Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy)

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Course Code	GA_ESTRG_N09
Céim	9
Fad ama	1 semester
Creidmheasanna	5
Modh Seachadta	Blended
Suímh campais	Galway City – Dublin Road
Modh Seachadta	Páirtaimseartha

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Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy)

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Forbhreathnú Cúrsa

This module outlines the requirements of Part A Structures and the Eurocodes with a specific focus on dwellings and small buildings, and sustainable structural choices for the circular economy. On completion of the module, learners should be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence as far as is reasonably practicable in this area of study through assessment and project work relevant to the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland.

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Seimeastar	Sonraí an Mhodúil	Creidmheasanna	Éigeantach / Roghnach
1	Structures (Part A, C, D, Eurocodes, and Circular Economy) This module outlines the requirements of Part A Structures and the Eurocodes with a specific focus on dwellings and small buildings, and sustainable structural choices for the circular economy. On completion of the module, learners should be able to demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence as far as is reasonably practicable in this area of study through assessment and project work relevant to the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland. Torthaí Foghlama 1. Demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence asfar as is reasonably practicable in Part A Structures, A1 Loading and A4Definitions, Health and Safety and best practice requirementsin the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland. 2. Demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competence asfar as is reasonably practicable in Part A Structures, A2 Ground Movement, Health and Safety and best practice requirements in the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland. 3. Demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competenceasfar as is reasonably practicable inPart A Structures, A3 Disproportionate Collapse, Health and Safety and best practice requirementsin the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland. 4. Demonstrate their knowledge, skill and competenceasfar as is reasonably practicable inPart CSite Preparation and Resistance to Moisture, including C1 Preparation of Site, C2 Subsoil Drainage, C3 Dangerous Substances, C5 Definitions, Health and Safety and best practice requirementsin the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland. 5. Demonstrate abroad understanding of the Structural Eurocodes and best practice requirementsin the Built Environment in the Republic of Ireland to a professional level. 6. Exercise professional judgement in making sustainable structural choices forthe circular economyinthe Built Environment.	05	Mandatory

Uaireanta Staidéir Molta in aghaidh na seachtaine

The recommended study hours per week are 2 hours for lectures and 6 hours on average for independent study.

Scrúdú agus Measúnú

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

Riachtanas Tinrimh ar an gCampas

An on-campus class is held one Saturday per semester (typically 10am-12pm or 10am-2pm, for example) 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.

Dul chun cinn

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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Riachtanais Iontrála

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.

Táillí

HCI Micro-Credential Course Learner Fee Subsidy is available for this course.

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Gairmeacha

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

Application Closing Date

15th August 2025

Start Date

September 2025

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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.