AS: Engineering Technology / Renewable Energy
The 最新麻豆视频 run on sun, wind, water, and passion for the planet. So does one of the fastest-growing career paths in the country. Wind turbine technicians and solar installers are projected to be among the two fastest-growing occupations in the U.S. through 2034, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
CFK is training the workforce to fill those jobs, here in the Keys and beyond.
最新麻豆视频' Associate in Science (AS) in Engineering Technology, with a specialization in Renewable Energy, prepares you for a hands-on career in solar, wind, and ocean power technology. Developed with funding from the National Science Foundation, this program combines a versatile engineering technology foundation with career-ready training in the clean energy systems.
Real jobs that are in-demand. An exciting career that pays well. Your future starts at CFK.
Why This Program?
- A fast-growing field: BLS projects wind turbine service technician jobs to grow nearly 50% and solar photovoltaic installer jobs to grow over 40% by 2034, among the fastest of any U.S. occupation.
- Hands-on training: Students work directly with solar, wind, and hydrokinetic systems, not just textbooks.
- NSF-funded: Built with National Science Foundation support to meet real workforce demand.
- Local relevance: The Keys' exposure to storms and grid disruption makes renewable and resilient energy systems a growing priority throughout the region. Graduates are trained for the systems keeping island and all Florida communities powered.
- Fast path to a career: A 60-credit AS degree you can complete in two years or less for a way into a field with strong entry-level wages and room to grow.
What You'll Learn
- Engineering design and CAD
- Mechanical measurement & instrumentation
- Solar energy and photovoltaic systems installation
- Wind energy systems and installation
- Hydrokinetic (ocean) power
- Industrial tools, equipment, and safety
- Electronics and conceptual physics
- A professional internship in the field
Career Outlook
Graduates are positioned for roles such as solar PV installer, wind turbine service technician, energy systems technician, and related electrical/mechanical trades. BLS identifies these fields as growing far faster than the U.S. average, with solid entry-level pay and no four-year degree required to start.
Degree at a Glance
60 total credits | Typically completed in 2 years full-time
15 credits general education
18 credits engineering technology core
25 credits renewable energy specialization (solar, wind, ocean power, internship)
***See full course list and requirements in current catalog and Degree Requirements section.
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Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements (15 credit hours)
- Communication (3 credit hours)
- ENC 1101 – English Composition I (3)
- Humanities Requirements (choose 3 credit hours)
- ARH 1000 – Art Appreciation (3)
- HUM 1020 – Introduction to Humanities (3)
- MUL 1010 – Music Appreciation (3)
- PHI 2010 – Introduction to Philosophy (3)
- Mathematics (3 credit hours)
- MAC 1105 – College Algebra (3)
- Natural Science (3 credit hours)
- PHY 1020 – Conceptual Physics (3)
- 101 Social/Behavioral Sciences Requirements (choose 3 credit hours)
- AMH 2010 – History of the United States to 1876
- AMH 2020 – History of the United States, 1876–1945 (3)
- ECO 2013 – Macroeconomics (3)
- POS 1041 – National Government (3)
- PSY 2012 – General Psychology (3)
SLS Requirement (2 credits)
- Any SLS course.
Engineering Technology Core Requirements (18 credit hours)
- EET 1084C – Introduction to Electronics (3)
- ETD 1106 – Engineering Design (CAD) (3)
- ETI 1000 – Industrial Tools and Equipment (3)
- ETI 1110 – Introduction to Quality Assurance (3)
- ETI 1701 – Industrial Safety (3)
- ETS 1520C – Mechanical Measurement & Instrumentation (3)
Renewable Energy Specialization (25 credit hours)
- Ocean Energy
- OCE 2930 – Seminar: Renewable Energy from the Ocean (1)
- ETP 1505 – Introduction to Hydrokinetic Power (3)
- ETP 1506C – Hydrokinetic Power Technician (3)
- Solar Energy
- ETP 1402 – Introduction to Solar Energy (3)
- ETP 2402C – Photovoltaic Systems (3)
- ETP 2410C – Installation of Solar Photovoltaic Systems (3)
- Internship
- ETP 2940 – Professional Internship for Engineering Technology (3)
- Electives
- EGN 1002C – Introduction to Engineering (3)
- ETP 1530C – Introduction to Wind Energy (3)
- ETP 1532C – Installation of Wind Energy Systems (3)
- ETP 2281C – Electronic Motors and Battery Management Systems (3)