New River Community College - Alternative Energy Career Studies Certificate / Electrical Engineering Technology AAS

http://www2.nr.edu/catalog/pdf/nrcc_catalog.pdf

Dublin, VA
(540) 674-3600 / 3603

The Alternative Energy Career Studies certificate is designed for students who are interested in alternative energy. This program begins with the introduction of the fundamentals and safety requirements for alternative energy systems and then proceeds with the application and study of wind turbines as well as performs system exercises and maintenance on photovoltaic energy systems. The certificate is designed to enhance the awareness of different designs, layouts, wirings, and installations for alternative energy systems.

Electric Engineering Technology AAS
The growth of electrical manufacturing industries, electrical utility companies and industries which consume large quantities of electrical energy in Virginia and the Southeastern section of the United States has established a continuing demand for electrical technicians. The Electrical Engineering Technology program has been designed to produce trained and skilled persons ready for full-time employment as technicians who can function as installation and maintenance persons, and as liaisons between engineering and electrical maintenance and assembly personnel.

Retrieved from New River Community College website on 1/3/2009.