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Sustainable Energy Technologies

This course has been written in response to the growing need for trained renewable energy engineers and fitters.

The course is designed to complement any MES program or experience including but not limited to: Plumbing, Electrical, Heat and Ventilation, Gas, Renewable or Air Conditioning.


The course will provide a broad understanding of the need for renewable energy, the renewable options available and the underlying principles. It provides the student with underpinning knowledge that can be built on with further study into full level 3 renewable qualifications.

Course Content

  • Introduction to Fossil Fuels
  • Introduction to Global Warming
  • Introduction to Climate Action
  • Air Source Heat Pumps Fundamental Concepts
  • Solar Thermal Fundamental Concepts
  • Solar PV System Fundamental Concepts

Course Structure

  • Development Partner: Quantum Group and Daikin
  • Course Length: 36 hours of teaching
  • Minimum Age: 16
  • Assessment: Workbook and practicals 

Who is this course designed for?

It is aimed at full time students on Level 2 pathways in the MES sector and is also appropriate for current engineers wishing to broaden their knowledge.

Train The Trainer

  • There is no train-the-trainer requirement for this course.

Registration Cost

£60.00

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