Alternative Energy Technician Certificate
Intermediate Certificate
The Intermediate Certificate in Alternative Energy is designed to introduce the student to the construction and electrical industries and, provide the foundations for hazard recognition and safety. Students are introduced to design issues associated with home construction, community development and passive solar design. This is a Tech Prep articulated program. For more information regarding Tech Prep, click here.
Minimum credit hours required: 20 
Certificate Requirements: 20 credit hours
BUS 111¹ Business English (3)
CTM 120 Building the Human Environment (3)
CTM 122 Construction Materials & Equipment Safety (3)
CTM 123 Building Construction Methods I (4)
CTM 235 Solar Home Design (3)
MAT 121¹ Intermediate Algebra with Review (4)
Advanced Certificate
The Advanced Certificate in Alternative Energy improves the student’s expertise and knowledge in construction from an economic perspective. This certificate advances electrical skills with particular applications in photovoltaic and windpower electrical generation.
Minimum credit hours required: 44
Certificate Requirements: 44 credit hours
Completion of the Intermediate Certificate (20)
CIS 120 Introduction to Computer Information Systems (3)
DFT 110 Technical Drafting & CAD Fundamentals (3)
ECN 205 Micro Economics Principles (3)
CTM 130 Blueprint Reading (3)
CTM 124² Building Construction Methods II (3)
CTM 236 Photovoltaics & Wind Power (3)
CTM 250 Innovative & Alternative Building Techniques (3)
MAT 124 Technical Problem Solving (3)
¹ Placement test and/or prerequisite required.
²May substitute CTM 298 with consent of department chair.
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