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Course code: HE20546V01

Undergraduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Engineering at Newcastle

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Class details

Schedule Pace and number of hours.

Full Time

Delivery Method of course delivery.

Combination

Duration

Course duration Total time required to complete a course.

3 months

Start date First day of attendance online or on campus.

Next intake

End date Final day of attendance online or on campus.

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Time Commitment

Class and study time The average amount of time each week you’ll spend in class attendance and participation, directed study, and any required work placements. You may also need to do additional hours of self-directed study.

4 hours per week

Fee details

Full Fee This is an indicative fee. The course fee depends on the subjects you choose to study.

$6,880

Application Dates

First Round Closes Last day for first round applications

21/07/2024

Second Round Closes Last day for second round applications

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Student Loans

This course is a Commonwealth FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP student loan approved course. To check if you are eligible to apply for either, please go to the Study Assist website

Proposed timetable What time classes run

You will be required to attend 4 hours each week for 15 weeks (currently scheduled on Tuesday, from 5.30pm - 9.30pm), followed by a 3 week exam and assessment period.

Additional information Other things to know

Assessments

Assessments give you the opportunity to demonstrate what you have learnt and to identify the knowledge or skills that may need further development.

  • Knowledge assessments: short answer, extended response, research tasks, multiple-choice questions, assignments, closed book exams, quizzes

  • Skills assessments: projects, case studies

  • Practical skills assessments: demonstrations under observation

  • Simulated workplace projects: scenario-based problem solving

  • Submission of a practical laboratory portfolio / report portfolio of work

  • Practical projects

  • Online discussion posts

  • Essays, reports and presentations

  • Examinations

Work placement

Work placement provides you with learning opportunities that can't be replicated in the classroom. It gives you valuable, real world experience and the opportunity to make industry connections.

  • There is no work placement for this qualification.

Materials needed

To complete this course, the following materials are required:

  • There are no materials needed for this qualification.

Additional entry requirements

To make sure this delivery option is the right fit for you, we will need you to demonstrate that you can meet the additional requirements below.

  • It is recommended that you have a PC or laptop computer to access study materials and complete assessments.

  • To support your learning you will be expected to buy subject text books / e-books or access them at the campus library.

  • To successfully complete this course, you will need:

    • to complete the required assessments, which include written examinations, written reports, practical laboratory work, and other projects

Subjects Subjects in this course

Completion of this course requires you to successfully complete 4 subjects (40 credit points) made up of 4 core subjects.

Core Subjects

    Elective Subjects

      Note: Some courses offer the opportunity to choose subjects from the complete suite of Higher Education electives that are delivered by TAFE NSW. Once you’ve enrolled, contact your Course Coordinator to discuss tailoring your course to align with your interests and goals.

      Course delivery Combination study

      Learn through a combination of classroom based, online and/or workplace activity. For example, you may participate in scheduled classroom activity, have an element of self-directed learning with online content, and/or receive supervised training while on the job, doing work experience, or on placement.

      Classroom activity will be scheduled, but online learning can provide more flexibility. Teacher support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.

      Newcastle

      TAFE NSW Newcastle is located in the trendy, inner-city suburb of Tighes Hill, a quick bus ride from Hamilton railway station and a short drive from the Newcastle CBD. Home to some of the most advanced equipment in Australia, TAFE NSW Newcastle is a beacon of opportunity for the people of the Hunter region, where they can come to learn, prosper, and create an exciting future for themselves and their local community.

      Campus address

      266 Maitland Road Tighes Hill 2297

      Parking on campus grounds is available.

      Refer to your local bus timetables, visit transportnsw.info

      Hamilton Station is 1400 metres from campus.

      Facilities

      TAFE NSW campuses work closely with the community and industry to ensure you have access to the industry standard technologies, equipment and facilities.

      • Design Centre Hunter, featuring:

      • Collaborative design workspaces

      • Industrial design workshop

      • Purpose designed gallery

      • Hunter Maritime College, featuring:

      • Fully operational auxiliary boiler system

      • Heat engine lab

      • Replicated engine control room

      • Ship bridge simulator

      • State-of-the-art simulated engine room

      • Newcastle Knights study hub, featuring:

      • Access to TAFE facilities for National Youth Cup players

      • Foundation media skills

      • Governance in sport

      • Skills exchange

      • Staff development skills

      • Work placements

      • Regional Music Institute, featuring:

      • Costume and props room

      • Four flexible rehearsal rooms for music, dramatic performances and screen work

      • Large performance space with Vertec QL PA system

      • Portable foley sound pit

      • Two Mac computer labs

      • Two state-of-the-art recording studios

      • Regional Institute of Performing Arts

      • Writers room

      Student support

      We're here for you. Get help and assistance with nearly every aspect of your study life - from study support and student resources, to counselling, guidance, and help finding jobs or accommodation.

      • Mon 9 AM - 5 PM
      • Tue 9 AM - 5 PM
      • Wed 9 AM - 5 PM
      • Thu 9 AM - 5 PM
      • Fri 9 AM - 5 PM
      • Sat Closed
      • Sun Closed