Access and Use (Part M, B, K, DAC, Universal Design)

Certificate

Course Details

Course Code	GA_EAUUG_N09
Level	9
Duration	1 semester
Credits	10
Method of Delivery	Blended
Campus Locations	Galway City – Dublin Road
Mode of Delivery	Part Time

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Access and Use (Part M, B, K, DAC, Universal Design)

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Course Overview

This module aims, as reasonably practicable, to develop an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of the design, site and compliance requirements for Part M (Access and Use). The module also aims to develop an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of relevant health and safety and best practice requirements for external and internal windows and doors, lobbies, and commercial stairs (Overview of TGD B, K, M), as well as Universal Design. On completion of this module, learners should be able to demonstrate, to a high standard of completion, their understanding and application of Part M through individual and group assessment and individual project work, to demonstrate compliance in the building regulations, and to model some legislative roles and responsibilities required in the Irish built environment regulations. The completion of a Disabled Access Certificate is included in this module.

Course Details

Year 1

Semester	Module Details	Credits	Mandatory / Elective
1	Access and Use (Part M, B, K, DAC, Universal Design) This module aims to develop an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of the design, site and compliance requirements for Part M (Access and Use).The module also aims to develop an in-depth knowledge, understanding and experience of relevant health and safety and best practice requirements as well as Universal Design. On completion of this module, learners should be able to demonstrate, their understanding and application of Part M and compliance in the building regulations. Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate systematic and comprehensive knowledge, skill and competence of Part M, Health and Safety and best practicein the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland to a professional level. 2. Demonstrate knowledge, skill and competence of commercial stairs(Part B, M, K), Health and Safety and best practice requirementsin the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland to a professional levelasfar as is reasonably practicable. 3. Analyse and evaluate as far as reasonably practicable Universal Design in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland. 4. Demonstrate knowledge, skill and competenceof the Building Regulations, Health and Safetyand best practice requirements for external and internal windows,doors and lobbies in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland to a professional levelasfar as is reasonably practicable. 5. Demonstrate knowledge, skill and competence of aDisabled Access Certificate in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland to a professional levelasfar as is reasonably practicable.	10	Mandatory

Image description: This is an image of the full time (18 months) MSc Built Environment Regulation learning pathway for a September cohort of students. It uses the identifying colours from the legend to outline the full-time learning pathway on this course for 12 embedded programmes including 7 micro-credentials. Year 1 Semester 9 contains four modules as follows: Introduction to Legislation for the Built Environment (10 credits); Energy Conservation (Part L, F, J, C, D, Sustainability, and Circular Economy) (10 credits); Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy) (5 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Dwelling Houses) (5 credits). Year 1 Semester 10 contains four modules as follows: Built Environment Research (5 credits); Services (Part E, F, G, H, J and D) (5 credits); Access and Use (Part M, B, J, DAC, Universal Design) (10 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Buildings other than Dwelling Houses, and FSC) (10 credits). Year 2 Semester 11 contains one module as follows: Built Environment Thesis (30 credits).

Image description: This is an image of the part time (30 months) MSc Built Environment Regulation learning pathway for a September cohort of students. It uses the identifying colours from the legend to outline the part-time learning pathway on this course for 12 embedded programmes including 7 micro-credentials. Year 1 Semester 9 contains two modules as follows: Energy Conservation (Part L, F, J, C, D, Sustainability, and Circular Economy) (10 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Dwelling Houses) (5 credits). Year 1 Semester 10 contains two modules as follows: Services (Part E, F, G, H, J and D) (5 credits); Fire Safety (Part B Buildings other than Dwelling Houses, and FSC) (10 credits). Year 2 Semester 9 contains two modules as follows: Introduction to Legislation for the Built Environment (10 credits); Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy) (5 credits). Year 2 Semester 10 contains two modules as follows: Built Environment Research (5 credits); Access and Use (Part M, B, J, DAC, Universal Design) (10 credits). Year 3 Semester 11 contains one module as follows: Built Environment Thesis (30 credits).

Image description: This is an image of a legend identifying in different colours the 12 programme learning pathways on the MSc Built Environment Regulation. It identifies the following courses: Certificate in Energy Conservation and Environmental Services (15 Credits); Certificate in Fire Safety (15 Credits); PG Certificate in Built Environment Regulation (30 Credits); PG Dip in Science in Built Environment Regulation (60 Credits); MSc in Built Environment Regulation (90 Credits); Micro-credentials (5/10 Credits). It also indicates where some elements are taught between modules and suggested pre-requisite modules.

Recommended Study Hours per week

The recommended study hours per week are 4 hours for lectures and 10 hours on average for independent study.

Examination and Assessment

100% Continuous Assessment, which is broken down as follows: Online quizzes 30%, group project 20%, individual project 50%.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

An on-campus class is held one Saturday a semester (for example, typically 10am-12pm or 10am-2pm) on a date agreed in consultation with the students. It is not mandatory to attend this tutorial/workshop. It is delivered as hybrid and is recorded. However, it is advantageous for students to attend, where possible.

Progression

Successful candidates can progress to any of the following programmes:

Postgraduate Certificate in Built Environment Regulation (30 ECTS credits) (Minor award)
Postgraduate Diploma in Built Environment Regulation (60 ECTS credits) (Major award)
MSc in Built Environment Regulation (90 ECTS credits) (Major award)

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Entry Requirements

Candidates must hold a cognate level 8 Bachelor (Hons) degree with a minimum grade classification of H2.2 or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet the H2.2 performance standard in a Level 8 award will be required to pass a qualifying assignment at a H2.2 performance standard as established by the Programme Board for the programme in question and as approved by the Registrar.

English Language Requirements are as determined by ATU and as published in the Access, Transfer and Progression code.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be used to gain access to a programme subject to available places.

Fees

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Careers

This programme may facilitate employment opportunities in the broad area of Building Regulations and Building Control in the private and public sector, in local authority, and on site in the construction sector. This qualification may help to meet annual Continuing Professional Development requirements, and to align with professional body requirements. It may also present opportunities for progression into management and to more senior positions.

Further Information

Start Date

January 2026

Who Should Apply?

There are employment opportunities for building regulation practitioners as specialists within their broader discipline areas of Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Surveying, Consultancy, Consultant Engineering, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quality Engineering, Building Control Engineering, Local Authority Engineering, and Construction Management, to name a few.