Participant Profile:
This course aims to facilitate the learner to acquire a technical knowledge of various renewable energy systems and to acquire an overview of current legislation in relation to use of renewable energy systems, to understand the design considerations required to increase the energy efficiency of a dwelling. The course offering is aimed at complementing other courses on offer at LCFE Night school including self-build and project management courses. NOTE: This is an online course NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information.
Programme Description:
• Research the difference types of renewable systems noting which is electrical and which is heating Solar thermal Wind Hydro Biomass Geothermal • Research current legislation including the key legal responsibilities in relation to the use of renewable energy systems • Research the impact of renewable energy systems on a Political, Environmental, Economic and Social level • Research the impact of renewable energy systems on the construction industry • Research the key principles and characteristics of passive house construction • Research a range of design considerations aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of a dwelling through a renewable energy system • Estimate installation, operational costs and payback periods of a renewable energy system • Compare the carbon dioxide of the emissions of traditional energy production versus the renewable energy system NOTE: Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and Broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course,
| College | College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus Limerick City (formerly LCFE). |
| Course ID | 194125 |
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Level 5 Minor Award |
| Course Duration | 10 weeks |
| Course Fee | 240 |
| Course Code | BP085ON |
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