Energy Services and Technology
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Description:
To respond to the market demand and economic necessities of a new energy economy, KVCC has developed the Energy Services and Technology (EST)program. The EST program will prepare students for multiple career pathways, including entry level positions in the mechanical services/plumbing field or in engineering technology. The EST program will offer an Associate in Applied Science Degree which will provide students with multiple career pathways in the mechanical services/plumbing field.
Graduates will be skilled in the installation and design of high efficiency and renewable plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems.
Upon completion of the EST program, students are eligible to pursue State of Maine licensing in plumbing, oil burner, solid fuel, propane and natural gas and the EPA Refrigeration Certification.
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Graduation Requirements
Criteria for Graduation
Students must complete 67 credits in the Energy Services and Technology program and achieve a minimum grade of “C” in designated common and program core courses (*). Students must maintain a final GPA Oof 2.0 or higher.
| FIRST SEMESTER | ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE (EST) | CREDIT HOURS |
BPT125 |
Construction Print Reading* |
3 |
ETL107 |
Electrical Principles for HVAC* |
3 |
PLB101 |
Plumbing Fundamentals* |
5 |
MAT117 |
Technical Math |
3 |
TOTAL FIRST SEMESTER CREDITS |
14 |
|
| SECOND SEMESTER | CREDIT HOURS | |
| ELT108 | HVAC Electronics and Controls* | 3 |
| HAC106 | Heat Pumps and Air Conditioning* | 3 |
| PLB201 | Advanced Plumbing Applications* | 5 |
| MAT117 | College Algebra | 3 |
| ENG108 | Technical Writing | 3 |
TOTAL SECOND SEMESTER CREDITS |
17 |
|
| THIRD SEMESTER | CREDIT HOURS | |
| HAC201 | Heating System Fundamentals* | 5 |
| HAC204 | Biomass Solid Fuel Applications* | 3 |
| COM104
COM105 |
Introduction to Communication, or
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| PHY111 | Elements of Physics | 4 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL THIRD SEMESTER CREDITS | 18 | |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | CREDIT HOURS | |
| HAC206 | Renewable/Sustainable Energy Systems* | 3 |
| HAC210 | HVAC and Plumbing Codes* | 3 |
| HAC202 | Advanced Heating Applications* | 5 |
| HAC205 | Propane and Natural Gas* | 3 |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL FOURTH SEMESTER CREDITS | 17 |
Career Opportunities & Information
Graduates of the EST program will find employment as entry-level plumbing, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning technicians. They may also find employment as technicians for gas and propane systems. Solid fuel technician positions may also be an option. Graduates are encouraged to take additional coursework to qualify themselves as renewable energy system installers in such areas as solar thermal, geothermal, and biomass solid fuel systems.
Required Tools
| Required Gear and Tool List |
| 1. Tool Bag or Tool Box |
| 2. 1″ x 25 or 30- foot Tape Measure |
| 3. 6 in 1Combination Screw Driver |
| 4. 6″ and 10″ Adjustable Wrenches |
| 5. Clamp-on Amp/Volt/Ohm Electric Meter (UEI- DL379B or Fluke 235) |
| 6. Tubing Flaring Kit (Rigid or Blackmax BFT 850) |
| 7. Tubing Cutter 1/8″ to 11/8″ (Rigid) |
| 8. Flashlight and change of batteries |
| 9. Needle nose pliers (Insulated Handles) |
| 10. Allen wrench sets- both SAE and Metric |
| 11. Nut driver set- 1/8′ to 1/2″ |
| 12. Wire strippers- (Irwin – 2078309) |
| 13. Channellock Pliers- both 8″ and 12″ |
| 14. Insulated Handle Linesman’s Pliers |
| 15. 9″ Torpedo Level |
| 16. Rigid Tubing cutter- 2″ capacity |
| 17. Socket set – 1/4″ to 1″ |
| 18. Ratcheting Box End Wrench set -1/4″ to 5/8″ |
| 19. Turbo-torch TX- 504 or equivalent |
| 20. Chalk line- also doubles as Plumb Bob |
| 21. Tin Snips- Both Left and Right and Straight |
| 22. Hammer- Straight claw (16 or 20-22 OZ.) |
| 23. Flat bar- (Wonder Bar) to pry and lift |
| 24. Mini Tubing cutter- (Rigid or equivalent) |
| 25. Putty knife |
| 26. Utility knife |
| 27. Pex cutter |
| 28. Hacksaw |
| 29. PVC Handsaw |
| 30. Pex Cinch tool |
| 31. Nozzle Wrench |
| 32. 10″ and 18″ Pipe Wrenches |
| 33. Pencils and fine point Black Sharpies |
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MUST HAVE FOR EVERY LAB CLASS! |
| 1. SAFETY GLASSES |
| 2. Hearing Protection- (Foam Plugs – Minimum) |
| 3. Protective Toe Footwear |
| 4. Gloves- Both- Leather and Cloth |
| 5. Goggles (Needed for PVC prep and gluing) |
| 6. Appropriate work clothes (No shorts, hat recommended) |
| 7. Ambition, Open mind and Safety Thinking as we work on Class Lab Projects |
| Safety Toe Boots (Steel or composite; 8″ cuff or taller; lineman shank, double shank or logger shank) |