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The National Energy Foundation is able to offer two courses in renewable energy. The first is their one day Introduction to Renewable Energy which provides an overview of the main renewable energy technologies and financial incentives.
The second, which NEF offers in partnership is the more intensive ABBE Energy Advice (Renewable) Award (Level 4 QCF).
Please click here to register your interest in our Introduction to Renewable Energy course or see our training in partnership page for information on the Energy Advice (Renewable) Award.
About the Introduction to Renewable Energy Course
This course explain how you can generate an income from the FIT and the RHI. It will also provide you with the information you need to select one or more of the following renewable energy technologies:-
- Solar Water Heating
- Wood Fuel Heating
- Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps
- Solar Photovoltaics
- Small to Medium Scale Wind
- Energy Policy and Planning
- Financial Incentives
The main focus of this course is on small scale renewables below 50kW (sometimes called microgeneration) rather than large-scale infrastructure projects. Many of the technologies can be integrated with energy efficiency into low-carbon buildings.
Prior to attending, you will be asked to calculate your organisation's (or home) existing energy use and carbon footprint. The results will be used as part of a workshop on selecting the most appropriate renewable energy technology and payback.
Course Accreditation
This one day course has been accredited by the Energy Institute and by BTEC as a Level 3 on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF). It has a value of 1 credit (10 hours with pre-reading). Any delegate wishing to gain this credit should contact Grace Hyson at least a week before the course date as it will be necessary for them to be registered with Edexcel and pay the assessment fee of £100 plus VAT (on top of the usual course fee) prior to attending the course. Delegates will also need to sit and pass a 45 minute assessment after the course prior to gaining their certificate.
What you will learn
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand the basics of how each renewable energy technology works
- Calculate the likely income stream from the FIT and the RHI
- Select the most appropriate renewable energy technology for your home or organisation.
The cost of the Introduction to Renewable energy course is £245 + VAT per delegate. Sign up to our newsletter for a 10% discount.
An Introduction on Renewable Energy can be tailored to your needs and delivered in house on request. Please contact Sandra Hayes for further details.
What past delegates have said about the course:-
"The course was very good, interesting, well presented and good speakers" - Professor, Wigan & Leigh College
"Interesting course, now know alot more about Feed-in-Tariff / RHI and general renewables"
"A really useful course, has changed my opinion on a funding bid we are looking at - I'm now a big fan of Solar PV" - HECA Officer
"Very well organised, very informative, relaxed, friendly atmosphere & staff, good location, good facilities and a nice lunch!" - Project Officer
"Informative day, very interesting - the presenters were very knowledgeable about the subject." - Natural Procurement Delivery Manager
"A brilliant overview - Thanks very much" - Principal Specialist for Sustainability
Who should attend
This course is aimed at procurers, advisors, local authority staff, energy managers, those looking to change career into the renewable energy sector, potential investors and installers and householders who want an introduction to the main building integrated renewable energy technologies.
No previous knowledge or experience of renewable energy is assumed.
FREE PLACES AVAILABLE
Small and medium sized companies working in the construction sector based in the South East of England can attend this course for FREE through the European Funded SMART Programme funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
For further information or to book please go to www.businesslowcarbon.co.uk/smart-events or
call Katie Couchman on 01634 820464
 
Other discounts available:
• Unwaged discounts* (full-time students, those in receipt of unemployment benefits) - £100 + VAT, flat rate, strictly limited to 2 places per course.
* Terms & Conditions apply, e-mail for further details
If you have any questions, including enquiries about discounts for group bookings, please contact Grace Hyson on 01908 256949. |
