Renewable Energy Systems
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.
| 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 |
Duration
10 weeks. Monday 18.45 - 21.45 - Online
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
Our September 2025 courses commence week beginning 15th September 2025.
There are three ways to enrol:
Online: Visit collegeofFET.ie/mulgrave, scroll down to the part-time evening listing, select your chosen course, hit ‘APPLY’ and follow the steps. Or click the Application Link below
In-Person: Drop in to our campus and speak with a member of our Information and Guidance Support Team. They will help you enrol for your chosen course.
By Post: Send a completed application form with payment (cheque, bank draft, or postal order made payable to Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) to Evening Programmes, College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus, Limerick City, V94 P232.
Please note: for security reasons, we cannot accept cash payments.
Tuition Fee: €240.
Discounts
20% discount on tuition fees can be availed of by individuals in receipt of Full Job Seekers Allowance/ Benefit, Disability Allowance or One Parent Family Payment –
20% discount can also be availed of on tuition fees for all full-time College of FET LCFE Mulgrave Street Campus Learners,
20% discount is available on tuition fees for all senior citizens
ID and Paper Evidence Required on application at Mulgrave Street Campus Office ONLY.
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.
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.
Enquiries can be made to adultedmulgrave@lcetb.ie or phone 061 414344