Gain the skills to power a sustainable future. Train to install, maintain, and repair clean energy systems like solar, wind, hydro, and energy-efficient HVAC. Prepare for in-demand jobs in residential, commercial, and renewable energy sectors.
Construction Electrician and Clean Energy (Diploma)
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What you will learn
Upon successful completion of this program, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive technical proficiency in clean energy systems, encompassing installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical components and renewable energy technologies.
- Implement safety protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations, fostering a culture of safety in clean energy practices.
- Analyze and mitigate the environmental impact of energy choices, applying principles of sustainability in clean energy projects and initiatives.
- Effectively communicate technical information to diverse audiences, utilizing appropriate terminology and documentation.
- Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, integrating clean energy solutions into broader sustainability contexts.
- Apply project management skills, including planning, execution, and evaluation, in the context of clean energy projects.
- Engage with communities and industry partners, fostering partnerships and advocating for sustainable energy solutions, with a focus on Indigenous perspectives.
- Adhere to ethical standards, making decisions that prioritize environmental responsibility, safety, and social well-being in the clean energy field.
What to expect
Program Duration and Maximum Time for Completion
The Construction Electrician & Clean Energy Diploma program is 2 years in length. The maximum time to complete the program is 5 years.
Lecture, group work, case studies, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, online activities.
Admission requirements
Program-specific
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Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
- Composition 11 (English 11) or equivalent
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Workplace Math 10 with a minimum 'C-' grade or equivalent
General
Program Considerations
- Program tasks require sustained fine motor activity and hand-eye coordination.
- Program tasks require sustained visual focus, including reading digital displays, identifying visual details, and distinguishing colours for technical or safety purposes.
- Program tasks involve handling tools, parts, and equipment, which may require lifting, carrying, positioning, and sustained physical effort.
- Program environment includes regular exposure to loud machinery noise, power tools, and equipment vibrations.
Courses *
Prior learning assessment and recognition
Students may request formal recognition of prior learning attained through informal education, work, or other life experience, including Indigenous ways of knowing.?Credits may be granted to students who are able to sufficiently demonstrate the learning outcomes of specific courses.
PLAR is available?for?all courses?in?the?program, up to a maximum of 6 credits per term.?
Methods?of?PLAR vary by course,?and?may include a?challenge exam, submission of a product or portfolio for review, or a practical demonstration. Please contact the Department for details.
See the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition policy for more information.
*International Students requesting PLAR, please contact?VCC International Education Advising?to learn how PLAR can impact immigration status, prior to proceeding with the PLAR request.
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CLEN 1101 | Ethical Communication and Workplace Correspondence | 3 |
| CLEN 1102 | Introduction to Electrical Fundamentals | 3 |
| CLEN 1103 | Electrical Circuits and Components | 3 |
| CLEN 1104 | Advanced Electrical Systems and Controls | 3 |
| CLEN 1105 | Renewable Energy Technologies | 3 |
| CLEN 1201 | Energy Management and Project Planning | 3 |
| CLEN 1202 | Clean Energy Systems Integration | 3 |
| CLEN 1203 | Advanced Energy Technologies | 3 |
| CLEN 1204 | Project Management for Clean Energy | 3 |
| CLEN 1205 | Understanding Indigenous Connection to the Land in Canada | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Second Year | ||
| CLEN 2101 | Advanced Energy Management and Design | 3 |
| CLEN 2102 | Electrical Systems Design and Implementation | 3 |
| CLEN 2103 | Sustainable Energy Solutions | 3 |
| CLEN 2104 | Renewable Energy System Installation and Maintenance | 3 |
| CLEN 2105 | Energy Economics and Policy | 3 |
| CLEN 2201 | Sustainable Building Design and Energy Efficiency | 3 |
| CLEN 2202 | Sustainable Energy Policy and Management | 3 |
| CLEN 2203 | Advanced Renewable Energy Technologies | 3 |
| CLEN 2204 | Energy Project Implementation and Evaluation | 3 |
| CLEN 2205 | Clean Energy Technologies and Innovation | 3 |
| Credits | 30 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
* This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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