The IREC ISPQ Credentialing Program Supporting effective workforce development September 2011 Pat Fox, Director of Operations Interstate Renewable Energy Council

It’s all about quality

Since 1982, IREC has worked with industry, government, educators, and other stakeholders to ensure that the broader use of renewable energy is possible, safe, affordable and practical Non Profit Uniform Guidelines & Standards Quality Assessment Best practices for states, municipalities, utilities Easier, more affordable connection to the grid

Current Awardees PV Solar Thermal Small Wind Letters of Intent PV Solar Thermal Small Wind Energy Efficiency/Weatherization

Workers, consumers, and employers benefit from strong training that produces highly skilled professionals Guidelines for Home Energy Professionals Project Accreditation process for training centers and curriculum Highly-skilled workforce servicing a growing home energy market The Components The Benefits The Outcome The Deliverables Guidelines for Effective Training Outlines what workers should know and be capable of after training Components, Benefits, & Outcomes

Workplace Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Facilities, tools, safe practices Safety, codes, core competencies ISPQ International Standard Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Training Programs

OUR GOAL - Quality Training ApplicationAssessmentAwardMaintenance

Six Credentials Training Program Accreditation Continuing Education Accreditation Independent Master Trainer Certification Affiliated Master Trainer Certification Independent Instructor Certification Affiliated Instructor Certification

Letter of Intent Application submission IREC reviews application for completeness IREC Nominates Assessor Assessor confirmed Start Desk Assessment Iteration Desk Assessment Report Onsite Assessment Assessment recommendation submitted Award Committee Review and Decision Maintenance: Annual Reports

IREC ISPQ Quality Program Qualified Instructors Facilities Tools & Equipment Robust Curriculum Sound Administration Curriculum aligns with Job Task Analysis

IREC ISPQ Approved JTA’s

Energy Auditor Installer / Technician Crew Leader Quality Control Inspector PV Installer Solar Thermal Installer PV Technical Sales Small Wind Installer IREC ISPQ Approved JTA’s

The Value of IREC ISPQ: Training Providers Differentiate yourself in a competitive marketplace Provide third-party verification of your quality and constant improvement Join a community of dedicated educators

The Value of IREC ISPQ: Your Students Invest training dollars in a program that has undergone rigorous third-party assessment Gain confidence that you have the right equipment and safety practices Know they are learning the right knowledge to be successful on the job Provide evidence to potential employers as to the quality of their training

A well-trained workforce with the skills to perform competently on the job: Protects the consumer Protects our investment Sets the stage for achieving real results Quality training is the foundation of the successful development of the workforce

Resources

IREC ISPQ Candidate Handbook Guides the Candidate through the process Prime resource throughout the Candidate / Awardee lifecycle Candidate Handbook + IREC ISPQ Standard = required reading

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