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NABCEP Solar Heating Programs
SOLAR THERMAL ‘11
Milwaukee, WI December 1, 2011
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Agenda • Solar Heating Installer Certification
• Solar Heating Entry Level
• Continuing Education Requirements & Courses
• NABCEP Continuing Education Conference
• Questions
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Solar Heating Installer Certification
• Voluntary certification
• Established in 2006
• 186 installers certified in
U.S. and Canada
• Requires proven
installation
experience and training
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Why Installer Certification?
• Provides a measure to evaluate the
competency of practitioners
• Provides a method for practitioners to
distinguish their skills and experience
• Promotes safe, code compliant
installations
• Builds consumer confidence
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Rebranding the Certification
• New Name
• New Logo
Solar Heating Installer Updates
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New Job Task Analysis
• Tasks and Subtasks
• Level of Importance
• Exam blueprint
(Number of items
per area)
Solar Heating Installer Updates
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Applying for ANSI accreditation of Solar
Heating Installer Program
Solar Heating Installer Updates
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January 13, 2012 Installer Exam Application is due (Paper or online application) February 10, 2012 Exam Scheduling Form is due March 24, 2012 Installer Exam (Paper and Pencil )
Important Dates
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Solar Heating Entry Level
• Basic knowledge of
solar heating
fundamentals
• Classroom based
learning
• Established October
2011
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• Stepping stone for career development
• Sets apart job applicants
• Reduces need for on-the-job training
• Adds value to the installation team
Why Solar Heating Entry Level?
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Entry Level Learning Objectives
• Site & Load Analysis • Safety Practices • Climatic Specifics • Operation &
Installation Methods • Balance-of-Systems • Maintenance
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• Learning Objects are online
• Four approved providers, and five
pending applications (application is
online)
• Computer based testing begins January
Solar Heating Entry Level Updates
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• Three installations over the course of the recertification cycle
• At least 18 hours of Continuing Education
Continuing Education Requirements
List of NABCEP approved Continuing Education courses and Providers is on line.
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• March 30 – April 1 2012, Malta, NY
• Up to 15 hours of Continuing Education requirements met in one weekend
• Wide variety of presenters and topics
Continuing Education Conference
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Other NABCEP Certifications • PV Installer
• PV Technical Sales
• Small Wind Installer
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Questions?
www.nabcep.org
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Contact Information Tehri Parker
Director of Program Services
1 800 654 0021
56 Clifton Country Road
Clifton Park, NY 12065