Energy Utility Technology (EUT)

The Energy Utility Technology Certificate is a 28 credit program offered over two semesters. Students will be introduced to the energy utility industry and participate in classroom and laboratory experiences that focus on electrical generation processes, power plant systems and functions, industry safety, and the transmission and distribution of electric power. This certificate program is designed to fill a critical need for qualified entry level workers in the Energy Utility Industry. Job opportunities exist for line workers, meter workers and sub-station maintenance workers.

The Energy Utility Technology program is supported by a Community-Based Job Training Grant received from the U.S. Department of Labor. In order to be eligible to participate in this program, students who are required by law must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System and all students must be eligible to work in the United States. Individuals seeking employment at National Grid and other utility companies must also meet employer-specific hiring requirements. Individuals with serious driving and/or legal infractions should be aware that their actions may impact their employability.

Course See Note  Course Title Credits   CPS190   Intro to Computer Applications in Telecommunications 3   EUT102   Introduction to the Energy Utility Industry 3   IEL101   Electrical Principles 1 4   MAT135   Applied Technical Mathematics 1 4   EUT104   Generation, Transmission, and Distribution 4   EUT106   Energy Industry Safety 3   EUT108   Energy Industry Practicum/Internship 3   IEL102   Electrical Principles 2 4

Program Information  • Program available days at the Lynn Campus.

Admissions Information  • The Energy Utility Technology program is supported by a Community-Based Job Training Grant received from the U.S. Department of Labor. In order to be eligible to participate in this program, students who are required by law must be registered with the U.S. Selective Service System and all students must be eligible to work in the United States. Individuals seeking employment at National Grid and other utility companies must also meet employer-specific hiring requirements. Individuals with serious driving and/or legal infractions should be aware that their actions may impact their employability.  • Admission to this program occurs only in the Fall semester.  • Communications Proficiency and placement into MAT135 is required for admission to this program.