Green Careers
In collaboration with Ulster County, SUNY Ulster delivers the skills and expertise necessary for those in the community to begin careers in the expanding clean technology industry. Courses in both clean technology and energy efficiency leading to certificates and certifications are offered. In addition, SUNY Ulster in partnership with SUNY Sullivan offers an Green Building Maintenance and Management AAS degree. Want to learn more about the types of green careers in the workforce? Check out this Green Buildings Career Map tool.
Student Success Story: Watch this short video about one of our SUNY Ulster students who completed her studies in the field of Green Careers.
Course Offerings
BPI Building Analyst Professional
The BPI Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) is an advanced certification for home performance professionals. A BA-P is a certified Building Analyst Technician who also conducts energy modeling, building analysis, and data evaluation in order to provide a comprehensive report with a list of prioritized home performance recommendations. The BA-P certification is earned by passing an online written exam. An active Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is required for BA-P. Students seeking certification should also register for DCB 2423.
Register DCB 2421 CRN 60058 M-T 6/9-6/10 9am-5pm $1200 Remote
Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.
BPI Building Analyst Professional Exam
This exam is for those who wish to become BPI BA-P certified. Candidates must successfully challenge an online exam to become Building Analyst Professional (BA-P) certified. There is no field exam. Pre-requisite: BPI BA-T. Exam is available on-demand.
- Online exam: 60 multiple choice questions
- Time limit: 2.5 hours
- Passing score: 70% or higher
Register DCB 2423 CRN 60040 On Demand Enrollment $600 Remote or In-Person
Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.
BPI Building Analyst Technician
This course prepares one to take the BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification exam. The BA-T is an early-career credential for workers in the home performance industry. This certification gives a great entrance to the industry while providing a clear path for professional growth. A BA-T's work includes data collection and diagnostic testing for a whole-home assessments. The BA-T's skills and knowledge include: buildings & their systems, testing & data collection, and industry standards. Students should also register for the certification exam (DCB 2422).
NOTE: Students will be required to hold the BPI Building Science Principles Certificate before taking the BPI BA-T Certification Exam. Students will be prepped in this class to take the BPI BSP Certificate Exam.
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DCB 2420 CRN 60057 5/12-5/16 $2300 Hybrid
M-R 9am-5pm Remote
F 9am-5pm Kelder
Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.
BPI Building Analyst Technician - Certification Exam
BPI Building Analyst Tech Field exam: Hands-on exam with oral questions. Please note that the exam contains gated items that must be completed successfully to pass the exam, regardless of any other exam score. Candidate prepared combustible gas and CO measurement instruments for use according to ANSI/BPI‐1200
- Candidate sampled indoor ambient CO levels
- Candidate sampled indoor ambient air for combustible gas levels on one floor of the house
- Candidate monitored ambient CO levels in the CAZ during all combustion safety testing and stated results
- Candidate set combustion appliances to pilot or standby to ensure they do not fire during the blower door test
Pre-requisite: BPI BSP Certificate is required for those wishing to sit for this field exam. Once student is registered and shows proof of certificate, the BPI Certified Proctor will be contacted and exam scheduled.
Time limit: 4 hours. Passing score: 70% or higher
Register DCB 2422 CRN 60004 Rolling Enrollment SRC/Kelder $1085
BPI Building Science Principles
Earning the Building Science Principles (BSP) Certificate of Knowledge is your first step into the world of energy efficient home performance. You will learn some of the widely-used industry terminology related to building science. Building science demonstrates how various components of a home interact to affect the home’s overall performance. Understanding the relationships between the building envelope, heating, A/C, insulation, mechanical ventilation, lighting, appliances and other systems of the home will enable you to assist yourself and others. Learn how these systems affect the comfort, health and safety of occupants and durability of the home. Discover why improving the energy efficiency of the home should be the first step toward solar, geothermal, or other renewable energy improvements. Course price includes study materials and certificate exam.
Register DCB 2323 CRN 60056 M-W 5/12-5/14 9am-5pm $235 Remote
Full scholarships are available for this program. Please complete our online application if you are interested.
HVAC Electrical 101: Part I
In this course, students will be introduced to common electrical components that make up branch circuits for HVAC equipment. This will include, safety in the work place, over current protection, grounding & bonding, lighting, outlet circuits, disconnecting means & wiring methods. The 2017 NEC code will be referenced & Ohms law used throughout.
Please note: Students will need to register and complete both parts I & II in order to receive credit for having completed the series.
Register DCB 2411 CRN 60051 F 5/9 8:30-11:30am Free KSU 121
HVAC Electrical 101: Part II
In this continuation course, students will be introduced to common electrical components that make up branch circuits for HVAC equipment. This will include, safety in the work place, over current protection, grounding & bonding, lighting, outlet circuits, disconnecting means & wiring methods. The 2017 NEC code will be referenced & Ohms law used throughout.
Please note: Students will need to register and complete both parts I & II in order to receive credit for having completed the series.
Register DCB 2412 CRN 60052 F 5/16 8:30-11:30am Free KSU 104
Introduction to HVAC Software
In this workshop designed for HVAC contractors, learn how to collect essential data about a house; build an accurate 3D model of the home with real-time LiDAR scanning; run ACCA-approved Manual J load calculations for accurate sizing, pick, place and visualize the right equipment within the virtual model you’ve created; and export an organized design document to share with your customers and install team. Ed Smith, co-owner of Amply, will be using Amply software for this presentation.
Register DCB 3245 CRN 60062 F 6/20 9-10am Free KSU
Photovoltaics (PV) Systems
Learn the basics of how to select and design an appropriate solar array for a property, and how to install it safely. Students will learn design techniques for both grid-tie and off-grid systems, and participate in hands-on projects. Safety procedures and electrical code are addressed for various types of arrays. Required textbook: Understanding Photovoltaics ISBN: 9780979161186 must be purchased by the student.
Register DCB 1795 CRN 60017 T 1/28-5/20 9am-12pm $808 SRC
