This workshop‑based module develops on the skills acquired during the students first year of study to an advanced standard in construction related applications of carpentry, joinery and appropriate manufacturing technologies. The student is introduced to additional machinery and techniques in the completion of their continuous assessment projects linked to their theory and technology studies.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of health and safety requirements within the workshop environment

2. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the sequential design and fabrication process

3. Prepare detailed and accurate working drawings for manufacture of workshop projects

4. Appraise specific requirements to enable the design and construction of appropriate supporting formwork and jigs in the creation of non-standard and curved projects

5. Apply mathematical principles and calculations in the design and manufacturing of scaled and full-size projects

6. Demonstrate an ability to Safely, efficiently, and appropriately use a wide variety conventional woodworking machines; as well as accurately set-up and operate CNC woodworking machines.

7. Explain the advantages and disadvantages and role of CAD or CAM software as applied to CNC routing

8. Construct the geometry of parts using CAD/CAM packages, decide upon a machining strategy, post-process and machine using the code generated.

9. Produce graphic simulation to display machining operation and set up, when machining the programmed parts.

This module is designed to give students further understanding of the methods and processes of small-scale building construction and the importance of sustainable building practices.

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the functions, principles and environmental constraints on the construction of small scale buildings.

2. Develop knowledge, and apply added principles, of good building construction.

3. Apply the Building Regulations.

4. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and practical application of sustainable building methods used in building construction.

5. Develop knowledge of the application of appropriate Finishes to small scale buildings.

The overall aim of this module is to introduce students' to the design process and to equip them with the foundation skills needed to produce 3D CAD models and 2D detailed drawings of projects, typically encountered in the wood manufacturing and construction industry.

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the design process and employ recognised design techniques.

2. Produce freehand sketches, orthographic and pictorial of projects in the wood manufacturing and construction industry

3. Demonstrate design solutions through the use of solid modelling CAD system to create 3D models and fully dimensioned detail drawings of products encountered in the wood manufacturing and construction industry.

4. Understand material and process selection impose on the designed project

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the management process of a design project encountered in the wood manufacturing and construction industry from commencement to completion.

This module will provide students with the knowledge and skills to construct building information models using use BIM authoring software.

1. Use BIM authoring software to create building models to a professional standard.

2. Extract detailed information from a model required in the interdisciplinary whole life cycle of a Building.

3. Explain the theoretical principles fundamental to BIM and the BIM process.

This module aims to provide the student with an understanding relating the general principles to produce a consistent approach relating to building measurement, measurement procedures and applications. construction project documentation, how the construction industry works and construction project management functions and principles.

1. Interpret the purpose and intention of building measurement

2. Illustrate the ability to measure construction work from drawings and on site

3. Distinguish the different forms of contract documentation

4. Develop an understanding of how the construction industry works

5. Determine the principles and functions of construction management

This workshop-based module follows on from the previous semesters preparatory studies and projects to enable the student to select, design and fabricate a construction, carpentry, joinery or furniture-based project of their choice which will showcase their diverse skill set acquired to date. This project will combine multi-disciplinary elements of Information Technology, Construction Technology, Computer Aided Design, Health and Safety Management modules together with the students previous 3-semesters of Applied Technology module to allow them research, design, schedule and construct a project of significance.

1. Assess and document the health and safety considerations appropriate to the working environment

2. Demonstrate the ability to research, plan, schedule and execute a project from receipt of initial project brief

3. Apply the knowledge acquired in theory and Applied studies to manufacture construction-detail, carpentry, joinery or furnituremodels

4. Demonstrate an appreciation of machine-based and off-site manufacturing

5. Demonstrate an understanding of material suitability in the selection of components used in the construction of student projects

6. Apply safe working practices when using CNC machines in a workshop environment.

7. Communicate technical information and instructions, and apply learned technical skills to new projects.

8. Demonstrate an ability to construct the geometry of parts on the computer using CAD / CAM package, decide upon a machining strategy, (simulate machining), post-process and machine using the code generated.

