Sun Pirate Renewable Energy Technician Training

Welcome to Sun Pirate Renewable Energy Technician Training
The renewable energy industry requires knowledgeable and skilled technicians to design, install and maintain solar energy systems. The intent of the Sun Pirate Renewable Energy Technician training program is to provide the student technician an on-line learning environment to learn about this emerging industry.

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Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water-Self Paced Independent Study
Photovoltaic System Design & Installation - Self Paced Independent Study
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RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNICIAN ON-LINE COURSES

These online courses concentrate on the basics of installing code compliant solar energy systems. These courses will be useful for people who currently work in or plan to be employed in the renewable energy industry. Student technicians will learn the practical design criteria, installation guidelines, safety issues, maintenance, and legal considerations of solar hot water heating systems and/or photovoltaic power systems.

The Sun Pirate Renewable Energy Technician courses are designed to follow the Task Analyzes developed by committees of subject matter experts and adopted by North American Board of Energy Practitioners and in accordance with Interstate Renewable Energy Council/ IPSQ Standard 01021.Sun Pirate is recognized by Interstate Renewable Energy Council as an ISPQ Accredited Continuing Education Provider for Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water Heating, and Photovoltaic System Design & Installation.


2009 ON-LINE COURSE SCHEDULE

Winter 2010 Classes start January 11th 2010
Registration for Winter 2010 Classes Now Open!
Register now before all seats fill up!
-Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water Online Course $495
-Photovoltaic System Design & Installation Online Course $595

-Sign up now by using Paypal or credit card. To sign up by check go through the registration process just don't do the online payment part, then mail your check to Sun Pirate, Inc. P.O. Box 187, Cotati, CA 94931, make payable to Sun Pirate, Inc., upon receipt of your check we will inform you of your full access to the course and shipping of course materials.
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COURSE MATERIALS INCLUDED:

*Fundamentals of Solar Hot Water Course includes text books: Solar Water Heating: A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Water and Space Heating Systems by Bob Ramlow and Benjamin Nusz) AND Current Solar Energy Code Book.
*Photovoltaic System Design & Installation Course includes text book: PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS by Jim Dunlap in partnership with National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee. A comprehensive CD-ROM is included.


COURSE INSTRUCTOR
Roger Coghlan is president of Sun Pirate, Inc., a California Solar Contracting business operating in the North San Francisco Bay Area since 1981. He has a B.A. degree in Environmental Studies and Planning, with a Certificate in Energy Management and Design from Sonoma State University. Roger possesses a California Vocational Education Teaching Credential. He has developed the curriculum and is the instructor for FUNDAMENTALS OF SOLAR WATER HEATING, and PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM DESIGN & INSTALLATION on-line courses for the on the job renewable energy industry employee.

PREPARE FOR AN ADVENTUROUS AND MEANINGFUL CAREER AS A RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNICIAN

LET SUN PIRATE HELP NAVIGATE YOU WITH OUR RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNICIAN ON-LINE STUDY E-MANUALS AND ON-LINE TRADE TEST PREPARATION

* A Treasure Chest full of the latest information for the on-the-job renewable energy employee.
* Endless supply of information
* Essential reference
* Understand Solar Design Principles and Installation Practices
* Easy navigation
* For a beginner or a pro
* Prepare for Solar Thermal or Photovoltaic Installer Certification


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