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Associate of Applied Science Degree in Energy Technology

Associate of Applied Science

Mountain 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.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
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. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Mountain Empire Community College within your first year via College Connect
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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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
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Mountain Empire Community College

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College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
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.
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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

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode

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

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 66 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Energy Technology at Mountain Empire Community College These costs are based on an estimated 4 semesters or 2 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$167	Per Credit	$11,022	$0	$11,022

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.

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