9. Demonstrate an ability to understand the role and function of G codes, machine set-up strategies and absolute and incremental programming.

10. Demonstrate an ability to produce graphic simulation to display the machining operations and set up and machine the programmed parts.

This module will enable learners to recognise and explain basic building services technology and building systems. It will enable learners to identify the requisite building services elements, systems and components which combine to complete functional domestic buildings. This will require learners to illustrate and recognise the relationship between the CSA (Civil, Structural and Architectural) disciplines and the building services. This module will also develop an appreciation for the relevant Building Regulations that deliver the requirements for Low Energy Construction.

1. Explainand compare basic building mechanical services technology as appropriate to domestic construction,including; drainage systems, pipe sizes, gradients, rainwater installations, hot and cold water installations, heating systems.

2. Explainand compare basic building electrical services technology as appropriate to domestic construction,including; lighting, power, mains, security, fire, data.

3. I dentify & summarisethe commercial issues associated with various Building Services including building works and associated procurement activities.

4. Outline and demonstratethe significance and importance of basic Building Management Systems, i.e.zonal heating, thermostats, thermostatic radiator valves and programmable digital clocks.

5. Apply the principles of energy use in buildings to the selection of their services, with an awareness of energy conservation and environmental impacts.

This module is designed to further develop the students proficiency in Information and Communications Technology. Individual and collaborative student assignments, presentations and reports will be covered to prepare the student for communicating their concepts and ideas in a comprehensive manner using Microsoft Office 365. Case studies will be used to demonstrate report writing, presentation skills, the ability to incorporate worksheet calculations in the students assignments and the skills to produce surveys using online applications.

1. Apply Information Technology to report writing, specifically long documents to Dissertation standard format

2. Demonstrate an ability to contribute to collaborative projects using Microsoft Office 365

3. Prepare Excel worksheet to perform multi-disciplinary calculations and lists of quantities

4. Demonstrate an ability to communicate ideas and present proposed and completed projects in multimedia format

5. Produce contextual surveys to gather and evaluate data using on-line survey applications

This module will provide students with the knowledge and skills to construct comprehensive multi-level building information models using BIM authoring software. It will give students the ability to interrogate and analyse a model to obtain information for the design, construction and maintenance phases of a building.

1. Use BIM authoring software to accurately create comprehensive multi-level Architectural BIM models.

2. Design and construct building components and families for use in a building model.

3. Interrogate a building model to extract accurate data required for the design, construction and the whole life cycle of a building.

4. Formulate and apply solutions to design and construction problems as they occur.

This subject introduces the learner to both source and application of Health and Safety law for construction site safety and related construction safety activity. The learner is introduced to the key principles of construction site safety management, which underpin the management of risk in the workplace.

1. Outline the main requirements for the Safety Health & Welfare at Work Actand for the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations.

2. Identify a wide range of risk factors in the construction workplace that lead to incidents and accidents.

3. Identify and apply relevant control measures that demonstrate continual improvement for the management of risk.

4. Identify key considerations that promote a positive health and safety culture on site.

5. Complete the Safe Pass Program

Students shall carry out research on best practice for the design management and fabrication of low energy fabrics for domestic construction. To appreciate the requirements for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings, students will have an understanding of the management of the air tight layer, incorporate thermal bridge free design techniques and ensure continuity of Insulation for the delivery of high performance buildings.

1. Demonstrate an understanding for the design and construction of low energy fabrics.

2. Demonstrate an ability to effectively work in groups in construction related practical projects.

3. Demonstrate the ability using software, to design, quantify and create schedules forpractical projects.

4. Apply statutory requirements for the management of tools plant and equipment during the design and fabrication phase of low energy model fabrics.

5. Describe the key requirements for a Health & Safety Management System for that of a wood working/ machining workshop environment.

6. .Apply sound management techniques for minimising thermal bridges, ensuring continuity of insulation and maintaining the integrity of the airtightness layer.

