Renewable Energy Certificate

Location(s): Walla Walla, Clarkston

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The Renewable Energy Technology concentration provides students opportunities to gain the knowledge and skills needed to:

Assemble and install renewable energy systems (solar, wind, hydro-electric, biofuel/ bioproducts);
Monitor and control/adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance, including: turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, controllers, filters, and instruments; and
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair or replace wiring and electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment safely to NEC standards using a variety of testing devices and power tools.

Students must complete the electrical systems technology certificate (i.e. the year one core of the Energy Systems Technology degree) before they can complete the Energy Systems Technology degree concentration in Renewable Energy Concentration.

Year One

Quarter One

EST 103 - Introduction to Wind Energy Credits: 3
EST 159 - Hydraulics and Pneumatics Credits: 3
EST 235 - Introduction to Solar PV and Applications Credits: 3
EST 240 - Introduction to Basic Electronics Credits: 5

Total Credits: 14

Quarter Two

AENG 100 - Writing In The Workplace Credits: 5 (W)
EST 106 - Process Control Instrumentation and Troubleshoot Credits: 5
EST 250 - Programmable Logic Controllers Credits: 5
EST 252 - Principles of Power Generation and Distribution Credits: 5

Total Credits: 20

Quarter Three

EST 108 - Materials, Fasteners, and Raceways Credits: 5
EST 175 - Tower Rescue and Climbing Competency Credits: 1.2
EST 270 - Wind Power Plan Operations and Advanced Mech Sys Credits: 5
EST 285 - Advanced Instrumentation and PLCs Credits: 3

Total Credits: 14.2

Year One Total: 48.2

Grand Total: 48.2

PLAN CODE: CTTREC45 (Previously EPC: 609G)
REQUIRED: FYE (3 credits) required to be taken as well.
The following courses meet the related instruction requirements of this certificate/degree (one course per category required):
(W) - AENG 100