Sustainable Energy Certificate
The sustainable energy career opportunities are here and now! Salem Community College is playing an integral role in the preparation of highly qualified individuals with its Sustainable Energy Technology Academic Certificate. You will be prepared for entry-level positions in fields such as energy auditor, photovoltaic panel installer, wind technician, biofuels and gasification. Our courses include Photovoltaic Electric Systems, Wind Energy Technology, Biofuels Technology and Gasification Technology.
Program Information
Students will be prepared to sit for nationally recognized certifications from North America Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) in solar photovoltaic systems and the Building Performance Institute (BPI) in energy auditing.
Upon obtaining your certificate, you will be able to design power systems and calculate power output for wind, solar, and other sustainability applications.
Contact us today to learn how you can become a part of the sustainable energy solution!
Sustainable Energy Certificate Curriculum
Career Outlook
Since many of the skills possessed by energy technicians are directly transferable to sustainable energy careers, this certificate program may be ideal to help workers successfully transition quickly into a new career. If the certificate holder has additional education or experience in the energy industry, higher salaries are available.
Between 2003 and 2010, New Jersey added 26,114 green jobs with the sector growing by 4.7 percent annually,according to a study by the Brookings Institution. Those readings placed the state 5th and 15th, respectively, in the nation.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) anticipates expanding salary and job outlook information for careers in sustainable energy. For more information, review the BLS Green Job section.
2011 Graduate Job Placement Rate: (data not available)
Program Statistics
| Length of Study: | 2 Major Semesters* | Graduates with Loan Debt: | ** |
| 2011 Participants: | 0 | Median Federal Loan Debt: | ** |
| 2011 Graduates: | ** | Median Private Loan Debt: | ** |
| Graduates within a Normal Time: | ** | Median Loan Debt: | ** |
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* Fall and Spring are considered "Major Semesters". Some courses are not offered in all semesters. Normal Time of completion assumes that student is college ready, accepted into the program, and begins the program in the intended Major Semester. ** This program had less than 10 students completing the program during the award year. For student privacy reasons, Median Debt Amounts and On-Time Completion rates should be excluded from public disclosure. |
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Estimated Program Costs***
| In County | Out of County | ||
| Books and Supplies: | $1,000.00 | $1,000.00 | |
| Course and Admin Fees: | $793.00 | $793.00 | |
| Tuition: | $1,568.00 | $2,000.00 | |
| Estimated Total Costs: | $3,361.00 | $3,793.00 | |
| *** Least Estimated Cost. Costs may vary depending on program electives. | |||
Transfer of Credits
Although this certificate program is intended for immediate career preparation, credits are transferable to SCC's associate degree in applied science program in Sustainable Energy Technology.
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