
August 3rd-5th 2010, Woburn Mass. ISPQ Accredited by IREC
This intensive solar training teaches you to design, install and sell solar PV (electric) systems, plus helps you pass the NABCEP Entry Level Exam. The training combines 16 hours of online lessons including reading assignments, worksheets and other prep with a 3 day classroom based boot camp including hands-on exercises and face to face time with an expert instructor. On the last day of the training students take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners NABCEP Entry Level Exam. Pre-registration and online coursework is required.
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August 16th-18th, 2010: Burlington. During this three-day training, grade 5-12 teachers learn about the basics of energy production, and get to experiment with hands-on activities to bring PVs into the classroom. Participating teachers also receive materials kits at a reduced cost, thanks to support from the Environmental Protection Agency. See the VEEP website link below for more information, or this <a target="_blank" href= "http://www.veep.org/assets/files/%27s%20Clean%20%20Green%20one%20pager.pdf">PDF</a>.
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Woburn, MA, August 17-19, 2010:
This intense, three-day course teaches students to install and design solar thermal (hot water) systems from A to Z and earn 24 credits toward NABCEP certification. Instructor Bob Ramlow has 30 years of industry experience and is one of two master trainers in North America. This course was designed for professional contractors looking to begin installing solar hot water systems immediately. Students get access to pre-course reading assignments and homework to help prepare for the class - this is especially helpful for non-plumbers who take the course. Instructor is ISPQ Certified by IREC
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September 18 & October 21. A two-day workshop from Building for Social Responsibility that teaches participants to design, install and maintain solar thermal domestic hot water and space heating systems for Vermont climate. REV recognizes the courses as credits toward applying for Solar Thermal Partnership. See Solar section at right for more information. Contact Hillary at 802-825-5957 or at buildvermont@gmail.com to register.
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P.O. Box 1036 Montpelier, VT 05601