The course comprises of 2 purpose-written units of learning material each with two assignments.
Unit 1 Energy metering and monitoring
Unit 2 Energy target setting

The first 3 Unit assignments represent 100% of the assessment with a final assignment which is an energy audit of the student?s chosen company site and can be submitted for feedback but may be considered too commercially sensitive. The student based (tutor assessed) assignments have been designed to cover the essential concepts and technical knowledge needed to develop an effective energy management system at the student?s place of works. This embraces essential data gathering and analysis, monitoring techniques and instrumentation, energy balance calculations and standard-settings. These sections are collectively structured in logical progression building up the student?s understanding and appreciation of the underlying technology and analytical approach step by step.

Coursework of 100% consisting of:-

1) Short written answers to questions specific to both Units, learning out comes 1 & 2.
2) Written answers and calculations to numerical/analytical questions addressed in both Units, learning out come 3.
3) Presenting cumulative data and graphic representations to illustrate aspects of recorded data in Unit 2, learning out comes 3, 5 & 6.
4) Preparing a report on the system introduced to measure and analyses the performance parameters identified over the proscribed period as instructed in Unit 2, learning outcomes 1, 4 & 5.
5) Present a scheme to improve energy use and efficiency at the workplace as detailed in Unit 2 (optional), learning out comes 1, 4 & 6.

This is a distance learning course which students primarily undertake as an energy saving tool. They progress at their own pace and in a place of their choosing. Prior to commencing the course a three hour seminar with as many new enrolees as possible is arranged. During this event the student meets the tutorial staff and is introduced to the programme and provided with an explanation of what is expected of them during their period of study. Those that are unable to attend this event are contacted by the programme Coordinator who transmits (by phone and letter) the essential information covered at the meeting. A handbook providing guidelines on the presentation of tutor based assignments and advises on how to gain maximum use of available `on-hand? university support (through e-mail, phone and fax). Students are encouraged to maintain close contact with their in-company tutor and regularly discuss their coursework progress. Learning from direct observation within the factory is sought via the assignment work contained in the supplied written material and is aimed towards encouraging the self-development targeted from the course.

North American Combustion Handbook Vol. I: Combustion, Fuels, Stoichiometry, Heat Transfer, Fluid Flow 3rd Edition Richard J. Reed, North American Manufacturing Company 1986 ISBN:0-9601596-2-2

Access to an appropriate factory environment is essential. Access to the internet and local library to expand the foundation knowledge-base provided by the individual units is desirable, plus reference to additional material provided or specified by the University tutorial staff, together with the Course Handbook.