Battery Fundamentals

In the area "Battery Manufacturing"

Level
Introduction
Focus
Theory
Activity
Populated

Table of Contents

Objectives

Objective Minimum Expected Coverage
  1. Understand battery functions, materials, classifications and capacity

Raw materials used in battery manufacture, pros and cons of batteries, battery classifications and uses, energy and power density, calendar life and cycle life

Understand battery structures

Types and applications of cells, components, dry and wet cells

Understand battery conditioning, charge cycles and configurations

Charging and discharging operations, series and parallel configurations, cell matching

Understand battery cell chemistry advantages and disadvantages

Lead acid, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride, lithium-ion

Notes

Level and Assessment

Suitable assessment component(s) should be chosen to reflect the level of this Common Set of Skills and to allow learners to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the processes, considerations, challenges and technologies associated with electrode manufacture, cell assembly, module assembly and pack assembly.

Qualifications

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Title Level Description Link
Battery Manufacturing Technician RQF:Level 3

Prepare for and conduct processes in one stage of cell or battery manufacture.

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Courses

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Introduction to Battery Manufacturing ✅ Full

An introduction to battery manufacture and use and the essential role battery storage plays as part of Net Zero the movement away from fossil fuels to renewable or low carbon energy.

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