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Industrial and Commercial Trades - Healthy Homes (IHHCE)

Award: Certificate of achievement

Program location: South Omaha Campus

This certificate provides students with a strong understanding of healthy homes by providing students with the skills and techniques necessary to diagnose and prioritize energy-saving projects in a residence.  Students learn how to complete home energy upgrade improvements such as insulation and air sealing, also known as weatherization.  This training prepares students for employment in the weatherization industry. NOTE: This certificate of achievement leads to a degree in general studies.

Graduation Requirements

General education

13.5

Major requirements

30.0

Option requirements

11.5

Total credit hours required

55.0

General education requirements (13.5 credit hrs.)

Communications

English level I

4.5

Humanities/social sciences

Humanities/social sciences

4.5

Quantitative/Numeracy Skills

Mathematics or Financial Literacy

4.5

Major requirements for Healthy Homes (30.0 credit hrs.)

CNST 1050Introduction to Carpentry

3.5

CNST 1080Healthy Homes Foundations

1.0

CNST 1085International Green Construction Code

3.0

CNST 2100Construction Safety (30-Hour)

4.5

EMSP 1010Heartsaver First Aid with CPR and AED

1.0

FIST 2071Hazwoper for the Industry

3.5

INCT 1020Lead Safe Practices I

1.0

INCT 1025Lead Abatement Worker

1.5

INCT 1028Lead Abatement Supervisor

3.0

SNRG 1120Weatherization Installer Fundamentals

4.0

SNRG 1121Weatherization Installer Intermediate

4.0

Option requirements for Healthy Homes (11.5 credit hrs.)

A Healthy Homes option is available in the area listed below. See the following for specific additional courses required to satisfy the option.  A degree option is an area of interest within a program; although students may complete single or multiple options within a program, only the major degree is awarded. 

Residential Energy Management (11.5 credit hrs.)

Healthy Homes – Residential Energy Management (IHHRO)