Certificate in Renewable Energy
Now enrolling for Autumn
The closing date for applications is Friday 5th September or until all places are taken
Course Overview
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. This course is also available in online mode. It is also now eligible for Engineers Ireland Continuing Professional Development.
The course is directed at those who are interested in becoming familiar with the subject areas of renewable energy. It will be of particular interest to the following groups:
- Professionals involved in selling and installing renewal energy technologies in businesses and homes
- Construction-related professionals and trades looking to upskill or change careers have found it a useful addition to their CV
- Environmental scientists eyeing the renewable energy market as a career option are also keen to have the qualification under their belt
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 solutions to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency, and security of supply.
Participants on 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
Course Delivery and Modules
One evening per week (currently Wednesdays) over 26 weeks (6.00pm–9.00pm) plus four Saturdays for laboratory work, site installation visits and a visit to the DkIT wind turbine.
While most classes are available in online mode a student undertaking the course is required to attend the college in-person at total of 5 times during the programme. The first time is for Night One of the course. The remaining four occasions all take place on Saturdays during the year and are when we carry out the practical/laboratory sessions. Students attend for a large part of the day, typically from 9 am to 3:30 to 4 pm on those Saturdays. There would be two such days during semester 1 before Christmas, and 2 more during semester 2 after Christmas.
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Course Content
- Introduction to Energy, Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
- Solar Hot Water Systems, Solar Photovoltaic (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
Fees and Funding
Total course fee: €950
- Accept Offer Fee: €200 (non-refundable)
- Instalment 1 = €275 is payable by 31st October
- Instalment 2 = €475 is payable by 28th February
Fees
€950
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. Learn about RPL at DkIT
Non-standard entry will be decided by a course board of approvers. Applications will be assessed on a first come, first served basis.
How To Apply
Apply Directly to DkIT
Apply directly to DkIT using our online applications system. Please remember to upload the required documentation (copies of your existing qualification(s), your CV, any other support documents etc) with your online application to expedite your application. To avoid disappointment early registration is recommended.
Ask us a Question
If you have a question about the Certificate in Renewable Energy please ask it below and we will get back to you.
Dr Paul MacArtain
Head of Department of Electronic and Mechanical Engineering
Email: Paul.MacArtain@dkit.ieDisclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
