Alternative Energy System | Enterprise State Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

SpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningJudgment and Decision MakingWritingMonitoringMathematics

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceBuilding and ConstructionMathematicsEngineering and TechnologyMechanical

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityMathematical ReasoningNear VisionNumber Facility

Tasks

Identify and prioritize energy-saving measures.
Prepare audit reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.
Identify any health or safety issues related to planned weatherization projects.
Evaluate the energy performance of buildings using modeling software.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareObject or component oriented development software

Tools

Air current testersBlower doorsCarbon dioxide CO2 testersCarbon monoxide detectorsCombustible gas monitorsComputer data input scannersDataloggersDigital infrared thermometersDigital multimetersDigital still camerasDigital video camerasDraft gaugesDuct probe velometersElectrical circuit tracersElectricity monitors

Work Values

SupportIndependenceAchievementRecognitionWorking ConditionsRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium47-4011.01	Energy Auditors	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

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What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: emerging (Level 1)(based on Short-Term Certificate)

Building envelope components such as walls, windows, and insulation — identify and describe under direct supervisor guidance during introductory field inspections.
Basic energy-consumption data — collect and record using standard forms and checklists while shadowing a senior auditor on residential or light-commercial sites.
Mechanical and electrical systems in simple buildings — recognize and categorize by function under close supervision during structured walkthroughs.
Health and safety hazards related to weatherization work — identify common risks such as mold, asbestos, or combustion appliances following established safety protocols.
Simple energy savings calculations — perform using provided formulas and spreadsheet templates under direct oversight on single-family residential projects.
Energy audit software and data entry interfaces — operate basic functions to log field measurements and retrieve building records with guidance from experienced staff.
Audit report templates — populate with field-collected data and draft preliminary findings under direct review by a senior auditor.
Customer and building-owner interactions — conduct courteous introductory conversations to explain the audit process and gather baseline utility information.
Priority energy-saving opportunities — recognize obvious measures such as air sealing or lighting upgrades by applying training criteria to straightforward residential cases.
Engineering and construction terminology — read and comprehend standard technical documents, equipment specifications, and utility bills relevant to entry-level audit assignments.

Program Details

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Requirements

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Financial Aid

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