ENERGY UTILITY TECHNOLOGY
Program Description
This certificate program is designed to fill a critical need for qualified entry level workers in the Energy Utility Industry. Job opportunities exist for overhead and underground line workers, meter workers, field service technicians and sub-station maintenance workers.
The program requires completion of 30 credit hours (+4 optional credit hours) of course work which could be completed either full-time or part-time. The full-time sequence is completed in two semesters. An optional Electric Power Overhead Construction (climbing school) course is offered during the summer, and would be a requirement for students seeking employment as an overhead electrical line worker. The part-time sequence can be completed in 4 semesters with climbing school done over the summer.
Degree: CertificateHegis: 5317Curriculum Code: 2249Total Degree Credits: 30 - 31Campus Location: NorthEngineering and Technologies Division
Available at: North
Career Opportunities/Further Education: Electric Utilities Gas Utilities All courses apply to the AOS in Industrial Technology
ECC is a member of the State University of New York (SUNY) System, and is fully accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Many of the professional curricula are also accredited by specialized agencies.