Sun Pirate is offering online courses for future solar jobs
Interested in learning how to install solar hot water systems and/or solar photovoltaic panels for electricity generation? Then you might want to check out Sun Pirate’s two online courses.
In order to train workers for the increasing demand for renewable energy, Sun Pirate is offering two training courses. The offered courses are Fundamentals of Solar Water Heating and Photovoltaic System Design & Installation. The first course is 11 weeks long for a total of 22 hours. It is ISPQ accredited by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) and also qualifies for continuing education credits through the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP).
The course covers such topics as “practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of solar hot water heating systems.” This course is for both those looking to get into the field as well as those looking to brush up on their knowledge.
The second course is 16 weeks (60 hours) long and is also ISPQ accredited by IREC and you can get continuing education credits through NABCEP. This course covers “the practical design criteria, installation guidelines,
safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of photovoltaic systems.” Photovoltaic System Design & Installation can be combined with a Photovoltaic Workshop to qualify to take the NABCEP Entry Level Certificate of Knowledge Exam.
The nice thing about these courses is that you don’t have to live in Rohnert Park, CA. To get NABCEP certified you will need to take the three day workshop or another similar workshop where ever you are.
The courses aren’t cheap costing $595 for each course. If you are interested in taking the courses but need financial aid, you should check out Recovery.gov there are loan and grant opportunities for laid off workers or individuals changing careers. This is part of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA). Some of the money was specifically allocated for training for renewable energy jobs.
This could be the break you’ve been waiting for.
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