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Green Skills - Understanding Smart Home Heating Systems (Online)
Overview
Smart devices, also known as the Internet of Things (IoT), are becoming increasingly commonplace. This FREE online course outlines the features of a smart home heating system and includes technical detail of installation. In this course, you will consider the benefits of monitoring and controlling your heating from any device with an internet connection.
The purpose of this programme is to explore and learn how a remote system can help to save energy costs, by allowing users to adjust temperatures and scheduling their routine for when they are away. We examine options such as geo-fencing, which takes into account seasons and weather conditions in order to adjust temperatures accordingly.
You will also look at the types of sensors and controls available for a smart home heating system, such as occupancy detection and motion sensors. Customizable features like voice control are covered too, providing users with an easy way to interact with their home heating.
What will I study?
This is an online course and is made up of the following modules:
- Introduction to Smart Home heating & loT
- Smart Home technology and energy solutions for Smart heating
- Different components of smart home energy systems and their functions
- Installation, cost and energy saved by smart systems
- Smart home infrastructure and design considerations for safety.
Online courses - giving you the flexibility to manage your life and studies
- 24 hour access to your online course
- Maintain earning power while you learn
- Study around work or family commitments
- Study in the comfort of your own home.
If you feel unsure about using tools such as email, Microsoft Word or Microsoft Teams, do not worry. We will support you step by step. You will have guidance from an assessor throughout your studies, and we also offer free short digital and IT courses for adults to help you build confidence before starting a qualification like this.
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Start date, attendance and fee
- Start date - Anytime
- Attendance - 20 hours
- Fee - FREE for adults aged 19 or over
IMPORTANT NOTICE
While this course may be offered to you free of charge, failure to complete the course may result in a £125 administration fee. This fee covers the administrative costs associated with non-completion.
If you have any questions or require more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01623 413602 before completing your registration.
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- Entry requirements
This course is only available to adults aged 19+.
- Recommended: Minimum Level 2 in English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Applicants must live in England and not live in the locations listed here
- Applicants must have been living in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Assessment
You will be assessed by online multiple choice assessment. Assessment is by an online multiple-choice quiz.
- Careers
For advice and guidance on the careers this course may lead to, contact the our award-winning Careers and Employability team. Our fully qualified and experienced professional advisers specialise in providing high-quality, impartial careers advice and guidance, and can support you in exploring the career pathways this course or similar courses may offer.
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Disclaimer
Whilst every effort is made to ensure the information on the Website is correct, some details may be subject to change. West Nottinghamshire College reserves the right to make amendments to the courses, dates, fees or other details, and to make cancellations or changes if numbers are insufficient. In the unfortunate situation that we have to cancel a course we will refund your fees in full, but we regret we are not able to offer any refund if you withdraw from your course or fail to start, and you will be liable to pay any outstanding fees that may be due.