Sustainable Energy Systems Professional
Please note: This program is designed exclusively for Canadian domestic students. International students are not eligible to apply for this program.
With over 50% of training on the job, the Sustainable Energy Systems Professional program offers flexible learning that allows you to work, learn, and build your resume in a way that fits with your lifestyle.
From solar and wind, to electric and natural gas, learners will explore the variations of energy and learn how they are generated and used in commercial and institutional facilities. They will also be able to:
- Identify where waste occurs and how businesses can apply a more efficient practice to reduce costs and create long-term success that positively impacts society, the environment, and economy.
- Complete an audit, manage a project, and communicate efficiency solutions to an employer, team, or client.
This program provides complimentary skills to for professionals involved in industries ranging from construction and architecture to engineering and facility operations and its designation will help you upskill, transition to related industries, or enter new positions focused on energy auditing and consulting.
High School Route
- ELA 30-1 or ELA 30-2
Mature Route (21 years of age or older)
- ELA 30-1, or ELA 30-2, or
- 10+ years of industry
experience, or Journeyman or Red Seal Certification
Continuation Requirements
Students are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or permission from the Dean to be eligible to participate in the Applied Learning Placements.
Graduation Requirements
To successfully complete this program students must:
- Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Achieve no grade lower than C-
- Achieve credit in both Applied Learning Field Placement
Graduates may find employment across almost all public or private sectors that engage in the design and construction of the built environment. Positions within different sectors of Canada include:
- Management of Construction
- Operation and Management of Facilities
- Renewable Energy Generation Industries
- Building Management and Renovation.
Those with an entrepreneurial spirit may prefer self-employment opportunities within the field such as professional consulting opportunities in auditing, design, or supervision.
First Year
Fall Semester
- SESP 110 - Strategic Communication
- SESP 111 - The Energy System
- SESP 112 - Energy Generation & Consumption
- SESP 119 - Applied Learning Field Placement I
Winter Semester
- SESP 120 - Procurement & Management
- SESP 121 - Energy Ecosystems
- SESP 122 - Codes & Contracts
- SESP 129 - Applied Learning Field Placement II
Spring Semester
- SESP 130 - Energy Modelling & Advocacy
- SESP 131 - Rating & Evaluation Systems
Credential:
Certificate
Duration:
1 year
Intake:
Fall
Campus:
Medicine Hat
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