Energy Technician Certificate

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Academic Plan Code: 972

The Energy Technician Certificate prepares students to apply for high demand lineman and maintenance jobs in the energy industry. Students completing the certificate will have a solid foundation in electrical theory, working with electricity and working safely; and will also receive physical conditioning needed for the demands of these jobs. Students that successfully complete the certificate will receive interviews with area utility companies.

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Important Program Note:

This GRCC Academic Program has been discontinued. The 2024-2025 Catalog is the last year the certificate will be offered.

Program Courses

AR 125 - Print Reading and Specifications Credit Hours: 3
EL 101 - Basic Electrical Skills Credit Hours: 2
EL 163 - Electrical Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 2
EXS 156 - CPR/AED/First Aid for Professional Rescuer Credit Hours: 2
TE 103 - Intermediate Technical Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
TE 272 - Industrial Safety Credit Hours: 2
WE 134 - Body Toning and Strengthening Credit Hours: 1

Total Credits

16 (min)

Program Notes

It is recommended that students also take the following three non-credit workshops:

Tree Trimming/Basic Arborist
Hand and Power Tools
Energy Industry Fundamentals