Rocky Mountain Education Center (RMEC), the Continuing Education Division of Red Rocks Community College was invited to present their new workforce development program for Facilities Engineering Technicians (FET) in Washington DC at the Department of Energy (DOE)Better Buildings Summit. The FET program meets the needs specified by DOE for Building Operations Professionals.
RMEC partnered with HVACRedu.net to create an open entry program that includes online training with hands on demonstrations of competency scheduled at the Red Rocks Community College Lakewood, Campus or at the worksite location of the student.
The FET Program is structured for 4 – 6 years of ongoing on-the-job and online education and training.
Students learn and work at the same time. Employers cultivate a highly skilled workforce.
- The first year includes 106 hours of Common Core and 54 hours selected from a specific track:
- Common Core: Trade Math, Basic Hand & Power Tools, Work Habits, Customer Service Skills, Safety, Building Science Intro, and Intro to Blueprints.
- Tracks: HVAC, Water Heating, Boilers, Plumbing, Electrical, or Building Automation.
- The second year includes 160 hours of online instruction continuing in the selected track and recommended studies by the FET employer to cover specific areas that are of importance to the particular facility served.
- The third year includes 160 hours that complete the specific track selected, and additional course work identified by the employer.
- The fourth through sixth year is customized to meet the specific needs of the FET employer up to 160 hours of online instruction.
For those without current or previous experience in building operations, RMEC has created a Ready to Work Academy that offers an 80 hour introduction into Faculties Engineering Technician career paths. The Academy offers industry supported scholarships reducing the student contribution to $200 which is refunded upon successful completion of the program. Program graduates are eligible for paid internship opportunities with participating employers.
For more information visit the program website https://www.rmecosha.com or contact Ed Hegwood, ed.hegwood@rrcc.edu, Cell-303-656-0374/ Office 303-914-6202.
RMEC
As an authorized OSHA Region VIII Training Center, RMEC specializes in occupational safety, health and environmental training enabling employers to meet local and national training compliance. Customized training can be provided on our campus in Lakewood, Colorado or at our employer clients’ locations. RMEC has partnered with host locations in the US and abroad to offer technical training. Our international partners include the Consolidated Contractors Company and the Al Baqa Applied University System in Amman, Jordan and the Institute for Workforce Education in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. https://www.rmecosha.com
More about Red Rocks Community College: Established in 1969, Red Rocks Community College delivers high-quality, affordable education programs leading to two-year degrees or professional certificates. The college serves over 15,000 students per year online and at campus locations in Lakewood and Arvada. www.rrcc.edu.