Program Description:
Energy Technology (Associate of Applied Science through U of M COT, Missoula)

• Understand the basics of energy production, delivery, consumption, and waste disposal
• Comprehend traditional, alternative, and sustainable energy production technologies
• Evaluate energy production sites
• Identify factors affecting energy efficiency and conservation
• Design, install, maintain, and manage energy systems
• Assess societal, economic, environmental, ethical, and legal impacts of energy systems.
• Identify and practice safe workplace habits.
• Develop and practice professional standards of communication and management skills.

Job Opportunities in the energy sector:

• Energy Efficiency Auditors
• Field Energy Analysts
• Planning Consultants
• Project Managers
• Equipment manufacture and supply
• Environmental assessment
• Construction workers
• Grid and pipeline operators
• “Windsmiths”
• Solar photo voltaic installers
• Agricultural specialist
• Seed-crushing plant operators/managers