Face-to-Face training will be held Monday, August 16 - Thursday, August 19th at Austin Community College in Austin, TX.
Online Modules
The online portion of the course is offered through The Network. You will need to register with The Network to access these materials:
Module 1: Adult Learning Principles
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
1. List the characteristics of adult learners.
2. Structure an appropriate adult learning environment.
3. Identify learners' own preferred learning style.
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
1. Prepare course materials, facilities and equipment.
2. Incorporate effective physical behaviors.
3. Use a variety of visual aids.
4. Resolve problem situations
Upon completion of this module, learners will be able to:
1. Define and demonstrate solar energy fundamentals
2. Describe markets and applications for photovoltaic systems
3. Define basic electrical terms and calculate simple circuit values
The primary goal of the Train-the-Trainer (funded by the Texas State Energy Conservation Office (SECO)) is designed to provide community and technical college faculty in Texas an in-depth exploration of what is involved in the effective teaching of "HART 1071 Solar Electric Systems Entry-Level" course. Faculty completing the Train-the-Trainer can then return to their colleges with the knowledge needed to develop and deliver their own version of HART 1071 in their local community.
Faculty attending this Train-the-Trainer will gain exposure to all the content that must be included in the delivery of HART 1071 to meet the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) expectations for entry-level practitioner skills/knowledge. However, the Train-the-Trainer will not provide sufficient study of this specific content to prepare the faculty to be eligible to take the NABCEP Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Exam, as a good portion of the Train-the-Trainer focuses on effective teaching methods/strategies.
"HART 1071 Solar Electric Systems Entry-Level" is considered a "gateway" course in the study of: solar photovoltaic (PV) cells, modules, and system components; electrical circuits; PV system design and sizing for use on homes; solar electric products and applications; understanding energy conversion from sunlight to electricity, and working with solar conversion equipment. Community and technical colleges can make this course available in their communities for students seeking to learn more about the solar industry, add on solar skills to their current job duties in the building construction or electrical industry, and/or become eligible to take the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Photovoltaic (PV) Entry Level Exam.
Registration Information
The SUMMER (August 16-19th) Section of SECO Train-the-Trainer in Solar - is now accepting Registrations. To register for this final SECO-funded section:
- 1. Download the Registration PDF form
- 2. Fill-out all the Contact Info. (SS# is needed for transcripts)
- 3. E-mail or Fax (512-223-7030) to Program Coordinator Ed Ardizoni
We will accept Registrations only until funded seats are full, first come -first served. SECO will be underwriting Tuition/Textbooks, (however participants must arrange to pay for all travel and per diems). For all Technical Questions (program content) - contact Ed Ardizoni. For location/hotel questions/Wait List - call SECO Grant Asst. Shelley Attix at: 512-223-7517.
Austin Community College Highland Business Center - Click for Directions
Travel Information
Use Internet travel booking engines that can steer you to carbon off-sets and eco-travel options, such as:
www.eco.orbitz.com
www.expedia.com/daily/sustainable_travel/going_green/default.asp
http://leisure.travelocity.com/
Auto Travel: http://www.betterworldclub.com/travel/index.cfm
Greyhound Bus Station: Right beside HBC & Holiday Inn
Austin-Bergstrom Airport: 30 minutes away via Airport Blvd.
HABITAT SUITES (www.habitatsuites.com). Austin's "Green" Hotel, also happens to be a 10 min. walking distance from Highland Business Center, where our Continuing Education/Solar Program is based. They reward customers who have installed Solar Systems on their home or office, with 15% off Rack (rack rate is over $200...very nice property). "Government" will be the lowest rate for our Community College Staff Trainees, at $85.00 a night. For special corporate discounts at Enterprise Rent a Car, go to the Habitiat Suites web site, and click into the Current Specials link! [Habitat is also a partner to the Texas Solar Energy Society and their marketing is managed by TXSES Director, Natalie Marquis/www.txses.org, who is often on-site there].
Ed Ardizoni, ACC-CE B.I.I.
SECO Programs Coordinator
Phone: 223-7525
Michael Kuhn
Lead Faculty
Workforce Education Electronics
Workforce ACC-CE Manager, Grant Asst.
Shelley Attix
Phone: 223-7517
Instructional Designer
Jennifer Gray