Awareness of Environmental Technology BPEC Level 1 near Nottingham

 Course Reference

EEA-NOTTS-02-C057208

 Course Description

Awareness of Environmental Technology BPEC Level 1 near Nottingham

Key details
Course Area: Green Skills and Sustainability
Student type: Courses for 19+ students
Course type: Part-time FE course
Course level: Level 1
Date/times: This courses is run on demand.
Location: Basford 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham, NG8 6AQ
Course code: EEA-NOTTS-02-C057208
Duration: 2 days
Qualification: BPEC Awareness of Environmental Technology Level 1

Against a background of constantly rising fuel bills, this course is designed to provide a background to renewable energy heating and energy technologies for anyone who may find it of interest, such as householders, housing associations, teachers, local building control officers, housing developers or installers wanting to know more before committing themselves to a full course.

Course Content
The aim is to explain what each technology can and can’t do, and covers costs, payback periods, available grants and more. It consists of 9 modules which cover:
Module 1 – Introduction to renewable energy
Module 2 – Solar thermal heating
Module 3 – Biomass heating systems
Module 4 – Heat pumps
Module 5 – Wind power
Module 6 – Photovoltaics
Module 7 – Micro-hydro power
Module 8a – Rainwater harvesting
Module 8b – Greywater reuse
Module 9 – Micro–combined heat and power

Entry requirements:
There are no entry requirements

Assessment:
You will be tested on your knowledge at the end of the course via a theory based assessment.

Awareness of Environmental Technology BPEC Level 1 - Part-time
EEA course code: EEA-NOTTS-02-C057208
Nottingham College, Basford Campus, 664 Nuthall Road, Nottingham. NG8 6AQ

 Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements

 Learning Type

On-line learning
course taught remotley through a website

 Assessment Type

End of course test

 Qualification & Awarding Body

BPEC (British Plumbing Employers Council)

 Additional Info

 Follow-on Progression

Gateway to career pathways

 Cost of Course

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