Graduates of the Energy Technology program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS), which can help them prepare for entry-level positions such as power plant assistant control operator, technician, and other high voltage apprenticeships. As with any industry, over time, you may be able to advance in your career with hard work. Entry-level and advanced career paths pursued by those with this degree could include:

Entry-level

• Facilities Maintenance Technician
• Nuclear Technician
• Renewable Energy Technician
• Solar Photovoltaic Technician
• Weatherization Technician
• Wind Turbine Technician
• Installation Technician
• Industrial Machinery Mechanic

Advanced

• Power Plant Operator
• Maintenance Manager
• Boiler Plant Supervisor
• Electronic Engineering Technician
• Energy Auditor
• Instrument & Control Technician
• HVAC Technician

Here’s more information about 35 career pathways: https://www.cleanenergyexcellence.org/careers/

Energy Technology Education Plan

Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Emphasis: Energy Technology
Total Credits: 93-95 

First Year
Fall Quarter	TRDS 101 College & Career Success for Trades - 3 credits TRDS 100 Industrial Safety - 5 credits TRDS 120 Mechanical Systems - 5 credits IT 117 Intro to Windows OS* OR BTEC 114 Excel 1** - 3-5 credits
Winter Quarter	TRDS 140 Fluid Systems - 5 credits TRDS 180 Electrical Systems - 5 credits HLTH 145 Safety & Fitness* - 3 credits
Spring Quarter	BTEC 191 Work Experience Seminar - 1 credit DET 102 Forklift* - 1 credit ENGL& 101 English Composition I* OR WRT 105 Writing in Workplace* - 5 credits Energy Technology Electives*** - 12 credits

*Courses may be taken during the summer quarter.
** Suggested for AAS ERA students
***1st Year Energy Technology Program Electives (12):TRDS 150 (2); TRDS 160 (2); ERA 119 (3); additional approved elective (5): PPO, ERA, MEC, IT, CS&, Natural Science with Lab, Quantitative Distribution

 

Second Year
Fall Quarter	PPO 100 Intro to Energy Industry - 5 credits PPO 103 Electric Utility Distribution System - 5 credits PPO 201 Steam Plant Systems - 5 credits
Winter Quarter	PPO 205 Power System Operator I - 5 credits PPO 209 Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar - 5 credits MEC 260 Allen Bradley PLCs - 5 credits
Spring Quarter	PPO 208 Hydroelectric Power - 5 credits Elective - 5 credits Elective - 5 credits

2nd Year Energy Technology Electives: Courses within PPO, ERA, MEC, DET 235, CS&; IT 101; Natural Science with Lab; Quantitative Distribution