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Awareness of Environmental Technologies - SCQF Level 6

The aim of this course is to explain what each technology can and cannot do, and covers costs, payback periods, available grants and more. Against a background of constantly rising fuel bills, this course is designed to provide a background to renewable energy heating and energy technologies for anyone who may find it of interest. If you are a householder, housing associate, teacher, local building control officer, housing developer or installer, or wanting to know more, then this course is for you.

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Duration:

  • 18 hours
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What skills will I learn?

  • Micro-renewable energy
  • Water conservation technologies

What will I study?

This course consists of 9 modules which cover:
  • Module 1 – Introduction to Renewable Energy
  • Module 2 – Solar Thermal Heating
  • Module 3 – Biomass Heating Systems
  • Module 4 – Heat Pumps
  • Module 5 – Wind Power
  • Module 6 – Photovoltaics
  • Module 7 – Micro-Hydro Power
  • Module 8a – Rainwater Harvesting; 8b – Greywater Re-use
  • Module 9 – Micro Combined Heat & Power

Application Information

What further study options are available?

  • BPEC courses renewables Qualifications/ Training course.

What career opportunities are there?

  • Micro-renewable energy and water conservation technologies.