7. Select materials appropriately for the successful management of condensation, water and water vapour.

8. Recognise the importance for the management of an integrated approach for the successful delivery of Nearly Zero Energy Buildings

The module will introduce students to multi-storey and long-span industrial buildings and the identification of project-specific solutions. The student will examine and learn about the various forms of substructure common to these types of buildings. They will take the building out of the ground through the use of differing framed construction methods, continuing with various types of internal flooring systems. The learner will continue up the building and be introduced to the many forms of roofing and cladding utilised in the construction of industrial buildings and how different materials, systems and legislation are used to provide fire protection to these structures. Students will also learn how technology can influence the comfort of humans within the built environment, through the application of environmental science. Learners will also develop an understanding of the application of Passive House Design concepts for Non-Domestic Buildings. The learner will recognise how different end users affect the loading on building elements. The student will be in a position to provide a research report which demonstrates the student's ability to carry out research and critically evaluate strategies, trends and emerging issues and technologies associated with high-rise constriction projects. All this will take into account current building and health and safety legislation.

1. Develop and demonstrate their understanding of the design and construction methods relating to Industrial buildings.

2. Differentiate between, then compare and contrast, construction details in relation to the functional requirements of industrial buildings.

3. Identify and distinguish between the different materials and systems used to provide fire protection in multi storey buildings.

4. Demonstrate a knowledge of, formulate and provide advice on; sub-structures, cladding, internal flooring and roofs for industrial buildings.

5. Compare and contrast the different materials; steel, concrete, timber and how they are used in industrial frames.

This module will enable the student to perform a building inspection and building defect analysis, develop an understanding of the management and methods used for the adaptation and maintenance of existing buildings and develop an understanding of the parameters that define a buildings overall energy efficiency. It will provide the student with an understanding of the measures for improving energy efficiency as well as reducing pollution and waste in the adaptation of existing buildings. This module will also apply the principles of Passive House Design Concepts for a typical retrofit solution.

1. Perform a building inspection and building defects analysis.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the parameters that define a buildings overall energy efficiency.

3. Develop an understanding of building adaptation to change its capacity, function and performance.

4. Show an understanding of building control and regulation requirements relating to the adaptation of buildings.

5. Provide project information to enable refurbishment, conversion and retrofit of existing buildings.Including the application of the Passive House Standard for a typical retrofit solution.

This subject introduces the learner to the design of a Safety Management System for construction sites and construction related activity. The learner is introduced to the core principles of Risk Management and Risk Reduction for a broad range of construction activity on site, from inception to completion.

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the sources of safety law, relevant to the construction industry.

2. Explain the legal responsibilities that exist between duty holders, those who control a work place and those that use them.

3. Illustrate an understanding that the thrust of legislation has been to highlight the responsibility of employers to manage health and safety in the workplace.

4. Recognise that the impact of the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act, 2005 is that employers must adopt a structured management approach and a safety management system that will deliver compliance.

5. Specify the steps and safety interventions that are required for the successful implementation of a safety management system.

This module will provide students with the knowledge and skills to create primary Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) layouts using industry-standard BIM authoring tools. The module will provide students with the ability to work collaboratively in a BIM environment.

1. Combine BIM Architectural Models within Engineering System Specific Templates.

2. Create spaces and zones within a model and calculate the required heating and cooling loads.

3. Design and construct basic MEP systems using industry-standard BIM authoring tools.

4. Analyse and size all systems created to test for continuity using system inspector tools.

5. Create and edit tags & text for use on installed services.

6. Work collaboratively on a shared BIM project.

Students shall carry out research on best practice for the design management and fabrication of low energy fabrics for domestic construction. To appreciate the requirements for Nearly Zero Energy Buildings, students will have an understanding of the management of the air tight layer, incorporate thermal bridge free design techniques and ensure continuity of Insulation for the delivery of high performance buildings.

1. Demonstrate an understanding for the design and construction of low energy fabrics

2. Demonstrate an ability to effectively work in groups in construction related practical projects.

3. Demonstrate the ability using software, to design, quantify and create schedules forpractical projects.

4. Apply statutory requirements for the management of tools plant and equipment during the design and fabrication phase of low energy model fabrics.

