| Code | PE6026 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 |
| Fees | €1,000 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Venue | Blended delivery. |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 19 Sep 2026 |
Outline
Module Goal
To provide engineering overview of the life cycle of a project, from bid and award to final handover. To outline and track each step as the project passes through the design and procurement phases, to the construction phase and on to commissioning, validation and qualification phases before final handover of the project to the client.
Module Content
Additional Teaching Mode Information
- 1 x 4hr(s) lectures
- 1 x 8hr(s) tutorials
- 1 x 12hr(s) problem-based learning
In person lecture/tutorial date
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 19 September | 9am - 1pm | Cummins Sustainability Lab G2 |
| Friday 17 October | 9am - 4pm | Cummins Sustainability Lab G2/ Cummins_1.02_SID |
Practicalities
Continuous Assessment - 100 marks
- Assignment - Short Qs - 10 marks.
- Assignment - Project Management Exercise - 30 marks.
- Case Study - Detailed exploration of project management case study - 40 marks.
- Assignment - summarised engineering review of case study - 20 marks.
Why Choose
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Describe how a project passes through each phase from award to handover;
- Outline the relationships between the design departments and the deliverables they produce;
- Detail the documents produced at each stage and demonstrate an how they relate to each other;
- Detail the respective document requirements for handover at each stage;
- Review engineering documents, assess project data and gain an understanding of how it flows through the project.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the "asset/tag centric" model for project delivery and how the industry is evolving with the advances in digital technologies
Requirements
This micro-credential is organised to accommodate part-time students who are working in industry looking to upskill or reskill in this specialist area.
Fees and Costs
The fee for this microcredential is €1,000
How To Apply
Create an account or login to UCC Apply (click the 'Apply' button below).
- Start a new application
- WHEN ASKED FOR APPLICATION TYPE - YOU MUST CHOOSE: ADULT & CONTINUING EDUCATION
- During the application on the tab titled Academic Level, under Level Selection, select the following options:
- Academic Level: Adult Continuing Education (ACE at UCC)
- Course Type: Microcredentials
- Academic Programme: Project Engineering: From Concept to Completion (PE6026)
Contact Details
Micro-credentials
Micrea-dintiúir
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