Renewable Energy Certificate
Program Number:
904802
Certificate
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
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 requests 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, and biomass.
Certificate credits may be combined with additional coursework to enhance traditional diploma, degree, transfer and associate degree programs at MATC. The credits may also 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 during weekends, winter break, spring break and/or summer sessions.
Admissions
Certificate Eligibility
Please fill out the certificate application form available at http://www.ceret.us/enroll/default.shtm and use the electronic button to return it to Barb Anderegg. Students register for individual courses during the open registration period each semester as shown on the www.ceret.us website. It is the student's responsibility to contact Barb Anderegg at banderegg@matcmadison.edu as you complete each course. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. Note: MATC will issue an official certificate when you complete all 12 credits, but will not issue individual grade reports as you complete each course.
Employment
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
Additional Info about the Program:
For more information regarding the Certificate in Renewable Energy Technology, please go to the Consortium for Education in Renewable Energy Technology (CERET) website: www.ceret.us.
Last Modified: October 8, 2009