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Renewable Energy Technology - CERT C

A Certificate is outlined coursework that is designed to prepare a student to head out into the workforce in a short timeframe or for career advancement. This certificate totals 48 credit hours. Consult with an advisor for more information. Click on hyperlink to reveal a full list of courses. If you are interested in honors course options, please visit the HutchCC Honors Program (www.hutchcc.edu/honors) for further information.

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Agriculture, Business, Computers and Technology
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Required Courses


Course ID
Course Title
Credits
Notes

AE100
AC/DC Circuits
4.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

AE105
Industrial Wiring
3.00
Spring 2026
Spring 2026

AE150
Programmable Logic Controls (PLCs)
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

AE155
Electrical Maintenance
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

AE202
Actuator/Sensor Systems
3.00
Spring 2026
Prereq: AE155 Electrical Maintenance.
Spring 2026
Prereq: AE155 Electrical Maintenance.

ME106
Industrial Fluid Power
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

ME110
Fundamentals of Motor Controls
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Prereq: AE100 AC/DC Circuits.

ME112
Heating System Fundamentals
3.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

ME114
Renewable Energy Technology
3.00

ME115
HVAC Fundamentals
4.00
Spring 2026 Fall 2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2026

ME118
Renewable Energy Technology Systems Analysis
4.00
Prereq: ME114 Renewable Energy Technology, and AE155 Electrical Maintenance, and ME115 HVAC Fundamentals.
Prereq: ME114 Renewable Energy Technology, and AE155 Electrical Maintenance, and ME115 HVAC Fundamentals.

ME124
Renewable Energy Technology Maintenance
4.00
Prereq: ME114 Renewable Energy Technology, and AE155 Electrical Maintenance, and ME115 HVAC Fundamentals.
Prereq: ME114 Renewable Energy Technology, and AE155 Electrical Maintenance, and ME115 HVAC Fundamentals.

Electives


  • Industrial Safety Electives
    Credit Hours : 1.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway TR121
      General Industrial Safety/OSHA10
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

  • Renewable Energy Technology Contextual Electives
    Credit Hours : 7.00
    • Course ID
      Course Title
      Credits
      Notes

    • AE200
      Variable Frequency Drives and Electric Motors
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: ME110 Fundamentals of Motor Controls.

    • AE205
      Intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

    • AE250
      Distributed/Integrated Control Systems
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.

    • AE252
      Control Systems Development
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: AE200 Variable Frequency Drives & Electric Motors, or AE205 Industrial PLCs.

    • AE255
      Industrial Robotics
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: AE150 Programmable Logic Controllers.

    • DR100
      Computer Aided Drafting I
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Summer 2026 Fall 2026

    • DR101
      Technical Drafting
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • DR102
      Machine Drafting
      5.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: DR100 Computer Aided Drafting I.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: DR100 Computer Aided Drafting I.

    • DR102L
      Machine Drafting Lab
      0.00

    • DR107
      Construction Drafting
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR100 Computer Aided Drafting I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR100 Computer Aided Drafting I.

    • DR119
      Parametric Modeling I: Autodesk Inventor
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • DR211
      Computer Aided Drafting II
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR100 Computer Aided Drafting I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR100 Computer Aided Drafting I.

    • DR212
      Architectural Drafting I
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • DR212H
      Honors Architectural Drafting I
      3.00

    • DR213
      Architectural Drafting II
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR212 Architectural Drafting I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR212 Architectural Drafting I.

    • DR214
      Advanced CAD Applications
      3.00

    • DR215
      Civil Drafting
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: DR100 Computer Aided Drafting I.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: DR100 Computer Aided Drafting I.

    • DR216
      Computer Drafting Internship
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR119 Parametric Modeling I: Autodesk Inventor, or Departmental Consent, and DR212 Architectural Drafting I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR119 Parametric Modeling I: Autodesk Inventor, or Departmental Consent, and DR212 Architectural Drafting I.

    • DR219
      Parametric Modeling II: Autodesk Inventor
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR119 Parametric Modeling I: Autodesk Inventor.
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR119 Parametric Modeling I: Autodesk Inventor.

    • DR220
      Computer Drafting Capstone
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR119 Parametric Modeling I: Autodesk Inventor, or Departmental Consent, and DR212 Architectural Drafting I.
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Prereq: DR119 Parametric Modeling I: Autodesk Inventor, or Departmental Consent, and DR212 Architectural Drafting I.

