Science & the Built Environment courses in Ireland

Learn how to build a wall in this free online course that provides bricklaying and masonry techniques for beginners. This construction course teaches you basic bricklaying and masonry techniques. We examine the tools, materials and procedures required to work with brick and stone. We begin with basic methods and explain how ‘setting out’ helps you…

This 2-year part-time course offers students the opportunity to develop and enhance their knowledge of applied Civil Engineering. The structure of the course closely follows that of a design project, allowing students to develop their skills in scheme and elemental design of real world projects while expanding their knowledge of specialist areas such as renewable…

This course is for anyone working in the health, hospital and related sectors.

This course would benefit students working in the sterile services or related areas.

The Engineers Ireland fully accredited programme meets the academic requirements for the status of Higher Certificate (Level 6) in Building Engineering. The course modules are delivered with similar part-time engineering disciplines, for the quantitate modules, and with the whole time Building Engineering equivalents for the applied modules. Upon successful completion of the Higher Level Certificate,…

The Engineers Ireland fully accredited programme meets the academic requirements for the status of Engineering Technician. The course modules are delivered with the whole time Ordinary Building Engineering (Level 7) programme. Upon successful completion of the Ordinary Degree students can opt to do an additional two years whole-time or take individual modules on a CPD…

This 8-week course will provide learners with a solid introduction to Building Information Modelling using Autodesk Revit. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-engineering/built-environment/building-information-modelling-using-autodesk-revit.html

To provide the learner with a basic understanding of Carpentry and Joinery. Understand different timbers, create basic joints, while appreciating health and safety in relation to tools and equipment. Create a mirror/ picture frame/ miniature door and frame/ architrave

A basic understanding of carpentry and woodcarving. Learn to create basic joints while appreciating health and safety in relation to tools and equipment.  Create a mirror/picture frame, bird box, jewellery box etc.* Materials and Equipment provided. Course Day & Time: Tuesday 7.00 – 9.00pm. Enrol now at:  www.adulted.ie

Learn how to construct walls, roof frames, and flooring systems with this free online construction carpentry course. This free online construction carpentry methods course will teach you the carpentry skills required for the installation of flooring systems, wall frames, and roof frames. Carpentry is a highly skilled trade, always in-demand, and is essential for the…

The aim of the programme is to provide the student with the opportunity to extend their understanding of electrical and electronic principles. Students will be exposed to terminology, electrical and electronic devices related to DC and AC circuits. Students will be able to interpret, test and measure basic DC circuits. An understanding of sensors and…

This programme, in addition to offering a minor award at level 6, is designed as a one-year online qualifier to allow holders of craft qualifications and others with substantial relevant work experience to progress to the level 7 BEng in Electronic Engineering. On successful completion of the programme, the learner will receive a minor award…

The automation and instrumentation industry plays a critical role in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and engineering, ensuring that processes are efficient, precise, and controlled. With the increasing demand for automated systems across industries, professionals in this field enjoy excellent job opportunities in Ireland and worldwide. Job opportunities vary from roles in system design to…

This course is free under the Springboard+ Initiative. Those interested in studying this course must apply directly through the Springboard website and must meet eligibility criteria. For further information, visit http://springboardcourses.ieGain a detailed knowledge of digital skills used for digital marketing and online selling and how they can be leveraged to benefit your business. Ideal…

This course was designed after extensive consultation for hospital staff working in Endoscopy units and also staff working in relevant medical supply companies. This program will provide the scientific background behind and practical skills required for the successful decontamination of Endoscopes. This course is designed for staff working in the Endoscope decontamination areas of hospitals…

The aim of this course is to up-skill existing science graduates and provide them with knowledge of the use and potential of biotechnology in food and animal feed production and processing. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/certificate-in-food-and-feed-biotechnology.html

The Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation Calibration (CIIC) is designed to develop learners’ understanding of the principles and practices of instrument calibration. The programme covers calibration terminology, documentation systems, and standard procedures while building the practical skills required to calibrate industrial process instruments/control elements for temperature, pressure, level and flow. The QQI-accredited Certificate in Industrial Instrumentation Calibration is…

This course was designed after extensive consultation for hospital staff working in decontamination units and also staff working in relevant medical supply companies. This program will provide the scientific background behind and practical skills required for successful decontamination. This course is designed for staff working in the decontamination areas of hospitals or related sectors.

About Polymer TechnologyThere is currently a shortage of polymer technicians tin the industry and this shortage has been highlighted in both the Forfas/Expert Group on Future Skills Needs report on the Future Skills Requirements of the Manufacturing Sector to 2020 and the Action Plan for Jobs 2013. About this ProgrammeThis one-year-long part-time programme offers a…

This course was designed after extensive consultation for primary care staff working in decontamination units and also staff working in relevant medical supply companies. This program will provide the scientific background behind and practical skills required for successful decontamination. This course is designed for staff working in the decontamination areas of primary care or related…

This course is delivered online over two semesters with 30 credits being completed through a work-based project over the two semesters. The remaining 30 credits is gained through the successful completion of 5 modules – in semester 1 the student will complete 2 modules and in semester 2 there are 3 modules. Each module is…

The aim of this programme is to provide you with the skills to play key roles in quality management and quality engineering within the medical device sector. You will cover key areas such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management and Operational Excellence. ATU have collaborated with the local Medical Device sector to develop this programme which…

This 1-year part-time online course will address the fundamental principles of renewable energy technologies and will bring learners through the basic mathematical, scientific and engineering principles. The course will address the fundamental principles of renewable energy technology and will bring learners through basic mathematics, science and engineering principles as they relate to renewable energy. Participants…

This course was designed after extensive consultation for hospital staff working in RIMD units and also staff working in relevant medical supply companies. This program will provide the scientific background behind and practical skills required for the successful decontamination of RIMDs (reusable invasive medical devices). This course is designed for staff working in the RIMD…

This 2-semester long part-time course has been designed to help science, engineering and related graduates to re-skill or up-skill with the required knowledge and skills to assist them in gaining employment in the Healthcare, Manufacturing, Biopharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Devices and related Life Sciences industries. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/life-and-health-sciences/certificate-in-science-in-biopharmaceutical-manufacturing.html  

This 1-year Level 7 programme seeks to offer individuals the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and competencies and impart a holistic understanding of the dynamics of supply chains and to enhance their ability to continually improve supply chain performance. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-engineering/electronic-and-mechanical-engineering/certificate-in-supply-chain-management.html

This 10-credit programme has been developed in collaboration with Teagasc Ballyhaise Agricultural College. This programme is targeted at holders of level 7 qualifications in Agriculture and related areas and it will cover the key in-demand subjects of Energy Management in Agriculture and Digital Agriculture. https://www.dkit.ie/courses/school-of-health-and-science/agriculture-food-and-animal-health/certificate-in-sustainable-agricultural-technologies-and-energy.html  

This course is delivered online over two semesters with 30 credits being completed through a work-based project over the two semesters. The remaining 30 credits is gained through the successful completion of 5 modules – in semester 1 the student will complete 2 modules and in semester 2 there are 3 modules. Each module is…

Civil engineers work on the design and construction of buildings and structures, highways, bridges, water supply and treatment systems. This course will equip you with the skills you need to work as a civil engineering technologist, carrying out much of the detailed analytical and design specifications in a building project. Youll develop your mathematical and…

The Cloud Computing with DevOps programme development follows consultations with existing industry partners. It addresses an identified shortage of formal skills in IT Automation, Architecting for Public Clouds, Cloud Architecture in general, Development Operations Skills. Graduates of this course have strong technical skills that are in demand. In keeping with the doing approach in TU…