Awareness of Environmental Technologies

Awareness of Environmental Technologies Renewable and low carbon technologies are becoming an increasingly important part of the built environment. The Awareness of Environmental Technologies qualification provides an introduction to a range of renewable energy and heating technologies, helping learners understand the available options and how they can be applied in practice. Who it’s for This qualification is aimed at householders, housing associations, teachers, building control officers, housing developers, and installers who want to understand renewable energy options before progressing to further training. What you’ll learn On completion, you will be able to: Understand the principles of renewable energy technologies. Recognise the application of solar thermal heating. Identify how biomass heating systems operate. Understand the role of heat pumps. Recognise the use of wind power and photovoltaic systems. Understand the principles of micro-hydro power. Identify applications for rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse. Understand the role of micro combined heat and power systems. Assessment The qualification is assessed by: A paper-based theory examination (no practical…