield. The degree is recognised internationally and could be your passport to a global career. Year 3 features a full semester of work placement or an Erasmus+ study placement with a partner college in Europe.
Mechanical Engineering
If you are interested in being involved in the design, manufacture and maintenance of innovative mechanical or electro-mechanical products then you should be interested in mechanical engineering (examples of products include automotive, agricultural equipment, medical devices, robotics, and energy generation, transmission and storage devices (e.g. wind turbines and solar panels).
You can be employed in a broad range of international sectors including Automotive, Manufacturing and Automation, Medical Devices, Energy, Agricultural Equipment, Research and Education. Level 7 graduates can be involved in specification, installation, supervision and maintenance activities with the Level 8 graduate also participating in design and development activities.
Well recognised discipline internationally.
Steady employment opportunities internationally.
Opens a wide range of career paths (including business, management, research and development).
Manufacturing Engineering Design
Highly supported by the industry, this degree will provide graduates that will design, implement and manage optimal manufacturing processes giving Ireland's manufacturing industry the opportunity to grow and compete internationally.