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Renewable Energy
Gain practical skills for installing, supporting and maintaining renewable-energy solutions.
Power communities with the skills behind a cleaner future.
Gain practical skills for installing, supporting and maintaining renewable-energy solutions. From the start, your learning stays close to the workplace as you practise renewable systems, electrical fundamentals and installation practice through hands-on activities and real-world challenges. You’ll leave ready to contribute with confidence, pursue opportunities such as solar installation technician or energy systems assistant, or turn your skills into an enterprise of your own.
What you’ll explore
Entry requirements
Your path to ECC may begin in different ways. The requirements below show the routes available for this programme, and our Admissions team can help you understand how your qualifications fit.
Applicants must meet at least one published route: NVQ-J or CVQ Level 2 certification, CCCJ academic entry requirements, Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition, or mature entry.
Mature applicants with relevant sector experience must pass college-readiness tests in English and Mathematics and submit a professional portfolio; bridging courses may be required.
Entry into Year 2 may be considered where the applicant demonstrates all required Year 1 or Occupational Diploma outcomes.
Programme structure
Explore each study option semester by semester, from your first foundation courses to the experiences that prepare you for work and further study. Summer semesters are included where they help you complete the two-year stage.
Full-time2 years4 published study periods＋
Year 1 • Semester I＋
REDC1100Analysing D.C. Electrical Circuits3REHP1101Using HVAC Fundamental Principles3REPP1103Applying Renewable Energy Principles and Practices (Renewable Energy I)3APCS1101Applied Communication Skills I3APIT1201Applied Fundamentals of Information Technology3OMAT1100Mathematical Operations3Year 1 • Semester II＋
CSWR1104Promoting Customer Service and Workplace Relations (Elective)3REMC1202Performing Engineering Mathematics Calculations I3REAC1201Analysing A.C. Electrical Circuits3APCS1201Applied Communication Skills II3REHA1201Using HVAC Applications, I3REAT1203Applying Thermodynamics3REIE1100Internship/Externship (Summer)3Year 2 • Semester III＋
REHA2102Using HVAC Applications II3REER2100Working with Electronic Devices and Renewable Energy Systems3REAO2101Using AutoCAD Applications and Design (Drafting II)3REDI2103Designing and Installing Renewable Energy Systems I3REMC2101Performing Engineering Mathematics Calculations II3Year 2 • Semester IV＋
REED2200Using Electrical Power Distribution Systems3MGMT2405Small Business Management3REDI2206Designing and Installing of Renewable Energy Systems II3REMP2212Managing Renewable Energy Projects3REMC1100Major Capstone Project3REAS2200Auditing Renewable Energy Systems3REPI2213Acquiring Professional and Industry Recognitions3Main Campus
This programme is based at the campus shown. Selected classes may also use online, field, laboratory or work-placement environments.
You may be a strong fit if you…
are curious about environment & sustainability and ready to build practical skills.
want a structured pathway that connects learning with real career possibilities.
value teamwork, problem-solving and continuous professional growth.