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The IREC ISPQ Credentialing Program Supporting effective workforce development

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. Uniform Guidelines & Standards. Non Profit.

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The IREC ISPQ Credentialing Program Supporting effective workforce development

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  1. The IREC ISPQ Credentialing ProgramSupporting effective workforce development September 2011 Pat Fox, Director of Operations Interstate Renewable Energy Council

  2. It’s all about quality

  3. Uniform Guidelines & Standards Non Profit 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. Easier, more affordable connection to the grid Best practices for states, municipalities, utilities 1982 Quality Assessment

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

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

  6. ISPQ International Standard 01022 Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Training Programs

  7. Six Credentials

  8. Curriculum aligns with Job Task Analysis

  9. IREC ISPQ Approved JTA’s

  10. IREC ISPQ Approved JTA’s

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Quality training is the foundation of the successful development of the workforce • 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

  14. Resources

  15. www.irecusa.org

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

  17. www.irecusa.org

  18. Pat Fox patfox@irecusa.org IREC ISPQ (518) 621-7379

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