
Overview
The Competency in Battery Energy Storage and Applications Certificate from the Engineering Institute of Technology provides a comprehensive understanding of electrochemical energy storage theories and battery technology from the ground up. It covers introductory topics on the fundamentals of batteries, including basic concepts and terminologies in electrochemistry, types of batteries used in commercial applications, and a detailed explanation of contemporary lithium-ion batteries, as well as lead-acid and nickel-metal hydride batteries.
The course also discusses the challenges and importance of recycling existing battery systems, as well as environmental health and safety aspects of batteries. In addition, the course delves into the commercial applications of existing battery technologies in transport and power sectors, and explores the potential of energy storage using battery technology beyond lithium-ion, with topics on recent advancements in electrochemistry and future energy storage systems.
Career opportunities:
Electrical concepts, such as Battery Energy Storage, naturally involve people from diverse academic and professional background, and hence this course will serve and benefit the following spectrum of people:
- Electrical Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers
- Power Generation and Utility Engineers
- Automation Engineers
- Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers and Technicians
- Plant Managers
- Plant Supervisors
- Occupational Hazard Managers
- Power System Maintenance Personnel
- Health and Safety Personnel
- Procurement Personnel
- Control Engineers
- Plant Operators and Technicians
- Policy Makers of Organizations
- Renewable Engineers
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Definitions, Measures and Units
- Theory of Batteries – Construction and Chemistry
- Recycling and Disposal of Batteries
- Application of Battery Energy Storage Systems
- Safety in Commercial Battery Storage Systems
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- Please ensure you book your place at least one week before the start date of the program.
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Disciplines
Chemistry Energy Engineering View 16 other Short Courses in Chemistry in AustraliaExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS Provider Number - 03567C
- A recognized bachelor degree in engineering or science in a relevant field of practice or 5years of technical work experience at a technologist level
- First-year Bachelor level mathematics
An appropriate level of English Language Proficiency
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Visit programme websiteTuition Fee
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National
1581 AUD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1581 AUD for the full programme during 3 months.
- International fee depends on country.