Energy Auditing Technician-Residential Certificate (Spring 2012)
This course of study is to prepare students to perform residential energy audits. An energy audit will help customers make decisions about how to conserve energy and save money on utility bills. Customers will also benefit from an increase of comfort, health, safety, and the durability of their homes. The audit involves a visual inspection of the residence, a series of diagnostic tests, and a numerical analysis by means of a software package. Auditors inspect, measure, and test to decide what energy-saving retrofits are practical and cost-effective. An energy audit is also called a home energy analysis, a home performance analysis or an energy survey.
Suggested/Sample Course Sequence
The sequence taken by the student may vary depending on prerequisites, course availability, and personal/ professional responsibilities.
(Major Code 4300; CIP Code 15.0503)
First Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EPRM 120 | Introduction to Residential Energy | 3 |
| EPRM 123 | Active & Passive Residential Systems | 4 |
| Prerequisites: EPRM 120 or EPRM 121 or department approval | ||
| CET 105 | Construction Methods | 3 |
Total Semester Hours: 10
Second Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DRAF 129 | Interpreting Architectural Drawings | 2 |
| CET 150 | Construction Safety | 3 |
| EPRM 127 | Residential Energy Data Collection and Input | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ERPM 123 | ||
| INDT 155 | Workplace Skills | 1 |
| EPRM 130 | Residential Energy Auditing Application | 3 |
| Prerequisite or corequisite: EPRM 127 |
Total Semester Hours: 12
Total Program Hours: 22