May 30, 2026

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SFCC Catalog 2026-2027

Sustainable Technologies, Certificate

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CIP: 15.1701

School of Trades, Advanced Technologies and Sustainability, 505-428-1295

This certificate provides students with an understanding of the basic issues regarding sustainability, renewable energy and water conservation. Students acquire skills needed to seek entry-level positions in a wide range of energy and water-related businesses and/or consider starting their own business. Certificate eligible for Financial Aid.

Students can earn the following certificates related to this degree:

General Studies, A.A.S.

Student can follow the Program Map(s) listed below to complete this certificate:

Sustainable Technologies, Certificate - Program Map

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:

Create and maintain safe working environments.
Describe the function and installation of sustainable systems.
Recognize wasteful practices and recommend sustainable alternatives.
Measure and describe energy and its relationship to sustainable systems.
Design and present a vertically integrated sustainable facility or farm.

Program Requirements: (24 Credits Min.)

BLDG 111 - Construction Industry Workplace Health and Safety Credits: 3
BLDG 115 - Trades Mathematics Credits: 3
or
MATH 1130 - Survey of Mathematics Credits: 3 or higher
ELTR 1147 - Electrical System Fundamentals Credits: 3
ENVR 113 - Instrumentation and Controls Credits: 3
ENEF 114 - House as a System Credits: 3
or
ALTF 121 - Biofuels I Credits: 4
ENVR 115 - Strategic Water Supply and Water Conservation Credits: 3
SUST 1130 - Sustainable Energy Technologies Credits: 3
SUST 1134 - Introduction to Sustainability Studies Credits: 3

Related Requirements: (6 Credits)

Choose form the following:
ADOB 1111 - Adobe Construction Basics Credits: 3
ADOB 1113 - Passive Solar Adobe Design Credits: 2
ALTF 161 - Introduction to Algae Cultivation Credits: 3
COMM 1130 - Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENGR 111 - Introduction to Engineering Credits: 3
ENTR 1110 - Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
GRHS 121 - Greenhouse Design and Operation Credits: 3
GRHS 123 - Introduction to Soilless Production Systems Credits: 4
SOLR 111 - Introduction to Solar Energy Credits: 1
WATR 111 - Introduction to Water Systems Credits: 2
SUST 1120 - Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Credits: 4
ENEF 111 - Healthy Homes Credits: 1

Total 30 Credits Min.