Sustainable Technology

CONSTRUCTION

RENEWABLE ENERGY

RESIDENTIAL PERFORMANCE & EFFICIENCY

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The Sustainable Technology – Construction Certificate combines hands-on technical training with building science theory, business skills, green building techniques and work experience to prepare students for a wide range of career opportunities in this quickly evolving industry. This certificate prepares students to gain general employment in the building trades, specialize in green building, start their own business, or pursue a contracting license or construction management degree. This certificate can generally be completed within three semesters.

The Sustainable Technology – Renewable Energy Certificate combines hands-on technical training in photovoltaics and solar hot water systems with business skills development, work experience and sustainability concepts. Students who complete this certificate will be well positioned to gain employment or start a business in the rapidly growing renewable energy sector. This certificate can generally be completed within three semesters and prepares students to take the North American Board Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) entry level exams for PV and solar thermal.

The Sustainable Technology – Residential Performance & Efficiency Certificate combines technical training in efficiency auditing adn retrofitting with building science theory, HVAC training, green building techniques, and business skills. Students completing this certificate will be well positioned to gain employment or start businesses in the emerging field of energy auditing, retrofitting and HVAC. This course prepares students for a range of industry certifications and can generally be completed within three semesters.

We are preparing students for emerging opportunities and adaptability in technical trade industries that are quickly evolving and changing. The combination of technical training with business and sustainability training gives graduates an advantage in the current job market and positions them to advance as new industries and opportunities emerge.

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