The programme provides an introduction to energy systems and renewable energy resources, with a scientific examination of the energy field and an emphasis on alternative energy sources and their technology and application. The class will explore society’s present needs and future demands, examine conventional energy sources and systems, including fossil fuels and nuclear energy, and the focus on alternate, renewable energy sources such as solar, biomass (conversions), wind power, geothermal and hydro. Energy conservation methods will also be emphasized.
Skills Gained
Rationale
Requirements
Course Structure - Full Time
Rationale
The Occupational Associate degree in Renewable Energy Technology will create industry professionals that will lead the charge at the implementation stage of the renewable energy thrust. The programme is geared at providing individuals with the requisite knowledge, technical competence, skills and awareness needed to function in a renewable energy environment.
Requirements
To matriculate into the programme applicants must fulfill one of the following:
1. Pass at least five (5) subjects at CSEC/GCE/SSC including English Language, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering Science and two other technical and or science related subjects, with grade I, II or III / A, B, or C. Grade III pass in CSEC must be after June 1998
2. Mature Student Entry/Prior Learning Assessment. Applicants falling in this category must be over twenty-five (25) years, with a minimum of five (5) years experience in a specialized area of the industry. Applicants will be accepted based on an assessment of their prior learning. Each applicant must submit an academic portfolio for individual assessment. NB: At least a semester prior to attending.
3. Other suitable equivalent qualification as determined by the College
Course Structure - Full Time
Courses to be covered include the following:
Using Computer Applications
| Using HVAC Applications I Applying Thermodynamics Preparing Drawings (Drafting Designs I) Analysing A.C. Electrical Circuits Developing Employability Skills (seminar) Performing Engineering Mathematics Calculations II Providing Customer Service (seminar) Externship (Work Place Attachment) YEAR 1 Summer Using HVAC Application II |
Electronic Devices and Renewable Energy Systems Using AutoCAD Applications and Design (Drafting II) Designing and Installing of Renewable Energy Systems I Appling Energy Systems Controls Estimating and Costing Work Activities Applying Legal And Regulatory Requirements (seminar) Providing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designs and Management (seminar) Using Electrical Power Distribution Systems | Capstone Major Project (seminar course) Designing and Installing of Renewable Energy Systems II Managing Renewable Energy Projects Developing Entrepreneurship Strategies (seminar) Using Employability Skills (seminar) Supervising Renewable Energy Operations Supervising and Leading Work Teams Purchasing And Inventory Control Providing Quality Customer Service (seminar) |
- Duration: 2 Years
- Modality: Online/Face 2 Face
- Skill Level: Management
- Completion Rate: 90%
- Cerified: Yes
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