ALTERNATIVE ENERGY - SOLAR TECHNOLOGY, Certificate of Achievement

The Alternative Energy-Solar Technology Certificate program is intended to allow students interested in an alternative energy career. This Certificate will provide students with the comprehensive understanding, manipulative skills, technical knowledge, and related trade information required to prepare them for the nationally recognized Solar NABCEP PV and SH Entry Level Exams. This certificate program will enhance the students' employment opportunities in the growing and rewarding fields of solar systems installation, operation, and maintenance technology.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Identify and describe the principles of photovoltaic (solar);

Describe and explain the National Electrical Codes for solar electrical circuits;

Identify the principles of an electrical alternative energy system.

The Certificate of Achievement program is designed for students with personal or occupational goals who wish for early employment. To qualify for the Certificate, a student must satisfy the following requirements: complete all courses listed for a particular certificate; achieve a "C" average (2.0 GPA) for all courses used to complete the Certificate; file a Certificate Application form with Admissions and Records by the appropriate deadline(s) identified on the application.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Electrical Installer, Commercial Electrical Installer, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electrician, Industrial Maintenance Electrician, Environmental Engineer, Solar Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer.

Of the career opportunities identified, many will usually require completing degree requirements at 4-year colleges and universities.