(Level 1 Certificate)
- 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.RENEWSOLAR/WD.14
This certificate is intended to make a person employable as an Entry-Level Solar Installer or Entry-Level Residential Wind Turbine Installer with a minimum amount of time spent in training. The emphasis is on-hands on training with theory also presented. The courses contained in either certificate can be applied toward the AAS degree in renewable energy. These courses are designed to allow graduates to sit for entry-level national installer certifications.
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ELMT 2471 | Alternative Energy Systems | 4 |
| CETT 1403 | DC Circuits | 4 |
| MFGT 1406 | Mechanical Principles in Automated Manufacturing | 4 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1405 | AC Circuits | 4 |
| CETT 1429 | Solid State Devices | 4 |
| ELMT 1411 | Solar Fundamentals | 4 |
| Semester Total | 12 | |
| Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CETT 1441 | Solid State Circuits | 4 |
| ELMT 1402 | Solar Photovoltaic Systems | 4 |
| Semester Total | 8 | |
| Minimum Hours Required | 32 | |
|---|---|---|
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.
