AIM
The Alternative Energy Technology Course is a practically based alternative
energy course designed to give participants an understanding of alternative
energy options and provide them with that practical knowledge and skills to
build solar to electric and wind to electric systems at a foundation level. The
course is designed to be of benefit to people either working or intending to
work as:- Alternative Energy Installers or anyone just wishing to gain practical
knowledge of Practical Alternative Energy Systems.
DURATION AND SCHEDULE
The Alternative Energy Technology commences on Monday 29th April at 7.00pm and
takes place from 7.00pm – 10.00pm every Monday and Wednesday evening for the
duration of the 5-week Course.
A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the
course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement.
ONLINE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM – HOW IT WORKS?
The course will be delivered through blended training consisting of 10 online
virtual classroom sessions. The 10th and last session will involve the written
examination and assessments.
During the virtual classroom sessions, Trainees will have a live video feed with
their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations on
equipment being involved actively in the learning).
In preparation for this, we plan to have a quick informal free online meeting
prior to course commencement for about an hour just to make sure that people get
connected through Zoom properly, let them know what the virtual classroom will
be like and go through any questions they may have. To join the virtual
sessions, you will need a PC/Laptop or Tablet with an internet connection.
Joining instructions (login IDs, etc.) will be sent before the Informal
Induction session.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
* Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the different alternative energy
systems
* Demonstrate a knowledge of the operation of a wide range of electronic
components and circuits and their applications in Alternative Energy Systems
* Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement
equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters
* Build a simple photovoltaic to electric system
* Build a simple wind to electric system
* Effectively connect up, test and fault-find system elements
COURSE CONTENT
* Alternative Energy: – Introduction, terminology, types and applications
* Using technology to reduce CO2 emissions and energy costs
* Advantages and disadvantages of the various types of alternative energy
including Solar Thermal Energy, Hydro Energy, Biomass Energy, Geothermal
Heating.
* Terms: – Source, Renewable, Sustainable, Photovoltaic, Carbon neutral,
Active/Passive
* Sustainability Issues, Health & Safety and Environmental precautions.
* Introduction to Electronics: – Electric Current, OHMS Law, Insulation,
Conduction, Kilowatt-hours, and related power calculations and formulae.
Fuses and trip switches. Wiring techniques. Practical uses of commonly used
components e.g. diodes, relays, transformers
* Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement
equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeters, Battery Test Meters.
* Inverters; – types, uses, ratings, calculations, connection s
* Connections to electrical devices
* Calculating loads and selecting battery ampere-hour capacity
* Construct, test and fault find a Wind energy harnessing system
* Construct, test and fault find a Solar energy harnessing system
* Determine using online data sources the effective performance of systems at
different global locations and seasonal variations
* Sustainable and Energy Efficient Building Design
* Relevant standards and issues, Changing technology and keeping updated
CERTIFICATION
On completion of the Course, having been successful in TWO examinations (one
written, one practical) the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training
Certificate stating the Grade obtained, be it: PASS, CREDIT or DISTINCTION.
PASS = 50% – 64%. CREDIT = 65 – 79%. DISTINCTION = 80% – 100%.