Girls in Energy

Course Overview

The course will allow you to develop key skills and understanding relating to the energy industries, helping you to make an informed decision about your future choices in education and employment. The course is made up of the following units:

• Energy: An Introduction

• Domestic Wind Turbines Systems

• Domestic Solar Hot Water Systems

• Employability and Careers

• Oil/Gas Extraction

Learning and Teaching Approaches

This course is a mix of classroom study, industry visits and workshops with students from participating schools. You will talk directly with women who are working in different roles across various companies within the oil and gas and renewables sectors. There is also the opportunity for up to 10 students to take part in industry experience for around two weeks during the summer with Shell UK. This can help students to find out more about what a career in energy has to offer!

As part of the course you will receive a netbook to help you access your course materials and complete your studies.

Throughout the course you will review and identify how your skills are developing. You will be expected to demonstrate:

• Good timekeeping skills;

• A safe approach to working in a workshop environment;

• A willingness and commitment to learning and an interest in engineering;

• A knowledge of appropriate dress, in particular, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);

• An ability to work independently;

• Planning and preparation skills;

• An ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others;

• Problem-solving skills.

Assessment Approaches

To achieve the full SQA National 5 qualification you must attend regularly and successfully complete all units. Assessment is based on a range of practical activities. Assessors will watch you undertake tasks and you will be expected to demonstrate an awareness of health and safety throughout.