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Certificate of Alternative Energy

The Certificate of Alternative Energy is an online program that will introduce you to various energy sources and their issues, and provide inspiration for choosing, implementing and operating different types of energy solutions. In this professional development course, you will learn about the nature and scope of electricity and alternative energies, and compare different methods of generating, storing and using electricity to manage your energy consumption better.
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Study Hours
50 hours
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Course Access
12 Months

Most of us use electricity in our homes in a variety of ways, but it can take its toll on the environment and the country’s natural resources. Thankfully, renewable and sustainable energy technologies are consistently being leveraged. This course offers insights into alternative energies that will assist not only those involved in the sector but individuals who are keen to create positive change in their daily lives.

The Certificate of Alternative Energy is an online professional development program that will introduce you to various energy sources and their issues, and provide inspiration for choosing, implementing and operating different types of energy solutions.

In this alternative energy course, you will learn about the nature and scope of electricity and alternative energies, and compare different methods of generating, storing and using electricity to manage your energy consumption better.

You will also learn about different energy conservation techniques, how to convert a building’s energy supply to an alternative system, and how non-electrical energy systems can be applied and operated.

On completion of this course, you will have the tools to lower your energy costs, be less dependent on mainstream energy supplies, and be inspired to adopt a more environmentally friendly way of living – either at home or in your new career!

Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us. 

Course Structure
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Unit 1 – Introduction: the Problems and the Energy Sources

  • scope and nature
  • terminology
  • energy consumption through history
  • climate change
  • energy units
  • problems with fossil fuels
  • problems with other energy sources … hydro electricity, nuclear, wind, solar

Unit 2 – Understanding Energy

  • Terminology
  • Understanding electricity
  • Conductors and non conductors
  • Measuring electricity …current, voltage, resistance
  • Ohm’s law
  • Circuits … Series; parallel
  • Kirchhoffs law
  • Power
  • Power ratings
  • Magnetism
  • Electromagnetism and solenoids
  • Electric motors
  • Inductors
  • Lenz’s law

Unit 3 – Generating Electricity

  • Turbines
  • Generators
  • Fuel cells
  • Wind power
  • Large scale wind system design
  • Small scale wind system design
  • Solar energy
  • Positioning a solar cell
  • Small scale solar
  • Future developments in solar
  • Geothermal energy
  • Dry steam power plants
  • Flash steam power plants
  • Binary cycle power plants
  • Advantages of geothermal
  • How geothermal is used
  • Geothermal heat pumps
  • Hydropower
  • Tide and current power
  • Tide barage
  • Tidal turbines
  • Wave power
  • Nuclear energy
  • Fission reactors
  • Fusion
  • Half lives and radioactivity
  • Waste to energy

Unit 4 – Storage and Using Electricity

  • Terminology
  • Cells – simple cell, car battery, gel, AGM, nickel etc
  • Deep cycle battery
  • Lithium rechargeable batteries
  • Calculating battery requirements
  • Inverters
  • Alternators and regulators
  • Converters
  • System types
  • EMR and electricity use
  • Recommended exposure limits
  • Safety with electricity

Unit 5 – Non-electric Systems

  • Scope and nature
  • Passive solar
  • Fire wood
  • Drying and storing wood
  • Comparing different wood types
  • Smoke fires
  • Creosote formation in fire flues
  • Environmental aspects of burning wood
  • Biofuels
  • Ethonol
  • Small scale biomass
  • Passive solar energy
  • Solar hot water … flat plate collectors, evacuated tubes, open or closed circuit, passive or active systems, heat pumps
  • Greenhouses
  • Night insulation
  • Solar garden water features

Unit 6 – Energy Consumption

  • Reducing energy consumption
  • Pricing
  • Population growth
  • Large scale reduction of energy consumption – managing green cities, urban sprawl, peak demands, transport, etc.

Unit 7 – Energy Conservation

  • How a home owner can reduce energy consumption
  • Temperature control
  • Minimising light energy consumption
  • Minimising appliance energy consumption
  • Insulation
  • Water conservation
  • Solar house design

Unit 8 – Converting to Alternative Systems

  • Estimating energy needs
  • Building efficiency
  • System design
  • System designers
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Estimated Duration
50 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment

Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.

Approval and Recognition

Australian Online Courses Pty Ltd is an approved and recognised member of IARC. The IARC is an International association that recognises quality and excellence in tertiary education providers.

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Career Outcomes
  • Energy Advisor
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Climatology Roles
  • Renewable Energy Development
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Certificate of Alternative Energy
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