Environmental Science - Higher Diploma Programme content
Higher Diploma at UL equips science/engineering grads with skills in environmental tech, management, and H&S to meet growing industry and regulatory demands.
Key information
NFQ Level
NFQ Level 8
Duration
One year
Attendance
Full-time
Programme type
Taught
Start date
September
Award
Higher Diploma
- ER4417 - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT: EIA is a key skill for environmental scientists, genesis, development, legal framework, and design
- ER4627 - SAFETY AND INDUSTRY: principles of accident causation and prevention in the workplace. Hazard and process safety analysis
- CH4055 - ENVIRONMENTAL CATALYSIS: Catalytic processes, with emphasis on end-of-pipe technologies for gaseous pollutant from flues
- ER4405 - CONSERVATION ECOLOGY: purpose of biodiversity conservation, and how expenditure on conservation may be justified
- HS4208-SAFETY TECHNOLOGY: fire safety management, emergency planning, machine safety and electrical hazards in the workplace
- ER4448 - MANAGING SAFETY & HEALTH: health and safety risk management systems, methodologies aimed at managing risks in a systematic way
- ER4606 - CLEAN TECHNOLOGY: Methods of recycling, reducing or removing gaseous or aqueous waste from industrial processes
- ER4508 - POLLUTION CONTROL (WASTE MANAGEMENT): Waste Minimisation, Hazardous Waste Management, Waste to energy systems, Waste recycling & Re-use
- AU4064 - PROJECT : company based-project to improve work practices
- CA4003 - CAREER DEVELOPMENT: An optional module for those students who wish to pursue this professional development workshop. Which prepare learners with CV and career coaching, develop a LinkedIn/online presence, physical presentation and interviews skills. (this module is subject to change)
Area(s) of interest
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