Prepare for an engaging career and make a real change to the world around you by gaining specialist knowledge in renewable energy. With materials designed by industry experts at the cutting-edge of environmentally-friendly energy sources, you will learn up-to-the-minute expertise and knowledge necessary to work in a range of professional roles or to adapt your home to utilise renewable energy.
Description
Climate change remains a hot-button topic, but it cannot be denied that alternative energy sources are becoming more popular across the world. From solar panels to electric cars, if you have an interest in renewable energy then this is the course for you. Through video lessons, electronic handouts and online assessments, you will gain a complete understanding of the different forms of renewable energy, the financial and environmental benefits of embracing them, as well as the practicalities of installing, using and maintaining renewable energy sources.
Benefits of studying the Renewable Energy Advanced Diploma with Victoria Education include:
- Easy-to-understand course materials designed by industry experts, accessible through your smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet device
- No hidden fees or costs — study a comprehensive course and earn a CPD-certified e-certificate upon successful completion
- Get instant feedback from automated assessments and mock exams to gauge your progress
- No formal deadlines or teaching schedule, meaning you can learn at your own pace
- 24/7 help and support from your online tutors, through email and via our live online chat
- Qualify for an NUS Extra card and gain access to over 200 fantastic deals from high street brands and one free year of ISIC unlocking over 42,000 international discounts
How is this qualification is delivered?
Our courses are taught entirely online, meaning you can access the materials wherever, whenever, at a pace that suits you, without formal deadlines or teaching schedules.
The courses are delivered through
- Video lessons
- PDF handouts
- Mock exams
- Online assessment
These can be accessed through any device with an internet connection. Our e-learning platform is optimised for use on mobile, tablet, laptops and desktop computers.
Mandatory units
The Renewable Energy Advanced Diploma course consists of four mandatory modules
- Renewable Energy
- Lowering Energy Cost
- Being Environmentally Friendly
- Renewable Energy Applications
Assessment
The assessment at the end of each course is a multiple-choice exam taken through our online platform. The system is fully automated so you will receive your results instantly upon completion.
Certification
Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification. You can order a PDF Certificate for £12.
Who is this course for?
The Renewable Energy Advanced Diploma is aimed at anyone wishing to start working in such roles, or existing professionals wishing to boost their skills and employability.
Our courses are open to learners of all levels with no formal experience or qualifications required to enrol. However, learners should be aged 16 or over and have a good understanding of English language, numeracy and IT.
Career path
Studying this course would benefit a range of careers, but would specifically boost employability in roles such as
- Businessman
- Electronic Engineer
- Entrepreneur
- Environmentalist
- Project Manager
- Safety Trainer
Course Curriculum
| Renewable Energy | |||
| The importance of renewable energy | 00:30:00 | ||
| Defining renewable energy | 00:30:00 | ||
| Identifying renewable energy sources | 00:15:00 | ||
| Introduction to solar power | 00:30:00 | ||
| Understanding wind power | 01:00:00 | ||
| How does hydropower work? | 01:00:00 | ||
| Switching to biofuels | 00:30:00 | ||
| Building a sustainable future | 01:00:00 | ||
| Wrapping up | 00:15:00 | ||
| The Real-Life use of Renewable Energy | |||
| The Renewable Heat Incentive | 01:00:00 | ||
| Fighting climate change with renewable energy | 01:00:00 | ||
| Understanding energy audits | 01:00:00 | ||
| Rating systems with LEED | 01:00:00 | ||
| Using the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method | 01:00:00 | ||
| What Energy Performance Certificates mean | 01:00:00 | ||
| Choosing the right renewable energy source for you | 01:00:00 | ||
| The strengths and weaknesses of renewable energy | 01:00:00 | ||
| How solar geometry works | 01:00:00 | ||
| Installing a solar chimney | 00:30:00 | ||
| Building a SolarWall | 00:30:00 | ||
| Combining PV with air heating technology | 00:10:00 | ||
| Heat your home with solar energy | 01:00:00 | ||
| A more energy-efficent boiler | 00:30:00 | ||
| Harnessing solar photovolatic technology | 00:30:00 | ||
| Saving energy through technology | 00:15:00 | ||
| Feasibility of Underground Thermal Energy Storage | 00:15:00 | ||
| Energy-efficent heat and power | 00:15:00 | ||
| Combined cooling, heat and power | 00:15:00 | ||
| Starting a rainwater harvesting system | 00:15:00 | ||
| How fuel cells work | 00:15:00 | ||
| Establishing an earth duct | 00:15:00 | ||
| Installing light pipes or tubes | 00:15:00 | ||
| Conclusion | 00:15:00 | ||
| Reduce Cost of Energy | |||
| Lowering energy costs | 00:15:00 | ||
| Identifying your current costs | 00:15:00 | ||
| Conduct a saving analysis | 01:00:00 | ||
| Recognising your needs | 01:00:00 | ||
| Beginning small | 01:00:00 | ||
| Energy savings through double glazing | 02:00:00 | ||
| Should you have a fireplace? | 01:00:00 | ||
| Good habits to get into | 02:00:00 | ||
| Understanding your thermostat | 01:00:00 | ||
| Understanding Energy Star | 02:00:00 | ||
| The energy benefits of landscaping | 01:00:00 | ||
| Other alternative fuel sources | 01:00:00 | ||
| Building your home to be energy efficient | 00:30:00 | ||
| Wrapping up | 00:15:00 | ||
| Become Environmentally Friendly | |||
| Becoming enviromentally friendly | 01:00:00 | ||
| Your home energy usage | 01:00:00 | ||
| Using less paper | 01:00:00 | ||
| Changing your transportation | 01:00:00 | ||
| Sustainable gardening tips | 01:00:00 | ||
| Top tips for being enviromentally friendly | 01:00:00 | ||
| Wrapping up | 01:00:00 | ||
| The importance of recycling | 01:00:00 | ||
| Recommended Reading | |||
| Recommended Reading : Renewable Energy Advanced Diploma | 00:00:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Renewable Energy Advanced Diploma | 00:30:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Renewable Energy Advanced Diploma | 00:30:00 | ||
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