Renewable Energy Technology Certificate

Curriculum REN.REN CERT (C360A)

The Engineering Technology / Renewable Energy Technology Certificate emphasizes basic techniques and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the alternative energy industry, including unions working in this arena, such as IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers).  All genders of students will acquire proficiency in electricity and magnetism, controls, PhotoVoltaics (PV), wind, energy efficiency, effective communications and employment skills.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of the Renewable Energy Technology Certificate the graduate will be able to:

  • perform detailed analyses and test;
  • experience with troubleshooting electrical / mechanical device;
  • perform corrective maintenance procedures, including diagnosing problems using electronic/electrical, mechanical, and/or other sciences and documents results of activities performed to comply with all regulatory and standard requirements;
  • acquire strong verbal and written communication skills and become computer literate;
  • work well individually and with team members; and
  • use computers for word processing, spreadsheets, document retrieval, e-mail, business calendars.

(Fall 2020)

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
ARC 102 OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training

1 credit

ENT 104 Electricity Basic Fundamentals

3 credits

HTH 281 First Aid CPR AED

2 credits

MAT 122 # Technical Mathematics

3 credits

REN 100 Introduction to Renewable Energy

3 credits

REN 110 # Electrical Safety & ARC Flash Prevention

1 credit

REN 120 # Photovoltaic Design Fundamentals

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:16

Semester Two

CourseCategoryCredits
ENT 202 # Electricity Sustainable Applications

4 credits

REN 130 # National Electrical Code and Grid-Tie Installations

4 credits

REN 200 # Photovoltaic System Integrator

3 credits

REN 220 # Wind Power Generation Design Fundamentals

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:14

Total Credit Hours: 30

See REN course descriptions.

Coordinator: Frances Figg, Ext. 3313