Sustainable Energy Building Systems (Level5)
Overview
This course aims to introduce the fundamentals of Sustainable Energy Systems. It will deal with both sustainable energy generation and energy conservation. The course concentrates on technologies in current use in Ireland – solar panels, heat pumps (geothermal), biomass, heat exchangers for waste heat recovery, high performance insulation etc.
Possible future developments such as micro combined heat and power (CHP) plants and photovoltaic systems will be considered.
An appreciation of the current Irish situation relating to policies, grants and support structures will also be given
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (5 passes)
Leaving Certifiacte Applied
or equivalent
Applicants of mature years will be
considered on their merits
Course Outline
- Renewable Energy Systems
- Building Construction
- Building Services
- Computer Aided Draughting (2D)
- Engineering Drawing
- Physics
- Maths
- Communications
- Work Experience
Duration
One year full time
Certification
FETAC (NCVA): - Construction Technology, Level 5, CCONT
Progression
Students may apply to a range of Higher Education Institutions through the Higher Education Links Schemes.





