Programs & Degrees

Solar and Renewable Energy

Delivery: A mix of daytime, evening and online courses
Start: Fall, Spring, or Summer; Full- or Part-Time

Energy Technician Specialist — Associate in Applied Science Degree (60 credits)
Advanced Photovoltaic Energy Systems — Certificate (30 credits)
Advanced Solar Thermal Systems — Certificate (30 credits)
Solar Assessor — Certificate (16 credits)

About the Program

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The Associate in Applied Science Degree will provide you the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in traditional and renewable energy fields. The degree will prepare you for work as a technician in energy industries. Century College is part of a state-wide consortium of nine MnSCU colleges that are offering the joint Associate in Applied Science degree in Renewable Energy. Century College is the only Metro-area college in the consortium. Many of the consortium credits are available on-line.

The certificate in Advanced Photovoltaic Energy Systems is designed to provide entrance into the field of photovoltaic energy systems. It is also designed to provide existing contractors and other industry professionals with skills necessary to work in photovoltaic installation and maintenance.

The certificate in Advanced Solar Thermal Energy Systems is designed to provide existing contractors and other industry professionals with installation and maintenance skills necessary to become solar contractors.

The Solar Assessor Certificate is designed to prepare you to work as solar assessors for contractors. You will be able to do a basic site assessment including the feasibility of solar thermal, estimated costs, recommended products, and other information for a solar contractor to create a professional assessment and cost estimate of a solar project.

Potential Job Titles

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Solar/Photovoltaic Installer
Solar Assessor
Installation Supervisor
Industrial Technician

Salary Data

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• Solar/Photovoltaic Installer
  Average Wage: $15.00-$25.00/hour *
• Solar Assessor
  Average Wage: $15.00-$25.00/hour; $175.00-$250.00/site *
• Installation Supervisor
  Average Wage: $28.60/hour **
• Industrial Technician
  Average Wage: $22.62/hour **

* This is a new and emerging career field. Job title and salary data is difficult to estimate at this time. Please refer to these websites for current information:
Minnesota Energy Careers
Minnesota Green Careers
Minnesota Renewable Energy Society
Minnesota Renewable Energy Marketplace

**(seven county metro area - www.iseek.org)

Contact Information

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Admissions Office	651.773.1700	admissions@century.edu	Room 2350 West
Counseling Office	651.779.3285	Ask Century	Room 2410 West
Financial Aid Office	651.779.3305	finaid@century.edu	Room 2320 West

Program Contact Information

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Todd Fink

651.747.4042

todd.fink@century.edu

Room 1376 East

All new students must apply and be accepted to the college, take the college assessment test and attend an orientation prior to attending classes at Century College. Some programs have an additional application (i.e. Nursing, Radiologic Technology, etc.). Admission has become highly competitive for some programs and the college may not be able to admit all students who meet the minimum admission requirements for the program. Consult with an Admissions Representative or the Program Guide/application for further information. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office.
Information is subject to change.

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