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Renewable Energy Systems (PDA)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Venues

UHI North, West and Hebrides

Content

This Professional Development Award (PDA) in Renewable Energy Systems has been developed in partnership with the energy industry to give you the skills and expertise to contribute to the burgeoning renewable energies sector.

Mandatory units:
Renewable energy systems: overview of energy use; Renewable energy systems: technology.

Option unit:
Renewable energy systems: biomass; Renewable energy systems: geothermal energy; Renewable energy systems: hydroelectricity; Renewable energy system store: hydrogen; Renewable energy systems: microgeneration systems; Renewable energy systems: solar; Renewable energy systems: wave and tidal energy; Renewable energy systems: wind power.

Entry Requirements

HNC or HND Engineering Systems or other relevant subject.

Progression Routes

You can progress to the BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

Start Date

September, January

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Part time (day)

Course Length

1 year

Department

Engineering, Construction and Technology

SCQF Level

7

Website

www.uhi.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy