Energy Utility Technology
Certificate
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Admissions Requirements |
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There are no specific admissions criteria for
this program, but students should note that many required courses have ENG and/or MAT prerequisites. |
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Next Step |
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Enter the utility industry workforce as an entry-level
technician or enroll in the Associate in Arts General Studies - Energy
Utility Technology Option.
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The Energy Utility Technology certificate program is designed to prepare
students for entry-level positions in the electrical utility industry. The
industry has forecasted a strong need for new employees in the next several
years for positions such as line workers, meter workers and substation
maintenance personnel. The program includes courses that provide students with
an introduction to the energy utility industry; knowledge of direct and
alternating current circuits; generation, transmission and distribution of
electricity; industrial safety; and computer applications. In addition, students
will gain hands-on experience through a practicum in the second semester.
Technical Standards:
There are no specific Technical Performance Standards defined for this
program.
Please note: The
Energy Utility Technology program is supported by a Community-Based Job Training
Grant received from the U.S. Department of Labor. In order to be eligible to
participate in this program, students who are required by law must be registered with the U.S. Selective
Service System and all students must be eligible to work in the United States.
Individuals seeking employment at National Grid and other utility companies must
also meet employer-specific hiring requirements. Individuals with serious
driving and/or legal infractions should be aware that their actions may impact
their employability.
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Courses |
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Cluster A
Introduction to Energy Industry
Introduction to Microcomputer Applications
Applied Technical Mathematics*
Electrical Principles I
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Cluster B
Electrical Principles II
Generation, Transmission & Distribution
Industrial Safety
Energy Utility Technology Practicum |
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Note: MAT
108 is designed to teach students how to apply mathematics to specific technical
disciplines and is offered for credit toward the certificate or degree to be
earned in Energy Utility Technology. It may not be considered equivalent to
college-level mathematics for the purpose of transfer of credit to some
baccalaureate institutions. | 
