Renewable Energy Technology Certificate
Total Program Credits: 29
The 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.
Stackable Degree:
Renewable Energy Technology Degree
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Renewable Energy Technology Certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
- Explain the global impact of Renewable Energy Technologies.
- Explain the diverse career pathways in the Renewable Energy Field.
- Demonstrate safety skills used in Renewable Technology Installations.
- Design Photovoltaic Solar Energy systems.
- Explain the National Electrical Code as it relates to Renewable Energy Systems.
- Analyze Wind Technology systems and their applications.
(Reviewed Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| ENT 104 ◊ Electricity Basic Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
| MAT 122 ◊ # Technical Mathematics | Core Course | 3 |
| REN 100 Introduction to Renewable Energy | Core Course | 3 |
| REN 110 Electrical Construction Safety for Renewable Energy | Core Course | 3 |
| REN 120 Photovoltaic Design Fundamentals | Core Course | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
Note: MAT 122◊ may be used to fulfill the Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.
| ENT 202 # Electricity Sustainable Applications | Core Course | 4 |
| REN 130 National Electrical Code and Renewable Energy Systems | Core Course | 3 |
| REN 200 Photovoltaic System Integrator | Core Course | 3 |
| REN 220 Wind Power Generation Design Fundamentals | Core Course | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 13 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your academic plan for graduation and register for stackable certificate/degree (option).
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabus.) |
See REN course descriptions.
Chairperson: Frances Figg, Ext. 3129, email: francesfigg@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |