ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Energy Management Technology
Program Code: 104813 Energy expenses make up a part of every business’ bottom line. Employers are seeking those skilled in monitoring energy consumption with the ability to detect and evaluate energy efficiency opportunities. Graduates of the Energy Management Technology associate degree program are equipped to lead businesses’ energy management initiatives. Energy managers work within a variety of business sectors: utility companies; energy equipment companies; government agencies; and heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration contractors. Graduates may also find careers as energy auditors, energy management consultants, or energy program coordinators.
TOTAL CREDITS: 68 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 30,000 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Fire Protection Engineering Technology
Program Code: 105033 Find the program description within the Law Safety and Security cluster, page 65.
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
Program Code: 106011 Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration( HVAC / R) technicians install, service, troubleshoot, and repair HVAC / R systems used for the environmental control of buildings and product processes. This includes work on a wide variety of equipment types including residential( homes), commercial( restaurants, offices, hotels), institutional( schools, hospitals), and industrial( manufacturing plants). Typical careers in this field include mechanical contractor HVAC / R technician, facilities maintenance HVAC / R technician, wholesale service representative, commercial HVAC / R systems technician, industrial HVAC / R systems technician, and residential HVAC / R systems technician.
TOTAL CREDITS: 68 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 43,001 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Prototype and Design
Program Code: 106142 As a graduate of the Prototype and Design program, you can build a variety of three dimensional prototypes and models for use in manufacturing, consumer products, and other fields of product development. You may also build three dimensional models used for architectural design, mechanical design, and props. You’ re skilled in hand fabrication, high quality painting and finishing, 3D drawing software, CNC machining, RTV model making, and welding, with an emphasis on problem solving and critical thinking. Career opportunities in this field include product development, prototype model builder, engineering design, architectural model builder, RTV mold maker, rapid prototype technician and pattern maker.
TOTAL CREDITS: 70 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 40,472 *
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Solar Energy Technology
Program Code: 104824 The Solar Energy Technology program provides a skilled workforce of installers, designers, and technical sales personnel who are able to assess sites; design systems; and install, operate, and maintain solar electric and solar thermal systems for residential and commercial applications in the growing renewable energy industry. Potential employment possibilities will be with existing solar, electrical and mechanical contractors to help expand their offerings of solar energy technologies. Other possible areas of employment are with energy consulting firms, design firms and utilities. With additional education and experience, graduates can expand their careers to energy analyst, journeyperson electrician / plumber, project manager, energy engineer, and environmental consultant.
TOTAL CREDITS: 68 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 52,600 *
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