Foundation Degree in Low Carbon Energy Technology

• Study mode: Full Time
• Duration: Foundation Degree in Low Carbon Energy Technology
• Student type: Adults
• Course code: NCFN14/R01

The demand for Energy Technicians, Engineers and Low Carbon Energy specialists is greater than ever in the UK - with new infrastructure projects (including new energy power builds) emerging across the nation at an ever-increasing rate.

This programme gives learners the skills they need to advance and thrive in modern clean-energy industries such as wind power (onshore and offshore), solar PV, hydrogen and heat pumps.

The course uses a range of learning strategies to provide students with an experience of higher education that reflect the requirements for innovation within the low carbon energy industry.

Click here to see a full list of modules you will study.

By studying this course you can expect to undertake a range of exciting projects and lab work, case studies, technical reports and more.

Entry requirements

All students will be interviewed to assess their suitability for the course.

Essential: 5 GCSEs (including English and maths at grade 4 or equivalent) or equivalent experience.

Expected: Equivalent of 2 ‘A2’ Levels at grade D (48 UCAS points) in a science and/or maths related subject OR successful completion of Lakes College’s Level 3 Bridging Certificate in Engineering, Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma (or similar qualification) at Pass grade.

Costs

Find Higher Education course costs on our Financial Support page - click here for more details. We have a wide range of resources available, however, you may be required to purchase course texts and learning resources.

What next?

There is a growing national need for skills development in Low Carbon Energy Technology, with 260,000 new and 140,000 replacement jobs expected in energy and power by 2050 across the UK.

Upon completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to ‘top-up’ your Foundation Degree at Lakes College with further studies - we provide a progression pathway to the BEng Honours in Low Carbon Energy Technology.