Certificate in Building Regulations in Interior Design

Delivered by the Design Faculty, this course has been created for people who come from an interior design background and who wish to advance and enhance their knowledge in Building Regulations by identifying relevant regulations and gain a broad understanding of their requirements.

This part-time 5 ECTS NFQ level 6 certificate comprises a single-module; Building Regulations in Interior Design, which is delivered across one semester.

• The programme gives learners a broad understanding of the requirements imbedded in the Building Regulations.
• It addresses the requirements of the Technical Guidance Documents with focus on Fire Safety and Accessible strategy for their design work, and enhance creativity by using the information within the Building Regulations as the building blocks to create dynamic, imaginative yet safe spaces.
• The module also introduces Health and Safety requirements Designer Risk Assessments when completing Interior Design projects.
• This course is aimed at learners who come from an interior design background and who wish to advance and enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies in Building Regulations, and receive formal certification of these.
• This programme is also suitable for those who want to complete it as part of their lifelong learning or who wish to progress in the workplace.
• The programme provides a pathway for applicants that do not have formal qualifications or training in design, and may be considering a career or academic study in this field.