ALTERNATIVE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES Associate of Applied Science (AAS.ALT) CAREER OPPORTUNITIES TYPES OF EMPLOYERS For more information: rcbc.edu/green Or please contact: Dr. Bob Brzozowski, Program Coordinator (856) 222-9311, ext. 1372 [email protected]Entry level positions in: • Solar photovoltaic systems design and installation • Installation of energy storage & microgrid systems • Building energy auditing & retrofitting • Sales representatives/estimators • Site surveyors/assessors • Solar photovoltaic installation companies • Residential energy auditing/ retrofitting companies • Builders/construction management companies • Engineering/architecture firms (experience required) Graduates of the program should be able to: • Assess building energy use and provide recommendations for improvement. • Demonstrate proficiency in solar photovoltaic technology, including site evaluation and system installation. • Apply critical thinking and communication skills. • Understand the business side of energy, including project management and entrepreneurship. • Apply knowledge to understand future advanced technology and trends in energy.
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ALTERNATIVEENERGY
TECHNOLOGIESAssociate of Applied Science (AAS.ALT)
• Understand the business side of energy,including project management andentrepreneurship.
• Apply knowledge to understand futureadvanced technology and trendsin energy.
ABOUT COURSES
This program is designed to prepare students to move directly into the energy workforce with a broad, hands-on education approach. Students will be exposed to various alternative energy technologies, with a concentration on solar electric systems (solar panels), energy storage (battery systems) and residential energy auditing & efficiency improvement (building energy efficiency). The curriculum is reviewed by energy professionals and prepares students with the skills needed in today’s job market.
Courses are designed to equip students with:
• Soft skills, such as critical thinking, effective communication, negotiation and awareness of current trends in energy policies and management.
• Technical skills in target technologies such as solar electric, energy storage, energy data collection and building energy efficiency analysis.
• Management skills such as PMP (Project Management Professional) aptitudes and OSHA safety regulations.
Additionally, students will develop job awareness skills through, for example, cooperative education, job shadowing and company research.
Alternative Energy TechnologiesAssociate of Applied Science (AAS.ALT)