Energy Technician

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This program prepares students for a career in the emerging energy industry. In addition to technical skills, students will develop basic industrial math, computer training, technical writing, and safety skills essential to working in the energy field.

Students will complete one of three technical skill tracks in Energy Management, Green Construction or Renewable Energy Transmission. The Energy Management track prepares students to perform industrial, commercial, and residential energy audits as well as energy conservation applications, including weatherization. The Green Construction track prepares students to install solar panels, solar thermal water systems, HVAC systems and teaches retrofitting techniques as well as hazardous materials handling and removal. The Renewable Energy Transmission track focuses on the manufacturing of green/energy efficient related composites products.

Estimated Cost
Adult College Admission Fee $40.00
Adult Tuition and Fees $2,784.50
High School Fees $65.00
Books and Supplies Varies
Certificate Processing Fee $40.00
Financial Aid Availability
Pell Grants Not eligible
Scholarships Eligible
Veterans Not eligible
Program Details
Admissions and Job Requirements Details
Program Start Date Start class anytime
Classroom Availability Daytime: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri: 7:40 am - 2:30 pm
Extended: Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Program Length 644 hours (7 months) *
Location DATC Main Campus
Course Requirements Details
Course Descriptions Details
Credentials
Certificates DATC Certificate of Program Completion
Jobs
Utah Job Outlook 320 job openings (7780 - 9290 Total Utah Jobs)
Utah Wage $16.01 - $45.21
Job Title & SOC 13-1199.01 - Energy Auditors,
47-4099.03 - Weatherization Installers and Technicians,
47-1011.03 - Solar Energy Installation Managers
* Based on full-time enrollment

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Review Scholarship Opportunities for this program
Verify you meet program Admissions Requirements
Complete the DATC Admissions process:
  • Complete the DATC Admissions Application
  • Pay the $40.00 fee online or to the cashier in Student Services
  • Take the Admissions Assessment in the DATC Testing Center in Student Services
  • Attend a DATC orientation (held every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.)
Meet with an Enrollment Technician in Student Services
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