Lakeland has created new more immediate ways for you to be a leader in the evolving field of renewable energy. Now focus on the particular area where you want to expand your skills. We’re offering 6 microcredentials plus 5 alternative energy electives. You can bundle those microcredentials into a sustainable energy technology certificate or diploma.
Your options are:
- Take a microcredential instead of the whole diploma. This gives you flexibility to learn only what you might need to upskill your job toolkit.
- Take 5 microcredentials and earn your diploma.
Program Requirements:
- Access to internet
- Ability to commit 10 to 15 hours per week per course
Notes:
- There are no academic requirements for admission. An aptitude in math and physics and an interest in the environment is recommended.
- The courses are only available online via a distance delivery format.
- If you don’t have a high school diploma, you may not qualify to transfer credits to other post-secondary programs.
- Domestic (Canadian) students must register at least 2 weeks before and international students at least one month before the course start date to guarantee delivery of textbooks and resource materials.
- All applicants, regardless of citizenship of country of origin, must meet our English Language Proficiency requirement. Out-of-province applicants or those not meeting the admission and/or program requirements should refer to the Admissions section of the website.
Program Delivery:
Courses are offered two at a time for eight weeks each, with the assistance of a facilitator. Participants may enrol full-time and follow the sequence of courses or enroll part-time and take selected courses of interest as long as prerequisite requirements are followed.
Graduation Requirements:
- Students who complete 30 credits from the listed courses with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 will be awarded a Sustainable Energy Technician certificate.
- Students who complete 60 credits from the listed courses and complete either RC 431 or EPR 200 with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 will be awarded a Sustainable Energy Technology diploma.
Career Opportunities:
Employment opportunities are developing as the renewable energy industry develops and expands. Strong growth has occurred in the renewable sector recently due, in part, to recent policy changes. The growth is observed across Canada and world-wide. Employment opportunities are varied and include equipment sales, installation,customer support, maintenance and repair, working with government and policy planning for developing of renewable projects, and working with homeowners and businesses to determine the potential costs and benefits of installations. Many Students have explored entrepreneurial opportunities.
Opportunities for further study:
Graduates of the diploma program with a 2.7 gpa or higher can directly transfer into NAIT’s Bachelor of Technology degree program.
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