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Manufacturing,Engineering, and Advanced Technologies - 24RW - Residential Energy Auditing

Program Overview

Catalog Description

The Residential Energy Audit Certificate prepares students to specialize in the energy audit and insulation of residential buildings, while preparing students for employment as energy auditors. It also prepares students to sit for the Residential Energy Services Network’s (RESNET®) exam. Coursework provides an introduction to the energy audit and building insulation industry and emphasizes hands-on blower door inspections, soldering and brazing, safety, and mechanical and electrical troubleshooting. Students learn to use refrigerants, gauges, and electrical test equipment in a residential and commercial building setting.

 Note: Students are required to provide their own basic tools.

Program Title

Residential Energy Auditing

Plan Code

Manufacturing,Engineering, and Advanced Technologies - 24RW

Award Type

Certificate

Free Form Requisites

First Semester

10 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

CLC120 ^

College Success Seminar

2

HET110

Basic Refrigeration

4

HET111

HVACR Electricity I

4

Second Semester

8 Credits

CoURSE

Title

Hours

HET291

Energy Auditing

4

HET292

Resnet Exam Preparation

1

HET294

Green Building/Energy Sustainability

3

Total Hours for Certificate

18

CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.