Solar & Wind Installation Training in Ontario
A great piece of news for greenies in my neck of the woods looking to put their careers where their mouths are. Centennial College in Toronto, Canada has announced the creation of part-time evening courses in wind and solar technology and installation.
Centennial, in an attempt to address a lack of technicians trained in ‘distributed generation’ technologies, will begin offering two new post-graduate certificates in wind or solar energy generation, conversion and control. To quote from their press release…
“Solar-panel installers are having a very hard time finding people with the right set of skills,” says Herb Sinnock, who is coordinating the new courses. “Traditionally, this technology has been used in remote areas. Centennial is focusing on energy systems in urban environments.”
With wind and solar systems potentially feeding into the local power grid, there’s a concern that the new sources may compromise the integrity of the entire distribution network. “The distribution system has to be protected; that’s what properly trained technicians can ensure,” says Sinnock.
As these are post-grad programs, interested applicants are expected to already be certified as a millwright, stationary engineer or industrial or residential electrician OR possess a three-year diploma or degree in mechanical, electrical or related engineering or applied science discipline.
The college is also waiting for approval to possibly offer a full-time program in integrated energy systems technology that they hope will start next fall which would provide instruction in solar, wind, hydro, biomass and other distributed generation systems that can be readily integrated into commercial and residential buildings.
Here’s the link to Centennial’s press release of the announcement with contact details for anyone interested in more info.
[via Clean Break]
5 opinions for Solar & Wind Installation Training in Ontario
roue
Mar 26, 2008 at 5:55 am
where else within ontario colleges can we get this post grad training. when will it begin in centennial.
could you provide more related info and links for this topic
thanks
roue
Mar 26, 2008 at 6:18 am
also I can’t find the link provided above for Centennial College part time courses it doesn’t show-up
Nisar Ahmad
Aug 23, 2008 at 6:25 am
Hi,
My name is Nisar Ahmad from Pakistan .I want to introduce solar energy in Pakistan in small scale, for home. I want to know about installation, training for my self and how much cost it will be to fulfill demand for a small home,
Today’s Pakistan suffering from its energy deman, great shortage of electricity, load shadding is on daily basis.
People need other source of energy here in Pakistan .in this way we can help them.
Pleas e gives me information?
Nisar Ahmad
House61 Omer Street Chman Bagh,
Lahore Pakistan.
SHEIKH SULEMAN MAJID
Dec 3, 2008 at 2:44 am
DEAR SIR,
HOPE THAT EVERY BODY WILL BE ALLRIGHT.
I AM SULEMAN FROM PAKISTAN YOU KNOW THAT WE ARE FACING ENERGY CRISIS SO WE PEOPLE NEED OTHER SOURCES OF ENERGY.IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO GET COMPLETE TRANING ABOUT SOLAR PANELS AND OTHER SOLAR RELATED ITEMS IN YOUR INSTITUTE?IF IT IS POSSIBLE PLEASE PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT FEE AND OTHER DOCUMENTS.I VISITED CANADA IN 2005 AND I HAVE DONE MY GRADUATION THIS YEAR.
VERY BEST REGARDS,
HAVE A NICE DAY,
S.S.MAJID
m g quyn
Jan 5, 2009 at 5:18 pm
I would like to know when and wear you would have the next traning corse on solar power
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