Career and Technical Studies
Degree
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
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.

First Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 110 3 0 3
ELE 115 * 3 0 3
ENE 100 * 3 3 4
SDV 100 1 1 0 1
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UNIV 100 elective
BLD 215 2 0 2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 12 3 13  

Second Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 105 2 3 2
ENE 105 * 3 3 4
BLD 111 2 2 3
ENG 100 3 0 3
BLD 200 2 0 2
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 12 8 14  

Summer Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 190 0 3 3
or * 0 9 3
BLD 198 *
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 0 12 6  

Third Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
BLD 101 3 0 3
Elective ** Core Elective 3 0 3
ENE 99 * 1 3 2
ENE 120 * 3 3 4
MTH 111 2 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 13 6 15  

Fourth Semester

Course # Course Title Lect. Hrs. Lab Hrs. Credits Transfer
ENE 110 * 3 3 4
BLD 290
or * 0 9 3
BLD 298 *
ENE 199 3 3 4
MTH 130 2 3 0 3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester 9 15 14