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Decarbonisation Analysis and Solutions (Certificate, L9, 10 ECTS)
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Status: Apply Now
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Location: Blended
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weeks: 15
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Fees: €1,400 – HCI Pillar 3 funded. See Fees section below
Course Overview
This Micro Credential will enable learners to plan and analyse Renewable Energy Systems, RES, smart generation and battery storage methodologies and solutions to decarbonise the built environment with emphasis on district heating and community needs. The learner will investigate the opportunities of using cutting-edge technologies, including anaerobic digestion, battery storage, hydrogen systems, AI, IoT, and big data analytics, assessing their scalability and applicability in achieving zero carbon emission goals and decarbonising the built environment.
Entry Requirements:
An honours degree (level 8) in a cognate (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.) discipline or approved equivalent qualification
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A level 7 qualification in a cognate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Architecture, Building Services, Construction Management etc.,) or approved equivalent qualification, with 2-year relevant work experience.
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Recognised Prior Learning (RPL) – Assessment
Please review the academic entry requirements for this programme.
If you do not hold these qualifications but would like your application to be assessed under RPL please select YES on the online application form.
Once you have submitted your online application you will then receive an email acknowledgement with further instructions on RPL.
HCI Pillar 3 Funding
Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria for the HCI Pillar 3 funding, as set out by the HEA. We would encourage you to read the criteria prior to making an application, to ensure you are eligible to apply. Details can be found HERE
ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a score of 5.5 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a score of 6.0 in an IELTS or equivalent exam is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.
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Decarbonisation Analysis and Solutions – 10 ECTS
· Determine the electric grid and battery storage opportunities
· Analyse RES methodologies to decarbonise the built environment
· Assess renewable strategies and solutions (RES, wind, PV, geothermal, district heating)
· Analyse district heating and cooling in an urban context
· Determine community needs and decarbonisation opportunities
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2 hrs Evening online lectures per week
Full day practical workshop and/or site visit on Friday or Saturday (TBC)
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Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.
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Assessment will be through a range of continuous assessments, which will involve:
• Case studies,
• Online Quizzes
• Project reports
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Certificate in Decarbonisation Analysis and Solutions (Certificate, L9, 10 ECTS)
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€1,400- HCI Pillar 3 Funded – Student pays €280
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Application Deadline: TBC Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, prioritizing unemployed and returning applicants. Course will be closed once the maximum number of applicants is reached. Courses run subject to viable numbers.