C11368v1 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies
Award(s): Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies (GradCertSustEnergy)Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 24
Course EFTSL: 0.5
Location: Online campus
Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information
Overview
Clean and renewable energy technologies are catalysts for the current energy transformation towards a more sustainable future. The Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies is an advanced program for individuals who want to be equipped with the knowledge of the latest advances in clean energy, sustainability and how policies can shape the future of the sector.
The program focuses on providing students with the latest innovations across the energy fields with a focus on technology, sources, and systems. Students develop forward-looking and specialised knowledge to become valued experts for organisations and industries leading the transition to sustainable energy.
Career options
Career options include energy consultant, renewable energy consultant, business development manager (energy), academia, renewable energy engineer, electrical design engineer (energy and battery), carbon capture consultant, sustainability specialist, environmental sustainable design consultant, electrical & instrumentation technician, electrical supervisor, project officer, renewable energy engineer, energy efficiency consultant, sustainable energy systems engineer, solar energy technician, wind energy analyst, energy policy analyst, sustainable energy consultant, green building engineer, energy auditor, sustainable energy researcher, biomass energy specialist, energy storage engineer, electric vehicle infrastructure planner, energy market analyst, sustainable energy educator, sustainable energy analyst, geothermal energy engineer, energy project developer.
Course intended learning outcomes
| 1.1 | Critically appraise and apply advanced skills and knowledge relevant to sustainable energy technologies. |
| 2.1 | Analyse data and information to design appropriate independent research to solve complex sustainable energy problems. |
| 3.1 | Develop, prepare, and engage in work practices demonstrating awareness of health and safety requirements, ethical conduct, risk management, organisation, and governance or regulatory requirements in the context of sustainable energy. |
| 4.1 | Critically reflect on self and others' practices in relation to sustainable energy technology, seek and act on feedback to develop professional practice and learning. |
| 5.1 | Communicate complex ideas using various communication approaches from a variety of methods (oral, written, digital and visual) to broad audiences around sustainable energy. |
| 6.1 | Evaluate Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional cultural capability to work effectively with and for, Indigenous Australians within sustainability and energy. |
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
It is a requirement that the degree be in a relevant Science or Engineering discipline, such as physics, chemistry, environmental sciences, engineering, and/or materials sciences. or another comparable field. The list of acceptable fields can be found on the UTS Online website.
Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may be considered for C11369 Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Practice.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Recognition of prior learning
Students in the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies are not granted exemptions for any prior studies.
Course duration and attendance
The course is offered on an eight months, full-time basis. (i.e., 1 x 6 credit point subject per session over 4 x 7-week sessions).
Approval to study more than six credit points subject per session will be subject to Faculty approval.
Course structure
The course comprises a total of 24 credit points and consists of four compulsory core subjects.
Course completion requirements
| STM91827 24cp Core subjects (Sustainable Energy Technologies) | 24cp | |
| Total | 24cp |
Course program
For a tailored study program, download a course guide and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about entering in any one of the six admission points per year to study fully online.
Articulation with UTS courses
This course is part of an articulated program comprising:
- Master of Sustainable Energy (C04453)
- Master of Sustainable Leadership (C04452)
- Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy Technologies (C11368).
Other information
For more information, download a course guide and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor:
telephone 1300 477 423
email enquire@studyonline.uts.edu.au
UTS Online