Program Details
Associate of Applied Science Degree in Energy Technology
Associate of Applied ScienceMountain Empire Community College
Graduates of the Energy Technology program are trained in the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level HVAC/Electrical technician in both commercial and residential fields. These fields include leading edge technologies such as geothermal, solar PV installation, and solar thermal systems. Graduates will find employment in various industries and service sectors as HVAC technicians or electricians.
Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the knowledge of safe working practices and procedures.
2. Demonstrate and understand reading of blue prints and building design, and schematic.
3. Demonstrate and understand the installation of HVAC units for both residential and commercial, Loads and calculations.
4. Demonstrate and understand troubleshooting techniques.
5. Gain knowledge of the National Electrical Code.
6. Gain an NCCER certification in Electrical and start the HVAC NCCER.
7. Gain the ability to Communicate and demonstrate good working practices with other workers.
Program Overview & Guidance
| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
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| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Graduates of the Energy Technology program are trained in the job skills necessary for employment as an entry level HVAC/Electrical technician in both commercial and residential fields. These fields include leading edge technologies such as geothermal, solar PV installation, and solar thermal systems. Graduates will find employment in various industries and service sectors as HVAC technicians or electricians. |
| Program Requirement Notes | Program Requirement Notes An academic advisor will review your preparation in Mathematics and English with you. You’ll be guided to appropriate preliminary coursework to give you the greatest chance of success in this program. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
An academic advisor will review your preparation in Mathematics and English with you. You’ll be guided to appropriate preliminary coursework to give you the greatest chance of success in this program.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | |
| Doing More With Your Degree | Graduates can expect find as entry level or apprentice HVAC technicians or electricians in the residential or commercial construction industries or as industrial maintenance technicians. |
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Program Credit Requirements
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | The transfer education program, which includes freshman and sophomore courses in arts and sciences and pre-professional education, allows students to transfer into baccalaureate degree programs and four-year colleges and universities. |
| Credit for Prior Learning | VCCS Policy 5.6.5.1 |
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College Level Information
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
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| Is This College Right For Me? | Mountain Empire Community College’s mission is to provide our region with accessible, quality higher education, workforce training, and community programs to ensure an educated population and globally competitive workforce. |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | The catalog year is based on the admission term that the student applies for. |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17-3029.00 | Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other | All engineering technologists and technicians, except drafters, not listed separately. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3029.01 | Non-Destructive Testing Specialists | Test the safety of structures, vehicles, or vessels using x-ray, ultrasound, fiber optic or related equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
| 17-3029.08 | Photonics Technicians | Build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment. | Architecture and Engineering Occupations |
Cost To Complete
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