Course Overview
Through a scientific and practical approach, the Battery Energy Storage and Applications course introduces the fundamental principles of electrochemical energy storage in batteries, and highlights the current and future scenarios where batteries are used for energy storage.
The Battery Energy Storage and Applications course 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.
Who's It For?
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
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
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Supplementary Engineering Training
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
You are expected to spend approximately 5-8 hours per week learning the course content. This includes attending fortnightly webinars that run for about 90 minutes to facilitate class discussion and allow you to ask questions. This program has a 65% attendance requirement in the live webinars in order to graduate from the program. If you are unable to attend the live webinars, you have the option of watching the recording of completed webinars and sending a summary of what you have learnt from the webinar to the Learning Support officer. The summaries go towards your attendance requirement for the program.
This program is run online on an intensive part-time basis and has been designed to fit around full-time work. It will take three months to complete.
We understand that sometimes work commitments and personal circumstances can get in the way of your studies, so if at any point you feel that you are struggling with the pace of the course or finding a particular module challenging, you are encouraged to contact your designated Learning Support Officer for assistance.
Delivery
Online
Course Features
Course Benefits
You may be eligible to claim CPD points through your local engineering association.
Receive a Certificate of Completion from EIT.
Learn from well-known faculty and industry experts from around the globe.
Flexibility of attending anytime from anywhere, even when you are working full-time.
Interact with industry experts during the webinars and get the latest updates/announcements on the subject.
Experience a global learning with students from various backgrounds and experience which is a great networking opportunity.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Gain a theoretical understanding of batteries as a system of electrochemical energy storage.
Learn about the basics of electrochemistry and practical aspects of contemporary battery technology, including recent advancements, environmental safety aspects, and the large-scale commercial applications of batteries as energy storage systems.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of battery energy storage systems.
Professional Recognition
To obtain a certificate of completion for EIT’s Professional Certificate of Competency, students must achieve a 65% attendance rate at the live, online fortnightly webinars. Detailed summaries/notes can be submitted in lieu of attendance. In addition, students must obtain a mark of 60% in the set assignments which could take the form of written assignments and practical assignments. Students must also obtain a mark of 100% in quizzes. If a student does not achieve the required score, they will be given an opportunity to resubmit the assignment to obtain the required score.
About Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd
The Engineering Institute of Technology is one of the only institutes in the world specializing in engineering. We deliver industry focused short courses, diplomas, undergraduate certificates, bachelor’s degrees, graduate certificates, master’s degrees, and a doctor of engineering to students from over 160 countries.
EIT’s vocational programs and higher education degrees are registered and accredited by the Australian Government.
Our on-campus and online programs are delivered via a unique methodology that makes use of industry-based expert lecturers and state-of-the-art online technologies such as hands-on remote and virtual labs, simulation software and live stream web and video conferencing.
Engineering Institute of Technology Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #51971)
