Course Descriptions - Sustainable Energy Technician (SET)

SET 094 PCE TOPIC
Non-credit professional and continuing education (PCE) courses offered to provide condensed coursework to meet the needs of working students and professionals. These courses are eligible for Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and OPI Renewal Units and are transcribed on the student’s continuing education transcript.

SET 101 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABLE ENERGY
Credits: 3
Terms: (F)

This course provides an overview of sustainable energies including solar, wind,
hydro, biomass, and geothermal. Students will learn the basic principles of each technology. Students will also investigate renewable resources and their associated technologies.

SET 102 INDUSTRIAL SAFETY AND RIGGING
Credits: 3
Terms: (F)

This course provides an overview of safe industrial practices and basic rigging
techniques.

SET 103 FUNDAMENTALS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Credits: 3
Terms: (F)

This course covers energy industry mechanical systems at the component level. Topics
covered include repairing a basic mechanical system, familiarity with basic tooling, and understanding gears and rotational relationships.

SET 104 FUNDAMENTALS OF HYDRAULIC/PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
Credits: 3
Terms: (S)

This course introduces basic hydraulic concepts, formulas, and applications of hydraulic
components used for directional, flow and pressure control of circuits. Students will identify and explain safety rules, precautions, test procedures, common components, and operating principles for hydraulic and pneumatic systems commonly found in the energy industry.

SET 201 WIND TECHNICIAN SAFETY
Credits: 4
Terms: (F)
Prerequisites: SET 102

This course builds on the safety topics covered in the Industrial Safety and Rigging course and focuses on safety requirements and techniques common in wind energy technician jobs.

SET 202 WIND TURBINE EQUIPMENT
Credits: 3
Terms: (F)
Prerequisites: SET 102

This course introduces common wind turbine components and equipment.  The mechanical systems that make up the subsystems of wind turbines will be covered in addition to structural characteristics and aerodynamic principles.

SET 203 WIND TURBINE OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Credits: 3
Terms: (S)
Prerequisites: SET 102

This course exposes students to real-world scenarios that may be encountered in the workplace.   Practice of installation, operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of wind turbine electro-mechanical systems are all included in this course.