ETCAL
Level 3
QN: 610/0520/4
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ETCAL Level 3 Award in the Fundamentals of Renewable Energy Types
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ETCAL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 32 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ETCAL
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
32 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Solar & Biomass Energy Resources & Devices
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the basic principles of solar power
- Know and understand the basic function and operation of solar power devices and systems
- Know and understand the basic physical principles and sources of biomass as an energy source
2
Water Power Resources & Devices
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the basic physical principles of how water resources can be used as an energy source
- Know and understand the fundamental function and operation devices used within a water power system
3
Wind Energy Resource & Devices
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and understand the basic principles of wind resource and production
- Know and understand the basic function and operation of standard wind turbine systems
- Understand how wind speed and direction impact on the operation and power of standard wind turbines
- Know the advantages and disadvantages of wind energy and the potential impact on the environment
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/0520/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ETCAL
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Mar 2022