Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 | www.shoreline.edu | 2017–2018

Revised 6/20/2017

Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship

Certificate of Proficiency (CP)

Planning Guide 2017-2018 EPC 6743

Program Information: Length of Program: 45 Credits Completion Award: Certificate of Proficiency Enrollment: Every Quarter Approximate Quarterly Costs: $25-$85 (in addition to tuition, books and parking)

Website: www.shoreline.edu/science/clean-energy-tech-program.aspx

Program Advisor: Louise Petruzzella

206-546-4567 lpetruzzella2@shoreline.edu Rm 1409

Program Description: The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship Certificate of Proficiency prepares graduates with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for careers in firms that manage, design, build, market or operate clean energy technologies in the built environment. The program focuses on clean energy technologies and practices that can achieve (or approach) “Net Zero Energy” in buildings. Shoreline works with professional affiliates, advisory committees and accreditation guidelines to ensure students receive the knowledge and skills currently in demand for employment.

Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship —What is it? The Clean Energy Technology and Entrepreneurship certificate provides students with a technical background in alternative energy systems, building science, energy efficiency in buildings and high performing building systems. Specialties include sustainable (green) building and photovoltaic (solar electric) systems design. Emphasis is placed on the practices required to achieve “Net Zero Energy” in the built environment. The program uses an “applications oriented” learning method through realistic design projects and hands-on learning labs.

Program Outcomes: Students who successfully complete this program -by achieving a GPA of 2.0 or better for the entire program-should be able to: 1. Apply a knowledge of mathematics, building science and electricity to practical problems in the clean energy field. 2. Read, visualize and interpret building plans and models including architectural, structural, mechanical and

electrical components that affect building energy requirements. 3. Utilize building energy calculations and economic tools to inform decision making and design for clean energy

technologies. 4. Complete an energy analysis of a building including benchmarking, envelope, heating, cooling, ventilating, lighting,

service water, plug loads and renewable energy systems. 5. Identify, describe and analyze common solar PV, solar thermal, heating, cooling, lighting and service water

processes for commonly applied technologies. 6. Layout, size, model and specify system components to meet design requirements for clean energy technologies. 7. Utilize virtual design and modeling techniques to model, design and create construction documents for clean

energy technology systems. 8. Understand the applied code, safety, associated equipment and performance parameters and attributes required

for the design, installation and maintenance of clean energy technologies.

Career Opportunities—What can I do with a Certificate in Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship? Graduates can work in a wide variety of entry level positions such as: renewable energy or high performing systems designers, building energy analysts, energy management specialists, commissioning specialists, and facilities support. Entry level wages range from $14 to $25 an hour.

Potential employers include: A variety of regional and national firms including solar installation firms, consulting

engineering firms, contractors, architects, building owners, utilities and manufacturers. For more, please visit career information and resources at http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.

Clean Energy Technology & Entrepreneurship Planning Guide—2017–2018 | Certificate of Proficiency (CP)

Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 | www.shoreline.edu | 2017–2018

Revised 6/20/2017

Program Prerequisites: <text>

CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY – 45 Credits

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS | 5 Credits

Course QTR GR CR

Communication: (Choose one) BTWRT 115 Business English BTWRT 215 Business Communications ENGL 099 Analytical Reading & Writing ENG& 101 English Composition I

5

CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS | 40 Credits Choose 40 credits from:

Course QTR GR CR Course QTR GR CR

Foundation Virtual Design and Electives

NRG 101 Intro to Renewable Energy 5 NRG 160 LEED 4

NRG 110 Intro Energy/Built Environment 5 NRG 181 Virtual Design for Energy Technologies

5

NRG 102 Calcs for Energy Technology 3 NRG 201 Design Practicum 3

NRG 180 Blueprints & Specs for Energy Technology

3 NRG 202 Career Seminar in Clean Energy

3

Renewable Energy NRG 225 Intro to Sketchup 5

NRG 105 Electrical and Jobsite Safety 3 NRG 226 Advanced Sketchup 5

NRG 120 Solar Elec Design & Application 5 NRG 290 Internship 1-5

NRG 123 PV Performance Analysis 3 Sustainable Business

NRG 220 Advanced PV Design 5 BUS 207 Fundamentals of Sustainable Business

5

NRG 223 Battery Based PV System Design 5 BUS 208 Sustainable Marketing 5

High Performing Buildings BUS 207 Sustainable Business

Strategies 5

NRG 161 Sm Bldg Energy: Tech, Measurements & Methods

4

NRG 162 Lrg Bldg Energy: Building Technologies

4

NRG 163 Lrg Bldg Energy: Measurements & Methods

4

NRG 200 Net Zero Energy Bldg Design 5

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this publication. However, the information is subject to change without notice and final career decisions are the responsibility of the student.

APPROVAL TO GRADUATE

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