5. Describe the key requirements for a Health & Safety Management System for that of a wood working/ machining workshop environment.

This module aims at providing the learner with an understanding of the elements involved in the construction of commercial, multi-storey buildings, paying particular attention to modern methods, such as; Lean Construction, Lean Project Delivery, Modular Construction, Offsite Construction, Just in Time deliveries etc.

The student will learn about and report on Construction Elements, such as; Cladding types, Gluelam beams, Internal wall systems, Lift shafts, Parapets, Raised access floors, Roof lights, Stairs (Precast / in-situ, completions and finishes), Suspended ceilings etc. They will compliment this with; Multi storey Frames, Roofing Systems and finishes, decoration, fittings and fit -out.

The learner will explore Sustainable Construction and the environmental impact of design and development, examining how the implementation of Environmental Science during these phases provides an an understanding of the underlying principles and the influencing factors associated with the design decision.

This module further aims to develop and deepen the learner's understanding of the building services elements and building components which combine to complete an efficient and functioning building.

This includes an understanding of the relationship between the architectural and civil engineering disciplines and the building services discipline.

1. Examine and demonstrate a knowledge of construction elements across a range of commercial, industrial buildings and multi-storey buildings.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ;Finishes, Decoration, fittings and fit -out.

3. Identify, examine, then compare and contrast traditional and modern construction methods, with respect to Modular Construction, Offsite Construction, Just in Time deliveries and construction sustainability.

4. Recognise the need for and assess the technologies and systems involved in multi storey Frames, structural glazing, non-metal cladding options and the various roofing system

5. Undertake research and report on how sustainable construction is affected, the environmental impact of differing construction elements and roofing systems, examining the factors that influence their inclusion in commercial and multi-storey buildings.

This module aimed at developing the students capabilities involving the planning and programming of construction work. This will include Site Planning and Management, Production Planning and Control. The student will develop the knowledge and skills required to plan and control construction work activities and develop an understanding of the management responsibilities involved. Time,Cost, Quality Health and Safety and Environmental considerations will be discussed.

1. Illustrate an understanding of Construction Planning and Organisation

2. Assess the methods used for Site Planning and Management

3. Examine the factors that affect Production Planing and Control of Construction Projects

4. Compare the affects relating to the different production parameters

5. Evaluate the principles of controlling and reporting on costs of a construction project

This module will provide students with the knowledge and skills to create, operate and manage a fully coordinated BIM model. The module will provide students with the ability to work collaboratively in a BIM environment. The module will provide an understanding of the BIM process and standards required for successful delivery of a BIM level 2 project.

1. Create, operate and manage fully coordinated models using collaboration software.

2. Identify and resolve coordination issues within the BIM model.

3. Create a shared BIM project using appropriate on line cloud based tools and practices.

4. Interpret the regulations and regulatory environment applied to BIM and the BIM process.

This module will introduce the learner to the practical world of Construction and on-site construction management and practices.

It provides the learner with the opportunity to integrate the knowledge and skills gained throughout the programme in an appropriate work-place setting.

Students on this programme may be placed with; building contractors, specialist sub-contractors, local authorities etc. While on work placement learners will be required to participate in a range of construction projects and contribute significantly to the various project activities and outputs, whilst demonstrating that they can work effectively with and contribute to the construction team.

The objective of the work placement is to develop and foster the following key skills; commercial awareness,interpersonal skills, maturity, problem-solving skills, self-confidence, self-reliance, teamwork and practical skills

Where it is not possible to secure a work placement for a learner, an alternative of an industry related project will be available addressing the same learning outcomes.

1. Apply knowledge and practical skills gained through the academic programme to onsite work within the construction industry

2. Contribute to and work effectively as part of an onsite construction team

3. Develop and enhance communication and interpersonal skills through working as part of an onsite construction team

4. Produce a reflective journal on a weekly basis outlining the learning and experience gained during the work placement

5. Utilise new skills learned during a 3 months work placement in accordance with the Work Placement Procedural Documentation