Biomass Energy Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the principles of biomass energy to identify and assess potential biomass resources.
• Analyze different biomass conversion technologies (e.g., combustion, gasification, anaerobic digestion) and their suitability for various applications.
• Evaluate the environmental, economic, and social impacts of biomass energy projects, including sustainability and lifecycle considerations.
• Design a basic biomass energy system or project plan, integrating technical, regulatory, and operational elements.
• Implement biomass energy best practices in real-world scenarios, ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with South African regulations.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate biomass energy concepts and project proposals effectively to stakeholders.

Target Audience

This course is designed for energy professionals, environmentalists, project managers, and individuals interested in renewable energy, as well as those seeking to understand biomass energy for professional development or career advancement.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. A basic understanding of science or engineering principles is beneficial but not required.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

The practicals provide hands-on experience with biomass feedstock assessment, system operation, and safety procedures. Learners will engage in simulated and real equipment handling to reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop operational skills.

Practical Activities

• Feedstock Identification and Analysis — Learners will identify various biomass feedstocks, measure moisture content, and assess energy potential through simple tests. (2h)
• Biomass Combustion Demonstration — Learners will operate a small-scale biomass combustion unit, monitoring temperature and emissions, and adjusting air supply to optimise combustion. (2h)
• Anaerobic Digestion Simulation — Using a lab-scale digester, learners will feed organic waste, monitor biogas production, and measure methane content. (2h)
• Biomass System Maintenance and Safety — Learners will perform routine maintenance checks on a biomass system, including cleaning, inspection, and safety procedures. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.