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AAS DEGREE IN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY

Learn skills to prepare for a career in the energy technology industry.1

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Energy Technology Program Overview

UTI’s Energy Technology training program prepares students for careers in an innovative industry.1 Over the course of 16 months, students study a variety of topics, including power generation, wind power, compression technology and powerplant operations. They gain a comprehensive set of skills they can build upon in industries like wind, gas, coal and power distribution.

16 months

From start to finish

1 campus

Canton, MI

Energy Technology AAS Degree Training

Graduates of the Energy Technology program earn an Associate of Applied Science degree (AAS), which can help them prepare for entry-level positions. As with any industry, over time technicians may be able to advance in their careers with experience and hard work.77 Entry-level and advanced career paths pursued by those with this degree could include:

Entry-level

  • Installation Technician
  • Field Service Technician
  • Boiler Technician
  • Plant Technician

Advanced

  • Wind Field Service Technician
  • Traveling Field Service Technician
  • Traveling Wind Turbine Technician
  • Maintenance Technician

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Energy Technology Courses

Whether you’re familiar with the energy industry or have zero prior experience, this program is designed to build your knowledge from the ground up. Here’s a quick look at some of the courses you’ll take:

  • Energy Industry Fundamentals and Safety Compliance
  • Applied Physics and Precision Measuring
  • DC and AC Basic Electricity
  • Advanced Electrical Theory
  • Wind Technology and Components
  • Wind Turbine Operation
  • Renewable Energy Sources
  • Industrial Heating and Cooling and Compression Systems
  • Materials Processing, Welding and Diesel
  • Steam and Gas Turbines, Boiler Operations and Valves
  • Advanced Electro-Mechanical Devices
  • Advanced Troubleshooting and Control Systems

The Future of Energy Technology

With an emphasis on clean, renewable energy, there’s a demand for energy technicians. Now is a great time to prepare for a career.

$61,420

Median annual salary* for energy technicians in the U.S.60
*Not entry-level and is dependent on factors like experience, location, and employer compensation.

24%

Amount of electricity generated from renewable sources in 2022

503,000+

Projected total energy technician employment in the U.S. by 203374

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1) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
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10) Financial aid, scholarships and grants are available to those who qualify. Awards vary due to specific conditions, criteria and state.
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The Energy Technology and Industrial Maintenance Technician programs prepare graduates for entry-level positions using the provided training, primarily as wind power technicians or industrial maintenance technicians. Estimated annual salary is for Industrial Machinery Mechanics as published in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages. Entry-level salaries are lower for graduates. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. Graduates’ achievements vary. Individual circumstances and wages depend on economic factors, personal credentials, work experience, industry certifications, the location of the employer, and their compensation programs. Some graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than as wind power technicians and industrial maintenance technicians, such as installation technicians, field service technicians, boiler technicians and plant technicians. Salary information for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: The average annual entry-level salary for persons employed as Industrial Machinery Mechanics (49-9041) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is $48,000 (Massachusetts Labor and Workforce Development, May 2022 data https://lmi.dua.eol.mass.gov/lmi/OccupationalEmploymentAndWageAllIndustries/OEWResult?A=01&GA=000025&OG=499041&Dopt=TEXT). Salary information for North Carolina: The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the hourly median wage for skilled wind power technicians and industrial maintenance technicians in North Carolina is $29.03 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, May 2023 Occupational Employment and Wages, Industrial Machinery Mechanics). The Bureau of Labor Statistics does not publish entry-level salary data. However, the 25th and 10th percentile of hourly earnings in North Carolina are $23.10 and $19.00, respectively.

74) The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that total national employment for Industrial Machinery Mechanics will be 503,300 by 2033. See Table 1.2 Occupational projections, 2023–33, and worker characteristics, 2023, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, www.bls.gov, viewed November 4, 2024. UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary.
77) UTI is an educational institution and cannot guarantee employment or salary. UTI prepares graduates for entry-level careers using the provided training. UTI graduates’ achievements may vary. Some UTI graduates get jobs within their field of study in positions other than those listed.

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