Clean Energies

Maximum Number of Students

25

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

Year 9 – 10 Science

Description

This program explores renewable energy technologies – solar, hydroelectricity, hydrogen, wind, and biofuels, learning how these integrate into effective energy systems. Working in groups, students design renewable energy projects using 3D printers, and electrolysers, evaluating economic, social, and environmental impacts of their designs, considering the long-term impact of the plant and sustainable development goals.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore renewable energy technologies and current projects
  • Learn about the history and global aspects of energy production
  • Create renewable energy systems and measure hydrogen production
  • Study energy storage and efficiency, and refine designs based on data
  • Evaluate project impacts and explore careers in renewable energy

Career Paths

  • Renewable energy researcher
  • Renewable energy officer
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Engineer
  • Data analyst
  • Environmental scientist
  • Energy policy advisor
  • Entrepreneur

Tertiary Options

  • Certificate IV in Renewable Energy Technology
  • Certificate IV in Large Scale Wind Generation
  • Diploma of Engineering (Chemical) (RMIT / Swinburne)
  • Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Monash/RMIT)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical and Renewable Energy) (RMIT)
  • Bachelor of Science (Melb Uni)
  • Bachelor of Environmental Science (Deakin)

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre work options for all of its programs. We suggest reviewing them and implementing to help familarise your students with the program.

After your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has post work options for all of its programs. Please review the links below to see what option will work best for your classes.