Degree Plans Residential Building Performance Technology Rater Certificate
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY - RATER
(Level 1 Certificate)
Cedar Valley only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: C1.RBPT.RATER
The Rater Certificate prepares students for careers as residential energy conservation code officials, home energy raters, and residential green raters and verifiers. The program uses a systems approach to evaluate and score the health, safety, comfort, durability, environmental quality, and energy efficiency of a home.
SEMESTER I
RBPT 1300 |
Fundamentals of Residential Building Science |
3 |
RBPT 1305 |
Residential Lighting, Appliances, and Plug Loads |
3 |
RBPT 1310 |
Residential Mechanical Systems |
3 |
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9 |
SEMESTER II
RBPT 2320 |
Residential Energy Conservation Codes |
3 |
RBPT 2325 |
Energy Rating Systems for Homes |
3 |
RBPT 2315 |
Green Rating Systems for Homes |
3 |
RBPT 2329 |
Residential Verification and Rating |
3 |
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12 |
Minimum Hours Required |
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21 |
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
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