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The Program
Be on the cutting edge of technology with Hocking College's new program in Fuel Cells and Alternative Energy. As the United States reduces its dependence on foreign oil and strives to reduce gasses generated by traditional fossil fuels such as gasoline, a great demand for technicians trained to construct, install, troubleshoot, modify, and test multiple types of alternative energy equipment has been created. Hocking's program trains you in non-fossil fuel energy applications. Your course of study includes mobile, stationary, and portable fuel cells as well as solar and wind power as energy sources.
A fuel cell is a device that uses hydrogen (the simplest element known to mankind) to create electricity. Fuel cells are being developed to power vehicles, commercial buildings and homes, as well as for large-scale usage such as power plants. Fuel cells are quiet, clean, and efficient. You will not only study fuel cell technology and principles, but will also learn the requirements for configuring and building equipment to test single and stacked fuel cells.
The study of commercial and residential use of solar electrical systems and wind turbines provides you with a well-rounded background in other forms of alternative energy. System costs, maintenance, and appropriate applications will also be examined.
An onsite work experience with an alternative energy company or laboratory allows you to apply skills learned to real work situations.
International Experience
The Forfar Field Station on Andros Island in the Bahamas serves as a training site during your second year of study. At Forfar, you will study wind and solar sustainable energy. You may also choose to study additional water based applications as well. Course fees include room and board while on Andros Island.
Learn By Doing
At the International Fuel Cells and Alternative Technician Training Center
students will receive hands-on learning that enables them to practice safety
procedures, fuel compression and cryogenics of hydrogen, natural gas, liquid
propane gas. Students will also learn about the construction, installation,
modification and testing of multiple types of Alternative Energy Apparatus
including Automotive Hybrid equipment. You will construct, disassemble
and re-assemble piping, tubing and electronic systems. This extensive curriculum
will allow you to be ready to enter into this exciting and evolving career.
Jobs for Grads
Graduates of the Fuel Cells and Alternative Energy Technology are employed as technicians in the field of non-fossil fuel energy applications. Areas of employment include hydrogen storage, advanced battery development, solid oxide FC production, proton exchange FC membrane, corrosion, and cryogenics. You will also have the skills necessary to work as a technical assistant in fuel cell and alternative energy research and development. Beginning annual salaries range from $28,000 to $33,000.
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