Aims
Learners explore the various UK-based energy industries and develop practical skills by building a small-scale solar hot water system and wind turbine. They also develop their employability skills and review their strengths and weaknesses — which are then used to help suggest the most appropriate career for them within the energy sector.
There are five units
Energy and introduction.
Domestic wind turbine systems
Domestic solar hot water systems.
Employability and careers.
Energy and the individual.
Learning is in real or simulated workplace settings and includes learning through role play activities in vocational contexts, carrying out case study work and planning and carrying out practical tasks and assignments.
Assessment
There is no external assessment for this Course. Learners must successfully complete each Unit to achieve the Course.
Assessment in this Course will be based on both:
Performance evidence:
- Candidates performing a range of practical activities supported by assessor observation checklists
Written and/or oral evidence
- Candidate folios
- Case study scenarios
- Question and Answer
Candidates will also carry out self-review and evaluation of their progress in employability skills. Where possible, assessment should reflect current workplace practice, whether demonstrated through work placement, or simulated environments.
The Units for this Course have been designed so that evidence relating to the employability skills may be used across more than one Unit.
Each Unit is supported by a National Assessment Resource (NAR) item which provides an assessment package and exemplifies the national standard.
Progression
Successful learners may progress to:
- A National Progression Award at college
- A National Certificate programme in further education
- Employment with training in the energy sector
- Vocational training
Further Information
Further SQA information on this course can be accessed here.
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