    • MC101
      Introduction to Machine Technology
      3.00

    • MC104
      Machine Technology Math
      2.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • MC106
      Basic Manufacturing Skills
      8.00

    • MC110
      Bench Work
      1.00

    • MC111
      Print Reading
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • MC112
      Quality Control and Inspection
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • MC113
      Metallurgy
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.

    • MC114
      Machine Tool Processes
      1.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • MC115
      Machining I
      3.00

    • MC116
      Machining II
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: MC110 BenchWork with a Grade of C or higher, and MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher.

    • MC117
      CNC Operations
      3.00
      Prereq: MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher, or Departmental Consent.
      Prereq: MC115 Machining I with a Grade of C or higher, or Departmental Consent.

    • MC118
      Safety (OSHA)
      1.00

    • MC202
      Inspection and Quality Control
      3.00

    • MC204
      Machine Practices I
      3.00
      Prereq: Departmental Consent.
      Prereq: Departmental Consent.

    • MC205
      Machine Practices II
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: Departmental Consent, or MC204 Machine Practices I w/Grade of C or higher.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: Departmental Consent, or MC204 Machine Practices I w/Grade of C or higher.

    • ME116
      Commercial Refrigeration
      4.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • ME117
      Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning
      4.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: ME115 HVAC Fundamentals, and EE203 Instruments & Measurements, or ME116 Commercial Refrigeration.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: ME115 HVAC Fundamentals, and EE203 Instruments & Measurements, or ME116 Commercial Refrigeration.

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway ME119
      Solar PV Fundamentals
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway ME122
      Solar PV Intermediate
      3.00
      Prereq: ME119 Solar PV Fundamentals.
      Prereq: ME119 Solar PV Fundamentals.

    • ME125
      Engineering Technology Internship
      3.00

    • ME129
      Mechanical Maintenance Skills
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • ME131
      EPA 608
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • ME132
      HVAC Load Calculations
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • ME133
      HVAC Duct Sizing
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • ME134
      HVAC Code Requirements
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • ME136
      Solar PV Advanced
      3.00
      Prereq: ME119 Solar PV Fundamentals, and ME141 Solar Battery Fundamentals, and ME122 Solar PV Intermediate.
      Prereq: ME119 Solar PV Fundamentals, and ME141 Solar Battery Fundamentals, and ME122 Solar PV Intermediate.

    • ME140
      Low Pressure Boilers
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • star icon indicates recommended for this degree pathway ME141
      Solar Battery Fundamentals
      3.00
      Prereq: ME119 Solar PV Fundamentals.
      Prereq: ME119 Solar PV Fundamentals.

    • ME142
      Solar Battery Intermediate
      3.00
      Prereq: ME119 Solar PV Fundamentals, and ME141 Solar Battery Fundamentals, and ME122 Solar PV Intermediate.
      Prereq: ME119 Solar PV Fundamentals, and ME141 Solar Battery Fundamentals, and ME122 Solar PV Intermediate.

    • WE100
      Basic Welding
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • WE101
      Welding Safety
      1.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • WE102
      Welding Blueprint Reading
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • WE104
      Shielded Metal Arc Welding
      3.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • WE105
      Shielded Metal Arc Welding II
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: WE104 SMAW w/Grade of C or Higher, or Departmental Consent.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: WE104 SMAW w/Grade of C or Higher, or Departmental Consent.

    • WE106
      Cutting Processes for Welding
      2.00
      Fall 2026
      Fall 2026

    • WE110
      Gas Metal Arc Welding
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • WE111
      Gas Metal Arc Welding II
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: WE110 Gas Metal Arc Welding w/Grade of C or Higher.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: WE110 Gas Metal Arc Welding w/Grade of C or Higher.

    • WE112
      Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
      3.00
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026
      Spring 2026 Fall 2026

    • WE113
      Gas Tungsten Arc Welding II
      3.00
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: WE112 GTAW w/Grade of C or Higher.
      Spring 2026
      Prereq: WE112 GTAW w/Grade of C or Higher.

    • WE128
      Welding Metallurgy
      2.00
      Spring 2026
      Spring 2026

    • WE209
      Welding Fabrication Processes
      4.00
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: Departmental Consent.
      Fall 2026
      Prereq: Departmental Consent.


Total Credit Hours
48.00

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