Renewable Energy Technician

2016-17

Certificate of Completion
Major Code: 150503
Courses for this Certificate

About the Program

The Renewable Energy Technician four-term certificate program is designed for students seeking
entry-level positions in renewable energy manufacturing, installation, site evaluation, and service
industries. Typical occupations include those of renewable energy technician, solar PV racking
installer, energy system site evaluator, manufacturing technician, or limited energy auditor.

The program emphasizes green technologies, electronics fundamentals, practical troubleshooting
and systems site evaluation and design. Technical courses involve extensive lab work using solar
photo-voltaic panels, wind and hydro generators, chargers, batteries, inverters, and industry standard
test equipment to design, build and test systems. Site evaluation training for system efficiencies
and cost analysis is accomplished through hands-on use of specialized equipment and software. The
certificate also helps prepare students for the entry-level North American Board of Certified Energy
Practitioners (NABCEP) industry certification test.

The U.S. Department of Education requires disclosure of specific information about career and
technical certificate programs to prospective students. Data includes Standard Occupational
Classification (SOC) codes, graduation rates, tuition and fees, typical costs for books and supplies,
job placement rates for students completing the programs, and median loan debt incurred by students
completing the programs. For more information visit www.roguecc.edu/GainfulEmployment.

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant
to the discipline. For a list of learning outcomes for this discipline or program, see
www.roguecc.edu/Programs/LearningOutcomes.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to take a placement test to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading
and writing. As part of their training program students must begin with courses within their
skill levels as determined by placement test scores. Students are also required to complete any prerequisites
listed. In addition, students may also be required to enroll in classes that would increase
their employability and success.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited colleges and universities will be accepted in accordance with college
policies and the Electronics Technology department chair’s recommendation. In order to ensure
that coursework is current, program courses over three years old must be reviewed and approved
by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements. Official
transcripts must be filed with the Enrollment Services Office and the Electronics Technology
Department.

Graduation Requirements

Students must complete all courses in this program with a grade of “C” or better to receive their
certificates. Certain required courses are graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for
these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

For more information contact the Electronics Technology Department:

Grants Pass or Medford:  541-245-7809
Toll free in Oregon:  800-411-6508, Ext. 7809
email: electronics@roguecc.edu
Web address:  www.roguecc.edu/Electronics
TTY:  Oregon Telecom Relay Service, 711