Energy Technology - Renewable Energy Basic

This program is INACTIVE

Program Info

Year Established
2011
Program Code
RENEWBA.CA
Degree Type
Certificate of Achievement
Office Contact
School of Business, Entrepreneurship, and Professional Development: 313-845-9645, bepdinfo@hfcc.edu, Technology Bldg, Room: E-211

Program Description

Description

Provides students with knowledge and current concepts in renewable energy, and applies to students interested in an alternative to the current reliance on fossil fuels.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Distinguish the full range of renewable energy technologies and their applications.
  2. Describe how mechanical components of renewable energy technologies that are economically relevant work (wind, solar PV, solar thermal, batteries, geothermal, small hydropower, fuel cells, alternatively fueled vehicles, and biomass).
  3. Demonstrate basic principles of electrical repair and installation while employing appropriate safety measures.
  4. Demonstrate the installation, maintenance, and repair of small wind generators, solar PV, solar thermal hot water systems, basic biomass. combustion systems, and above-ground components of geothermal systems following manufacturer specifications.
  5. Compare and contrast the environmental impact and economic role of both traditional and alternative energy supplies.
  6. Perform building energy audits for residential and commercial buildings.
  7. Perform energy efficient upgrades to building envelopes, HVAC equipment, and controls.
  8. Describe and apply mechanical, building, plumbing, electrical, and energy codes, standards, local ordinances, and state and federal regulations.
Career Opportunities

  • Apprentice
  • Technician

  • Requirements are subject to change. The information represented here is effective starting Winter 2019 and applies to the current catalog year. If you were admitted prior to this year, please check your requirements under the My Progress section of HFC Self Service.