A CLEAN CAREER

Become an expert in home performance, and secure a great career today and tomorrow.

Technical College of the Lowcountry’s Home Performance Technician Certificate provides hands-on instruction regarding indoor air quality issues in residential construction. You’ll learn how to select and install insulation materials, optimize energy efficiency and employ the latest weatherization techniques.

TCL’s 22-credit-hour Home Performance Technician Certificate program can be completed in as little as two semesters or choose to take a course as it fits into your already busy schedule. Evening classes are offered.

Courses emphasize these “green” building techniques, as outlined by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) principles, to ensure you have the skills needed for jobs today and tomorrow.

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    • Quick Facts

    IN-DEMAND

    Here in the rapidly growing Lowcountry, construction jobs are always in demand.

    HANDS-ON

    Learn by actually practicing the skills you’ll need on the job.

    A GREAT CAREER

    The S.C. annual mean wage for solar photovoltaic installers is $44,390. Pay increases substantially with skills and experience

    ACCREDITATION

    Technical College of the Lowcountry is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Technical College of the Lowcountry may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org). 

    PROGRAM COST

    Tuition: 22 credits x $214 per credit = $4,708.

    Remember, this is before S.C. Lottery Tuition Assistance and other financial aid, which could drop your costs by more than half. In fact, after financial aid, many students attend for free. See more about paying for TCL.

    *Based on Fall 2022 in-state, in-service-area tuition. Your actual cost may differ. Does not include fees, books and other costs. Qualifications vary.

    WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

    “At TCL, our focus green building benefits the students and the entire community.”

    Tim Newsome

    Building Instructor

    FAQS & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    The Career & Education Opportunities

    The S.C. annual mean wage for solar photovoltaic installers is $44,390, according to 2021 reports from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

    Is this program for you?

    The program is a great fit for those who:

    • Have strong math, business, and analytical skills.
    • Like hands-on projects.
    • Enjoy working independently and in teams.

    Program Dean

    Laura Dukes

    Dean, Business and Industrial Technologies

    843-525-8235

    Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 14, Rm. 118

    Instructors

    Timothy Newsome

    Building Construction Instructor

    843-525-8290

    Beaufort Mather Campus, Bldg. 16, Rm. 121