Sustainable Energy Technician

Thames Campus - Chatham (K789)

Two Year - Ontario College Diploma

September

Julie Isherwood
(519) 354-9714, ext. 3239
jisherwood@stclaircollege.ca

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:

• Grade 12 Math (C ), (U) or (M) (MCT4C is highly recommended)

To be successful in this program Senior Level Physics (C) or (U) and Chemistry (C) or (U), are highly recommended.

Mature students - See Admission Procedures for details.

PROGRAM GOAL
The Sustainable Energy Technician program prepares graduates to work in both residential and light commercial occupational settings. By completion of the program, students will have gained experience and knowledge enabling them to perform site assessments with the ability to integrate renewable electrical and thermal systems with current existing energy sources. The technician will have an understanding of photovoltaic and wind turbine generating systems as well as solar thermal, geothermal and biomass systems making it possible for graduates to work in sales, marketing or installation and maintenance of these technologies. Students will also graduate with a working knowledge of 'green' building concepts and energy efficient design principles allowing for more efficiency and sustainable systems.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates from this program have a range of skills enabling them to work in a variety of occupational settings including energy consulting firms, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industries or building owners.

YOUR INVESTMENT
Fees are subject to adjustment each year. The standard tuition and compulsory fees for 2011 are as follows:
$3711.72
$600 - $800

For a breakdown of tuition and other compulsory fees for Canadian, U.S. and International students, see Tuition & Fees.