| Code | NE6010 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 8-12 weeks |
| Teaching Mode | Part-Time. See Additional Teaching Mode Information for more info. |
| Fees | Skillnet Course Fee: €400 See Fees and Costs for full details. |
| Closing Date | 8th of January 2025 |
| Credits | 5 |
| Start Date | 13th of January 2025 |
Outline
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To gain understanding of advanced engineering and non-engineering issues relevant to offshore wind energy systems design, construction, operations, finance, and governance.
Course Content:
- Energy storage for offshore wind energy
- Wind and wave loading of offshore structures
- Offshore operations and maintenance and system lifecycle
- Offshore wind resource estimation and forecasting
- Design, manufacture, durability and test of materials for offshore wind energy
- Economics of offshore wind energy
- Environmental impacts of offshore wind energy
- Marine governance and the regulatory regime
Additional Teaching Mode Information
How many classes are held per week, and at what time of day?
One class per week , Mondays 1-3pm . However, times may vary depending on guest lecturers’ schedules.
The venue is the Sustainable Futures Room (G2), Iris Ashley Cummins Building (formerly Civil Engineering Building).
Practicalities
The programme is hybrid. Lectures take place in person but there is no requirement to attend. We will provide recordings and all course materials through our e-learning system, Canvas.
There will be one class visit to the National Ocean Test Facility in Ringaskiddy , Co. Cork, subject to lab availability (transport is not covered).
Assessment is done through assignments, there is no end-of-module written exam.
| Seminar | Offshore Wind Topic Presentation to Class | 20 |
| Laboratory Report | Report | 50 |
| Laboratory Report | Design Report | 30 |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate how the offshore environment influences the design, operation, integration and decommissioning of energy systems.
- Describe scientific and engineering concepts relevant to offshore wind energy generation.
- Describe the economic and regulatory environment related to offshore wind energy projects.
Requirements
- A Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in any discipline
of Engineering OR - a Second Class Honours Grade 2 (or equivalent) in a primary honours degree (NFQ Level 8) in areas of science
that required having completed level 8 mathematical subjects deemed equivalent to those of engineering (e.g. Physics, Mathematical Sciences, some Computing Science degrees), pending assessment by Programme Director OR - a pass in any accredited level 8 Engineering degree followed by professional experience deemed of sufficient added value, pending assessment by the Programme Director.
A quota will be allocated to applicants who do not meet these entry requirements. These applicants will be considered under Recognition of Prior Learning and assessed on the following factors:
- Academic achievement
- Prior Work Experience
- Letter of Reference
- Personal Statement
Fees and Costs
Skillnet Funding
Skillnet is dedicated to fostering skills and expertise in the field of green technology, is partnering with UCC on the Offshore Wind Energy micro-credential to fund part of the course fee for eligible participants.
Skillnet Course Fee: €400
How To Apply
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In the Academic Level tab select the options below and then the programme you're applying for.
- No payment is processed during application and there is no need to select the sponsored option during application.
- Eligible applicants will be sent a link after submission to process their payment of €400.