Renewable Energy Engineering Diploma teaching context at Birchfield
Flagship diploma

Renewable Energy Engineering Diploma

A full academic year covering solar PV, wind, heat pumps, storage, and grid-ready design for career entrants and career changers.

Who it is for

Adults preparing for design, installation support, or site-engineering roles in renewables

What you work toward

Graduates leave able to support domestic and small-commercial renewables work: interpreting surveys, drafting string and emitter options, and explaining trade-offs to clients without overselling yield.

Included

  • Classroom modules in generation technologies and electrical fundamentals
  • Supervised lab time on inverter setup, string design, and heat-pump pipework practice
  • Three assessed site survey projects with written reports
  • Tutor office hours and end-of-programme portfolio review

Not included

  • Personal PPE beyond the starter kit
  • Travel to optional industry open evenings
  • External certification exam fees charged by awarding bodies

How enrolment proceeds

  1. Submit an enquiry with your background and preferred intake
  2. Attend a campus conversation and skills overview
  3. Confirm place, pay deposit, and receive the reading list
  4. Begin induction week with workshop safety and tool familiarisation

Preparation

GCSE-level maths comfort and an interest in practical engineering help; prior trade experience is welcome but not required.

Constraints

Places are capped by workshop bay capacity. International applicants must hold the right to study in the United Kingdom.

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