BTEC Advanced Renewable energy Assessment

Course fees - £1000

After course service - remote 1 on 1 software workshop to cover any software queries with one of our experienced engineers

Course material - Specialist renewable energy software, course manual, course slides

Course duration – 3 days

Smart Energy Training can train you in the fundamentals of carrying out a renewable energy technology feasibility study. We are the only training provider to offer intense training on our renewable energy feasibility software.

The government have set renewable energy targets of 20% by 2020. This means that 20% of the UK power and heat generation must come from renewable energy technologies. The government have introduced the new feed in Tariff which puts an obligation on power companies to pay any on site electricity generation a fee per kwh generated, for instance wind turbines and photovoltaic. The government are introducing a similar scheme in april 2011 called the Renewable Heat Incentive whereby anyone from domestic through to industrial who generates heat from renewable technologies like heat pumps and biomass boilers are paid a fee per kwh.  Smart Energy teach you the fundamentals behind acting on these new industry opportunities and how to assess the real financial and environmental viability of a project. 

 By carrying out a pre feasibility study with the software and the skills learnt on the course you will be able to assess what technology will bring the best financial and environmental savings for the client.

The feasibility survey can lead to massive energy savings for the client and a worthwhile investment for the customer. Set yourself above the rest and further your skills to offer a service that you your competitors cannot. Learn the fundamentals behind energy management calculations.

Day 1

• The Renewable Energy Industry and Opportunities
• Understanding fuel bills, energy units, emission factors and conversions for fuels
• Understanding technology efficiencies
• Understanding Energy Efficiency Measures and their impact on emission savings and investment
• Basics of project financial appraisal
• Renewable energy Financial Incentives
• Introduction to the analysis software

Day 2

• Types of boilers Wood Chip, Log, Wood Pellet
• Planning requirements
• Installation and O&M costs
• Fuel Storage and size
• Fuel costs
• Software Introduction
• Tutor led case studies using software
• Wood Pellet vs Oil boiler
• Wood pellet vs Natural Gas boiler
• Environmental impact
• Financial analysis

Heat Pump Basics

• Heat Pump Basic
• Geothermal and ground source heat pumps
• Heat pump performance COP
• Ground heat exchanger and performance with different ground conditions
• Heat Pump operation
• Installation and O&M costs
• Financial incentives
• Tutor led case studies using software
• Heat pump vs Oil boiler
• Heat pump vs Condensing Gas boiler
• Environmental impact
• Financial analysis

Wind energy basics

• How is Wind Formed
• The power of wind!
• Wind Power vs Wind Speed
• The Beaufort scale
• Climatic data
• Rotor Size and Area Effects on Energy yield
• Wind Turbine Design
• Wind Turbine efficiency and losses in energy generation
• Planning requirements
• Financial Incentives (Feed in Tariff)
• Tutor led case studies using software
• Environmental impact
• Financial analysis

 Solar Thermal energy

• Solar Energy Basics
• The power of the sun
• Optimal solar panel angle for maximum yeild
• Solar Azimuth
• Types of solar panels “Evacuated tube” or “Flat Plate”
• System operation basics
• Solar panel power outputs
• Installation and O&M costs
• System efficiencies and losses
• Financial Incentives (Renewable Heat Incentive etc)
• Tutor led case studies using software
• Environmental impact
• Financial analysis

Photovoltaic Solar

• Solar energy basics (Covered in Solar Thermal)
• Components of a PV system
• System losses and efficiencies
• Types of solar panels
• Solar panel mounting
• Installation and O&M costs
• Planning requirements
• Financial incentives (Feed in Tariffs etc)
• Tutor led case studies using software
• Environmental impact
• Financial analysis

DAY 3

• Case studies carried out by candidates in an exam situation
• Class discussion on findings and results
• Introduction to project risk and sensitivity analysis
• Tutor and candidate question and answers on software and interactive discussions on key issues
• Effect of installing renewable energy technologies on the Asset or Energy rating of a building using SBEM and RDSap

BTEC Advanced in Energy Management

Course duration – 2 days

Course fees - £599

Course material- Specialist software, course manual, excel energy analysis spreadsheet.

The energy management course covers all of the fundamental principles behind energy management. Smart Energy have the expertise within the energy sector to give candidates a good understanding of how to analyse energy consumption and look at ways to reduce a companies carbon footprint.

The course covers analytical techniques such as CUSUM analysis, regression analysis and forecasting.  The course looks at how to find a companies base load energy and how to set achievable targets based on historical energy consumption.

Once an energy wastage has been realised by looking at the data through a scatter graph the candidate has good evidence to carry out a more detailed on site inspection to look at the source of the problem. When an energy efficiency measure has been implemented the effect can be monitored through the CUSUM technique and cumulative savings can be proved.

The first step in an energy saving strategy is to meter and monitor the fuel consumption, from this action can be taken.

Candidates also cover different sections of our feasibility study software whereby they can assess the financial and environmental impact of improving a buildings fabric.  This could be the replacement of single glazed windows or by adding cavity wall insulation.   

Combined Non domestic level 3 and 4 Commercial energy assessor course

Course fees - £2,300 including City and Guilds registration

Course duration – 5 days with online exam on last day

After course service - 3 hour remote 1 on 1 software workshop with one of our expert trainers to cover any software queries.

Course material – Exam portfolio case study, course study materials, Specialist easy to use SBEM software.

 Smart Energy and Enviromental Training offer the non domestic level 3 and 4 commercial energy assessor qualification. Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive every commercial building whether it is being sold or rented must have an energy performance certificate. A qualified energy assessor carries a full energy survey looking at all aspects of the building like HVAC systems, lighting, building contructions etc. The information from the survey is put into the government approved software SBEM which generates an energy rating from A to G, A being the most efficient. The software also generates reccomendations on how to improve the energy efficiency of the building. The green economy is a fast growing industry and with the governments legally binding contract of a reduction in emissions of 80% by 2050 there is a shortage of suitably skilled energy professionals to help implement these targets.   

BTEC Advanced "Managing Asbestos in Business"

Course fees- £2000

Course material - Exclusive specialist asbestos management and risk software worth £3000 per site free with course. Course slides. Free PDA with Asbestos software loaded on.

Asbestos is a real problem in business and accounts for 5000 a year fatalities from asbestos exposure. The financial implications of a business not having a good asbestos management system in place can cost millions and effect business continuity. There is a growing amount of insurance claims from employees who have been exposed to asbestos at work costing companies billions in payouts. By setting up a robust and effective asbestos management system in companies will reduce the risk of the financial implications associated with asbestos problems. The specialist software that is given to each candidate who attends the course and the skills learnt will be a valuable service to any company. The software alone is worth £3000 per site and candidates are given a lifetime liscence of the software. The software has a barcode system which can be generated for every asbestos containing area that can be used with the PDA supplied to each candidate.

Course schedule

• Asbestos legislation updates
• Types of asbestos and sources
• Types of surveys "Survey" and "removal"
• Carrying out an asbestos management system audit
• ADAAS system
• Case study using software in exam conditions