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Key details

Course area
Green Skills and Sustainability
Student type
Courses for 19+ students
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 1
Date/times

This course is run on demand.

Location
Basford 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ
Fees
£300.00
Course code
Parent course code:C057208 Child course code: Q057209

Register your interest below or contact greenskills@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk for further information.

Register your interest

Course introduction

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, such as householders, housing associations, teachers, local building control officers, housing developers or installers wanting to know more before committing themselves to a full course.

Cost

The cost of this course includes:

  • Tuition fees
  • Exam / Certification fees

Please note: this course is VAT exempt.

Course Content

The aim is to explain what each technology can and can’t do, and covers costs, payback periods, available grants and more.

It 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
  • Module 8b – Greywater reuse
  • Module 9 – Micro–combined heat and power

Course information

2 days

BPEC Awareness of Environmental Technology Level 1

There are no entry requirements for this course.

You will be tested on your knowledge at the end of the course via a theory based assessment.

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Careers related to this course

Environment Professionals

Potential Earnings

£57,084.44

Average Earnings

£32,676.99

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Natural Sciences

People in these occupations observe the natural order, formulate theories, run tests, and conduct experiments.

Environmental Conservation

People in these occupations coordinate environmental services, run quality tests, ensure regulatory compliance, and carry out conservation measures.

Skills

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
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