| Course Name |
Renewable Energy |
| Course Provider |
Dundalk Institute of Technology |
| Course Code |
70104 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
Lifelong Learning |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Certificate |
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Dundalk Institute of Technology |
None |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Part time, Evening, Online or Distance, Daytime, Weekend |
| Location (Districts) |
Dundalk |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Expand+Starting Date
Wednesday 28th September 2022 at 6.00pm
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instruct...
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Wednesday 28th September 2022 at 6.00pm
Registration for a part-time course at DkIT could not be easier.
Just click on dkit.ie/parttime or dkit.ie/postgraduate to search for your course and follow the ‘How To Apply’ instructions on the course page.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses are limited. Applications will be dealt with in order of receipt of completed application and appropriate fee. Applicants must notify the Lifelong Learning Centre in writing in the event of your withdrawal from any course for any reason.
If you have any questions about registering for a course, contact our Lifelong Learning Team on parttime@dkit.ie or call us on +353 (0)42 9370290
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| Application Date |
Apply online Visit www.dkit.ie/partime for information on how to enrol online for this course or see Application weblink below.
Please note that early registration is advisable as the number of places on many courses is limited. |
| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Duration |
Expand+1 Year.
Course Delivery
One evening per week over 26 weeks (6.00pm–9.00pm) and four Saturdays for laboratory work, site installation visits and a visit to the DkIT wind turbine.
This course is also available in distant learning mode. Parti...
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Course Delivery
One evening per week over 26 weeks (6.00pm–9.00pm) and four Saturdays for laboratory work, site installation visits and a visit to the DkIT wind turbine.
This course is also available in distant learning mode. Participants must attend the first lecture of each semester. Other lectures will be recorded and made available online. Participants will also be required to attend DkIT for the site visits and laboratory work.
Please note: Course delivery may be affected by the ongoing Covid-19 situation.
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| Course Fee |
€950.00 |
| Entry Requirements |
Minimum Entry Requirements
The entry requirement is an overall pass of the Irish Leaving Certificate or equivalent examination. Recognition of Prior Learning criteria may also be applied to applicants.
Non-standard entry will be decided by a course board of approvers. In the event that there are more qualified candidates than places, admission will be on a competitive basis. |
| Number of Places |
20 |
| Financial Support |
Expand+Tax Relief / Other Funders
Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies onl...
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Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%) is available for certain tuition fees on courses which lead to third-level awards.
For further information visit revenue.ie to receive a copy of form IT31. This applies only to students who are funding their studies from their own income. Always retain your receipt of payment from DkIT for tax purposes.
In certain circumstances students may receive financial aid in paying their fees from County Enterprise Boards, Leader Partnerships, Department of Social Protection and other organisations.
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| Course Content |
Expand+Course Description
This 1-year part-time online course will address the fundamental principles of renewable energy technologies and will bring learners through the basic mathematical, scientific and engineering principles.
The course will addre...
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This 1-year part-time online course will address the fundamental principles of renewable energy technologies and will bring learners through the basic mathematical, scientific and engineering principles.
The course will address the fundamental principles of renewable energy technology and will bring learners through basic mathematics, science and engineering principles as they relate to renewable energy. Participants will be encouraged to apply knowledge gained to their own environment or situations.
Who Should Apply?
The course is directed at those who are interested in becoming familiar with the subject areas of renewable energy.
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| Subjects Taught |
- Introduction to Energy, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Solar Hot Water Systems, Solar P hotovoltaic (PV) Systems and Heat Pumps
- Biofuels - Wood energy, Biodiesel and Bioethanol
- Wind Energy – Large and Small Scale Wind Power Systems
- Water energy – hydropower, ocean and tidal energy sources
- Energy project – applying the knowledge to a local or regional situation. |
| Number of Credits |
30 credits @ Level 6 |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Expand+Career Opportunities
Ireland's energy sector now ranks alongside pharmaceuticals and information technology as one of the key growth sectors of the Irish economy, with growth being driven by organisations themselves as they seek innovative solution...
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Ireland's energy sector now ranks alongside pharmaceuticals and information technology as one of the key growth sectors of the Irish economy, with growth being driven by organisations themselves as they seek innovative solutions to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and security of supply.
Participants of this course can be generally defined as being involved in the application of techniques and procedures to the solution of practical problems in the energy and environmental sector.
Graduates from this course will be able pursue careers in the workplace as:
- Energy system designers
- Energy system auditors or consultants
- System developers and operators
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| Further Enquiries |
Thomas Kelly,
School of Engineering
E: thomas.kelly@dkit.ie |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |