Energy Systems Engineering Technician (Fast Track) 3775

Qualified college or university graduates gain direct admission into year two (semester three) of this two-year program and receive their technician diploma in two semesters.

Society's changing views on energy and environment are transforming the utility and construction sectors. The utility sector is currently undergoing a radical shift in operating practices that opens doors to a range of innovative energy projects using small-scale sources such as solar power to feed electricity, heat and air conditioning to our homes and businesses.
The construction industry has adopted a host of new green building initiatives that are quickly increasing awareness and the use of sustainable, integrated architecture and engineering practices for new buildings. Manufacturers have many new products that provide ways to implement advanced energy control in commercial and residential structures. The challenge and opportunity is to learn how to integrate and use all of these modern sustainable energy technologies in a manner consistent with our urban environments.

Most people currently working in the energy industry are engineers or skilled tradespersons who have accumulated enough on-the-job experience to understand a broad range of technologies.  However, a widening skilled-labour shortage and quickly advancing technology in the energy sector are creating huge demand for technicians who possess a breadth of knowledge across the mechanical, electrical, electronic and automation engineering fields.

Career Outlook 
Graduates are prepared to apply knowledge of heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and mechanics to industries such as:

• Moulding and casting 
• Integrated circuit packaging 
• Heat exchanger/boiler design and manufacturer 
• Petrochemical processing 

Program Highlights

The Energy Systems Engineering Technician program teaches you the fundamental skills needed to understand energy and its uses in modern society. Highlights include: 

• Working on state-of-the-art energy systems
• A strong focus is placed on practical labs to enhance classroom learning
• Applied research and development projects promote innovation skills
• Technical curriculum is complemented by project management skills consistent with our urban environment
• Upon successful completion of the two-year Energy Systems Engineering Technician program, students have the option to enter year three of the Energy Systems Engineering Technology program

CTAB NATIONALLY ACCREDITED PROGRAM

The Energy Systems Engineering Technician program has met the national technology accreditation requirements established by the Canadian Council of Technicians and Technologists (CCTT) and, as such, has received national accreditation status by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB).

RECOGNITION AS A CERTIFIED ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN\TECHNOLOGIST

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes the Energy Systems Engineering Technician program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Technician category.

The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body, not by Centennial College.  In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognitions, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.

Eligibility

• College diploma or university degree in a program related discipline

Additional Requirements

• Transcript and resume review is required
• Centennial College English Skills Assessment is required (score of 160 or 161 is required for admission)
• A Centennial College engineering math assessment may be requested (applicants will be notified individually)

Submitting Transcripts

• Get details on how to submit your college or university transcripts or international credential assessment for admission.

Career Outlook

Graduates are prepared to:

• Implement energy solutions for commercial and residential building using knowledge of energy systems, energy efficiency and renewable/distributed energy systems 
• Work in  power plants  
• Design and maintain heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration units 
• Work with architectural companies to integrate energy technologies into the latest green buildings