Environmental Legislation, Standards and Risk

The objectives of this micro-credential are to make students aware of the complexities surrounding environmental policy, legislation, regulations and voluntary tools, such as standards, so that they can understand their impacts on engineering design and on the environment and sustainability.

On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:

• Recognise the role environmental policy, legislation and standards play in engineering
• Describe the main EU Directives related to the Environment that are in force in Ireland and explain how these Directives are incorporated into Irish Law
• Practice giving advice on the application of environmental standards (both mandatory and voluntary) in engineering design and operations
• Examine the relationships among environmental legislation, standards, health and safety, risk and ethics
• Review case studies for adherence to / breaches of legislation and standards

A Primary Honours degree, Level 8 in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Sciences or other Cognate Disciplines.

And also to indicate the required documentation:

• Please provide Academic Transcripts for final year of study where appropriate (English translation)
• All applicants must submit a copy of their passport
   

There is no availability for a deferred entry onto a micro-credential.

If applicable, evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see here.

For further information regarding the HCI learner subsidy eligibility criteria please click here. (https://hea.ie/skills-engagement/hci-pillar-3-micro-credentials-learner-fee-subsidy/).