Web based course on Australian hydrogen sector comes online
A new three-week FutureLearn course from Deakin University is set to grow insight and awareness into the Australian hydrogen industry.
The The Role of Hydrogen in the Clean Energy Transition course has been developed by Deakin University and Hycel with content support from the Australian Hydrogen Council (AHC), and will be presented by industry and academic experts from a range of disciplines.
According to the course rundown, students will hear from experts in the field, discover the types of jobs and skills needed across the supply chain in this emerging area, and explore how the industry looks set to contribute to the clean energy transition.
The course is also supported by Foton Mobility and Swagelok Australia | New Zealand.
The course aims to:
- Develop understanding of hydrogen and renewable energy systems
Learn the definition of clean energy and unpack the technical reasons why hydrogen is an option in this transition.
- Unpack hydrogen fuel and its supply chain
Delve into the hydrogen supply chain, including production, storage, and end uses. This knowledge will help students explore the hydrogen strategy in the context of Australia and how the industry is evolving.
- Identify opportunities and challenges for hydrogen and clean energy
Unpack both the opportunities and challenges of hydrogen in Australia and the clean energy transition on a global scale.
This course is designed for anyone interested in hydrogen and the clean energy transition. It is described as being useful for those interested in learning about potential emerging jobs with this sector as well as the benefits to society.
