Diploma in Rehabilitation Works Management and Quality Control
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in refurbishment works management and quality control. 8 modules covering the refurbishment framework, intervention planning, contracting and cost control, quality management systems, acceptance and execution control, environmental and waste management, and handover documentation, applying Spanish Building Act 38/1999, the Spanish Building Code (Real Decreto 314/2006) and UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015 with Presto, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Rehabilitation Works Management and Quality Control — studying from Ireland
Ireland's civil engineering sector is driven by public infrastructure investment in roads, water, housing and public transport, alongside rail projects such as Dublin's light rail and commuter rail upgrades. Transport Infrastructure Ireland sets standards for national roads, while Irish Rail and Iarnród Éireann operate and develop the rail network. Smart city initiatives in Dublin and other urban areas create demand for engineers working on sensors, data platforms and integrated mobility systems. Typical employers include contractors, consultancies, local authorities and public agencies, with Engineers Ireland providing professional recognition.
Fees for Ireland: €1,090 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Is a SEIUM qualification recognised for chartered civil or rail engineering status in Ireland?
Chartered engineer status in Ireland is administered by Engineers Ireland, which sets its own criteria for membership and registration. Rail is regulated in part by the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail-related bodies, while building and infrastructure standards involve other authorities. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is for those bodies and employers to decide.
Do Irish civil, rail and smart-city employers consider private online engineering study?
Irish infrastructure, consultancy and local authority employers usually weigh chartered status, project experience and relevant degrees heavily. A private online qualification may be considered as supporting evidence of skills, but its value is at each employer's discretion. We cannot promise any outcome, so discuss it with prospective employers.
Can I study alongside a site or office job, and is employer funding common?
The programme is online and taught in English, so you can study from home without travel or a student visa. Plan for 1,900 hours on a master's, 800 on a postgraduate diploma or 300 on a specialist course. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship may be possible. Many Irish employers have continuing professional development budgets, so ask yours.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the legal framework and the parties involved in refurbishment.
Plan phased refurbishment works with the building in use.
Control the costs and variations of an intervention.
Implement site-specific quality management systems.
Carry out acceptance and execution control of critical work units.
Manage waste and hazardous materials using environmental criteria.
Prepare the final documentation and the building logbook.
Who it's for
- Refurbishment site managers running works in occupied buildings.
- Construction supervisors responsible for execution and quality on site.
- Site quality managers implementing inspection and test plans.
- Refurbishment project managers coordinating owners, designers and contractors.
- Cost control technicians tracking valuations and variations.
- Construction waste coordinators handling demolition waste and asbestos.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter residential refurbishment.
What you'll work with
- Ley 38/1999 (Spanish Building Act)
- Real Decreto 314/2006 (Spanish Technical Building Code)
- UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015 (quality management systems)
- ISO 10005:2018 (quality plans)
- Real Decreto 105/2008 (construction and demolition waste)
- Real Decreto 396/2006 (work involving asbestos)
- UNE 41805 (diagnosis of buildings)
- Real Decreto 1627/1997 (health and safety on construction sites)
- Presto
- CYPE Arquímedes
- Microsoft Project
- Procore
- Fieldwire
8 modules
1.1Parties and responsibilities in building1.2Types of intervention and permits1.3Particularities compared with new build1.4Occupied buildings and coexistence with users1.5Protected heritage and authorisations1.6Public grants and refurbishment funds1.7Owners' associations and decision-making1.8Insurance and guarantees in refurbishment1.9Typical cost overrun risks1.10Case study: comprehensive refurbishment of an apartment block
2.1Data collection and preliminary survey2.2Study of demolition and dismantling2.3Phased sequencing of works2.4Shoring, propping and temporary stability2.5Logistics in dense urban environments2.6Planning with the building in use2.7Coordination of trades2.8Critical path scheduling2.9Managing hidden unforeseen conditions2.10Workshop: phasing plan for an energy refurbishment
3.1Quantity measurement in refurbishment works3.2Price databases and cost breakdowns3.3Contract types and lump-sum items3.4Management of new rates3.5Interim valuations and valued statements3.6Control of cost deviations3.7Variations and additional works3.8Final account and financial close-out3.9Management of suppliers and subcontractors3.10Practical: monthly cost control of a project
4.1Principles of quality in construction4.2Project quality plan4.3Inspection and test plan4.4Document control and traceability4.5Non-conformities and corrective actions4.6Internal site audits4.7Quality indicators4.8Customer satisfaction and after-sales4.9Integration of quality, environment and safety4.10Workshop: quality plan for a refurbishment
5.1Acceptance control of CE-marked products5.2Testing of repair materials5.3Control of demolition and cleaning back5.4Control of structural strengthening5.5Control of façades and ETICS systems5.6Control of roofs and waterproofing5.7Control of renewed building services5.8Final performance tests5.9Site instruction book and control records5.10Practical: control sheets for an ETICS system
6.1Construction waste management study6.2Selective demolition and separation at source6.3Hazardous materials: asbestos and lead6.4Asbestos removal and work plan6.5Control of dust, noise and vibration6.6Reuse and the circular economy6.7Environmental certifications in refurbishment6.8Carbon footprint of the intervention6.9Managing neighbours and surroundings6.10Case study: removal of an asbestos-cement roof
7.1Acceptance of the works and formal records7.2Logbook of the existing building7.3Final completion certificate7.4As-built documentation of the intervention7.5Use and maintenance manual7.6Building renovation passport7.7Warranties and defects liability period7.8Lessons learned register7.9Project performance evaluation7.10Workshop: final dossier for a refurbishment
8.1Project selection and scope8.2Organisation and parties8.3Phased planning8.4Budget and cost control8.5Quality plan and inspection and test plan8.6Waste management plan8.7Monitoring indicators8.8Close-out documentation8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Presto, CYPE Arquímedes, Microsoft Project, Procore and Fieldwire, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied on real procedures such as acceptance control of materials in a façade refurbishment, cost monitoring of works in an occupied building and an internal audit of the quality plan. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Ley 38/1999, Real Decreto 314/2006, UNE-EN ISO 9001:2015, ISO 10005:2018, Real Decreto 105/2008, Real Decreto 396/2006, UNE 41805, Real Decreto 1627/1997.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Presto, CYPE Arquímedes, Microsoft Project, Procore and Fieldwire, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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