Our graduate certificate teaching team Associate Professor Michael Cholette and Dr Stuart Bell were interviewed by Engineers Australia about the need for engineers to upskill in the renewable energy sector. This course has been developed, in consultation with industry advisor Nigel Hough and his team from GPA Engineering, to align with real-world challenges and demands of the industry.
Associate Professor Michael Cholette, Dr Stuart Bell and Nigel Hough
‘This unique qualification provides you with a deeper understanding of energy systems and sustainable decision-making strategies to address the transition to renewable energy. You will graduate as an energy professional in high demand, positioned to lead teams towards creating a better energy future for all. Learning directly from leading international academics and industry representatives, you will confidently progress to leadership and management positions across the energy sector.’
Dr Stuart Bell
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Lead the renewable energy transition
Our graduate certificate teaching team Associate Professor Michael Cholette and Dr Stuart Bell were interviewed by Engineers Australia about the need for engineers to upskill in the renewable energy sector. This course has been developed, in consultation with industry advisor Nigel Hough and his team from GPA Engineering, to align with real-world challenges and demands of the industry.
Associate Professor Michael Cholette, Dr Stuart Bell and Nigel Hough
‘This unique qualification provides you with a deeper understanding of energy systems and sustainable decision-making strategies to address the transition to renewable energy. You will graduate as an energy professional in high demand, positioned to lead teams towards creating a better energy future for all. Learning directly from leading international academics and industry representatives, you will confidently progress to leadership and management positions across the energy sector.’
Dr Stuart Bell
Lead the renewable energy transition
Our graduate certificate teaching team Associate Professor Michael Cholette and Dr Stuart Bell were interviewed by Engineers Australia about the need for engineers to upskill in the renewable energy sector. This course has been developed, in consultation with industry advisor Nigel Hough and his team from GPA Engineering, to align with real-world challenges and demands of the industry.
Associate Professor Michael Cholette, Dr Stuart Bell and Nigel Hough
‘This unique qualification provides you with a deeper understanding of energy systems and sustainable decision-making strategies to address the transition to renewable energy. You will graduate as an energy professional in high demand, positioned to lead teams towards creating a better energy future for all. Learning directly from leading international academics and industry representatives, you will confidently progress to leadership and management positions across the energy sector.’
Dr Stuart Bell
Highlights
Learn how to make informed decisions about the design of a renewable energy plant and its optimal integration with the grid.
Learn to balance essential aspects of energy management, including return on investment, the most suitable technologies, energy quality requirements, resilience to extreme weather events, community needs, local regulations, and more.
This course has been co-developed with industry, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to deal with real challenges and opportunities.
Employ a systems engineering approach, providing you with versatile skills applicable to any information-driven decision-making process.
Learn from leading international experts in operations and maintenance optimisation, carbon capture and materials degradation.
Explore how to effectively integrate various renewable technologies for a wide range of industrial applications.
Highlights
Learn how to make informed decisions about the design of a renewable energy plant and its optimal integration with the grid.
Learn to balance essential aspects of energy management, including return on investment, the most suitable technologies, energy quality requirements, resilience to extreme weather events, community needs, local regulations, and more.
This course has been co-developed with industry, ensuring graduates are well-equipped to deal with real challenges and opportunities.
Employ a systems engineering approach, providing you with versatile skills applicable to any information-driven decision-making process.
Learn from leading international experts in operations and maintenance optimisation, carbon capture and materials degradation.
Explore how to effectively integrate various renewable technologies for a wide range of industrial applications.
Why choose this course?
As the energy sector rapidly evolves to renewables, now is the time to upskill your engineering qualifications to be part of the dynamic energy transformation. Industries are urgently seeking engineers with specialised skills in designing, operating and maintaining renewable energy systems.
This course has been developed in close collaboration with industry to ensure you are equipped with the specialised skillsets employers are looking for. You will be taught by international experts with direct industry experience in renewable energy system operation, maintenance and optimisation.
Our expert team will guide you through the skills required to manage and maintain renewable energy systems, the knowledge to determine which technologies to utilise, and how to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather and climate, while balancing community needs and local policy decisions.
Throughout your course, you will build up your knowledge in photovoltaic systems, hydro-electric power generation systems, and wind power plants. You will gain expertise in energy storage systems, distributed generation systems as well as alternative renewable energy technology solutions for power generation.
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What to expect
The Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems is a postgraduate degree consisting of 48 credit points and is normally completed in one year of part-time study.
To be eligible for this course, you must have completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree and have at least three years of relevant industry professional experience.
The Graduate Certificate in Renewable Energy Systems is a postgraduate degree consisting of 48 credit points and is normally completed in six months of full-time study.
Careers and outcomes
Careers and outcomes
Upon graduating, you will have the skills necessary to work in a range of relevant industries including energy system operation, energy providers, renewable projects, as well as engineering consulting companies.
Possible careers
Electrical power engineer
Energy analyst
Energy consultant
Power engineer
Renewable energy engineer
Details and units
Requirements
Course code
EN67
Delivery
Gardens Point
Duration
1 years part-time
Duration
1 years part-time
This program is not available to Australian government student visa holders.
Entry
February and July
Entry
February and July
Entry requirements
You must have:
A recognised four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in engineering disciplines of chemical, electrical, mechanical, medical, or power and equivalents plus followed by at least three-years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in energy systems; or
A recognised three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in the engineering disciplines chemical, electrical, mechanical, medical, or power and equivalents plus followed by at least five-years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in energy systems.
Minimum academic requirements
Entry requirements
You must have:
A recognised four-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in engineering disciplines of chemical, electrical, mechanical, medical, or power and equivalents plus followed by at least three-years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in energy systems; or
A recognised three-year full-time (or equivalent) bachelor degree in the engineering disciplines chemical, electrical, mechanical, medical, or power and equivalents plus followed by at least five-years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in energy systems.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
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We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall
6.5
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall
176
Listening
169
Reading
169
Writing
169
Speaking
169
PTE Academic
Overall
58
Listening
50
Reading
50
Writing
50
Speaking
50
TOEFL iBT
Overall
79
Listening
16
Reading
16
Writing
21
Speaking
18
English Test
Overall
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
6.5
6
6
6
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
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