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Renewable Energy Systems

Lifelong Learning
BP085ON 5N4975
Award Name Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider

Duration

10 weeks. Thursday 18.45 - 21.45.

Entry Requirements

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.

Further information

For details of courses and next start date/enrolment please contact the college or check out their website www.lcfe.ie

LCFE MULGRAVE STREET CAMPUS (LIMERICK CITY CENTRE)
• Enquiries to lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344

CAPPAMORE CAMPUS (CAPPAMORE)
• Enquiries to adultedcappamore@lcetb.ie or Phone 061 414344

Tuition Fee: €240.

Application Form & Tuition Fees
Fees are tuition fees only, except where otherwise indicated. Some validating bodies charge separate registration/examination fees. Please refer to their respective websites.

20% discount on tuition fees for individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment.

20% discount on tuition fees for all full-time LCFE learners 20% discount on tuition fees for all senior citizens.

Application forms cannot be processed nor places reserved without the full payment of tuition fees. Cheques, bank drafts or postal orders should be made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board (LCETB).

For Security Reasons WE CANNOT ACCEPT CASH.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

BP085ON Renewable Energy Systems Online Course.

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 Nightschool including self-build and project management courses.

Course Description
• Research the difference types of renewable systems noting which is electrical and which is heating

• Research current legislation including in relation to the use of renewable energy systems

• Impact of renewable energy systems

• Research the key principles and characteristics of passive house construction

• Research design considerations aimed at increasing the energy efficiency of a dwelling

• 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

5N4975 Renewable Energy Systems

Accreditation: QQI LEVEL 5 Minor Award in Renewable Energy Systems 5N4975.

Terms and Conditions:
Discounts apply to tuition fees only and not materials fees.

Proof for the applicable discount must be provided at registration.

Proof for a discount will not be accepted once a programme commences.

Learners will be requested to verify their details and ID in order to avail of discounts. Once a course starts no refunds are issued.

LCFE Mulgrave Campus
Mulgrave Street, Limerick. Tel: 061 414 344
Email: lcfeadulted@lcetb.ie

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance
Apply to:
Course provider