Energy Efficiency Practitioner

Level 5 Certificate




Online Intructor-Led *  Flexible Payment Terms


Course Overview


The purpose of this qualification is to provide learners with an understanding of the energy efficiency and the energy auditing field using Building Rating System (BRS). They will perform an energy audit and develop an audit report using performance rating from the BRS tool.

Mandatory Units

  • Development of an Energy Audit or Simulation Report and Financial Analysis
  • Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Measures and Controls, Concepts, Background, Systems, Frameworks and Tools

Optional Units

  • Energy Efficiency in Buildings: Measures and Controls, Concepts,Background, Systems, Frameworks and Tools
  • Energy Efficiency in Industry: Measures and Controls, Concepts,Background, Systems, Frameworks and Tools

Learning Outcomes

  • Understand energy efficiency and local energy trends
  • Understand the use and function of a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) and the cooling system
  • Understand electric power systems and motors and how to optimize their energy use
  • Interpret the importance of lighting systems and how to optimise for energy efficiency
  • Understand the concept of Energy Services Company (ESCO) & Energy Performance Contracting (EPC)
  • Understand energy audits
  • Understand energy audit report development
  • Gain familiarity with financial analysis techniques

Building Pathway

  • Understand building envelope
  • Understand water consumption measures
  • Understand water heating systems
  • Understand renewable electricity integration
  • Become familiar with Building Energy Performance Rating tool and other software

Industrial Pathway

  • Understand basics of fuels and combustion technologies
  • Understand basics of boilers and relevant opportunities for efficiency improvement
  • Understand steam system and relevant opportunities for efficiency improvement
  • Understand different types of furnaces and their performance evaluation
  • Understand waste heat recovery and heat exchangers
  • Gain an overview of energy efficiency considerations in electrical distribution systems
  • Gain an overview of energy efficiency considerations in electric motors for industry application
  • Gain an overview of energy efficiency considerations in compressed air systems
  • Understand pumps and pumping systems
  • Understand heat rejection in cooling towers
  • Delivery:

    The qualification is delivered via Instructor-Led live presentations and tutorials to guide your online distance learning.

    Assessment

    Assessment is by project and portfoio-based assignments.

    Entry Requirement

      A degree from a university or college in chemical, mechanical, civil, electrical, or architectural engineering
    • In the last year of a degree from a university or college in chemical, mechanical, civil, electrical, or architectural engineering

    Progression

    Achievement of one of these qualifications confirms the learner has gained the knowledge and skills required to:

      Progress directly into employment. Progress into further learning at a higher level.


    Tuition: $140,000.00

    Registration fee: J$2,500.00

    Registration Form:

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    2024 Admissions open…


      Intakes
      Jan 22 - Mar 19, 2025
      Jun 11 - Jul 30, 2025
      Oct 1 - Nov 19, 2025

    • Duration: 8 Weeks
    • Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    • Delivery: Online
    • Tuition: JMD 140,000.00
    • Registration: $2,500.00
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