Springboard+ is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union. Please see www.EUFunds.ie
FAO Applicants Resident in Ireland: Springboard+ Funding
This course has been funded under the Irish Government’s ‘Springboard+’ programme, for more information on the fee structure please head to the Springboard+ website here. To be eligible you need to be:
- Resident in Ireland - either with a valid social welfare claim in place for unemployed people; or, for employed people, proof of having been resident here for 3 out of last 5 years.
- Non-EU Irish residents must have ‘Stamp 4’ residency immigration status or above in order to be eligible.
- Recent Graduates of full-time level 8 degree programmes are not eligible for Springboard+ funding for one year after graduation date but may apply as fee-paying students.
- The funding is not open to people who are not resident in Ireland. Please see further information on Springboard+ eligibility.
- The Springboard+ application closing date is Thursday, 16 July 2026.
The BSc in Construction Site Management has been developed in response to the industry’s critical need for suitably qualified and experienced Site Managers. Participants typically include those who have progressed to a supervisory/management role from a trades background and/or with substantial site experience. A full Level 7 qualification, it is delivered over 12 months via an innovative blended delivery approach combining classroom and online learning. This has proven to be attractive to both learners and their employers, facilitating student flexibility and ensuring that companies retain and upskill staff while remaining in the workplace.
The course places a strong emphasis upon recognising and incorporating the learner’s experiences into the learning process moving away from teaching to learning that embraces reflection, discussion and guided development. The curriculum focuses upon the development of both construction specific competencies and broader personal and professional skills. Through this educational process, graduates of the course have grown in confidence and are now assured in their role as Construction Management professionals.
Summer - June to August
- Site Management Placement (15 credits)
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Communications for Construction Site Managers (5 credits) | Site Project Management (5 credits) |
| Construction Management & Psychology (5 credits) | Site Administration & Regulatory Environment (5 credits) |
| Site Safety Management (5 credits) | Building Services Systems (5 credits) |
| Building Technology (5 credits) | Work-Based Learning (10 credits) |
Applicants who have completed a minimum full NQF Level 6 programme in Construction Management or in a cognate area of study will be eligible for entry to the programme. Applicants who have a senior trade’s apprenticeship qualification with a minimum of 2 years relevant experience will be eligible for entry to the programme.
Entry to the programme may also be allowed via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process on an individual case-by-case basis. This RPL process includes the matching of the candidate’s prior learning (education and experiential) with the equivalent Level 6 programme outcomes. Bridging studies may be offered where an applicant requires up skilling.
Applicants who do not currently meet the academic entry requirements may wish to consider using the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) mechanism.
Please complete the form electronically and submit by email along with all supporting documentation such as education and training certificates etc.
Applicants for whom English is not their first language will, in all cases, be required to submit certification that they meet English Language Competency Requirements.
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