Short Learning Programme / Introduction to Biogas
Short Learning Programme

Introduction to Biogas

Instructor
Teacher

UJ-PEETS

Last updated

10 Apr, 2025

About Course

Description:

The purpose of this short-learning programme is to outline the fundamental concepts, applications, benefits and opportunities that biogas technology presents to the final users, decision-makers and civil society by creating a cleaner environment.

Admission Requirements:

The minimum admission requirement is a NQF level 5 qualification, from any relevant discipline.

Course Curriculum

•    Overview of fundamental biogas concepts 
•    Status quo and trends in the global and local biogas sector  
•    Biogas digester types and application
•    Engineering parameters and understanding digester microbiology 
•    Types of substrates
•    Health and safety 
•    Monitoring and parameters
•    Digestate usage 
•    Biogas applications 

Your Instructors

UJ-PEETS

UJ-PEETS

Instructor

Course Dates

  • Enrollment Opens: Sunday, 02 Feb 2025
  • Enrollment Closes: Friday, 29 Aug 2025
  • Course Starts: Wednesday, 17 Sep 2025
  • Course Ends: Wednesday, 08 Oct 2025
Introduction to Biogas
R 11010
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  • For South African Students:
    • • No ICT levy is charged for offerings totaling less than 60 credits.
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This course includes:
Duration 80 hours
Focus Area Sustainable cities
Accredited No
NQF Level n/a
Mode of Delivery Scheduled delivery — asynchronous & synchronous
Skill Level Beginner
Start Date 9/17/2025