Diploma: Construction Technology Diploma, Alternative Energy Systems Track
Length: Five semesters
Purpose: Consumer and commercial demand for green energy systems (driven by tax credits and other energy incentives) continues to grow, as will the need for tradesman and contractors versed in green technology applications, including solar, wind, geothermal, and energy conservation (weatherization). The Alternative Energy Diploma track (with an integrated Solar Installer Career Studies Certificate) provides green energy training for contractors and tradesman and a pathway that can lead to a number of Construction and Energy related credentials including the Alternative Energy Systems (AES) Contractor Licensure endorsement, North American Board of Certified Energy Providers (NABCEP) Entry Level Solar PV training, and the OSHA 10-30 Construction Industry Safety Training.
Occupational Objectives:
Contractor Endorsement (Alternative Energy Systems)
Entry Level Solar PV/Solar Thermal Installer
Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Construction Technology Diploma, Alternative Energy Systems Program requires competency in English and Math – MDE 10 as demonstrated through direct enrollment and diagnostic tests, or by satisfactorily completing the required EDE and/or MDE units or the equivalent.
The following list is a suggested sequence in which students may plan their class schedules to ensure graduation in two years.
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