Renewal Energy Certificate, Madison Area Technical College, MATC

Renewable Energy

Program Number: 90-480-1

Certificate

Applied Engineering Technologies Center

Center for Agriscience and Technologies

Program offered at the following campuses:

Truax, Madison

For information call: (608) 246-6812 or (608) 246-6800 or 1-800-322-6282 ext 6800 or visit www.ceret.us

About the Program

The MATC Renewable Energy Certificate is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge necessary for a career in energy management and renewable energy technology. Students acquire hands-on skills in troubleshooting, maintenance, installation, operation and repair and replacement of related equipment.

The certificate requires a minimum of 12 credits of coursework. Students may choose from online and face-to-face courses in several areas of emphasis including: transportation, photovoltaics, solar thermal, wind, biomass.

Certificate credits may be combined with additional coursework to enhance traditional diploma, degree, transfer and associate programs at MATC. The credits also may be combined with additional training, job experience and/or professional examinations to qualify for certification by national renewable energy institutions.

Incumbent trade workers and technical professionals are also encouraged to investigate how a Renewable Energy Certificate may relate to their current work or business practices. Online, weekend, and summer class schedules accommodate high school and post-secondary educators in the science and technical education fields.

Certificate courses are developed and taught by renewable energy experts who are members of the Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technology (CERET). Through this collaborative relationship, MATC is able to offer students the opportunity to enroll in cutting edge online courses taught from locations across the United States. Face-to-face courses are delivered in a full-day intensive format taught at the MATC Truax campus.

For detailed course, tuition and course availability information, visit www.ceret.us.

Career Potential

Wind Turbine Technician/Installer

Solar Hot Water Technician/Installer

Photovoltaic Technician/Installer

Anaerobic Digester Technician/Installer

Biofuel Refinery Operator/Technician

Building Operator/Technician

Power And Utility Technician

Legislative Research Technician

Energy Manager/Analyst

Energy Auditor

Energy Broker/Marketer

Resource Conservation/Efficiency Manager