At Northern Alberta Institute of Technology in Edmonton, Canada, Diploma in Alternative Energy Technology is offered as a diploma in General Engineering programme.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:General Engineering
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Alternative Energy Technology is a two-year diploma preparing students to design, integrate and maintain systems powered by renewable energy sources. Students gain hands-on experience with solar, geothermal, wind, biofuel, hydro, fuel cell and co-generation energy systems using industry-standard laboratory equipment. Coursework also covers project management, economics, business and energy management as they apply to the energy sector, broadening students' perspective on the wider energy industry beyond hands-on system work. Graduates are prepared for roles with renewable energy companies, utility providers, environmental consulting firms, engineering firms and government agencies. The Diploma credential typically takes two years of full-time study to complete. As of the 2026/27 academic year, the program is paused and not accepting new applications.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Entry requires Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2), Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-1), Grade 11 Chemistry (Chemistry 20) and Grade 11 Physics (Physics 20), plus NAIT's institution-wide English Language Proficiency requirement (IELTS Academic 6.0 in each section, TOEFL iBT 4.0 overall with 4.0 in each section, PTE Academic 58, or Duolingo 115 overall with no sub-score under 100, among other listed tests). Alternative entry is available with a minimum of 24 post-secondary credits in a related engineering or engineering-technology field at a 2.0 admission GPA. The program is not currently accepting applications.
