September 2008
The Annapolis Valley Campus, Middleton, Nova Scotia
This program will be ideal for applicants with a technical background who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of alternate energy, sustainability and energy systems management.
Students with a related university degree or related course work would be strong candidates for this program. Also ESET is open to students with an NSCC Certificate or Diploma in any of the following programs or their equivalents. Others will be able to access the program through Recognized Prior Learning (RPL).
If you don’t have these specific prerequisites, you can apply for admission based on relevant experience. To find out more, please contact the Annapolis Valley Campus Registrar, Andrea Parks at (902) 825-5450
Although it is not mandatory, it is recommended that your High School Graduation Diploma includes: Academic Grade 12 Math and Academic Grade 12 Physics; English or equivalent. If you’re missing some of the courses you need for admission, consider NSCC’s General Arts & Science Program.
Graduates will be need to bring together site characteristics and client needs in order to provide advice on renewable energy alternatives, building design/renovation and heating/cooling system alternatives, and to improve energy efficiency.
ESET graduates will be trained in the sizing, specification and commissioning of solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, biomass, geothermal, tidal and other sustainable energy systems. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills are important especially when it comes to designing, testing and troubleshooting equipment and systems.
For this reason, a wide variety of subjects will be covered during the two-year program including:
According to employers who were consulted for the creation of this program, the demand for qualified technologists is already there – and it is expected that it will continue to grow significantly in the next decade.
ESET graduates may find employment in areas such as energy management, engineering consulting firms, architectural firms, technical sales, manufacturing companies or electrical distribution firms, building contractors, process industries, alternate energy firms, government, non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), technical support, and supervisory positions.
The pressures of climate change and the rising cost of energy is forcing industry and government into action. As a result, there is a need to develop technical expertise in the field of managing energy and energy sustainability. The program will focus on transforming the existing built environment and the issues underlining both urban and rural sustainability.
Training technologists will strengthen the industry in both technological and managerial capability. The ESET program will produce graduates who understand the broader issues associated with energy use and are equipped to make a positive impact on climate change.
Nova Scotia’s economy will benefit because currently employers have to go outside the region for what is now specialized talent. Choosing from local talent would reduce costs for employers and provide excellent employment opportunities for Nova Scotians.
AVC is ideally situated in a region of the province that is already immersed in numerous alternate energy generation initiatives and resources (i.e. solar, geothermal, wind, hydro, tidal, biomass) exists nearby.
As a result, there is an excellent fit with the local communities that will complement the extensive development work the Campus is currently doing. In addition, there are expected synergies in co-locating the ESET Program and demonstration facilities with applied researchers such as AGRG. The existing program mix at AVC, including Information and Communication Technologies, as well as Health and Geomatics disciplines provide a strong complement of faculty and students to this emerging market.
In order to provide the best experience for each learner, the program will be limited to a maximum of 20 people per academic year.
No, we are focusing exclusively on Year 1 in September 2008. Year 2 will be offered in September 2009.
Depending on the level of education and work experience, certain applicants may be able to enter Year 2 directly. NSCC will consider the background of all students applying to the program and advise them of their entry level based on their qualifications.
Depending on the level of education and work experience, certain applicants may be able to enter Year 2 directly. NSCC will consider the background of all students applying to the program and advise them of their entry level based on their qualifications.
There are two ways:
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Call: Admissions in metro at 902 491-4911, or toll-free outside of metro at 1 866 288-7034.