Industrial Technology Department | A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science Degree | 2 years

You will develop some exciting new skills in this program. Among these new skills, you should be able to:

• Diagnose and repair electro-mechanical systems
• Perform residential energy audits and recommend solutions
• Analyze potential energy sources and select appropriate technologies
• Perform mathematical analysis of thermal and electrical energy problems

Careers

Career opportunities include:

• residential/commercial energy systems integrator
• energy audit and efficiency technician
• energy systems installer
• photo-voltaic (PV) manufacturing and industrial maintenance technician
• wind turbine technician
• limited renewable technician
• PV, geothermal and solar thermal technicians

Job Market

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PROGRAM CODES: AAS.RNEWNRGYTECH

The Renewable Energy Technology (RET) program provides technical training for employment in the field of manufacturing, installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems and products. Graduates will be prepared to integrate, install and make repairs related to equipment and controls. This program takes a broad-based approach to training renewable energy technicians, with emphasis on mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, fluid power, instrumentation and controls as well as systems troubleshooting. RET graduates will be prepared to work in the capacity of a technician with specialized skills in energy system measurement, energy efficiency, system design and electronic controls.

RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES

Computation (1 course- MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I)

• Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.

Communication (1 course- WR-101 Workplace Writing or WR-121Z Composition I)

• Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.

Human Relations (3 credits - see catalog for course list)

• Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.

Physical Education/Health/Safety/First Aid (1 course- MFG-107 Industrial Safety & First Aid)

• Use effective life skills to improve and maintain mental and physical wellbeing. 

PROGRAM OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

• communicate effectively through technical drawings to determine product and customer specifications in building systems, energy products and thermal components;
• diagnose and repair electromechanical systems;
• design, install and troubleshoot electrical and fluid power controls related to energy system integration;
• analyze potential energy sources and select appropriate technologies;
• perform a residential energy audit, recommend and implement remediation measures;
• communicate the pros and cons of renewable energy technologies to a diverse user base;
• determine the financial feasibility of a project through the mathematical analysis of thermal and electrical energy problems.