CIOB and HETAC work together in Ireland
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Ireland’s Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC) have struck an agreement to promote the development of built environment qualifications in Ireland.
As part of that agreement the CIOB will recognise level 8 construction degree programmes, accredited by HETAC, as fulfilling the academic requirements for corporate membership of the CIOB. This agreement also includes opportunities for Irish institutes to develop programmes validated by HETAC for practitioners to convert a level 7 award to a level 8 award, giving credit for post award formal/informal learning activity.
Chris Blythe CIOB chief executive said: “Construction is a mass employer in Ireland, with almost 300,000 people working in the industry. This agreement further reinforces our commitment to help develop the Irish construction industry through quality qualifications fit for purpose and fit for the future.”
Séamus Puirséil, chief executive of HETAC commented: “I look forward to developing a closer working relationship between CIOB and HETAC, which will be mutually beneficial to both organisations and will be in the interests of qualifications related to the built environment”.
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NOTES TO EDITORS
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) represents on behalf of the public the most diverse set of professionals in the construction industry.
The CIOB’s role is to:
· Promote the importance of the built environment.
· Lead the industry to create a sustainable future worldwide.
· Encourage leadership potential.
· Set the highest standards in quality, safety and qualification.
· Create an industry where excellence prospers.
ABOUT HETAC:- The Higher Education and Training Awards Council (HETAC), established under the Qualifications (Education and Training) Act, 1999 is the national awarding and accreditation body responsible for the external quality assurance of academic programmes of higher education and training provided by Institutes of Technology and other providers.
Further information is available by contacting Saul Townsend CIOB press and communications manager on 01344 630 766 – stownsend@ciob.org.uk.
Saul Townsend MCIPR MIPRA
Press & Communications Manager
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
t: + 44 (0) 1344 630766 f: + 44 (0) 1344 630770
e: stownsend@ciob.org.uk w: www.ciob.org
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