The Bachelor of Science in Multi-Craft Technologies is an innovative Level 7 degree designed specifically for qualified craftspeople holding a FÁS (or equivalent Solas/QQI) National Craft Certificate across all trades disciplines. The programme bridges practical craft expertise with modern business management, equipping tradespeople to broaden their technical competence and develop essential entrepreneurial and operational skills. Grounded in a reflective practice mindset, the curriculum prepares experienced craft professionals to advance into supervisory roles, manage trade enterprises, or lead multi-disciplinary technical projects.
Practical Learning & Flexible Delivery
The programme is tailored for working craftspeople, utilizing flexible delivery channels and applied workplace projects:
Blended & Flexible Delivery: Combines online web-based modules with structured tutorial sessions and traditional classroom-based lectures, allowing professionals to balance work and study.
Work-Based Learning Project: Students execute a practical work-based learning project, directly applying business theories, process improvements, or management principles within their active workplace or commercial environment.
Reflective Practice Methodology: Encourages students to critically analyse their trade experience, enhancing professional problem-solving, decision-making, and project execution skills.
Coursework
The curriculum integrates business management, trade technology enhancement, and operational strategy:
Business & Operational Management: Core principles of enterprise management, business planning, project costing, and commercial law for trades and contracting.
Reflective Practice & Professional Development: Methodologies for reflective learning, technical communication, leadership, and continuous professional growth.
Work-Based Project Management: Applied research, workplace project planning, execution, and continuous improvement in technical trade contexts.
Career Opportunities
Graduates earn a recognized Level 7 degree that transforms trade qualifications into elevated management, supervisory, and entrepreneurial roles across construction, manufacturing, facilities management, and engineering services:
Trade Supervisor & Site Manager
Business Owner / Independent Contractor
Project Coordinator & Facilities Manager
Technical Estimator & Operations Manager
Quality Control & Compliance Inspector
Progression to Level 8 Honours Degree Programmes in Construction Management, Business, or Industrial Technology
Upon completion of the programme, graduates possess the business acumen, management confidence, and academic degree required to transition from direct craft execution into leadership and enterprise ownership within their sector.
Delivery
This programme will be delivered online but does include a number of exams that will take place onsite in Carlow
Entry Requirements
Applicants require an NFQ Level 6 Award, or equivalent, for entry to this programme. All applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Lifelong Learning reserves the right to require applicants to attend for an interview to determine their suitability for the programme.
