Upcoming Online Courses - Available soon!
The first course, ‘Residential Energy Efficiency Audit Training’, is based on a 1 week classroom course, with approximately 24 hrs. of material covered. It prepares students with backgrounds in construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, as well as IT, marketing, sales, administration, and operations how to perform a residential energy audit. Imparted knowledge includes building science and the home as an integrated system, HVAC systems, utility bill analysis, auditing appliances, lighting, and water. The course prepares participants for technical careers but is also valuable for people interested in non-technical support positions.
- Course Description:
This course is designed to provide the participants with a basic understanding of Residential Energy Efficiency Systems Installation. This course is designed to help trainees obtain experience and a career in the residential energy efficiency.
Course Objective:
The course was designed to deliver key concepts and approaches to evaluating and installing residential energy efficiency systems. Participants in the course will be taught technical skills as well as contracting and business development skills.
Course Modules include:- INTRO TO RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- SYSTEMS & BUILDING SCIENCE
- TEST IN ‐ TEST OUT
- AIR SEALING AND VENTILATION
- INSULATION
- WINDOWS
- THERMAL COMFORT
- WATER MANAGEMENT
- HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING
- APPLIANCES
- LIGHTING
- NEW TECHNOLOGIES
- HANDS‐ON WORKSHOP
- BASIC CONTRACTING & SUBCONTRACTING
- IDENTIFYING CAREER PATHS & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
- INTRO TO RESIDENTIAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- Course Description:
This short (13.5 hr.), but intense course will provide the basic understanding of energy efficiency in a small commercial building environment, that will help someone looking to become an energy auditor’s helper or assistant.
Training Objective:
The course was designed to deliver key concepts and approaches to evaluating the energy efficiency of a small commercial building to provide solid recommendations for cost effective improvements. Participants in the course will be taught business skills as well as technical skills relating to performing an energy efficiency audit.
Certification: A Certificate of Completion is available from iCAST and our partners after completing course requirements.
Curriculum:
Modlue 1 - Course Introduction and Overview - 14 Minutes
Module 2 - Green Buildings and Green Jobs- 1 Hr. 12 Mins.
Module 3 - Auditor Profession - 1 Hr. 4 Mins.
Module 4 - The Client Interview - 53 Minutes
Module 5 - Energy and Water Baselining with Portfolio Manager - 59 Mins.
Module 6 - Commercial Maintenance Plan Review - 52 Minutes
Module 7a - Building Science Part 1 - 1 Hr. 10 Mins.
Module 7b - Building Science Part 2 - 38 Minutes
Module 8 - HVAC Mechanical Systems Overview - 1 Hr. 22 Mins.
Module 9 - Building Shell, Ventilation and Indoor Ai1r Quality - 1 Hr. 45 Mins.
Module 10 - Commercial Plumbing and Electrical Systems - 57 Minutes
Module 11 - Introduction to Energy Auditing - 1 hr. 22 Mins.
Module 12a - Financial Review Case Study Part 1 - 1 Hr. 4 Mins.
Module 12b - Johns Manville Commercial/Industrial Roofing Presentation - 31 Minutes
Module 12c - Financial Review Case Study Part 2 - 43 Minutes
Module 13 - Commercial Energy Proposals - 34 Minutes
Module 14 - Hands-On Training at The Learning Source - 1 Hr. 37 Mins.
The Solar Power Systems Installation online course, is based on a 1 week classroom course, with approximately 24 hrs. of material covered. In this course participants will be given an introduction to the concepts, technology, and procedures associated with assessing and installing Solar PV and Solar Thermal systems. Part of the course will also cover business and operational aspects of the solar industry relating to being a contractor or subcontractor. There will also be a panel of solar industry professionals who will discuss career paths, training and certification opportunities. Module quizzes and a final test will be used to gauge your knowledge and a "Certificate of Completion" will be available.
Course Description:
This free WIRED/iCAST course course is designed to provide the participants with a basic understanding of wind systems, including small and utility scale wind projects. This course is designed to provide knowledge and experience to help trainees obtain a career in the Wind energy field.
Training Objective:
The course was designed to deliver key concepts and approaches to evaluating and installing small wind systems. Participants in the course will be taught technical installation skills as well as business administration and development skills relating to solar installations. Obtain skills to find a new job or learn to apply your existing skills in one of the fastest growing industries in CO. The Wind industry is predicting exponential job growth over the next 5 to 10 years. See how to transfer or upgrade your construction, electrical, plumbing, administrative, business, or development skills to fit the Wind industry! FREE!Course Modules:
• Introduction to the Energy Industry
• Wind Energy Professions
• The Wind Energy Resource
• Wind Turbine Performance Issues
• Developing a Wind Project
• Introduction to Wind Policy
• Introduction to Small Wind Turbines and Markets
• Job Opportunities in Small Wind
• Small Wind for Entrepreneurs
• Wind, sighting and performance
• Regulatory Issues- Permits & Interconnection
• Turbine Selection, Performance, and System Design
• Foundations and anchoring
• Wiring & Electrical systems
• Turbine Maintenance & Support
• Installation Case Studies
• Basic Safety for Small WindCertification:
If the participant attends all five days of the course, they will receive an iCAST Certificate of Completion.
Enrollment:
This free course will be enrollable on approximately Jan. 20, 2010. Please check back then.