Sustainable Energy and Building Technology
Advanced Diploma
Program Code: 31551
Length: 6 semesters
Society faces significant population growth challenges while we seek to decarbonize, adapt to climate change and manage resources in a more sustainable manner. Meeting these challenges means buildings, energy systems and infrastructure must evolve – yesterday’s solutions are being replaced by new approaches. Our Sustainable Energy and Building Technology advanced diploma program positions graduates with a portfolio of skills that are in high demand.
Our unique program prepares graduates to examine, model and improve the energy and environmental performance of existing buildings; to support the design, construction and operation of new, sustainable buildings being built to increasingly stringent performance standards; to implement renewable energy technologies; and to support new approaches to understanding and managing energy use and building resilience into campuses, neighbourhoods or entire cities. At one time we paid little attention to the cost, availability or environmental impact of energy use – today, these are issues of growing importance to individuals, business and government.
This program offers an placement. Optional co-operative education placements enable you to apply your skills and knowledge in a work environment and gain valuable, practical experience related to your program of study. You will learn new skills, learn about the world of work and meet people in your profession.
For students who are accepted into the program, three optional co-operative education placements will take place. Two four-month optional co-operative education placements occur consecutively after four semesters of study, and the third optional co-operative education placement occurs between Semesters 5 and 6. There are limited spaces in the co-op option, therefore, during Semester 3, you will be provided information about the application process and will be able to apply to the co-op stream at that time. While optional co-operative education placement opportunities are not guaranteed, as students are in a competitive job placement market, participating students will receive a wide range of services to help them find a co-op opportunity.
Courses
Semester 2 |
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| SNRG 153: Electric Circuits 2 |
| SNRG 154: Building Systems |
| SNRG 155: Renewable Technologies |
| TMTH 205: Technical Mathematics 2 |
| WRIT 220: Technical Workplace Writing Skills |
Semester 4 |
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| SNRG 250: Energy Auditing |
| SNRG 251: Principles of Management and Economics |
| SNRG 252: Energy Performance Simulation Software |
| SNRG 257: Computer-Aided Design 2 |
| Select 1 from the following courses |
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Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet all the requirements below in order to meet minimum program eligibility. Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an offer of admission. Admission decisions will be available via MyHumber, or by email and mail. Admission decisions will not be released by phone.
Admission selection is based on the following 3 requirements:
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Academic
To be eligible for admission, you must possess the following:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
- Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
- Two Grade 11 or Grade 12 C, M or U courses in addition to those listed above
or
or
- College or university transfer status
Mature Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or other postsecondary school, and will be 19 or older as of the first day of classes. Humber will invite you for testing to demonstrate that you meet all listed course requirements.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a mature applicant if they have not completed secondary school or attended postsecondary studies, and will be 21 or older as of the first day of classes. Mature applicants for degree programs will be required to meet course requirements at the U/M level or equivalent.
College Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a college transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a college-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or college courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants must have an overall minimum grade point average (GPA) of 65 per cent in the program. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
University Transfer Applicants
Diplomas and Certificates
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility.
Degrees
An applicant is considered a university transfer applicant if they have completed some or all of a university-level credential. Humber may use a combination of secondary school and/or university courses and grades to determine program eligibility. Applicants are required to disclose and provide academic transcripts for all course work completed at the postsecondary level.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
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English Language Proficiency
All applicants whose first language is not English must meet Humber’s English Language Proficiency Policy.
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International Credit Evaluation
Canadian citizens or permanent residents with international education are required to provide a credential evaluation. Note, for international High school education course by course evaluations, ICAS must be used. For international post-secondary education, a WES evaluation must be provided. In situations where you expect to apply for transfer credit, it is recommended that a course by course WES evaluation is completed.
How to Apply
Applications are made through ontariocolleges.ca. See program page for details.
International Academic Equivalency
Admission equivalencies for Humber depend on your country of study. Please see admission requirements on the program page to enter your location.
Fees
The 2023/2024 fee for two semesters is:
- domestic: $4,124.68
- international: $20,105.00
Fees are subject to change.
Domestic Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $214.70 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $2,107.04 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,892.34 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,892.34 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,892.34 |
| Semester 5 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,892.34 |
| Semester 6 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $1,351.41 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $1,892.34 |
International Fees by Semester
| Semester 1 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,296.87 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $214.70 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,052.50 |
| Semester 2 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,511.57 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,052.50 |
| Semester 3 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,511.57 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,052.50 |
| Semester 4 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,511.57 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,052.50 |
| Semester 5 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,511.57 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,052.50 |
| Semester 6 | 2021-22 Fees |
| Tuition | $9,511.57 |
| Compulsory Ancillary Fee | $346.24 |
| Compulsory Student Union Fee | $64.00 |
| IGNITE Health and Dental Insurance Fee | $110.69 |
| Enhanced Student Experience Fee (Optional) | $20.00 |
| Program Ancillary Fee | $0.00 |
| Co-op/Placement | $0.00 |
| Total | $10,052.50 |
*Plus Mandatory Health Insurance fee once per academic year: Fall start - $420 Winter start - $280 Summer start - $140
Equipment & Device Requirements
| Details and Specifications | Minimum Specifications | Recommended Specifications |
| Processor | Intel i7 (Quad Core) | Intel i7 (Quad Core) |
| Memory | Minimum 16GB of RAM | |
| Storage | Minimum 250GB storage space (SSD) preferable | |
| Network | Wireless 802.11 b/g/n/ac | Built-in Ethernet port (strongly recommended), Long battery life (strongly recommended) |
| Video | Minimum 4GB video RAM/Minimum 24 bit colour (DGAS, DEC, ARC, SNRG, INTD, IDSN) | Recommended but not required for LAND and CIVL |
| Display | 1280 x 1024 video display resolution (DGAS, DEC, ARC, SNRG, INTD, IDSN) | Recommended but not required for LAND and CIVL |
| Other | Dedicated graphics card, GTX 1050, 1550, 2060 or higher needed for rendering purposes (DGAS, DEC, ARC, SNRG, INTD, IDSN) |
Additional Costs
Additional fees apply for optional field experience.
Pathways
Humber offers a number of transfer options and pathway opportunities. Visit humber.ca/transferoptions or refer to the program page.
Contact Information
Kerry Johnston, program manager
Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology
416.675.6622 ext. 4512
kerry.johnston@humber.ca
Admissions Questions
Domestic Students
416-675-5000
enquiry@humber.ca
International Students
Contact the International Centre
international.humber.ca/contact
1-416-675-5067
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Print/Download Date: November 21, 2024