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 introduce the learner to the standard forms of construction contracts and procurement arrangements in operation. The module aims to provide the learner with a sound understanding of the concept and methods of tendering and procurement for both public and private sector works.

1. Identify and discuss thecommon project procurement strategies used in the Construction Industry.

2. Identify and appraise methods of contractor selection.

3. Recognisethe basic intent of the Government Contracts and the RIAI Contracts. Adapt and interpret the language involved in the implementation of the contract whilst referencing the guidance notes.

4. Appraise ethical issues which may arise on construction projects, and question how these issues effect society and the environment.

5. Analyse and compare the primary procurement routes used in Construction.

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