Course Summary
Course Category: Direct Entry (Higher Education - HET)
We are now recruiting for the 2020 Programme which will be delivered over five day’s and consist of five modules as follows:
- Policy Overview (Structure and role of local authorities, the configuration of the road network in Ireland, the roads governance system within which local government works, the role of the department of transport and other relevant organisations in the administration of the road network in Ireland, the relevant policy documents and guidance documents governing the administration of roads projects).
- Legislation (the legislative framework governing roads in Ireland and the procedures for completion of the statutory notices required under each piece of legislation. To include The Roads Act 1993, the Road Traffic Act 1995, the Planning and Development Act, Housing Act 1966, Waste Management Act 1996, Environmental Legislation).
- Finance (Funding, Grants, Department Returns, Audit Compliance, Budgets, Agresso).
- Project Management and Delivery (Project Appraisal, Project Management, Planning, Environmental Impact Assessment, Procurement and Tender Management).
- Administrative Functions (Insurance including Public Liability Claim Management, Road Safety, Health and Safety, Human Resources).
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Appraisal Project Management Planning Environmental
Impact Assessment Procurement Tender
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
