Energy
ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Wind Energy Technology
Program Code: 104821 The wind energy industry is the fastest growing segment of renewable energy production. The U. S. and Canadian commercial wind farms are experiencing annual growth of 25 percent. Employers seek skilled technicians for operation and maintenance activities in local wind farm settings. Within U. S. and international wind turbine manufacturers, there is also intense demand for upper-level technicians including installation technicians, quality control technicians, and warranty and commissioning technicians. Operation and maintenance positions remain with wind farm locations; other technicians travel extensively with the development of new wind farms and repair / retrofitting of wind farms around the world.
A Lakeshore Technical College program offered at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College. For information call toll-free:( 888) 385-6982
TOTAL CREDITS: 67 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 45,000 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Gas Utility Construction and Service
Program Code: 314692 Highly skilled professionals in the utilities industry are needed to install, maintain, and operate natural and propane gas distribution systems used to supply residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Typical careers in this field include gas distribution worker, gas service person, gas meter and regulation mechanic, gas clerk-estimator, gas inspector, gas appliance repair mechanic, underground facilities locater, pipeline welder, pipe layer, PE pipe fusion, and equipment operator.
TOTAL CREDITS: 33 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 54,362 *
TECHNICAL DIPLOMA
Electrical Power Distribution
Program Code: 314132 Qualified line technicians are needed to install, maintain, and operate the complex network of power lines and cables that supply electric energy to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Electrical Power Distribution prepares students with classroom and hands-on training in all phases of power line construction and maintenance. Students must be willing to work in a diverse work environment in all weather conditions and be comfortable at heights.
TOTAL 34 __________________________________
MEDIAN STARTING SALARY: $ 56,624 *
Energy Management
Program Code: 904811 Explore energy management technology used in analysis and measurement of energy in today’ s building systems.
TOTAL CREDITS: 18
Renewable Energy- Solar Electric
Program Code: 904821 Explore renewable energy generation systems with a focus on solar electric( photovoltaic) and solar thermal systems.
TOTAL CREDITS: 18
CERTIFICATE
Renewable Energy- Solar Thermal
Program Code: 904822 Explore renewable energy with a focus on solar thermal systems.
TOTAL CREDITS: 15
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