Building Information Modelling (BIM) is fast becoming the global industry standard for designing, procuring, constructing and managing buildings and infrastructure projects. The digitisation of building components and performance data, coupled with the use of collaborative tools and internationally agreed standards, have been associated with reduced costs and improved outcomes on projects worldwide.
L-R: Dr Daniel Riordan, MTU head of department – Technology, Engineering and Maths; Liam Brent, BIM technician, Healy Partners Architects, Limerick (and graduate of the Certificate in BIM with Revit); Tim Segal, STEM lecturer at MTU and BIM course lead
The Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Revit 10-credit special purpose award is designed to act as a foundation for BIM adoption by those employed in the built environment related professions.
Dr Daniel Riordan, head of department – Technology, Engineering & Mathematics at the MTU Kerry Campus said: “Participants are given the skills needed to create and engage with building information models and digital building data.
'Collaborative nature'
"The collaborative nature of the course supports the engagement of those operating in the fields of building design (architecture, civil and structural engineering, mechanical and electrical services, quantity surveying, building construction, related product manufacturing and facilities management).
L-R: Dr Daniel Riordan, MTU head of department – Technology, Engineering and Maths; Liam Brent, BIM technician, Healy Partners Architects, Limerick (and graduate of the Certificate in BIM with Revit); Tim Segal, STEM lecturer at MTU and BIM course lead
"At MTU we pride ourselves on our close links to industry and we are seeing a real need in this industry for training in BIM and Revit. Graduates who have completed the programme speak highly of the course content and advise colleagues to consider upskilling in this area. Another benefit of the course is that it also qualifies as CPD hours for Chartered Engineers.”
The course focuses on the use of Autodesk Revit to generate model data and will take advantage of associated software packages and platforms to co-ordinate multiple disciplines in a common data environment (CDE). Practical activities are supplemented by live and recorded lectures, allowing participants to grow their understanding of BIM practice.
Offered entirely online
The content of the course is offered entirely online, further supporting the participant’s development in the use of collaborative tools. On completion, the successful candidate will be capable of generating BIM content and of participating in critical BIM processes using internationally agreed structures and procedures.
L-R: Dr Daniel Riordan, MTU head of department – Technology, Engineering and Maths; Tim Segal, STEM lecturer at MTU and BIM course lead; and Liam Brent, BIM technician, Healy Partners Architects, Limerick (and graduate of the Certificate in BIM with Revit)
Applicants must hold an NFQ level 6 qualification in construction studies or related discipline or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in construction project-related work such as drawing production, measurement or similar activity. CAD experience would be beneficial but is not a prerequisite for this course.
The Certificate in Building Information Modelling (BIM) with Revit will be delivered online part-time from September 2022 to December 2022. Fees do not apply to applicants who meet the funding criteria under the Springboard+ initiative.
Visit www.springboardcourses.ie/eligibility for more information. For applicants who do not meet the Springboard+ eligibility criteria the fee is €580. For more information or to speak to our Lifelong Learning Office please email parttimekerry@mtu.ie or call 066 7191701.