Construction Economics is Level 6 Higher Certificate add-on course designed for those currently working in the construction industry who wish to develop their career. The course offers graduates a broad skills base for the management of construction projects with a strong emphasis on cost. The need for managing costs when setting up construction projects and the efficient control of labour, plant and materials throughout the project are vital in order for the successful completion within an agreed budget. Undertaking this course will ensure that graduates are prepared for the role of managing construction costs in a rapidly evolving industry. The course employs the latest technology and software used in the construction industry and ATU Sligo works closely with contractors, sub-contractors and professional organisations to ensure that the syllabus reflects the current needs of the work place. This programme also provides a route into the Quantity Surveying profession leading to an accredited qualification. About this Programme The Higher Certificate in Construction Economics is offered via online distance learning over a period of two years on a part-time basis and consists of 12 five-credit modules delivered over 4 semesters - 3 modules per semester. The programme will provide students with the following key skills:Construction TechnologyMeasurement & CostingEstimating SoftwareProgramming SoftwareConstruction LawContract AdministrationCost Planning & ControlManagement Practice and Negotiation SkillsCommunication, Report Writing and Presentation Students are not required to purchase any software for online learning and will be remotely inducted in ATU Sligo's online learning software at the start of the course. Software is available for the duration of the course via remote access to our on-campus PCs or students may choose to download free student licences directly to their home PC/laptop. The recorded lectures, programme materials, innovative learning, web-links and assessments will be uploaded to a Moodle course management system. Students can access live/recorded lectures and material on this system from anywhere in the world provided they have an internet connection. Recorded lectures and material can be downloaded directly to any device to be viewed offline.
| Course Category | Construction Economics, Construction |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Higher Certificate |
| Course Start Date | 1st January 1970 |
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Course Fee | 5400 |
| Entry Requirements | Applicants must hold a National Framework of Qualification Level 5 or equivalent and Recognition of Prior Learning. Graduates who have not obtained this minimum may incorporate other equivalent qualifications and relevant work experience and apply for assessment via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. RPL is a process that may allow you to gain admission to a programme or to receive exemptions / credit from some parts of a programme based on demonstrated learning that you may have achieved through another programme of study or through your work or career. Further information is available through www.atu.ie/recognition-of-prior-learning which our dedicated RPL portal or by contacting our admissions team at admissions.sligo@atu.ie . |
| Career Path | Graduates of this programme will be able to use the experience and knowledge gained to obtain employment in a wide variety of areas such as Site Surveyors, Estimators, Site Clerks, Materials Managers, Sales Representatives and Quantity Surveying Technicians with Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Construction Specialists and Materials Suppliers. |
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