PDC124634: Fuelling a Hydrogen Future – STEM Skills for Secondary Learning (Year 7, Year 8, Year 9, Year 10)

Course Summary:

Energy is the single biggest contributor to global warming, but without energy, our economies and societies would not be sustained. Most of the world’s energy comes from non-renewable resources which pollute the air and land, and interest in cleaner, renewable energy resources that can power the planet is growing. The hydrogen industry in Queensland is set to provide a source of energy storage which can be utilised nationally and internationally, reducing carbon dioxide emissions globally and positioning Queensland as a sustainable energy powerhouse. Students undertaking this micro-credential will learn how hydrogen can support the world’s growing energy demands while reducing the global carbon footprint, as well as develop the STEM skills relevant to participating in the emerging hydrogen industry. 

This online micro-credential provides a non-creditable micro-credential and digital badge which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Learning Outcomes:  

1. Describe the chemical and physical properties of hydrogen
2. Examine historical uses of hydrogen as well as current applications
3. List the sources of commercial hydrogen production
4. Describe the main applications of hydrogen technology
5. Describe the storage, transportation and challenges of hydrogen 
6. Reflect on the future of the hydrogen industry in Queensland and internationally.

Assessment:  Online Quiz

Fee: Free

Duration:  10 hours

Intakes: 

The micro-credential is only available for students in years 7, 8, 9 and 10 from Queensland secondary schools and will be offered FREE from May 2023 to May 2024.

To access this micro-credential, Queensland secondary schools, or students, need to contact H2learning@cqu.edu.au for enrolment information.

Study Mode:  Online

Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations:

This micro-credential provides Professional Development for Business Professionals.

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, a non-creditable micro-credential (Digital Badge) and a Certificate of Completion

Course Enquiries:  CPD-Enquiries@cqu.edu.au