BAT203 - Battery Fundamentals
BAT203 Course Summary
ESP units at level 2 provide introductory awareness to a topic area. Units are accessible to learners who have studied STEM subjects at this level and are seeking to gain some technical insight in the topic area of the unit.
Knowledge – Has knowledge and understanding of facts, procedures and ideas in an area of study or field of work to complete well-defined tasks and address straightforward problems. Can interpret relevant information and ideas. Is aware of a range of information that is relevant to the area of study or work.
Skills – Select and use relevant cognitive and practical skills to complete well-defined, generally routine tasks and address straightforward problems.
Identify, gather and use relevant information to inform actions.
Identify how effective actions have been.
Topics covered by this unit include:
Function and chemistry of different battery technologies – Lead Acid, Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-metal-hydride, Lithium Ion.
Battery structure – cells, packs, anodes, cathodes, battery management systems
Batteries in use – conditioning, charge/discharge cycles, configuration and matching.
