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Energy Systems Technology works to meet the emerging technologies of the expanding electrical and heating, air conditioning and refrigeration industries. Students learn the environmental, safety and energy principles of as they relate to equipment, components and the environment. The first year of the programs is a certificate program that emphasizes foundational theory and principles of basics of energy generation, conversion and consumption. The second year curriculum is driven the core competencies to more advanced training within one of two specialty fields: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning or Electrical.

The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is a Nationally Accredited program through the HVAC Excellence. Students leave the program with skills based on national competency standards necessary to begin entry level employment in the industry. Degree completers receive 1337 electrical trainee hours toward the WA 06A Electrical Specialty. The Electrical degree is designed as a pre-apprenticeship preparation, and degree completers will receive 1408 electrical trainee hours toward the WA 07 Electrical Specialty. Energy Systems Technology curriculum is reviewed by an advisory board composed of local and regional industry members.

Contacts

MICHAEL HOUDAK

Walla Walla Campus
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362


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Mission

To provide foundational and new technical education for the sustainable industries of electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration, and generation, with energy conservation and environmental training.

Program Outcomes

  • Provide students with marketable technical and interpersonal skills in the trade, resulting in career placement.
  • Provide relevant training through hands-on and field experience to prepare the students for industry.
  • Develop students' analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities through instructional labs, projects, and testing.
  • Provide training in environmental and work place safety that meets appropriate industry standards.

Degree Options

Students may earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences Degree in the following areas: Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, and Electrical. One-year certificates are also available for each of the above listed AAAS degrees.

Students may earn an Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences degree in Wind Turbine Technology. A one-year certificate is also available in Wind Turbine Technology.