Course Level
Certificate IV
Professional Certificate of Competency in Hydrogen Powered Vehicles
This course is designed for engineers and professionals who are interested in working within hydrogen energy and hydrogen-powered automotive. It will benefit people who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of hydrogen power vehicles for hydrogen powered transportation. This course investigates hydrogen-powered sustainable transportation for the future. There is a growing need to fight climate change and the rising demand for mobility. Hydrogen is one of the alternatives to fossil fuels utilized today. The course focuses on the principles of hydrogen-powered vehicles, contrasting them with conventional combustion engines and other renewable energy sources. The course also covers the details of the powertrain, architecture, and fuel cell management of hydrogen-powered vehicles.
Campus | Duration | Fees | ATAR |
|---|---|---|---|
EIT ONLINE | Online/Off-campus - 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Structure
12 Modules
Subjects
- Drivers of Hydrogen as a Fuel
- An Overview of Hydrogen Production, Distribution and Storage Process
- Vehicle Powertrain and Architecture (I)
- Vehicle Powertrain and Architecture (II)
- Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Production
- AFC, PAFC and Molten Carbonate Fuel cells
- Solid Oxide Fuel Cells (SOFC) for Vehicles
- Heat Transport and Thermal Management
- Fuel Cell Durability Under Automotive Driving Cycles-Fundamentals and Experiment
- Hydrogen Refueling Stations/Infrastructure
- Hydrogen Systems in Vehicles and Their Risk
- Future Trends and Innovations
Entry requirements
- To obtain a certificate of completion for EITs 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.